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Jack Wolfe to star in the 15th Anniversary reunion concert of the original West End production of SPRING AWAKENING

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Producers Jack Maple and Evelyn Hoskins are delighted to announce final casting and the release of additional tickets for the 15th Anniversary reunion concert of the original West End production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning … Continue reading Jack Wolfe to star in the 15th Anniversary reunion concert of the original West End production of SPRING AWAKENING

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Further dates announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO

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David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler are delighted to announce further dates for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO. The tour will open at Milton Keynes Theatre on 12 October 2024. Full tour schedule below. Casting to be announced soon. www.chicagothemusical.com/uk-tour Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal … Continue reading Further dates announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO

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Casting announced for Sappho at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

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Pascal Productions today announces casting for the UK and English language première of Wendy Beckett’s Sappho. Wendy Beckett and Adam Fitzgerald co-direct Georgie Fellows (Sappho), Emmanuel Akwafo (Narrator), Eleanor Kane (Adore), Fanos Xenofos (Pittacus), Jumoké Fashola (Cleis), Velile Tshabalala (Mrs Obstinatus / Aphrodite), Aidan Banyard (Mr Obstinatus /Hephaestus), Kostas Tekkis (Dancer), Aaron Bladen (Dancer), Lucy Mackay (Dancer), Roann Hassani McCloskey (Chorus Leader) and Andrew Franklin (Chorus Leader) in this new satirical play inspired by the famous Greek poet – integrating the original poetry with contemporary music and dance. Sappho premières at Southwark Playhouse Elephant on 8 May, with previews from 3 May, and runs until 25 May. Georgie Fellows (Sappho), Emmanuel Akwafo (Narrator), Eleanor Kane (Adore), Fanos Xenofos (Pittacus), Jumoké Fashola (Cleis), Velile Tshabalala (Mrs Obstinatus / Aphrodite), Aidan Banyard (Mr Obstinatus /Hephaestus), Kostas Tekkis (Dancer), Aaron Bladen (Dancer), Lucy Mackay (Dancer), Roann Hassani McCloskey (Chorus Leader) and Andrew Franklin (Chorus Leader) Directed by: Wendy Beckett and Adam Fitzgerald; … Continue reading Casting announced for Sappho at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

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Charlie Brooks to play the role of The Childcatcher in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

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Charlie Brooks will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG opening at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on Tuesday 30 April 2024 where it plays until 12 May 2024, before embarking on a UK tour. Elaine C. … Continue reading Charlie Brooks to play the role of The Childcatcher in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

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Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez to host the nominations annoucement for the 73rd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards

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The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital publications, has announced that Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, will host the live announcement of the 73rd Annual Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations, on Tuesday April 23, 2024 at 3:30PM ET. All three hosts were nominees last season for their roles in the hit revival of Merrily We Roll Along, with Groff and Mendez taking home the 2023 OCC Awards for Lead Performer and Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical, respectively. The announcement event will be held at the Museum of Broadway, and will be livestreamed by BroadwayWorld.com. The winners of … Continue reading Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez to host the nominations annoucement for the 73rd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards

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Phil Dunster and Zizi Strallen to star in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! In concert at theatre Royal Drury Lane

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In celebration of its 80th anniversary, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! returns to its original West End home, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, in concert on Monday 19 August and Tuesday 20 August. RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! in Concert stars Emmy, Critics Choice & Olivier Award-nominated actor Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso) as Curly alongside West End star Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins) as Laurey. The production is directed and choreographed by Olivier Award-winner Bill Deamer, and features Robert Russell Bennett’s full original 28-piece orchestrations performed by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, conducted by Ben Glassberg. Further casting and creatives are to be announced. British actor, director, writer, and producer Phil Dunster has quickly emerged as one of Hollywood’s most globally sought-after creatives. … Continue reading Phil Dunster and Zizi Strallen to star in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! In concert at theatre Royal Drury Lane

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EPIC : The Underworld Saga, fifth part of EPIC: The Musical, to be released on April 26th

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Jorge Rivera-Herrans, creator and producer of EPIC, a loose musical adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey recently announced the release date of the fourth EP “The Underworld Saga”. The EP part will be available to stream on all major streaming platforms from april … Continue reading EPIC : The Underworld Saga, fifth part of EPIC: The Musical, to be released on April 26th

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Casting announced for the London return of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS

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Start your engines! Rehearsals are underway for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS and today Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is thrilled to announce the full cast for the new production. The iconic musical is set to make a triumphant return to London from … Continue reading Casting announced for the London return of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS