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Further Casting Announced for UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

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David Ian for Crossroads Live is delighted to announce that Elaine C. Smith 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. www.chittyontour.com Casting schedule and listings below. Elaine C. Smith will play the role in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Inverness only. Casting for the role of The Childcatcher in all other venues to be announced soon. Elaine will join Olivier-nominee Adam Garcia as Caractacus Potts, Emmerdale star Liam Fox as Grandpa Potts, Ellie Nunn as Truly Scrumptious, Martin Callaghan as Baron/Sid, Jenny Gayner as … Continue reading Further Casting Announced for UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

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The Wizard of Oz Returns To The West End This Summer at The Gillian Lynne Theatre

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Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are thrilled to announce that The Wizard of Oz will conclude its major UK and Ireland tour with a season in London this summer, playing a strictly limited run of 38 performances only from Thursday 15 August – Sunday 8 September 2024 at … Continue reading The Wizard of Oz Returns To The West End This Summer at The Gillian Lynne Theatre

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Beverley Knight Releases New Single, ‘Fabulous, Baby!’ from SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL

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Multi-award-winning singer and actor, Beverley Knight, releases her new single ‘Fabulous, baby!’ from the hit production SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL available now on all streaming platforms here Beverley Knight said, “ I’m thrilled to be sharing my rendition of ‘Fabulous, baby!’ beyond the walls of the West End. … Continue reading Beverley Knight Releases New Single, ‘Fabulous, Baby!’ from SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL

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Full casting announced for the new production of Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium

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Michael Harrison is thrilled to announce the complete cast for this summer’s new production of Hello, Dolly!, as one of the most iconic musicals of all time comes to The London Palladium. With an unforgettable score by the legendary Jerry Herman, Hello, Dolly! will begin performances at The London Palladium on Saturday 6 July 2024 for a strictly limited 10-week season. To register for more information, visit www.HelloDollyLDN.com Multi-Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning Imelda Staunton plays meddlesome socialite turned matchmaker Dolly Levi, as she travels to Yonkers, New York to find a match for the miserly, unmarried ‘half-a-millionaire’ Horace Vandergelder. But everything changes when she decides that the next … Continue reading Full casting announced for the new production of Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium

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THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Announces West End Transfer

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It was all just a matter of time. And finally, the wait is over. The foot-stomping new musical, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON will transfer to the West End’s Ambassadors Theatre from Thursday 10 October 2024. The production captured hearts last year with its sold-out Southwark Playhouse run … Continue reading THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Announces West End Transfer

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow extends its booking period in the West End

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Sonia Friedman Productions and Netflix today announce that the critically acclaimed world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow extends until the 15 December 2024 at the Phoenix Theatre. Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob … Continue reading Stranger Things: The First Shadow extends its booking period in the West End

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Full casting announced for the English premiere of Midsummer at The Barn Theatre

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Mercury Theatre Colchester and the Barn Theatre in Cirencester have today announced the full cast and creative team for their English premiere production of David Greig and Gordon McIntyre’s play with songs Midsummer. The production marks the first co-production between the two venues. Penned by award-winning playwright, David Greig, and composed by songwriter, Gordon McIntyre, Midsummer is a rose-tinted musical rom-com that provides a fast-paced, funny look at love, life, and the ache of aging. The co-production will run from 3-18 May in Colchester and 22 May – 22 June in Cirencester. One Midsummer night in Edinburgh, two ill-matched thirty-somethings – a high-powered, hard-drinking lawyer called Helena, who’s stuck in a dead-end affair with a married man, … Continue reading Full casting announced for the English premiere of Midsummer at The Barn Theatre

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[Interview] Harry Acklowe “I 100% admire Scorpius for his ability to unapologetically be himself.”

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Fresh from graduating drama school, Harry Acklowe is already taking center stage. Last October he joined the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as Scorpius Malfoy. We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with him about … Continue reading [Interview] Harry Acklowe “I 100% admire Scorpius for his ability to unapologetically be himself.”

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[LISTEN] Eva Noblezada and Jeremy Jordan sings For Her/My Green Light from The Great Gatsby on Broadway

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The acclaimed new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby, opening on Broadway this spring, has debuted a first look video of Tony Award-nominated Broadway sensations Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, “Smash”) and Eva Noblezada (Hadestown, Miss Saigon). Filmed at the historic DuPont-Guest Estate … Continue reading [LISTEN] Eva Noblezada and Jeremy Jordan sings For Her/My Green Light from The Great Gatsby on Broadway