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My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th anniversary concert to come to cinemas in the UK and Ireland in 2024

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CinemaLive, in partnership with Concord Originals and The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, announces that this week’s star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be screened in more than 400 cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 14 February and 18 February 2024. Directed for the screen by five-time BAFTA® winner Julia Knowles, tickets are now on sale at RH80Concert.com. Plans for a North America, Australia and New Zealand release will be announced in the New Year. The landmark event was headlined by recent R&H leading lady Joanna Ampil  (Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific); two-time Olivier Award® winner Michael Ball; television, film and stage actor Daniel Dae Kim; four-time Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman; Emmy®, two-time GRAMMY® and … Continue reading My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th anniversary concert to come to cinemas in the UK and Ireland in 2024

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Shira Haas to star alongside Hadley Fraser, Nicola Huges, Amy Lennox and John Marquez in Opening Night at the Gielgud Theatre

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Wessex Grove, Gavin Kalin Productions and Playful Productions are delighted to announce further casting for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright. Joining Sheridan Smith as Myrtle will be Hadley Fraser as Manny, Shira Haas as Nancy, Nicola Hughes as Sarah, Amy Lennox as Dorothy and John Marquez as David. Further casting to be announced. Directed and conceived by Ivo van Hove, OPENING NIGHT will play a strictly limited season at the Gielgud Theatre in London’s West End from 6 March to 27 July 2024. OpeningNightMusical.com Ivo van Hove said today “I am truly delighted to be bringing this new musical to the West End and thrilled we’ve assembled such a stellar cast to join … Continue reading Shira Haas to star alongside Hadley Fraser, Nicola Huges, Amy Lennox and John Marquez in Opening Night at the Gielgud Theatre

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Matinee performance added to The Addams Family, A Musical Comedy Live in Concert at London Palladium in 2024

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Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and John Stalker Productions are delighted to announce the addition of a matinee performance of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy on Tuesday 13 February at 3pm due to phenomenal demand. THE ADDAMS FAMILY will star Michelle Visage as Morticia Addams, Ramin Karimloo as Gomez Addams and Lesley Joseph as Grandma. Further casting is to be announced. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows; she’s fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family! Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before — keep a … Continue reading Matinee performance added to The Addams Family, A Musical Comedy Live in Concert at London Palladium in 2024

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Matinee Performance added for Lucie Jones Live at Cadogan Hall

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FOURTH WALL LIVE and WestWay Music are delighted to announce the addition of a 2.30pm matinee performance for West End star LUCIE JONES live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 12 May 2024. Performances are now at 2.30pm and 6.30pm. Tickets for the additional matinee go on sale today, Friday 8 December, at www.fw-live.com and www.cadoganhall.com LUCIE JONES first came to prominence when she reached the finals of ITV’s The X Factor in 2009. Quickly winning the hearts of the nation, she became a household name to the millions of viewers who supported her and watched her perform week after week. Lucie performed in the sell-out X Factor Arena Tour in 2010 before joining the West End cast of Les … Continue reading Matinee Performance added for Lucie Jones Live at Cadogan Hall

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Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends: A Celebration (Live at the Sondheim Theatre) to be released

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Cameron Mackintosh and First Night Records celebrate the life of the great Stephen Sondheim with the release of the spectacular cast recording Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends: A Celebration (Live at the Sondheim Theatre), which will be available as a 2-disc CD set and digital and streaming … Continue reading Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends: A Celebration (Live at the Sondheim Theatre) to be released

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Alan Turing – A Musical Biography to open at Riverside Studios this january

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Alan Turing – A Musical Biography will play Studio 3 at Riverside Studios from 8 – 27 January, with a press night on Tuesday 9 January. ‘A genius who ended up in despair’. Directed by Jane Miles, with music by Joel Goodman and Jan Osborne, book by Joan Greening, lighting design by Rob Dyer, and starring Joe Bishop as ‘Alan Turing’ and Zara Cooke as multiple roles including Joan Clarke. This OffFest award-nominated show was a sold-out hit at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe, where it garnered great critical acclaim.  A journey through the extraordinary life of Alan Turing, the genius whose code breaking brain saved approximately fourteen million lives in WW2. Joel Goodman said, “I … Continue reading Alan Turing – A Musical Biography to open at Riverside Studios this january

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Jakes Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor extend their run in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

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The producers of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB announce today the final extension of Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem in the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed production. Jake and Rebecca will now play the roles of ‘The Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ until 9 March 2024. CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB is currently booking until 28 September 2024. In celebration of this announcement, BBC Radio 2 will broadcast ‘Jo Whiley presents Cabaret at BBC’s Maida Vale Studios’ hosted by Jo Whiley at 8.00pm, tonight, Wednesday 6 December where Jo is joined by Jake Shears, Rebecca Lucy Taylor and the cast and orchestra of Cabaret who will perform some of their favourite numbers from the musical in an hour-long special. Jake … Continue reading Jakes Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor extend their run in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club