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★★★★ Amusing Yet Possible Confusing – A Review of James Austin Johnson: The Age of JAJ

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By Kat Mokrynski What do Elvis Costello, church, and mass shootings have in common? They’re all topics in James Austin Johnson’s new show, The Age of JAJ, now touring in the UK and Europe. Johnson is a comedian from Tennessee who is a current cast member of the hit American show, Saturday Night Live (more commonly referred to as SNL). The new show takes on other comedian’s shows, claiming that “in a world where comics must tackle every hot button social issue with a totally-un-PC opinion, JAJ doesn’t really do that” (SoHo Theatre). Johnson is most well-known for his impressions … Continue reading ★★★★ Amusing Yet Possible Confusing – A Review of James Austin Johnson: The Age of JAJ

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Steven Pinder to return to Wicked as Doctor Dillamond in the West End

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WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, today announces the return of Steven Pinder as ‘Doctor Dillamond’ from Tuesday 24 October 2023 at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre. The current ‘Doctor … Continue reading Steven Pinder to return to Wicked as Doctor Dillamond in the West End

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Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick to star in PLAZA SUITE At the Savoy Theatre

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Following a sell-out Broadway run, ATG Productions are delighted to announce that two-time Tony Award® winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award® winner Sarah Jessica Parker, will lead the cast in the West End transfer of Neil Simon’s hit comedy PLAZA SUITE. Directed by Tony Award® winner John Benjamin Hickey, PLAZA SUITE will play a strictly limited season at the Savoy Theatre from 15 January to 31 March 2024 with tickets on sale in September 2023. Sign up for access to tickets before anyone else at plazasuiteuk.com Matthew Broderick returns to the West End stage following his acclaimed run in The Starry Messenger in 2019. PLAZA SUITE will mark Sarah Jessica Parker’s West End debut. In New York, PLAZA SUITE became the must-have ticket for Broadway … Continue reading Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick to star in PLAZA SUITE At the Savoy Theatre

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Jekyll & Hyde to play Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre in January 2024

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The Reading Rep Theatre production of Gary McNair’s adaptation of Jekyll & Hyde, directed by Michael Fentiman (‘Amélie’, ‘The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe’), will transfer to Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre from 13th – 27th January 2024, following its critically-acclaimed world premiere run in Reading in Autumn 2022 starring Audrey Brisson. Jekyll & Hyde opened at Reading Rep Theatre as part of its 10-year anniversary season and received critical acclaim. The Times and The Guardian awarding it 4 stars stating the production was a ‘brilliantly bewitching show’ and that ‘Brisson’s performance commands pin-drop silence from the audience’. Paul Stacey, Founding Artistic Director of Reading Rep Theatre, said, “It is wonderful news that our production of Jekyll and Hyde will … Continue reading Jekyll & Hyde to play Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre in January 2024

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Jeremy Jordan Returns to Award-Winning, Smash Hit Production of Little Shop of Horrors

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Producers of the three-time Best Musical Revival Award-winning production of Little Shop of Horrors are thrilled to announce that Tony and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, “Supergirl”) will return to Skid Row this summer and again take on the … Continue reading Jeremy Jordan Returns to Award-Winning, Smash Hit Production of Little Shop of Horrors

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Cameron Mackintosh Announces Full Casting for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at Gielgud Theatre

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Full casting is announced today for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. Haydn Gwynne, Damian Humbley, Bradley Jaden, Gavin Lee and Jason Pennycooke will join Broadway Legends Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga alongside Christine Allado, Janie Dee, Bonnie Langford, Joanna Riding, Jeremy Secomb, Jac Yarrow, Marley Fenton and Beatrice Penny-Touré. The company … Continue reading Cameron Mackintosh Announces Full Casting for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at Gielgud Theatre