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Briga Heelan, Justin Guarini & Aisha Jackson To Lead Broadway cast of Britney Spears musical ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME

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 Tony Award winning producers James L. Nederlander and Hunter Arnold are pleased to announce that the new Broadway musical Once Upon A One More Time, powered by the music of Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Britney Spears, will star Briga Heelan (“Great News”, “Ground Floor”) as Cinderella, Justin Guarini (“American … Continue reading Briga Heelan, Justin Guarini & Aisha Jackson To Lead Broadway cast of Britney Spears musical ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME

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Lucie Jones, Harry Chandler and more to join Les Misérables from March 2023

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Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce new casting for the critically acclaimed new production of LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre from Monday 27 March 2023. Joining the company from 27 March 2023 will be Josh Piterman as Jean Valjean, Stewart Clarke as Javert, Lucie Jones as Fantine, Claire Machin as … Continue reading Lucie Jones, Harry Chandler and more to join Les Misérables from March 2023

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[Review] Windfall at the Southwark Playhouse Borough

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“We don’t trust that we can succeed” What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? The office staff in Windfall have a weekly tradition of chipping in 5 bucks each to the lottery, but things take a turn when it is revealed that the lottery is up to $500 million, and one of the workers is convinced that they will win. Written by Scooter Pietsch and directed by Mark Bell, the show promises to be a “hilarious and chaotic new comedy.” While it certainly is new and chaotic, Windfall fails to be as hilarious as … Continue reading [Review] Windfall at the Southwark Playhouse Borough

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Casting announced for the UK tour of The Birds and The Bees

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With Spring just around the corner John Stalker for BIRDS&BEES LTD announces a UK tour of hilarious comedy The Birds and the Bees,  Starring Helen Lederer and Michael Starke which will open at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford on 10 May 2023. On Sarah’s East Anglian farm, the honeybees are dropping like flies – just like her love life. She hasn’t slept with anyone since her husband bolted years ago. Her daughter’s marriage is going bust just like her turkey farm. Neighbour Earl is fighting a losing battle with his sugar beet yield and his ‘no strings’ relationships. Can bio-student Ben perk up the pollinators and give the … Continue reading Casting announced for the UK tour of The Birds and The Bees

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Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah to take over iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’ in Disney’s The Lion King

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The award-winning West End production of Disney’s THE LION KING will welcome Owen Chaponda (Back to the Future; The Colour Purple) and Merryl Ansah (Heathers; Crazy for You), who will step into the iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’, this spring. This will mark their return to the show, both having previously performed in the ensemble in the West End production. Owen Chaponda said, “Taking over the role of Simba in the West End is unbelievably exciting. I loved every minute of being in the show as an ensemble member so returning as such an iconic character is a real dream come … Continue reading Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah to take over iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’ in Disney’s The Lion King

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Full company announced for 10th anniversary UK tour of Titanic

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Rehearsals began today (Monday 13 February 2023) for the Tony Award-winning Titanic The Musical which embarks on a tour of the UK from 16 March 2023. Presented by Danielle Tarento in association with Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Harmonia, Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W Batman, the production will open at … Continue reading Full company announced for 10th anniversary UK tour of Titanic

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Full casting announced for Ain’t Too Proud at the Prince Edward Theatre

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Full casting has been announced for the West End premiere of the smash hit Tony Award-winning Broadway musical AIN’T TOO PROUD, opening at the Prince Edward Theatre from Friday 31 March 2023. ainttooproudmusical.co.uk Joining the previously announced Cameron Bernard Jones as Melvin Franklin, Kyle Cox as Paul Williams, Sifiso Mazibuko as … Continue reading Full casting announced for Ain’t Too Proud at the Prince Edward Theatre

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Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends to run for 16 weeks only at the Gielgud Theatre

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Following last night’s triumph at the 2023 Whatsonstage Awards when Old Friends won the Best Theatre Event Award, and the unforgettable all-star gala performance to celebrate the life and work of the great Stephen Sondheim at the theatre named after him in May … Continue reading Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends to run for 16 weeks only at the Gielgud Theatre