Live cast album announced for Sister Act The Musical featuring Beverley Knight as Deloris Van Cartier

The producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that a live cast album of the show will be recorded over three nights, on Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May at the Dominion Theatre. … Continue reading Live cast album announced for Sister Act The Musical featuring Beverley Knight as Deloris Van Cartier

Enter the Mystical Realm of Rhythm&Ruse at Waterloo Vaults

Prepare to be enraptured by a spellbinding fusion of magic and cabaret unlike anything before… Dive into the mystical world of the occult at Rhythm&Ruse, situated within the legendary Vaults in Waterloo. Set to unveil its secrets on August 29th, this clandestine secret society of magicians promises an unforgettable evening of revelry in an immersive experience unlike any other. Expect world-class magic, captivating live jazz, and sultry cabaret performances from some of London’s top immersive talent, all accompanied by free-flowing cocktails from the award-winning Tom Savano.  Residing in the dimly lit arches of Waterloo, Rhythm&Ruse invites guests on a journey to discover the … Continue reading Enter the Mystical Realm of Rhythm&Ruse at Waterloo Vaults

Full company announced for the West End Transfer of Next To Normal

The critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of the Broadway musical Next To Normal today announces its full company ahead of its transfers to the West End’s Wyndham’s Theatre this summer. Next To Normal – which sold every seat at every performance across its season at Donmar … Continue reading Full company announced for the West End Transfer of Next To Normal

Casting announced for BARNUM at The Watermill Theatre

The new production of the Olivier and Tony award-winning musical Barnum will run from 2 July – 8 September. Featuring music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart, and a book by Mark Bramble, directed by Jonathan O’Boyle, with choreography by Oti Mabuse, and featuring an ensemble cast of actor-musicians and circus performers, this sensational show will take over the Watermill site with the wonders and delights of Barnum’s circus. Titular character P.T. Barnum will be played by Matt Rawle (Father Brown, BBC; Evita, Theatre Royal Drury Lane) alongside Monique Young (Sondheim’s Old Friends, Gielgud Theatre; Mary Poppins, Prince Edward Theatre) as ‘Charity Barnum’ and Penny Ashmore (Ride of the Valkyries, Die Walküre – Gala Concert, Royal Albert Hall) as ‘Jenny Lind’. … Continue reading Casting announced for BARNUM at The Watermill Theatre

Full casting announced for RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! in concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Further casting has been announced for RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! in Concert, which returns to its original West End home, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, on Monday 19 August and Tuesday 20 August. Joining the previously announced Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso) as Curly and Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins) as Laurey are Christina Bianco (The Rise and Fall of Little Voice) as Ado Annie, Jordan Shaw (Les Misérables) as Will Parker, five-time Olivier Award nominee and two-time Olivier Award winner Joanna Riding (Sondheim’s Old Friends and Carousel) as Aunt Eller, Tosh Wanogho-Maud (The Drifters Girl) as Jud Fry, Irvine Iqbal (The Witches) as Ali Hakim, Nicole-Lily Baisden (Anything Goes) as Gertie and Sebastien Torkia (Guys & Dolls) as Andrew. The cast is completed by George Beet (Assistant Choreographer), Ashleigh Graham (Assistant Choreographer), David … Continue reading Full casting announced for RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! in concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Full 2024/2025 casting announced for TINA – The Tina Turner Musical in the West End

The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, announces the full cast joining the previously announced Karis Anderson and Zoe Birkett who share … Continue reading Full 2024/2025 casting announced for TINA – The Tina Turner Musical in the West End

MusicalCon is back for another year with special guests!

Returning to London on 19 and 20 October, 2024 at ExCeL London, the world’s biggest musical theatre fan convention will welcome over 700 special guests including West End and Broadway star Todrick Hall (Burlesque, Chicago, Kinky Boots), Layton Williams (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie/Billy Elliot), Lucie Jones (Wicked, Waitress, Les Misérables) and this year’s Guest of Honour Tony, Grammy and Emmy award winner André De Shields (Hadestown, The Wiz). For the third time in a row, Musical Con will welcome thousands of fans, of all ages, from across the country and abroad, to celebrate all things musicals under one roof. Spanning 10,000 square metres, Musical Con will offer more than 100 hours of unique … Continue reading MusicalCon is back for another year with special guests!

Sharon Sexton to join A Night With Janis Joplin at the Peacock Theatre

Michael Cohl, Tony Smith, the estate of Janis Joplin and Jeffrey Jampol for Jam, Inc. are delighted to announce further casting for the Tony Award® nominated hit musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN which makes its UK premiere at the Peacock Theatre, Sadlers Wells’ home in the West End, running from 21 August until 28 September 2024. Tickets are on sale now. Joining the previously announced Mary Bridget Davies is Sharon Sexton, with the two sharing the role of Janis. Mary will perform the role at all the evening performances, while Sharon will perform the role at all of the matinee performances. * Sharon Sexton said: … Continue reading Sharon Sexton to join A Night With Janis Joplin at the Peacock Theatre

Shows and judges announced for the 2024 West End Flea Market

Theatrical charity Acting for Others today announces the leading West End theatre shows participating in this year’s West End Flea Market. The event will take place on Saturday 18 May at St Paul’s Church and Churchyard, Covent Garden from 10am – 2pm. West End shows will design stalls tailored by the company to celebrate their production. Each stall will be uniquely crafted with show-themed merchandise, special limited-edition collectables, theatrical memorabilia, signed posters and special items for auction. This year shows represented include ATG Touring Productions, Cabaret, Disney on Stage including Frozen and The Lion King, Guys and Dolls, Go Live Theatre Projects, Hamilton, Hadestown, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia, Moulin Rouge, Mrs Doubtfire, Phantom of the Opera, SIX, Sister Act, The Book of Mormon, The Mousetrap and The Play that Goes … Continue reading Shows and judges announced for the 2024 West End Flea Market