STARLIGHT EXPRESS extends season 24-hours after priority pre-sale

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is thrilled to announce that due to overwhelming demand, 24-hours after tickets went on priority pre-sale and before the box office opens for general on-sale, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS has extended bookings through to February … Continue reading STARLIGHT EXPRESS extends season 24-hours after priority pre-sale

Grace Mouat and Jacob Fowler to star in the UK premiere of new british musical Before After

The Grey Area today announce casting for the UK stage première of new British musical Before After by Stuart Matthew Price and Timothy Knapman, following a record-breaking live stream from Southwark Playhouse in 2020. Grey Area’s Artistic Director, Georgie Rankcom, will direct Grace Mouat (Six) and Jacob Fowler (Heathers) in this musical love story about a couple given a second shot at happiness. The production opens at Southwark Playhouse Borough (Little) on 9 February, with previews from 7 February, and runs until 2 March 2024. Before After received a UK workshop in the studio space at The Other Palace (previously known as the St. James Theatre), and has had successful productions in Japan and … Continue reading Grace Mouat and Jacob Fowler to star in the UK premiere of new british musical Before After

Imelda Staunton to headline the new production of Hello, Dolly! at The London Palladium next summer

Michael Harrison is thrilled to announce that Imelda Staunton will be back where she belongs in Hello, Dolly! next summer, 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 (Press Night: Thursday 18 July). To register for more information, visit www.HelloDollyLDN.com Multi-Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning 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 … Continue reading Imelda Staunton to headline the new production of Hello, Dolly! at The London Palladium next summer

Full casting announced for Bronco Billy The Musical at the Charing Cross Theatre

Full casting has been announced for the award-winning new Wild-West End show Bronco Billy – The Musical, which will premiere in the UK in 2024. Bronco Billy – The Musical will play at the Charing Cross Theatre from 23 January until 7 April, with a press performance on 31 January. Joining the previously announced Emily Benjamin (Cabaret, West End, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, The Bridge, Bat out of Hell, Dominion) as ‘Antoinette’ will be Tarinn Callender (The Drifters Girl, Come from Away, Hamilton) as ‘Bronco Billy’, and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (The Odyssey, Hex, National Theatre, Cinderella, Gillian Lynne) as ‘Constance’, Gemma Atkins (Mamma Mia!, Novello, Kinky Boots, Adelphi, Wicked, Apollo Victoria) as ‘Dee Dee’, Jonathan Bourne (Nativity! The Musical, tour, The 39 Steps, … Continue reading Full casting announced for Bronco Billy The Musical at the Charing Cross Theatre

First Ever Stage Adaptation of Burlesque The Musical to premiere at Manchester Opera House

Burlesque the Musical – the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing musical sensation, Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci – will have its World Premiere at the Manchester Opera House. Performances will begin on Thursday 13 June and run through until Saturday 29 June 2024. Tickets will … Continue reading First Ever Stage Adaptation of Burlesque The Musical to premiere at Manchester Opera House

Michelle Visage and Ramin Karimloo to star in the Addams Family live in concert at The Palladium

Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and John Stalker Productions are delighted to announce that following two hugely successful UK and Ireland tours, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy will perform live in concert in the West End for the first time, playing at the London Palladium on Monday February 12 and Tuesday 13 2024. The show will star Michelle Visage as Morticia Addams, Ramin Karimloo as Gomez Addams. Lesley Joseph will play the role of Grandma. Further casting is to be announced. Michelle Visage is a multiple Emmy and Producers Guild Award winning, internationally renowned television personality, radio show and podcast host, platinum-selling recording artist and author. She … Continue reading Michelle Visage and Ramin Karimloo to star in the Addams Family live in concert at The Palladium

New casting announced for the UK tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story

With Halloween around the corner, Runaway Entertainment is delighted to announce the new cast for the UK tour of Danny Robins’ edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story. Vera Chok (Hollyoaks, Cobra) will play Lauren, Jay McGuiness (The Wanted, BIG! The Musical, Rip It Up) will play Ben, Fiona Wade (Emmerdale, Silent Witness) will play Jenny, and George Rainsford (Call the Midwife, Casualty) will play Sam. This next part of the tour opens at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate Theatre on 5 January 2024 and the cast will perform in venues across the UK until 1 June 2024.  Vera Chok (who will play Lauren) said: ‘Theatre brings me such joy, and … Continue reading New casting announced for the UK tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story