Words by Léna Fontaine Good and bad witches from past and present have reunited to create and perform a stunning rendition of the show’s anthem “For Good”. The performance aimed to support the Make A Difference Trust Covid 19 Emergency … Continue reading WATCH 23 Elphabas and Glindas joined forces to perform a special version of “For Good” for charity
Words by Léna Fontaine As part of Josh Gad’s “Reunited Apart” series, the cast of “Back To The Future” musical joined forces to perform as very special version of the show’s anthem “Power Of Love”. A performance which also taook … Continue reading WATCH the cast of “Back To The Future” reunites for a special performance of “Power Of Love”
Why would they let a global pandemic and lockdown stop them? Bring it on! Even in self-isolution, the UK and Ireland Tour cast of Bring It On are still learning and rehearsing their moves, under the eye of choreographer Fabian Aloise. See below the video. The cast included Louis Smith as Cameron, Amber Davis as Campbell, Vanessa Fisher as Danielle, AYden Morgan as La Cienega, Georgia Bradshaw as Nautica, Alicia Belgarde as Eva, Chloe Pole as Skylar, Frances Dee as Kylar, Samuel Wilson-Freeman as Steven and Marvyn Charles as Twig. The ensemble also features Roshani Abbey, Zinzile Tshuma, Gareth Moran, Matthew … Continue reading WATCH: The cast of Bring It On UK and Ireland Tour practice while in self-isolation
Words by Léna Fontaine What a royal performance. Fans around the globe joined forces with various cast of SIX for a special lockdown performances. Organized by Grace Mouat and Danielle Steers from the West End Cast, the video features cast from the UK, Broadway, Australia and tour, as well as thousands of royal fans. Though SIX’s performances had to be stopped due to the coronavirus outbreak, this didn’t stop the royal stones as they managed to sing a peculiar and exclusive version of the show anthem, bringing together over 3000 fans and cast from all over the world. Even Toby … Continue reading WATCH : The worldwide Queens of SIX joined forces in a glorious online performance
Words by Léna Fontaine She is a dream! Taking on the role of Effie in the UK tour production of Dreamgirls is Nicole Raquel Dennis, who is currently starring in the west end production of Dear Evan Hansen where she plays the role of Alana Beck. She previously appeared in the TV contest The voice in 2019. There, she won the heart of millions by performing “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” alongside her team mentor Jennifer Hudson, who previously won an Oscar for her portrayal of Effie in the 2006 movie adaptation of Dreamgirls. Talking about her … Continue reading Nicole Raquel Dennis to lead the UK tour of Dreamgirls
Words by Léna Fontaine Fantastic news for the fans of &Juliet! The booking period of the hit musical has been extended to 24 July 2021 at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. The musical opened in the West End in november 2019 and gained instant popularity, becoming one of the most acclaimed show in the city. Unfortunately, performances had to be stopped when tehatres closed all over the city due to the Covid-19 pandemic. If you had tickets to see the show during this period, there is now plenty of time for you to see it during the following summer! Fortunately, … Continue reading &Juliet extends its booking period again in the West End
Vicki Manser is currently the alternate for Carole King in the U.K. tour of Beautiful: the Carole King Musical. Before that, she was Katherine Howard in Six the Musical (Arts Theatre) and used to alternate all the queens. She trained at the Urdang Academy, graduating with a BA Honours Degree in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre in 2014. She was a swing in Bat Out of Hell (Dominion Theatre), u/s Carole King and Genie Klein in Beautiful the Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre), and u/s Rasa, Mrs Davies/Marsha, Peggy, Joyce and Gwen in Sunny Afternoon (Harold Pinter Theatre). Vicki is also Artistic Director for Sharpe Academy of Theatre Arts based in North West London. Continue reading [Interview] Vicki Manser talks Beautiful, Six and Sharpe Academy
Words by Léna Fontaine The London Production of Pretty Woman the Musical has found its Vivian and Edward Lewis! Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac will take on the famous title roles starting February 13th, 2020. The roles of Vivian and the high-powered business man were made famous by Julia Robert and Richard Gere in the 1990 movie version. Since then, the show got adapted into a Broadway show starring Samantha Barks and Andy Karl as well as Orfeh, Tommy Bracco, Ezra Knight, Allison Blackwell, Brian Cali, Robby Clater, Anna Eilinsfeld and Jennifer Sanchez. Aimie Atkinson previously made a name for … Continue reading Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac to star in the London production of Pretty Woman the Musical
Original West End cast of Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre. Image by Johan Persson Words by Frannie Walton Just six months after Waitress closes on Broadway, the pie shop across the pond will have to shut its doors for the last time. The show opened on the West End at the Adelphi Theatre in February of this year, with Katharine Foster (then McPhee) as Jenna and David Hunter as Dr Pomatter. After Katharine left the West End production in June, she returned to the show to close out its run on Broadway. Lucie Jones has played Jenna since then at … Continue reading Waitress to Close on the West End and Casting Announcements
