“Jagged Little Pill”, “Moulin Rouge” and “Slave Play” lead the 2020 Tony Awards nominations
Although it’s definitely been a strange and rough year for the industry due to the coronavirus outbreal, the show must go on! Back in August, The Broadway League and American Theatre Wing announced that the annual Tony Awards ceremony would still take place virtually this fall. An exciting way to keep the industry alive during this hard time, reward those who worked on-stage and backstage and celebrate a season was sadly cut short. Continue reading “Jagged Little Pill”, “Moulin Rouge” and “Slave Play” lead the 2020 Tony Awards nominations
Grease Spinoff series “Rise Of The Pink Ladies” moves from HBO Max to Paramount Plus
Tell us more, tell us more! Based on the 1978 hit-movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, the new spinoff series “Grease : The Rise of the Pink Ladies” is now heading to Paramount Plus after HBO Max decided to not go ahead with the project. “Rise Of The Pink Ladies”, an hour-long musical comedy, will tell the story of Rizzo, Jan, Marty and Frenchy and how thet came together to form the Pink Ladies before heading to Rydell High for their senior year. It will feature a handful of new songs as well as iconic numbers from the musical. … Continue reading Grease Spinoff series “Rise Of The Pink Ladies” moves from HBO Max to Paramount Plus
Original cast of “Hamilton” to reunite for Joe Biden fundraiser
They’re looking for a mind that vote! This friday, the original cast of Broadway’s Hamilton will reunite to perform as part of a virtual fundraiser for presidential candidate, Joe Biden. The reunion will feature original cast members including Leslie Odom Jr, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs, Christopher Jackson, Okieriete Onadowan, Javier Munoz and, of course, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch out, more cast members are said to be a part of this reunion as well. A Q&A session will also take place with director Thomas Kail as a moderator. The event will go ahead on October 16, 2020 … Continue reading Original cast of “Hamilton” to reunite for Joe Biden fundraiser
Les Misérables Lyricist Herbert Kretzmer dies at 95
“It is terribly sad to hear that the great Herbert Krtzmer passed away last night after a period of illness”, said Cameron Mackintosh. “His wonderful words for Les Misérables will live on in his memory forever more. […] God bless you, Herbie.” Continue reading Les Misérables Lyricist Herbert Kretzmer dies at 95
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” unveils its first trailer
He got the moves and he got the style! Take a look right now at the first trailer for the #JamieMovie ! Following its huge success in the West-End, the movie adaptation of “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” is coming to … Continue reading “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” unveils its first trailer
Review: Wait For Me, a magical British dance musical
By Constance Drugeot Picture: all rights reserved On Monday 5th October 2020, a new British Dance Musical premiered online on Inplayer. Written by Sam Cassidy and directed and choreographed by Ainsley Ricketts, this musical follows the love story of Jack and Emma, two mortal soulmates, whose guardian angels lead them towards each other. In this beautiful musical composition, we watch the ups and downs of the lives they lived and danced as one. Starring Chrissy Brooke as Emma, Jaih Betote as Jack, Ainsley Ricketts as Jack’s angel, Clarice Lanta-Lilly as Emma’s angel, Wait For Me took my breath away from … Continue reading Review: Wait For Me, a magical British dance musical
“Moulin Rouge!” announces new documentary series focused on The Lady Ms
Where’s all our soul sistas? Before a global pandemic caused theatres around the world the close their doors, Moulin Rouge! The Musical managed to catch a glimpse at what being a Lady Ms is behind-the-scene. back in February, they filmed … Continue reading “Moulin Rouge!” announces new documentary series focused on The Lady Ms
‘Let the Sunshine In’: Hair at the Turbine Theatre
By Constance Drugeot Picture: Charlotte Imber The sun shone on London during the weekend of the 4th-6th September 2020! More precisely, on the Jetty of the Turbine Theatre, right next to the Battersea Power Station, where a production of Hair the Musical was set up. Produced by Paul Taylor-Mills and directed by Arlene Phillips, this special outdoor concert offered an entertaining and fun break from our strange reality. The cast featured Matt Croke as George Berger, Danielle Fiamanya as Dionne, Jordan Luke Gage as Claude, Grace Mouat as Crissy, Millie O’Connell as Jeanie, Jodie Steele as Sheila, Layton Williams as … Continue reading ‘Let the Sunshine In’: Hair at the Turbine Theatre
Resource Guide for Anti-Racism in Theatre: West End
By Constance Drugeot Picture: Playbill.com We have gathered for you an extensive list of resources for anti-racism in British Theatre, from articles to read, plays to discover, videos to watch as well as black artists, creators and companies to know and follow. I suggest you also follow @WhatsOnStage for ways to act and donate in support of Black Lives Matter. They compiled great articles, videos and tools to educate ourselves. READ Black British theatre: 1950–1979: This article from the British Library brings to light the birth of Black British Theatre in the 1950s and introduces several of the most important … Continue reading Resource Guide for Anti-Racism in Theatre: West End
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