The Lightning Thief to extends its run in the West End through August 2025
Following an electrifying start and unprecedented demand, Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills are thrilled to announce that The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will be extending its run at The Other Palace in London until 31 August 2025. … Continue reading The Lightning Thief to extends its run in the West End through August 2025
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to launch in Brazil and Netherlands
In 2025 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch in Brazil, followed by the Netherlands in 2026. The Brazilian run of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, to be performed in Portuguese, is produced by VME, marking the play’s inaugural run in … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to launch in Brazil and Netherlands
New London cast recording announced for OLIVER!
Cameron Mackintosh and First Night Records are delighted to announce that the brilliant new 2024 cast recording from the London company of Oliver!, will be released on CD and digital from 10 January 2025. The first single, the universally timeless anthem ‘Food, Glorious Food”, is … Continue reading New London cast recording announced for OLIVER!
Freaky Friday to premiere in Manchester in November 2025
The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, which has captured the hearts of generations, will be having its UK stage premiere next year at HOME Manchester. Presented by Paul Taylor-Mills (The Lightning Thief/Heathers), tickets will go on-sale from 10 am on Friday 13 December, and casting will be announced in due course. Freaky Friday will be directed by Andy Fickman, known for bringing the cult-classic Heathers from screen to stage and features a book by Bridget Carpenter, acclaimed co-executive producer and writer of beloved television series Friday Night Lights and Parenthood. The musical boasts an extraordinary score by the Pulitzer Prize … Continue reading Freaky Friday to premiere in Manchester in November 2025
[Review] Les Misérables at Theatre du Châtelet: No one does a Revolution like the French!
Words by Léna Fontaine Picture: Thomas Amouroux “So long, as ignorance and misery remain on earth, there should be a need for books such as this. – Victor Hugo” After travelling the world for over 40 years, Les Misérables is back … Continue reading [Review] Les Misérables at Theatre du Châtelet: No one does a Revolution like the French!
The Trojans to premiere at the Cell Theatre in March 2025
Two-time Drama Desk Award-nominated Loading Dock Theatre and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre will present the World Premiere of The Trojans, an 80s synthwave musical adaptation of The Iliad, with Book & Original Music by Leegrid Stevens (War Dreamer and Spaceman at wild project), directed by Eric Paul Vitale (The Sycamore Street Kite Flying Club at Lincoln Center) at the cell theatre, from March 19 to April 19. The Trojans is an original synthwave musical in which warehouse workers re-enact the legendary tales of their home town’s high school glory days, loosely following the mythic heroes and demi-gods of The Iliad. The Trojans uses cassette tape loops and vintage analog synths to create a weathered soundtrack of neon-drenched … Continue reading The Trojans to premiere at the Cell Theatre in March 2025
The Bodyguard to embark on a 2025-2026 tour in the UK and Ireland
Producers, Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that the award-winning smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD will tour the UK and Europe in 2025/2026 opening at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre on Saturday 20 September 2025 where it runs until Saturday 27 September 2025 ahead of playing Blackpool, Oxford, Aberdeen, Milton Keynes and Zurich. 2025 Tour schedule below with further UK and European dates and casting to be announced soon. www.thebodyguardmusical.com Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a host … Continue reading The Bodyguard to embark on a 2025-2026 tour in the UK and Ireland
Historical drama Mrs President to open at Cahring Cross Theatre in January 2025
Historical drama Mrs President will run at Charing Cross Theatre from 31 January 2025, and runs until 16 March 2025 with press night on 4 February 2025. Bronagh Lagan (Cruise, Flowers for Mrs. Harris), directs Miriam Grace Edwards (One of the Boys, Romeo & Juliet), and Sam Jenkins-Shaw (The King and I, Twelfth Night). In Mrs President, Mary Lincoln is a woman at war—with her grief, her detractors, and herself. Vilified by an envious elite and accused of treason, she strives to rebuild her public image to win the hearts of the American people. She turns to the world’s first celebrity photographer, Matthew Brady, who helped her husband, Abraham Lincoln, win the presidency. But their … Continue reading Historical drama Mrs President to open at Cahring Cross Theatre in January 2025
Charli D’Amelio extends her Broadway debut in &Juliet
Charli D’Amelio has announced that she will extend her limited engagement in the Broadway production of & Juliet. D’Amelio, who currently plays the dance-heavy ensemble role of ‘Charmion,’ spent more than a decade as a competitive dancer before launching her social media career. … Continue reading Charli D’Amelio extends her Broadway debut in &Juliet
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