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Cast Announced for the West End Production of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’

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Words by Constance Drugeot ‘You will be found!’ After months of waiting, the casting of the UK production of the Broadway smash hit ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ has finally be revealed last night. We’re delighted to introduce you to Sam Tutty, a recent graduate from Italia Conti Academy, who will step into the shoes of Evan Hansen. By his sides, Lucy Anderson will play the role of the Zoe Murphy and Doug Colling, will be Connor Murphy. They are all recent graduates from Mountview and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) respectively, bringing new talents upon the West End stage. … Continue reading Cast Announced for the West End Production of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’

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Casting announced for the National Tour of “The Spongebob Musical”

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Words by Léna Fontaine He’s not just a simple sponge! The casting is now complete for the upcoming National Tour of “The Spongebob Musical”. Stepping into the yellow-character shoes is Lorenzo Pugliese as Spongebob Squarepants, Beau Bradshaw as Patrick Star, and Daria Pilar Redus as Sandy Cheeks. The touring cast also includes Christopher Cody Cooley as Squidward Q. Tentacles, Zach Kononov as Mr. Krabs, and Tristan McIntyre as Sheldon Plankton. Also in the company are Joshua Bess, Morgan Blanchard, John Cardenas, Natalie L. Chapman, Richie Dupkin, Teddy Gales, Stephen C. Kallas, Méami Maszewski, Stefan Miller, Mary Nickson, Dorian O’Brien, Caitlin … Continue reading Casting announced for the National Tour of “The Spongebob Musical”

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Jordin Sparks to return to Broadway as Jenna in Waitress

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Words by Léna Fontaine 9 years after making her Broadway debut in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In The Heights”, Jordin Sparks will return to the musical theatre stage in Waitress. She will take on the title role of Jenna for a limited engagement, from September 16 through October 27. Talking about her return, the American Idol’s star and hit-singer said : “I’ve missed the Broadway stage ever since I took my final bow in In the Heights in 2010. I am so excited to be able to return to it and serve up some musical pie!” She’ll be joined on stage by … Continue reading Jordin Sparks to return to Broadway as Jenna in Waitress

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Casting announced for “West Side Story” at Curve Leicester

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Words by Léna Fontaine The musical has found its Maria and Tony. Ahead of the release of the upcoming Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story Movie, a new production of the hit-musical will start on november 23rd at Curve Leicester. The piece will run from November 23rd, 2019 to January 11, 2020. Jamie Muscato (Heathers) will play Tony, opposite Adriana Ivelisse as Maria. This will mark the professional UK debut of the Puerto Rican native and 2019 Spotlight Prize finalist in the production. Carly Mercedes-Dyer will play Anita while Jonathan Hermosa-Lopez (Grease) will play Bernardo and Ronan Burns (Kiss Me, Kate) … Continue reading Casting announced for “West Side Story” at Curve Leicester

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Bryce Pinkham, Frank Wood to join THE GREAT SOCIETY on Broadway

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(PHOTO: Eugene Gologursky) By Karen Stahl Robert Schenkkan’s The Great Society is heading to Broadway with previews beginning Sept. 6, and additional casting just came out Monday. New casting includes Bryce Pinkham as Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Gordon Clapp as J. Edgar Hoover and Tony Award winner Frank Wood as Senator Everett Dirksen. As previously announced, they will join Brian Cox as Lyndon B. Johnson, Marc Kudisch as Richard J. Daley, Grantham Coleman making his Broadway debut as Martin Luther King Jr. and Richard Thomas as Hubert Humphrey, as all actors portray over 50 characters. The play follows Lyndon B. Johnson’s legacy, from his triumph … Continue reading Bryce Pinkham, Frank Wood to join THE GREAT SOCIETY on Broadway

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Nick Robinson of ‘Love, Simon’ to make Broadway debut as Jem Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

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(PHOTO: Bryan Derballa) By Karen Stahl Nick Robinson, known for his star turn in the 2018 film “Love, Simon,” will be making his Broadway debut as Jem Finch on Nov. 5 in Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird. He will star alongside the previously announced four-time Academy Award nominee and two-time Golden Globe winner Ed Harris as Atticus Finch, following Jeff Daniels’ departure from the role. Named to Forbe’s 30 under 30 in the Hollywood & Entertainment category in 2018, Robinson originally made his stage debut at the age of 12 playing Jem Finch at the Seattle … Continue reading Nick Robinson of ‘Love, Simon’ to make Broadway debut as Jem Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

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Luke Brady, Christine Allado and more to lead West End’s THE PRINCE OF EGYPT

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(PHOTO: Darren Bell) By Karen Stahl With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Philip LaZebnik, the initial cast announced Thursday for THE PRINCE OF THE EGYPT on the West End is in good hands. The production will star Luke Brady and Liam Tamne as Moses and Ramses, respectively, with Christine Allado as Tzipporah and Alexia Khadime as Miriam. The musical, based on the 1998 animated film of the same name, is an adaptation of the Book of Exodus, which follows the story of Moses becoming prince and leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Performances will begin Feb. 5, 2020, at London’s Dominion Theatre, … Continue reading Luke Brady, Christine Allado and more to lead West End’s THE PRINCE OF EGYPT