By Constance Drugeot Image: Marc Brenner After living in London for three years, I finally went to see a play at the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. For my first time, I decided to book the iconic Romeo & Juliet, directed by … Continue reading Romeo & Juliet at the Globe Theatre, between modernity and wake up call
By Helen Sullivan Image: Joan Marcus Six has not had the most conventional path to open on Broadway, to say the least. Hours before the show was set to open, Broadway was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Family … Continue reading After Too Many Years Lost in History, the Six Queens are Ready to Take Their Crowning Glory on Broadway
By Clélia Gessner Art by @enjoy_the_party_ On March 14, 2020, the last two & Juliet shows were performed in the form of a staged concert (as there was no one to play the character of May). I was there for … Continue reading ‘Oh my god, we’re back again’: & Juliet’s grand reopening
Right before celebreating its 10th birthday, Matilda will make its return to the West End this September. At the Cambridge Theatre, Imogen Cole, Alyssa D’Souza, Alex Munden and Zoe Simon will take turns in playing the title role. They will … Continue reading Matilda announces full West End cast
Welcome back to the Candy Store ! Heathers the Musical will make its return on June 22 in the West End at the Theatre Royal Haymarket with its opening night on June 28. The cast is led by Christina Bennington … Continue reading Heathers the Musical to return to the West End on June 22
Gather ’round fans of the Netflix hit-show ! Following its huge success on the streaming platform, “The Queen’s Gambit” is getting a musical adaptation as Level Forward has announced it won the rights to adapt the novel for the stage. “Told through a brave and fresh point of view, audiences are already sharing in the friendship and fortitude of the story’s inspiring women who energize and sustain Beth Harmon’s journey and ultimate triumph,” said Level Forward CEO Adrienne Becker and producer Julia Dunetz. Centered around Beth Harmon, a woman who becomes one of the world’s greatest chess players, the show … Continue reading A “The Queen’s Gambit” musical adaptation is in the works
“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
By Dorothy Grace Franklin Picture: all rights reserved On August 14th, the Turbine Theatre announced a festival of live entertainment. The festival will take place over several weeks (starting on the 26th of August), and is to be performed next … Continue reading Turbine Theatre announces an upcoming season of shows!
By Dorothy Grace Franklin Picture: all rights reserved Give a cheer, as pro-shots and movie-musicals are returning to cinemas across the UK! “The King and I”, “Micheal Ball and Alfie Boe: Back Together”, “Kinky Boots” and “42nd Street” will be … Continue reading Musicals to be returning to cinemas across the UK!
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