Cast announced for Motown the Musical opening at the Shaftesbury Theatre in February 2016
Cedric Neal (Berry Gordy) and Lucy St. Louis (Diana Ross) will lead the cast in the West End production of Motown the Musical, opening at the Shaftesbury Theatre in February 2016. With music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy,Motown the Musical is directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. London previews will begin on 11 February 2016,with press night on […]
New production of DIRTY DANCING to tour the UK in 2016
Producers Karl Sydow and Paul Elliott today announced that a brand new production of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage will tour the UK from August 2016. The classic story of Baby and Johnny, featuring the hit songs ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heart stopping ‘(I’ve Had) The […]
REVIEW: West End Heroes (Dominion Theatre)
Sequins, spandex and full military regalia were in out in abundance for the third annual ‘West End Heroes’ concert at the Dominion Theatre, a charity concert in aid of ‘Help for Heroes’, a charity which provides much needed support for those suffering due to their service. Hosted with aplomb by the effervescent Christopher Biggins, who […]
JERSEY BOYS extends its booking period at the Piccadilly Theatre until 23 October 2016
JERSEY BOYS, the smash hit musical, is extending its booking period at the Piccadilly Theatre until 23 October 2016, with tickets on sale now. JERSEY BOYS stars Michael Watson as Frankie Valli, Edd Post as Bob Gaudio, Jon Boydon as Tommy DeVito and Gary Watson as Nick Massi. Sandy Moffat plays the role of Frankie […]
PHOTOS: West End Heroes (Dominion Theatre)
Following the phenomenal success of West End Heroes last year, which saw the casts of many of the biggest West End musicals unite with the finest UK military bands and musicians in a stunning performance that raised £78,243.01 for the Help For Heroes charity, the Dominion Theatre once again hosted the event last night. Photos: Claire Bilyard
The Hairy Ape to open at The Old Vic Theatre on 17 October 2015
The Hairy Ape will be the second production in Matthew Warchus’ opening season as Artistic Director of the Old Vic and will see the theatre transformed back to its original proscenium arch layout. A classic expressionist masterpiece by Nobel prize-winner Eugene O’Neill, The Hairy Apetells the story of Yank, a labourer who revels in his status as the strongest […]
Mr Foote’s Other Leg transfers to the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 28 October 2015
Richard Eyre’s sold out Hampstead Theatre production of Mr Foote’s Other Leg will transfer to Theatre Royal Haymarket from 28th October, for a limited season in London’s West End. Press night Wednesday 4th November. The new comedy, set in Georgian London, written by Ian Kelly, directed by Richard Eyre, and designed by Tim Hatley, met with acclaim from both critics and the general public alike upon […]
Closer To Heaven (The Pet Shop Boys Musical) returns to The Union Theatre
Full casting is announced today for Closer to Heaven, the musical by Jonathan Harvey and Pet Shop Boys, which returns to the Union Theatre following its sell-out run in April 2015, playing from Wednesday 21 October to Saturday 28 November 2015. The cast features Alex Lodge (Titanic, Saturday Night Fever) as Straight Dave, Molly McGuire […]
Check out PIXIE LOTT as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Pixie Lott will star as Holly Golightly in a limited 12-week season of Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London’s West End in 2016. This will follow the first UK and Ireland tour of Truman Capote’s classic tale brought to life so memorably by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film. It will […]