Cast announced for the return of FOLLIES at the National Theatre
After a sold-out run, Follies returns to the NT in 2019. Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical includes such classic songs as ‘Broadway Baby’, ‘I’m Still Here’ and ‘Losing My Mind’. Featuring a cast of 40 and an orchestra of 21, Folliesis directed by Dominic Cooke. Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Peter Forbes return to reprise their roles, […]
Shane Richie joins the cast of EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
Shane Richie, best known for playing the much-loved Alfie Moon in the BBC’s EastEnders will join the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie to play Hugo / Loco Chanelle from 28 January until 4 May 2019. Shane Richie has had a hugely successful career in theatre, film and television spanning four decades and is a […]
Shortlisted nominees announced for 2019 WhatsOnStage Awards
Nominations for the 19th annual WhatsOnStage Awards have been announced today. You have until 31 January to vote for your winners, which will be announced at the annual Awards Concert held on 3 March 2019 at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Vote now at whatsonstage.com And the nominees are … Best Actor in a Play sponsored […]
Kanye West apologises to actors for being on phone during opening night of THE CHER SHOW
One of the most famous couples in the world, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attended the opening of The Cher Show on Broadway last night, but Kanye came under attack from actor Jarrod Spector who plays Sonny Bono in the show, who called him out on Twitter for being on his phone during the performance. He said: […]
BLOG: Top Shows to See in London this Christmas
What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with a trip to the theatre? There’s just something so magical about watching a great production and walking out to the lights and decorations of the city. With London buzzing with theatre this year, I’ve been thinking about all the musicals, plays and pantomimes to […]
David Hunter and Marisha Wallace join the London cast of WAITRESS
Further casting has been announced for the original London company of Sara Bareilles’ Tony Award®-nominated musical Waitress. Marisha Wallace will play Becky alongside Laura Baldwin as Dawn, with Peter Hannah as Earl and David Hunter as Dr. Pomatter. The four new principals will join the previously announced Katharine McPhee who will make her West End […]
Michelle Collins joins the cast of MY DAD’S GAP YEAR at Park Theatre
“Seriously William, you’re eighteen and you’re gay, for Christ’s sake. You’re meant to swim against the tide. A proper gap year is all about travelling. Seeing the world. Popping your cherry. This is our chance to start living. Me and you.” Former EastEnders and Coronation Street star Michelle Collins will join the cast of Tom […]
Aladdin star Matt Croke announces debut album ‘Only Dreaming’
Matt Croke, currently starring in the title role of Disney’s stage musical ALADDIN, will release his debut album, ONLY DREAMING, on Friday 7th of December (digitally) and Friday 14th of December on CD. Produced and orchestrated by West End Musical Director and Supervisor Alan Williams and featuring some of London’s finest musicians, the album will […]
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical announces run at The Other Palace
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical will play a strictly limited eight-week run at The Other Palace from Tuesday 22 January, delivering 8 brand new completely spontaneous musicals every week, alongside their regular monthly performances in the West End’s Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue. During the run the company will celebrate their 1000th unique, one-of-a-kind performance. With eleven […]
WHITNEY – QUEEN OF THE NIGHT comes to London’s Savoy Theatre
Critically acclaimed international stage sensation Whitney – Queen of the Night is to get its West End premiere with an exclusive performance. It is announced today the stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time will be at The Savoy Theatre on Sunday March 24. Tickets go […]