Speaking at the Piccadilly Theatre in London, Baz Luhrmann revealed he had “absolutely” considered re-adapting Moulin Rouge! into a film....
Killian Donnelly will return to the West End production of Les Misérables. Donnelly, who previously appeared in the show’s older iteration in the West End, will play Jean Valjean at the Sondheim Theatre from Tuesday 31 October 2023 for 15 weeks only. Donnelly also played the role on tour, with other credits including The...
There have been instances where a performer has stepped into a role at short notice, but I don't think I've ever come across one where the performer wasn't even a member of the cast (not even as a swing), and had never done the show before....
Callum Bell, a member of the ensemble and swing in the cast of Nicholas Hytner’s immersive production of Guys and Dolls at London's Bridge Theatre, stepped into the lead role of Nicely Nicely Johnson without any prior rehearsal on the 4 September 2023 evening performance....
Dear Evan Hansen will embark on tour in the UK in a brand-new production. The new production is directed by Adam Penford, artistic director of co-producer Nottingham Playhouse. The show will open at the Nottingham Playhouse on 9 September 2024, ahead of a UK tour. Casting has yet to be announced....
On stage, the role of Young Cosette is alternated by young actors, many of whom have gone on to star in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, School of Rock, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Matilda – both on stage and recently in the musical movie. For some, like Frozen favourite Emily Lane, Olivier winner Cleo...
The concept is a riff (or a ruff?) on Broadway Barks, an annual star-studded dog and cat adoption event founded by Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters and benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies....
Initial dates and venues have been revealed for the world tour of Les Misérables the Arena Spectacular....
When Billy Elliot closed in the West End in 2016, 42 boys had played the title role....
Musical Con which makes its return to ExCel London this month for its second year, has now announced a complete schedule....
Mean Girls - based on the Lindsay Lohan-led film - is coming to the West End. The show (by Tina Fey with music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin) will open at the Savoy Theatre in June 2024, with tickets going on sale on 1 November 2023. Dates and casting are to be confirmed...
Jason Robert Brown will perform in concert for one night only at The London Palladium on 24 March 2024. He will be joined by special guest Cynthia Erivo....
Les Misérables has reached a new milestone of 15,000 performances in the West End....
Darren Criss is set to make his West End concert debut. Taking place at The London Palladium in the West End, Criss will be performing hit tunes from across his career with his own four-piece band and special guests, StarKid’s Lauren Lopez and Joey Richter....
West End Musical Halloween is a one-night concert at London's Lyric Theatre on 29 October 2023, featuring numbers from Sweeney Todd, Little Shop Of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Phantom Of The Opera, Carrie and Beetlejuice. Appearing will be Joanna Ampil (Miss Saigon), Michael Ahomka-Lindsay (Newsies, Legally...
