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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING, Theatre Royal Brighton by Fiona Scott

Dirty Dancing was a box office hit in 1987, a coming-of-age summer romance between dance partners-cum-lovers FrancesBaby Kira Malou and Johnny Michael O'Reilly. The film was first adapted fo…

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BWW Interview: Lea Salonga Discusses Her UK Tour by Fiona Scott

Lea Salonga has come a long way since her Olivier and Tony Award-winning debut as Kim in Miss Saigon.In addition to her film, recording and performing career, she's been treadingthe boards w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36AM
Friday, September 21, 2018

BWW Interview: Karen Archer Talks THE OTHER PLACE at Park Theatre by Fiona Scott

Karen Archer has been seen in The Mousetrap and many RSC productions. She speaks to BWW about her latest role as a dementia researcher in The Other Place, written by Sharr White and directed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42AM
Thursday, September 13, 2018

BWW Interview: Jai McDowall Talks Live At Zedel Show by Fiona Scott

Since winning Britain's Got Talent in 2011, Jai McDowall has performedaround the world, and released several singles and other recordings. The Ayrshire singer speaks to BroadwayWorld about h…

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Monday, September 10, 2018

BWW Interview: Nancy Sullivan Talks FABRIC at Soho Theatre by Fiona Scott

Nancy Sullivan has been in shows such as Les Miserables and The Country Wife. She's now starring inFabric, a one-woman play written by Abi Zakarian, which opens tomorrow at Soho Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18AM
Thursday, September 6, 2018

BWW Interview: Rob Houchen Talks EUGENIUS! at The Other Palace by Fiona Scott

Rob Houchen is starring as Eugene in the sci-fi musical hit Eugenius, currently enjoying a second run at The Other Palace.He has previously played Gibran in Broken Wings and Marius in Les Mi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04AM
Friday, August 17, 2018

BWW Interview: Kerry Ellis Discusses Her Live At Zedel Residency by Fiona Scott

Kerry speaks to BWW about Wicked, the fragile nature of the theatre industry and her upcoming three week residency at Live at Zedel in September.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06AM
Thursday, August 16, 2018

BWW Review: I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL, Live At Zedel by Fiona Scott

Don't we all secretly wish life was more like a musical There's more to it than one might think. Alexander Bermange's hysterical and heartwarming revue I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical ret…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

BWW Interview: The Cast Talk I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL by Fiona Scott

Alexander Bermange's musical revue I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical returns to Live at Zedel in August. BroadwayWorld spoke to the composer and some of the cast members, Madalena Alberto a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42AM
Friday, August 3, 2018

BWW Review: BROKEN WINGS, Theatre Royal Haymarket by Fiona Scott

'Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation' is one of many wonderful linesby Lebanese-American writerartistKahlil Gibran. Broken Wings is a brand new musical adaption of his …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:16AM
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN by Fiona Scott

You can most certainly dance, jive and have the time of your life at Mamma Mia Here We Go Again. The sequel to Judy Craymer and Gary Goetzman's 2008 romantic comedy, based on the stage show …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AM
Monday, July 16, 2018

BWW Review: DANIELLE HOPE - LIFE FOR RENT, Live At Z?del by Fiona Scott

Part-cabaret, part-therapy, leading lady Danielle Hope brings her solo show Life for Rent to Live at Zedel. Since winning BBC's Over the Rainbow in 2010, she has entertained audiences as Dor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM
Tuesday, July 10, 2018

BWW Interview: Danielle Hope On LIFE FOR RENT at Live At Zedel by Fiona Scott

Danielle Hope has enjoyed a number of principal roles in her career so far she starred as Dorothy in the 2011 West End revival of The Wizard of Oz, then swapped the iconic ruby slippers for …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM
Monday, July 2, 2018

BWW Review: KING THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT, Hackney Empire by Fiona Scott

A diversecast a score packed with many musical genres, including rap and a sung-through treatment of an important period of American history...No, it's not Hamilton, but a superb concert pre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

BWW Review: HOUSE OF BROADWAY, Live at Zedel by Fiona Scott

Musical fans love a good 'songs from the shows' cabaret and House of Broadway present a polished evening packed with heart and humour as they share songs old and new from the musical theatre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54AM
Tuesday, June 19, 2018

BWW Review: EMMA KINGSTON, Live at Zedel by Fiona Scott

Emma Kingston is a very busy woman at the moment just last week she returned from the Hong Kong stint of the Evita world tour where she currently stars as the First Lady of Argentina, Eva Pe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM
Friday, June 15, 2018

BWW Interview: Freddie Tapner Talks London Musical Theatre Orchestra's 2018 Season by Fiona Scott

Freddie Tapner is the founder and Principal Conductor of London Musical Theatre Orchestra LMTO. As well as conducting LMTO at their professional engagements, he performs in and around London…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36AM
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, Theatre Royal Brighton by Fiona Scott

'Omigod You Guys', Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin's 2007 musical adaption of the hit 2001 comedy film starring Reese Witherspoon is in Brighton as part of its second UK tour since the We…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:29PM
Saturday, June 9, 2018

BWW Review: OKLAHOMA!, West Horsley Place by Fiona Scott

Oh, what a beautiful eveningin West Horsley Grange Park Opera open their 2018 summer festival season with Rogers and Hammerstein's vintage musical the first of its kind in 1943, set in the f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18AM
Friday, June 1, 2018

BWW Review: THE CHALK GARDEN, Chichester Festival Theatre by Fiona Scott

The Chalk Garden takes place in the summer of 1955 in the garden room of Mrs St Maugham's house in a seaside village in Sussex. It was written by Enid Bagnold author ofNational Velvet while …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM
Wednesday, May 30, 2018

BWW Review: CRAZY FOR YOU, Theatre Royal Brighton by Fiona Scott

George and Ira Gershwin have written some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century. Crazy for You contains some of their most beloved hits'I Got Rhythm', 'Embraceable You', 'Someone t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM
Friday, May 25, 2018

BWW Review: THE TEMPEST, Brighton Open Air Theatre by Fiona Scott

The Tempestfollows the antics of a number of stranded voyagers on a remote island. This particular production is presented by The Lord Chamberlain's Men, an all-male outdoor theatre company …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM
Thursday, May 24, 2018

BWW Review: THE STRING QUARTET'S GUIDE TO SEX AND ANXIETY, Theatre Royal Brighton by Fiona Scott

The Mental Health Foundation reports that there were 8.2 million cases of anxiety in the UK in 2013. All of us may feel stressed at some point in our lives, but it can be an unwanted and ove…

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Friday, May 18, 2018

BWW Review: THE HUMOURS OF BANDON, Brighthelm Centre by Fiona Scott

What craic The Humours of Bandon is a delightful peek into the world of Irish Dancing Championships. Written and performed by Margaret McAuliffe and directed by Stefanie Preissner, this one-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42AM
Saturday, May 12, 2018

BWW Review: COAT, Brighthelm Centre by Fiona Scott

Yomi Sode is a writer and performer, born in Nigeria but who's lived in Britain most of his life. He strives to balance the cultures of his two homes, and his one-man show aims to explore th…

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

BWW Review: ADAM, Theatre Royal Brighton by Fiona Scott

The journey of an asylum seeker is a harrowing one, especially if it's your family and old identity you are fleeing.

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

BWW Review: A HOUSE REPEATED, Brighton Dome by Fiona Scott

Those of us who have played strategy computer games will be familiar with the frustration of coming across locked doors, retracing our steps and getting lost in a virtual world. A House Repe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM
Friday, April 27, 2018

BWW Review: PRESENT LAUGHTER, Chichester Festival Theatre by Fiona Scott

Noel Coward's comic play Present Laughter is said to be his most autobiographical work, dealing with the complexities of a life of fame in the theatre world. It tells of the mischief and mis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24AM
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

BWW Review: THE WINSLOW BOY, Theatre Royal Brighton by Fiona Scott

How much are we willing to sacrifice for the pursuit of truth and justice Terence Rattigan's The Winslow Boy explores this thorny question.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

BWW Review: SON OF A PREACHER MAN, Theatre Royal Brighton by Fiona Scott

The premise sounds promising a brand new jukebox musical featuring the music of Dusty Springfield. Written by Warner Brown and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Son of a Pre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM
Tuesday, April 10, 2018

BWW Review: FLASHDANCE, Theatre Royal Brighton by Fiona Scott

What a feeling What an evening The 80s film-musical adaption trend is alive and well. In addition to Fame, Footloose and more, fans of the iconic poppy music era can catch the 1983 classic F…

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards