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Friday, October 14, 2016

BWW Interview: Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford Talk SIDE SHOW by Marianka Swain

Actresses Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford have an impressive musical haul between them, with Louise the first actress to star as both Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked, as well as starring …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04AM

BWW Interview: Alistair Brammer Talks MISS SAIGON 25th Anniversary Broadcast by Marianka Swain

Actor Alistair Brammer played the lead role of Chris in the acclaimed West End revival of Miss Saigon. During his run, the show celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala performance recent…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04AM
Thursday, October 13, 2016

BWW Interview: Actor David Birrell On New Musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS by Marianka Swain

David Birrell's extensive stage work ranges from An Enemy of the People at Octagon Theatre, Bolton, to Spamalot in the West End, as well as several years with the RSC. He's currently playing…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:25AM
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Photo Flash: First Look at Ken Stott?and?Reece Shearsmith in THE DRESSER by Marianka Swain

Ken StottandReece Shearsmithstar in a prestigious revival of Ronald Harwood's THE DRESSER. The production, which also features Harriet Thorpe and Selina Cadell, is currently in previewsat th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:27AM
Monday, October 10, 2016

Photo Flash: Ian McKellen, Eileen Atkins & Vanessa Redgrave at UK Theatre Awards by Marianka Swain

Yesterday UK Theatre gave out awards to leading talents inperforming, producing and theatremanagement throughout the United Kingdom. Sheffield Theatres' SHOW BOAT and FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRISt…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08PM
Friday, October 7, 2016

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Other Palace Announces 2017 Season by Marianka Swain

Andrew Lloyd Webbertoday announces plans forThe Other Palace, the newest addition to The Really Useful Theatres Group.The Other Palace is situated less than 100 yards from Buckingham Palace …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:22AM

Frances Ruffelle Headlines First Major London Production of THE WILD PARTY by Marianka Swain

As Michael John LaChiusa's The Wild Party will receive its first major London production at The Other Palace, playing from Saturday 11 February to Saturday 1 April 2017, with a press night o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:22AM

BWW Interview: Adam Rothenberg Talks Sam Shepard's FOOL FOR LOVE at Found111 by Marianka Swain

American actor Adam Rothenberg is best known to British audiences as forensic expert Captain Homer Jackson in Ripper Street. He's also done extensive stage work, and now makes his UK debut i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:16AM

BroadwayWorld Is Seeking UK Reviewers by Marianka Swain

BroadwayWorld is on the hunt for more reviewers to join its thriving UK team. Applicants must have strong experience writing fast, accurate and insightful reviews, excellent communication sk…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04AM

BWW Interview: Ophelia Lovibond On THE LIBERTINE by Marianka Swain

Actress Ophelia Lovibond has done a range of screen roles, from beleaguered Izzy in W1A to Elementary, Guardians of the Galaxy and new Sky 1 series Hooten amp The Lady. Now, she's making her…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00AM
Thursday, October 6, 2016

Murder Ballad, Arts Theatre by Marianka Swain

Ye olde love triangle returns, this time as the centrepiece of a rock chamber musical that premiered Off-Broadway in 2013 and now makes its UK premiere. There’s a good guy, a bad boy, and …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:39PM

Daniel Radcliffe Stars In Old Vic's 2017 ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD by Marianka Swain

The Old Vic today announces further programming, casting and dates for the 2016-17 season, both on and off the main stage. The 50th anniversary production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12AM

BWW Interview: Adam Gillen On Playing Mozart In AMADEUS by Marianka Swain

Actor Adam Gillen's credits include A Taste of Honey at the Royal Exchange Theatre, The School for Scandal at the Barbican and the RSC's Wendy and Peter, as well as TV hits Fresh Meat and Be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00AM
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

BWW Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND, Park Theatre, 2 October 2016 by Marianka Swain

When Mart Crowley's The Boys in the Band premiered Off Broadway in 1968, a year before the Stonewall Riots, it was groundbreaking in its depiction of a community of gay men. The work - later…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:44AM

BWW Review: TRAVESTIES, Menier Chocolate Factory, 4 October 2016 by Marianka Swain

Wilde, Joyce, Shakespeare, Lenin, memory, the morality of war, social systems, and the meaning and purpose of art Stoppard's dazzlingly intellectual 1974 play really is a life, the universe …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:37AM

Photo Flash: Tom Hollander, Freddie Fox & More at TRAVESTIES Opening Party by Marianka Swain

Last night, Patrick Marber's highly anticipatedrevival of Tom Stoppard's TRAVESTIES opened at Menier Chocolate Factory. The cast features Tom Hollander, Freddie Fox, Clare Foster, Peter McDo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:32AM
Monday, October 3, 2016

Photo Flash: First Look at UK Premiere of MURDER BALLAD by Marianka Swain

The all-star cast ofKerry Ellis,Ramin Karimloo,Victoria Hamilton-Barritt andNorman Bowman, directed bySam Yates, have brought hit American musical MURDER BALLAD to the Arts Theatre. The show…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33AM

BWW Interview: Actress Harriet Thorpe On THE DRESSER by Marianka Swain

Harriet Thorpe's diverse career ranges from hit musicals Les Miserables, Wicked, Mamma Mia and Crazy For You to Absolutely Fabulous and extensive work with the National. She's currently star…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13AM

Guest Blog: Adrian Berry on David Bowie and FROM IBIZA TO THE NORFOLK BROADS by Marianka Swain

As we get closer to the opening of my production, From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads, I have begun to re-examine David Bowie and his relationship with theatre. It's a curious and fascinating s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:09AM
Saturday, October 1, 2016

AMADEUS Leads October's Top 10 New London Shows by Marianka Swain

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Amadeus and a starry Stoppard revival to exciting new musicals, here …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12AM
Friday, September 30, 2016

BWW Review: THE LAST TANGO, Phoenix Theatre, 28 September 2016 by Marianka Swain

With pristine timing, just as Strictly takes to the floor, the third - and final - touring show from former pros Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace makes a stop in the West End. The 'last' of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:51AM

BWW Interview: Leah Harvey On Joining The All-female SHAKESPEARE TRILOGY by Marianka Swain

Leah Harvey has just graduated from LAMDA, and is now making her professional debut in Phyllida Lloyd's all-female Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy three plays staged in a 13-week repertory season…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30AM

BWW Interview: Ventriloquist Nina Conti Talks IN YOUR FACE by Marianka Swain

Ventriloquist Nina Conti got her break when Ken Campbell specially devised Let Me Out for her in 2001, and she's since won numerous awards, headlined shows, appeared in Christopher Guest's F…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30AM

Guest Blog: Arwell Gruffydd On Unique Welsh-Breton Co-production MERCH YR EOG by Marianka Swain

Welsh-Breton theatrical collaboration 'Merch yr Eog' The Salmon's Daughter, a unique co-production by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and Teatr Piba, begins a UK and Brittany tour next week. The p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:26AM
Thursday, September 29, 2016

BWW Interview: The National Theatre's Toby Coffey on VR, 360 Film and New Ways to Tell Stories by Marianka Swain

It's hard for people to grasp the possibilities of something like virtual reality or 360 film, as most don't have a frame of reference yet, so the best thing is to show them,' explains Toby …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15AM

Photo Flash: Stephen Schwartz and London Cast at WICKED 10th Anniversary Party by Marianka Swain

Following the 10th anniversary West End gala performance of WICKED on 27 September, creator Stephen Schwartz joined current and past performers from the show on theApollo Victoria Theatre st…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

BWW Interview: Director Nigel Harman On Reviving Berkoff's LUNCH and THE BOW OF ULYSSES by Marianka Swain

As an actor, Nigel Harman's numerous credits include EastEnders, Guys and Dolls, Downton Abbey and Shrek The Musical, the latter of which he also directed. He's now helming the revival of a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:01AM

Photo Flash: STRICTLY Stars At West End Premiere of THE LAST TANGO by Marianka Swain

The Strictly Come Dancingstars were out in force for the West End opening of Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace's stage show The Last Tangoat Phoenix Theatre. Former judge Arlene Phillips, cur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:46AM
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Stephen Schwartz, Joe Mantello and WICKED Cast Talk London 10th Anniversary, Movie & More by Marianka Swain

Wicked held a special gala performance last night at the Apollo Victoria Theatre to mark 10 years in the West End - a milestone guaranteed to make many in the industry green with envy. Curre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24AM

Photo Flash: West End WICKED 10th Anniversary Green Carpet by Marianka Swain

Last night,Wickedmarked an impressive10 years in the West End with a special gala performance, attended by dozens of past cast members, such as Kerry Ellis, Oliver Tempsett, Louise Dearman, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03AM
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

BWW Interview: Damian Buhagiar On Returning To IN THE HEIGHTS by Marianka Swain

Damian Buhagiar's credits include the UK tour of Jersey Boys and Bugsy Malone at Lyric Hammersmith. He's now returned to the West End production of In the Heights in the role of Sonny, which…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM