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Thursday, April 18, 2019

BWW Review: SWEET CHARITY, Donmar Warehouse by Andrew Tomlins

Set in 1960s New York, Sweet Charity centres around unlucky-in-love dance hall hostess, Charity Hope Valentine who has dreams of making a better life for herself. This revival of Cy Coleman,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06AM
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

BWW Review: TINA, Aldwych Theatre by Andrew Tomlins

Following several years of development, Tina, the new musical about Tina Turner, has opened at the West End's newly restored Aldwych Theatre. If the electrifyingSaturday night audience I was…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM
Tuesday, March 20, 2018

BWW Review: CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, Hampstead Theatre by Andrew Tomlins

First seen Off-Broadway in 2003, Michael Longhurst's revival of Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori'sCaroline, Or Change is the latest production to transfer to London from Chichester.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:33PM
Friday, March 16, 2018

BWW Review: SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, Royal Festival Hall by Andrew Tomlins

Having run on Broadway in 2010, this week James Lapine's Stephen Sondheim revue, Sondheim On Sondheim, was staged for one night only with the terrific BBC Concert Orchestra and a cast of Wes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:26PM
Wednesday, August 2, 2017

BWW Review: EVITA, Phoenix Theatre by Andrew Tomlins

Last seen in the West End three years ago at the Dominion Theatre, Bill Kenwright's production of Evita has opened at the Phoenix Theatre for a three-month limited run. Hot off the heels of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36PM
Thursday, June 22, 2017

BWW Review: BAT OUT OF HELL, London Coliseum by Andrew Tomlins

As London temperatures soar, Bat Out Of Hell - a scorching hot new musical - has opened at the ENO London Coliseum following its recent premier in Manchester.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM
Thursday, June 1, 2017

BWW Review: ON THE TOWN, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Andrew Tomlins

Before jetting off to Broadway to direct Jack Thorne's King Kong musical, Olivier winner Drew McOnie has returned to the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre to revive On the Town. Set over twenty…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM
Monday, May 22, 2017

BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE IN CONCERT, Cadogan Hall by Andrew Tomlins

Having premiered on Broadway in 2005, The Color Purple was first seen on the London stage back in 2013 at the Menier Chocolate Factory. The production, directed by John Doyle, subsequently t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28PM
Thursday, December 22, 2016

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Lyceum Theatre by Andrew Tomlins

Despite being a decade-long tradition in New York, Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens' musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol had never previously been staged in London. Based on Charles Dickens' …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016

BBW Review: JEST END, Waterloo East Theatre, 3 December 2016 by Andrew Tomlins

Jest End has returned to London's Waterloo East Theatre one year on from its most recent run at the venue. Lovingly pointing the finger at the West End's latest shows, best-loved stars and r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:45AM
Monday, May 4, 2015

Nicole Kidman Announces West End Return, Gypsy Breaks Box Office Records + More #WestEndUpdate by Andrew Tomlins

It has been announced that the Academy award-winning Nicole Kidman is returning to the London stage in the UK premiere of Photograph 51 by Anna Ziegler. The play will be directed by Michael …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 04:48AM
Saturday, March 21, 2015

Harvey Transfers To The West End, Dreamgirls Heading To London + More! #WestEndUpdate by Andrew Tomlins

Harvey has transferred to the West End following a short UK Tour. Lindsay Posner’s production runs at the Theatre Royal Haymarket for a limited season until Saturday 2nd May, with an offic…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 12:47PM
Friday, January 30, 2015

Beverley Knight Extends In Memphis, Penelope Wilton Dazzles In Taken At Midnight + More! by Andrew Tomlins

Producers of Memphis have announced that Beverley Knight has extended her run in the show until July 2015. Following her West End debut in The Bodyguard, Knight has been impressing West End …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 07:52AM
Friday, January 23, 2015

Kinky Boots & Sing-Along Frozen Coming To The West End; My Night With Reg Opens + More by Andrew Tomlins

Theatreland may have quietened down for a few weeks over Christmas, but now it’s back to business as usual with non-stop breaking news and exciting openings!

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 04:10AM
Thursday, January 22, 2015

Thursday 15th January 2015 - Feature: Dr Zhivago Starring ... by Andrew Tomlins

head of its Broadway premiere in April, Dr Zhivago held its launch in London in January.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 07:57AM
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

REview: **** "[Title of Show]" is a wonderful musical; there really is nothing else like it! by Andrew Tomlins

"An exciting piece of theatre and I'm sure this run at the Landor will be hugely successful and require several extensions to meet the ticket demands!"

SOURCE: 08 at 09:55PM
Saturday, August 10, 2013

****The Road To Qatar at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by Andrew Tomlins

It was an utter delight to see such a fun, light hearted piece of theatre. The space is fantastic and the seating is very comfortable. The Road to Qatar is rude, offensive and I loved it!

SOURCE: www.westendframe.com at 07:47AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
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