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Monday, December 7, 2015

New Theatre Company Tiny Fires Launches at St James Theatre by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Director Paul Robinson and Producer Tara Finney have announced the formation of Tiny Fires Ltd. Paul and Tara are behind the critically acclaimed Land Of Our Fathers which trans…

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School Of Rock Opens On Broadway by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo School Of Rock opened on Broadway last night at the Winter Garden Theatre, the first time ever that a Brit has produced and opened an original musical on Broadway. Based on the …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:56AM
Saturday, November 28, 2015

Jackie The Musical UK Tour by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Once there was a time with no mobiles, no online dating and no Facebook, when teenage girls waited with bated breath by the letterbox for their weekly issue of Jackie Magazine. …

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The Commitments UK Tour by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo The Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul. Direct from a phenomenally successful, record breaking two year run in London’s West End, The Commitments is …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:13AM

The Winter’s Tale Tops UK Cinema Box Office by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Having sold out it’s entire run at the Garrick Theatre, the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company‘s production of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale topped the UK…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:44AM
Thursday, November 26, 2015

Romeo And Juliet – First Image Released by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company has released this first look image from their production of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet reunites Richard Madden…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:49AM
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Aladdin London – Full Casting Announced by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Disney Theatrical Productions have announced that Dean John-Wilson will play the role of Aladdin in the West End premiere of Disney’s latest musical hit. Dean will be join…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:22AM
Friday, November 20, 2015

Russell Howard Announces World Tour by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Comedian Russell Howard has announced a world tour, marking his return to the stage after three years. Playing in the round wherever possible, Howard will perform in London and …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:36PM

Casting Announced For European Premiere Of Grey Gardens by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Final casting has been announced today for the European premiere of Grey Gardens the musical which will play at the Southwark Playhouse from Saturday 2 January – Saturday …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:23AM

Maureen Nolan and Gareth Gates Headline Footloose UK Tour by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo It was announced this morning that Maureen Nolan will join the 2016 UK tour cast of Footloose playing Vi Moore. She will be joining Gareth Gates as Willard and Luke Baker who wi…

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Funny Girl – Rehearsal Images Released by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo As Funny Girl prepares to preview at the Menier Chocolate Factory, we are pleased to bring you these great photographs from the rehearsal room featuring Sheridan Smith as Fanny …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:08AM
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Andrew Scott and David Dawson to Star In The Dazzle by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo The Michael Grandage Company and Emily Dobbs will co-produce the UK premiere of Richard Greenberg’s The Dazzle at Found111, at the old site of Central St Martins School of…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:04PM
Wednesday, November 18, 2015

INTERVIEW: Drew McOnie on making musicals dance by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Speaking to choreographer Drew McOnie, you can’t help but get caught up in the infectious enthusiasm of youth and be in awe of the talent that this young theatre creative exud…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:54AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

3 Guys Naked From The Waist Down Comes To Finborough Theatre by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo It’s the 1980s, and three guys – three very silly guys – aren’t nearly as famous as they think they ought to be. Comedy fame just isn’t happening quickly enough for ch…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:10AM

Hapgoood at Hampstead Theatre – Rehearsal Images Released by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo BritishTheatre.com are pleased to bring you a series of photographs from the rehearsals rooms of the Hamsptead Theatre where Hapgood by Tom Stoppard is currently rehearsing. Lon…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:39AM

The Nutcracker On Ice Comes To The Royal Albert Hall by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo The Christmas, The Imperial Ice Stars return for their third triumphant season at the Royal Albert Hall performing the Nutcracker on Ice for 12 performances only from 28th Decem…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:07AM
Monday, November 16, 2015

Funny Girl At The Savoy Theatre – Tickets On Sale Now by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Having broken box office records at the Menier Chocolate Factory a few months ago. It has been announced that legendary musical Funny Girl will transfer to the Savoy Theatre in …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:19AM
Saturday, November 14, 2015

Jeff Wayne’s The War Of The Worlds Comes To The Dominion Theatre by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Following 8 years of international arena tours, Jeff Wayne’s The War Of The Worlds will make its theatrical stage debut at the Dominion Theatre in February 2016. Since its…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:28PM

Laila The Musical UK Tour 2016 by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo From the creators of acclaimed award-winning musical Britain’s Got Bhangra comes a new contemporary musical – Laila. Director and Writer Pravesh Kumar (The Deranged Marr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:11PM
Saturday, November 7, 2015

Glenn Close at the English National Opera by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Glenn Close was photographed on the stage of the London Coliseum this week ahead of her appearance as faded screen star Norma Desmond in a semi-staged production of Andrew Lloyd…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:35AM
Friday, November 6, 2015

Goodnight Mister Tom UK Tour 2016 by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Following a season in the West End The Olivier award-winning Chichester Festival Theatre production of Goodnight Mister Tom will tour the UK. Now a modern classic, Michelle Mago…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:05PM

Don’t Miss These Great Christmas Shows by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo BritishTheatre.com is pleased top bring you our selection of fabulous Christmas shows which are now on sale for your enjoyment during the festive season. We hope that you and yo…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:26PM

Jamie Lloyd to direct Uzo Aduba, Zawe Ashton and Laura Carmichael in The Maids by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced that it’s first production for 2016 will be the UK premiere of a contemporary adaptation of The Maids by Jean Genet at Trafalgar Stud…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:21AM
Thursday, November 5, 2015

Tom – Tom Jones Musical UK Tour 2016 by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Theatre na nÓg have announced the full cast for the UK tour of the TNN production of Tom. A Story Of Tom Jones – The Musical which will open at the Wales Millenium Centre…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:54AM

Elf! – New Show Trailer Released by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo BritishTheatre.com are pleased to bring you new show trailer for the London premiere of Elf The Musical ahead of tonight’s Gala performance in aid of the Alzheimer’s…

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Friday, October 30, 2015

Funny Girl Announces Transfer To Savoy Theatre by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo The producers of Funny Girl must have been in their element a few months ago when their new production of Funny Girl went on sale at the Menier Chocolate Factory. All of the tic…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:50AM
Thursday, October 29, 2015

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD TICKETS – ON SALE TODAY by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo NOW ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC Tickets for the stage premiere of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Parts I and II go on sale to the general public today (October 30, 2015) at…

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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Bend It Like Beckham – Save Over 75% On Great Seats by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Bend It Like Beckham is a fantastically feel-good new modern British musical. A celebratory fusion of culture, music, emotions and fun, bursting with warmth, humour and heart. J…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:42AM
Monday, October 26, 2015

REVIEW: Razzle Dazzle, Michael Riedel ✭✭✭✭✭ by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Michael Riedel is to be congratulated on this great history of Broadway. It’s a riveting read for any fan of musical theatre on the Great White Way. It brings all of the playe…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:52PM
Sunday, October 25, 2015

Theatre Talk – 2015 Fall Season Preview by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Theatre Talk – Co-Hosts Susan Haskins and Michael Riedel join Jesse Green of “New York” Magazine, Michael Musto of Out.com & Patrick Pacheco of “On Stage” to d…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:15PM
Saturday, October 24, 2015

Private Lives 2016 UK Tour Tickets by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo A major revival of Noel Coward’s best loved and multi-award-winning quintessentially English comedy. This glittering production of one of the greatest plays of all time, inclu…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:33PM

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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