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Friday, March 29, 2019

Wise advice from West End mums by Eleni Cashell

Mums in the West End have a lot on their plate. Whether they’re single parents trying to cover for an absentee father, trying to create a better life for their children or just dealing wit…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:59PM

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Bianca Del Rio joins Everybody’s Talking About Jamie by Eleni Cashell

Once in a lifetime, there will rise a hero, who’s approaching footsteps will cause the earth to quake…and that moment has arrived…Roy Haylock, best known as his drag alter ego, Bianca …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:07AM

Big The Musical starring Jay McGuiness to make West End premiere by Eleni Cashell

Something big is coming to the West End. Get your giant piano mat at the ready, because Big The Musical is coming to the West End for a limited run. The post Big The Musical starring Jay McG…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:41AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Olivier Awards 2019: First-time nominees by Eleni Cashell

There are over 50 first-time nominees at the Olivier Award this year. Here’s a bit more about these Olivier Award nominee newbies… The post Olivier Awards 2019: First-time nominees appea…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:08PM
Tuesday, March 26, 2019

In rehearsal: Sweet Charity by Eleni Cashell

Some sweet rehearsal images have been released of the upcoming production of Sweet Charity, starring Annie-Marie Duff and Arthur Darvill. The post In rehearsal: Sweet Charity appeared first…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:50AM

In rehearsal: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, Ashley Zhangazha and the Tina – The Tina Turner Musical cast by Eleni Cashell

The second-year cast of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical are rolling (rolling) into rehearsals, and it seems like the incoming Tina and Ike (Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Ashley Zhangazha) are settl…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:57AM
Monday, March 25, 2019

Presenters, performances & broadcast details announced for Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard by Eleni Cashell

Full details of presenters, performances and special appearances have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard, which takes place on Sunday 7 April at the Royal Albert Hall…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:09AM
Friday, March 22, 2019

Faye Tozer to join Everybody’s Talking About Jamie by Eleni Cashell

Introducing the new Miss Hedge…singer and Strictly Come Dancing finalist, Faye Tozer. Faye will be stepping into Miss Hedge’s shoes and trying to control Jamie’s rowdy class from 6 May…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:48AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Things you didn’t know about the Best New Musical nominees by Eleni Cashell

Winning the Mastercard Best New Musical award at the Oliviers is a big deal, and an achievement that every musical wants adorning the shelves of their production.Over the years it’s been w…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:09PM

Jac Yarrow announced as Joseph by Eleni Cashell

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived…the casting of Joseph in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has been announced!Putting on the brightly coloured coat will be J…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:45AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

First look: Emilia by Eleni Cashell

The untold story of Emilia Bassano is finally being shared with audiences at the Vaudeville Theatre. To get you ready to hear her story, here’s an exciting first look of Emilia productio…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:04AM
Friday, March 15, 2019

Peter Polycarpou joins Man Of La Mancha cast by Eleni Cashell

There’s more exciting casting news for Man Of La Mancha, with renowned stage, film and TV actor Peter Polycarpou joining the production.A previous Olivier Award nominee, Peter has performe…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:16AM
Thursday, March 14, 2019

Last chance to see: 9 shows leaving in March by Eleni Cashell

It’s cold, it’s rainy, it’s officially March. Luckily we’ve found the perfect excuse to stay out of the horrible weather for a few hours, by going to the theatre! And there are some …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:33AM

The Illusionists line-up revealed by Eleni Cashell

Abracadabra, Expelliarmus, and hey presto, The Illusionists line-up this year has been revealed!The world’s biggest-selling magic show is returning to the West End this summer for a strict…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:12AM

Jason Donovan announced as Pharaoh in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Eleni Cashell

We close our eyes, draw back the curtains, and see for certain that, Jason Donovan has now been announced as Pharaoh in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!No stranger to the show b…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:22AM
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Olivier Award Winners 2018: Where are they now? by Eleni Cashell

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard are Britain’s most prestigious theatre awards, and with this year’s nominations announcement finally revealed, it’s time to reflect on what some of l…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:42AM
Monday, March 11, 2019

The Red Shoes returns! by Eleni Cashell

Get your ballet shoes at the ready, because the double Olivier Award-winning dance show, The Red Shoes is making its return to the stage!Adapted for the stage by Matthew Bourne, and based on…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:01PM

Casting announced for Orpheus Descending by Eleni Cashell

The full cast for the upcoming production of Tennessee Williams’ Orpheus Descending has been announced, and there are some very familiar West End faces in the show, including some previous…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:06AM

Andrew Scott to star in Noel Coward play at The Old Vic by Eleni Cashell

If you’re a fan of Sherlock actor, Andrew Scott, (and let’s face it, who isn’t!), then you’ll be delighted to hear he’s going to be returning to the West End stage in June.Andrew w…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:05AM
Friday, March 8, 2019

Celebrating Olivier Award nominees for International Women’s Day 2019 by Eleni Cashell

Since it’s International Women’s Day, we thought it was only right to celebrate the incredible women who have been nominated for an Olivier Award 2019 with Mastercard this year.Amongst t…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 04:00AM
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Mischief Theatre announce new show Magic Goes Wrong by Eleni Cashell

They’ve had a play, and an adaptation of Peter Pan go wrong, and now Mischief Theatre are making magic go wrong in their new show.Appropriately titled, Magic Goes Wrong, the Olivier-winnin…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:46AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Company and Come From Away lead Olivier Awards 2019 nominations by Eleni Cashell

The contenders for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard have been announced, with two musicals, Company and Come From Away, receiving the most nominations across the 26 categories.Both sh…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:18AM
Monday, March 4, 2019

Jason Manford to host the Olivier Awards 2019 by Eleni Cashell

Jason Manford has been announced as the host of the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard. Having previously hosted in 2017, the much-loved comedian, actor and singer will return to the Royal …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:47AM

Hamilton leads wins at WhatsOnStage Awards 2019 by Eleni Cashell

Runaway hit musical Hamilton continued its award ceremony domination, picking up five awards at the WhatsOnStage awards yesterday.There had already been celebrations amongst the Hamilton cas…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:00AM
Friday, March 1, 2019

March picks: shows to see this month by Eleni Cashell

It’s March! As spring appears on the horizon, there’s the excitement of slightly warmer weather with the added apprehension that makes you still carry an umbrella everywhere.But avoid th…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:24AM

Heathers The Musical West End cast album released by Eleni Cashell

It’s the moment every Heathers fan (or corn nuts as they’re also known) has been waiting for since…well since it first opened at The Other Palace last year. The Heathers The Musical We…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:38AM

Sheridan Smith to play Narrator in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Eleni Cashell

The first piece of casting news is out of the (brightly coloured) bag, as Sheridan Smith has been announced as the Narrator in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.The colourful musi…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:22AM
Wednesday, February 27, 2019

First look: Waitress production photos by Eleni Cashell

Grab a slice of your favourite pie and enjoy these sweet production shots of the Waitress cast.These Waitress photos include Katharine McPhee (Smash) as Jenna, Emmy-nominee Jack McBrayer (30…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:08AM

Adam Kay to perform at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre by Eleni Cashell

Grab your picnic blanket (or umbrella, you can never depend on British weather), as the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced more exciting events as part of its summer season.Durin…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:46AM
Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Fiddler On The Roof cast announced by Eleni Cashell

If the news about Fiddler On The Roof’s West End transfer wasn’t exciting enough, the full cast has now been announced.Joining the already announced Andy Nyman and (Tevye) and Judy Kuhn …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:35AM
Friday, February 22, 2019

The Play That Goes Wrong gets BBC series by Eleni Cashell

The Mischief Theatre team, who are responsible for such calamitous hits as The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, have been given a six-part series by the BBC.Due to …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:04AM

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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