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Thursday, January 25, 2018

BWW Review: MISS SAIGON, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

The original production of Miss Saigon ran for more than ten years at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane throughout the 1990s, and a revised version - billed as the 25th Anniversary productio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:59AM
Saturday, December 2, 2017

BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse by Gregor Dickson

Embarking on its first UK tour, 'Beautiful' examines Carole King's remarkable transformation from schoolgirl to superstar, her relationship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:55AM
Friday, December 1, 2017

BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

The stage adaptation of the hit 2001 comedy film 'Legally Blonde' embarks on a second UK tour and doesn't disappoint, with excellent lead performances from Lucie Jones, Rita Simons and Bill …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM
Monday, October 2, 2017

BWW Review: SPAMALOT, King's Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

A musical comedy adapted from 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', this new UK tour of 'Spamalot' is more intimate than previous productions, but is no less entertaining.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM
Saturday, September 23, 2017

BWW Review: CILLA - THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse by Gregor Dickson

Three years after Jeff Pope's acclaimed television miniseries Cilla was broadcast on ITV, he has now adapted her story for a new touring musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:49AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

BWW Review: GREASE, Edinburgh Playhouse by Gregor Dickson

The timeless story of Danny and Sandy, and the T-Birds and Pink Angels, comes to life again in this touring production which features the hit songs 'Summer Nights', 'You're The One That I Wa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:35PM
Monday, August 28, 2017

EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: [title of show], Paradise In The Vault by Gregor Dickson

title of show is a clever musical which documents its own creation as an entry in the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:33PM
Saturday, August 26, 2017

EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, Paradise In The Vault by Gregor Dickson

Moonstruck Theater Company presents this year's sole Fringe offering of Jason Robert Brown's theatrical song cycle, and the Massachusetts group perform with enthusiasm and a clear love of Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33AM
Friday, August 25, 2017

EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, C Chambers St by Gregor Dickson

The four person song cycle presents a series of vignettes connected by the central theme of love and relationships. It's a sweet, often comical tale of dating, romance and marriage.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04AM
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: THE TOXIC AVENGER, Pleasance One by Gregor Dickson

Based on the 1984 cult movie of the same name and following a successful run at London's Southwark Playhouse, the rock musical comes to the Edinburgh Fringe prior to returning to London for …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, theSpace @ Venue45 by Gregor Dickson

'It Shoulda Been You' opened on Broadway in 2015, with a cast including Tyne Daly, Sierra Boggess and Lisa Howard in a production directed by David Hyde Pierce. It receives one of its first …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM
Saturday, August 12, 2017

EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: GILBERT & SULLIVAN'S IMPROBABLE NEW MUSICAL: THE FRINGE LOZENGE, theSpace on the Mile by Gregor Dickson

The typically implausible GampS style plot involves two companies going to extreme lengths to secure good reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe with rival productions. Many of the usual Gilbertian…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM
Friday, August 11, 2017

EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: BREXIT THE MUSICAL, C Chambers St by Gregor Dickson

Brexit the Musical isn't the only show in this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe to be inspired by recent political goings-on, but it's likely to be the funniest.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:19AM

EDINBURGH 2017 - BWW Review: BREXIT THE MUSICAL, C Venues by Gregor Dickson

Brexit the Musical isn't the only show in this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe to be inspired by recent political goings-on, but it's likely to be the funniest.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42AM
Friday, June 16, 2017

BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING, Edinburgh Playhouse by Gregor Dickson

The stage adaptation of the iconic 1987 film embarks on a second UK tour, with a stand-out performance by Carlie Milner as Penny.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Friday, June 9, 2017

BWW Review: THE WEDDING SINGER, King's Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

Jon Robyns, Cassie Compton and Ruth Madoc lead an impressive UK tour of the musical adaption of the 1998 hit romantic comedy film.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM
Saturday, April 29, 2017

BWW Review: NOT DEAD ENOUGH, King's Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

The stage adaptation of a second book from the Peter James detective thriller series DS Grace serves as a reminder that not all popular novels transfer seamlessly to the stage.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42AM
Friday, April 21, 2017

BWW Review: NELL GWYNN, King's Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

Jessica Swale's play about the unlikely heroine who went from lowly orange seller to national treasure features a stand-out titular performance by Laura Pitt-Pulford.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:08AM
Saturday, April 8, 2017

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, King's Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

Edinburgh Music Theatre's return to the King's Theatre doesn't disappoint, with Bock's music and Harnick's lyrics portrayed clearly and passionately.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:38AM
Friday, April 7, 2017

BWW Review: SISTER ACT, Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

Alexandra Burke leads a strong ensemble in director Craig Revel Horwood's re-imagining of the hit West End and Broadway musical, which features a tuneful score by Alan Menken.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48AM
Saturday, April 1, 2017

BWW Review: CHESS, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's latest ambitious venture is a visually stunning production of Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Tim Rice's hit 1980s pop musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37AM
Thursday, March 23, 2017

BWW Review: RUDDYGORE, King's Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

The Edinburgh Gilbert amp Sullivan Society's latest venture combines sparkling performances, modern references and excellent sound design in one of GampS's less well known comic operas.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:53PM
Thursday, March 2, 2017

BWW Review: ALLAN STEWART'S BIG BIG VARIETY SHOW, King's Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

Allan Stewart's latest variety show is a cornucopia of comedy, music and impressions, which once again cements his status as one of Britain's leading entertainers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20AM
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

BWW Review: TITANIC, King's Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

Edinburgh's Southern Light Opera Company rise to the challenge of staging Maury Yeston's award-winning musical, in an ambitious production with a cast of 90 and orchestra of 27.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:53PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

BWW Review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh by Gregor Dickson

The 2012 National Theatre adaptation of Mark Haddon's best-selling novel embarks on its second UK tour, and is compelling, thought-provoking and exceptionally well-performed.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM
Saturday, December 3, 2016

BWW Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, King's Theatre, Edinburgh, 30 November 2016 by Gregor Dickson

The annual spectacular pantomime at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh has built a reputation for being one of the best in the country, and this year's production of Jack and the Beanstalk does…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

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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