All stories by Matthew Hemley on BroadwayStars

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Tamara Rojo to star in Giselle-inspired virtual reality video by Matthew Hemley

Tamara Rojo is to star in a virtual reality video inspired by Akram Khan’s Giselle, which promises to allow audiences to “experience

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:06AM

Nottingham Playhouse strikes deal to improve access to theatre jobs by Matthew Hemley

Nottingham Playhouse has pledged to provide more career opportunities for local people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Through a tie-up with Nottingham Trent University, the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:45AM

Jersey Boys to close in London after nine years by Matthew Hemley

Jersey Boys is to close in the West End after nine years. The musical, which tells the story of Frankie Valli and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:18AM
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

UK Theatre Awards announces regional winners for most welcoming theatre 2016 by Matthew Hemley

Hull Truck Theatre, the Orange Tree Theatre in West London and the Salisbury Playhouse have been named among the UK’s most welcoming

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

Dancer Jonathan Ollivier case referred to Crown Court by Matthew Hemley

Dancer Jonathan Ollivier was killed when his motorbike was hit by a minicab while the driver was making a hands-free call on

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:22PM

Stephen Schwartz confirms new songs for Wicked movie by Matthew Hemley

Composer Stephen Schwartz has revealed that the film version of musical Wicked will have new songs created especially for it. Schwartz was

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:25AM

‘London’s show is the jewel in our crown’ – Wicked 10th anniversary gala by Matthew Hemley

As Wicked celebrated its 10th anniversary in the West End, Matthew Hemley met with cast and creators of the show to talk

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:23AM
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Michael Grandage to direct Broadway production of Disney’s Frozen by Matthew Hemley

Olivier award-winning director Michael Grandage has been brought on to helm the Broadway production of new Disney musical Frozen. The director, who

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:18AM

Denise Gough to star in original BBC2 drama written by Conor McPherson by Matthew Hemley

Denise Gough is to star in BBC2 drama Paula, which is the first original TV series from playwright Conor McPherson. She will

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:02AM

Apollo Victoria Theatre refurb unveiled for Wicked’s 10th anniversary by Matthew Hemley

Ambassador Theatre Group has unveiled a refurbishment of the Apollo Victoria Theatre as the venue’s current production, Wicked, marks its 10th anniversary

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:35AM
Monday, September 26, 2016

Original cast members from The Phantom of the Opera to return for 30th anniversary by Matthew Hemley

The Phantom of the Opera’s 30th anniversary will be marked with a special gala performance that will feature original cast members. Taking

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:36AM

David Walliams: Theatre should not be just for the ‘privileged few’ by Matthew Hemley

David Walliams has become the latest high-profile figure to criticise the cost of ticket prices in the West End, warning the industry

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:22AM

David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny to make West End debut by Matthew Hemley

David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny will come to the West End next year, playing at the Garrick Theatre. The Birmingham Stage Company production,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:04AM
Friday, September 23, 2016

Rosemary Squire announced as co-chair of Hall for Cornwall by Matthew Hemley

Ambassador Theatre Group co-founder Rosemary Squire has been named co-chair of theatre venue Hall for Cornwall. Squire, who stepped down as joint

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:22AM

Equity’s online-only branch made permanent after successful trial by Matthew Hemley

A pioneering online-only branch launched by Equity has been made permanent by the union following a six-month trial period. The branch was

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:18AM

Gender imbalance ‘systemic’ in theatre, report suggests by Matthew Hemley

Gender imbalance is “systemic” in the performing arts, according to major new research that also reveals low employment of women at the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM
Thursday, September 22, 2016

Adam Garcia and Jenny Seagrove cast in UK premiere of The Exorcist by Matthew Hemley

Adam Garcia has been cast in the forthcoming UK premiere of The Exorcist, alongside Jenny Seagrove and Peter Bowles. Based on William Peter

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:09AM

Harry Enfield to make theatre debut at the Young Vic by Matthew Hemley

Harry Enfield will make his theatrical debut starring in the Young Vic’s Once In a Lifetime. The casting is announced as the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:43AM

Digital Theatre Plus and The Stage launch online interview series Theatre Lives by Matthew Hemley

Performers Adrian Lester, Julie Walters and Imelda Staunton will share insights from their theatre careers as part of a series of filmed

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:45AM

National Theatre to endorse line of branded backstage products by Matthew Hemley

National Theatre-approved backstage hardware products will be developed as part of a new relationship with theatrical goods supplier Flints. The tie-up means

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:41AM
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Hope Theatre to stage gothic season by Matthew Hemley

North London fringe venue the Hope Theatre is to stage a gothic season, that will feature a new musical based on Edgar

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:19PM

Exclusive: Contract for new Streatham theatre won by local theatremakers by Matthew Hemley

Theatre professionals from south London have won the contract to run a new venue in Streatham. Think Tank, a group comprising eight

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:49AM
Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Business fund gives £5K to Camden People’s Theatre and New Diorama by Matthew Hemley

Camden People’s Theatre and the New Diorama Theatre have each received £5,000 towards projects that engage their local communities. The money has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:53AM

Bette Midler’s Broadway return takes $9m in a day by Matthew Hemley

Bette Midler’s return to the Broadway stage in Hello, Dolly! took more than $9 million at the box office on the first

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:03AM

Cameron Mackintosh: ‘Donald Trump had no permission to use Les Mis song’ by Matthew Hemley

Cameron Mackintosh has moved to distance himself from Donald Trump’s use of a Les Miserables song as part of his campaigning. At

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:55AM

Sheridan Smith to tour in Funny Girl by Matthew Hemley

Sheridan Smith is to reprise her role as Fanny Brice in the UK tour of Funny Girl. The performer will appear at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:35AM
Monday, September 19, 2016

Joan Armatrading composes music for Donmar’s The Tempest by Matthew Hemley

Joan Armatrading has composed original music for the Donmar Warehouse’s forthcoming production of The Tempest. A digital album of the music, called The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:48PM

Parliament to investigate Brexit’s impact on culture sector by Matthew Hemley

MPs have launched an inquiry into the impact Brexit is likely to have on the arts. The culture, media and sport committee

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:06AM

Statue of Gracie Fields unveiled in hometown by Matthew Hemley

A statue of actor Gracie Fields has been unveiled in her hometown of Rochdale. Fields was born in the town in 1898,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:38AM
Friday, September 16, 2016

Almeida Greeks season photographer wins Royal Photographic Society prize by Matthew Hemley

A photographer who took publicity shots for the Almeida Theatre’s Greeks season has been honoured for his work by the Royal Photographic

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:31AM

Puppeteers network set up to grease Equity relations by Matthew Hemley

Puppeteers are joining together to form a network that will help them work more closely with union Equity on “matters of interest

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:33AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic