All stories by Matthew Hemley on BroadwayStars

Monday, October 1, 2018

Rachel Tackley quits Chichester Festival Theatre citing clash of leadership styles with artistic director Daniel Evans by Matthew Hemley

Chichester Festival Theatre executive director Rachel Tackley is to step down after two years in the role, citing “different leadership styles” between

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:24AM

Poll: Have you ever missed part of a show because of long toilet queues at the interval? by Matthew Hemley

Last week, Cameron Mackintosh unveiled plans to increase the number of toilets at the Queen’s Theatre, home to Les Miserables. A planning

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:56AM

Chichester Festival Theatre, English National Opera and Sheffield Theatres join Old Vic’s Guardians Network by Matthew Hemley

Chichester Festival Theatre, English National Opera, Sheffield Theatres and the Society of London Theatre are among more than 50 organisations that have

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:50AM
Friday, September 28, 2018

Les Mis venue to install more toilets as producers admit audiences miss show due to queues by Matthew Hemley

Les Miserables’ West End home is to more than double its toilet capacity, after it emerged that audience members are missing up

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:42AM
Thursday, September 27, 2018

Immersive Thunderbirds production delayed by a year by Matthew Hemley

The world premiere of an interactive Thunderbirds show has been pushed back by a year, as producers continue to develop its “unique

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:18AM
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Conrad Lynch leaves Theatre By the Lake after clashing with its board by Matthew Hemley

Conrad Lynch has stepped down from his role as artistic director at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, citing differences with the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:50AM
Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Pedestrianised zone outside Shaftesbury Theatre to reintegrate it with ‘the public realm’ by Matthew Hemley

A redevelopment of the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End has been granted planning permission, which will see the venue add foyer

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:51AM
Monday, September 24, 2018

Three quarters of people would be prepared to share their job with someone else – poll by Matthew Hemley

Three quarters of respondents to a poll carried out by The Stage would be prepared to share their job with another person.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

Slung Low to create open-air arts event ‘free from the usual distractions’ by Matthew Hemley

Theatre company Slung Low is to create a two-day conference that will be held in the open air, in a bid to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:56AM
Sunday, September 23, 2018

Poldark star Aidan Turner wins Joe Allen Best West End Debut Award by Matthew Hemley

Aidan Turner has won the Joe Allen Best West End Debut Award at The Stage Debut Awards in association with Access Entertainment,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:12PM
Friday, September 21, 2018

Sylvia staging at Old Vic is a ‘triumph over adversity’, artistic director Matthew Warchus claims by Matthew Hemley

Old Vic artistic director Matthew Warchus has called the staging of Sylvia a “triumph over adversity”, claiming audience reception to the production

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:04AM
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Gillian Anderson and Lily James to star in Ivo van Hove’s All About Eve by Matthew Hemley

Gillian Anderson and Lily James have been confirmed to star in All About Eve at the Noel Coward Theatre in the West

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

Directors’ rates to increase by more than 20% under landmark pay deal by Matthew Hemley

Theatre directors’ minimum rates will increase by more than 20% by 2021 under new agreements that saw union Equity and trade body

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:18PM

Talent show winner lands lead in Chicago by Matthew Hemley

Talent show winner Laura Tyrer is to replace Denise Van Outen in Chicago. Tyrer secured the part of Velma Kelly in the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

Almeida youth board established to give young people a say in theatre’s running by Matthew Hemley

A youth board has been established by the Almeida Theatre in London, aimed at giving young people a voice in the running

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:36AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Development scheme for musical writers in Manchester and Scotland launched by Matthew Hemley

A development programme for emerging musical theatre writers has been created for artists in Scotland and Manchester. Organisers of the scheme said

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:18PM

Original British musical Pieces of String to become available on Digital Theatre by Matthew Hemley

British musical Pieces of String is to be made available to stream online and to more than 3 million students, as part

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

Drag Race’s Michelle Visage to star in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie by Matthew Hemley

RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Michelle Visage is to star in the musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. She will play Miss Hedge in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:41AM

Sean Holmes appointed associate artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe by Matthew Hemley

Sean Holmes has been appointed associate artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe. Holmes recently announced his departure from the Lyric Hammersmith, where he

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:38AM

Michelle Terry to star alongside husband Paul Ready in Macbeth at Shakespeare’s Globe by Matthew Hemley

Shakespeare’s Globe artistic director Michelle Terry is to star with her real-life husband Paul Ready in Macbeth. Macbeth will open the theatre’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:37AM

Pay rises, job shares and a five-day week – Equity submits ‘ambitious’ West End claim by Matthew Hemley

An ambitious claim has been put to West End theatre bosses that seeks to overhaul working conditions in Theatreland, by enabling more

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:36AM

Exclusive interview with Bonnie Langford: ‘It’s amazing I’m still performing’ by Matthew Hemley

Nearly 50 years after her West End debut, Bonnie Langford is returning to Drury Lane to star in 42nd Street. The versatile

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:15AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Jodie Prenger to star in Abigail’s Party tour by Matthew Hemley

Jodie Prenger has been cast in a new tour of Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party. The play is directed by Sarah Esdaile and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:54AM
Monday, September 17, 2018

Raymond Gubbay: ‘I left my own company because I couldn’t work with Sony’ by Matthew Hemley

Theatre impresario Raymond Gubbay has given his most frank account yet of why he parted ways with the company that still bears

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:02AM

Poll: Would you be prepared to share your job with another person? by Matthew Hemley

Last week, Charlene Ford made West End history when she became the first performer to secure a job share on the musical

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:10AM
Friday, September 14, 2018

Panto company under fire for holding ‘X Factor-style audition’ for professional dancers by Matthew Hemley

A pantomime company has come under fire for holding an X Factor-style audition for professional dancers, described as “cut-throat” and “humiliating” for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:01AM

Danny Dyer to star with Jo Brand in London run of Nativity by Matthew Hemley

Danny Dyer and Jo Brand are to star in musical Nativity when it runs at the Eventim Apollo in London this December.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp to star in Mary Poppins revival by Matthew Hemley

Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp have been cast in a revival of musical Mary Poppins. The production will run at the Prince

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:38AM
Thursday, September 13, 2018

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals plans for Cinderella musical by Matthew Hemley

Andrew Lloyd Webber is planning a musical based on the fairytale Cinderella. The composer revealed he is collaborating with Tom MacRae, who

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:36AM

Exclusive: Louise Redknapp and Brian Conley to star in West End run of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 by Matthew Hemley

Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5 is to run in the West End, starring Louise Redknapp, Amber Davies and Brian Conley. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:17AM
Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Newly found documents shed new light on Shakespeare’s youth by Matthew Hemley

Newly discovered documents about Shakespeare’s father have thrown light on the playwright’s early life and how his political views were formed. In

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:44AM

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