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Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Regent’s Park’s Jesus Christ Superstar returns to London by Robin Johnson

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's Olivier Award-winning production of Jesus Christ Superstar will transfer to the Barbican Theatre for a short run next year. The post Regent’s Park̵…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:39AM
Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Griff Rhys Jones leads LMTO’s A Christmas Carol by Robin Johnson

London Musical Theatre Orchestra's A Christmas Carol will return to the Lyceum Theatre next month - and Griff Rhys Jones will star as the miserly Scrooge. The post Griff Rhys Jones leads LMT…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:19AM

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’s West End birthday & extension by Robin Johnson

It's a hit - and we certainly do know it! Everybody's Talking About Jamie is celebrating its one-year West End birthday today, extending its booking period. The post Everybody’s Talkin…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:45AM
Friday, November 2, 2018

Theatre Makers of the future assemble!: Kadhija Raza, Set & Costume Designer by Robin Johnson

We’ve asked the six inspiring theatre makers who front the TheatreCraft 2018 campaign to give some insights into their chosen careers. The post Theatre Makers of the future assemble!: Kad…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:19AM
Thursday, November 1, 2018

First look at The Royal Ballet’s La Bayadère by Robin Johnson

Performances begin TONIGHT for The Royal Ballet's production of La Bayadère - and we've an exclusive first look at the magnificent spectacle in action. The post First look at The Royal Bal…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:32PM

Rob Brydon & Dara Ó Briain in Palladium charity show by Robin Johnson

A glittering line-up of comics, including Rob Brydon, Dara Ó Briain, Harry Enfield and Omid Djalili, will play at the London Palladium for charity. The post Rob Brydon & Dara Ó Briai…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:25PM

Laura Wade’s Home, I’m Darling transfers to West End by Robin Johnson

The National Theatre's co-production of Home, I'm Darling, a new play by Laura Wade, will transfer to the Duke of York's Theatre in early 2019. The post Laura Wade’s Home, I’m Da…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:24AM

November picks: shows to see this month by Robin Johnson

From eagerly anticipated star casting to crackling transfers and returning greats - with the odd Christmas show too - it's all happening in Theatreland. The post November picks: shows to see…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:16AM
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Bat Out Of Hell take over the TKTS booth by Robin Johnson

To celebrate Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical becoming TKTS Show Of The Week, some of its ever-energetic cast took over the ticket booth in Leicester Square The post Bat Out Of Hell take over t…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:07AM

Harry Potter releases album preview, ‘Godric’s Hollow’ by Robin Johnson

The show today releases never-before-seen footage to accompany a sneak peek at Imogen Heap's upcoming album The Music Of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child. The post Harry Potter releases alb…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:57AM
Monday, October 29, 2018

Ambassadors announced for TheatreCraft 2018 by Robin Johnson

TheatreCraft, the UK’s largest free careers event for young people interested in off-stage theatre jobs, has announced four inspirational 2018 Ambassadors. The post Ambassadors announced f…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:10PM
Friday, October 26, 2018

Quiz: Which theatrical job is right for you? by Robin Johnson

Do you dream of a fulfilling career in theatre? Look no further than the annual careers fair for the theatre industry, TheatreCraft. The post Quiz: Which theatrical job is right for you? app…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:29PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018

In rehearsal: The Royal Ballet’s La Bayadère by Robin Johnson

Featuring one of the most demanding sequences in classic ballet, The Royal Ballet's production of La Bayadère begins performances next week. The post In rehearsal: The Royal Ballet’s…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:31PM

Matilda The Musical celebrates 7th West End birthday! by Robin Johnson

As the witty Royal Shakespeare Company show enters its eight West End year, it's released a images of the latest Matilda The Musical cast in action The post Matilda The Musical celebrates 7t…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:45AM

West End stars to stage charity show at The Shard tonight by Robin Johnson

A number of West End stars will be performing songs from musical classics 800 feet above London tonight (25 October), in aid of children's charity Variety. The post West End stars to stage …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:11AM
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

In rehearsal: Jessica Barden, Janie Dee & more in Pinter Four by Robin Johnson

Preparations for Pinter Four - comprising Moonlight and Night School, with Jessica Barden, Janie Dee and more - are well underway; take a look. The post In rehearsal: Jessica Barden, Janie D…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:05AM
Monday, October 22, 2018

Jack Thorne & John Tiffany reunited in new Royal Court season by Robin Johnson

The Royal Court Theatre have announced their new February - August 2019 season, which includes work by Jack Thorne, John Tiffany and Vicky Featherstone. The post Jack Thorne & John Tiff…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:46PM

Playlists Challenge: Misty’s Arinzé Kene by Robin Johnson

In his solo masterpiece Misty, Arinzé writes, acts, sings, recants poetry, and raps - so we set out to learn more about his musical inspirations. The post Playlists Challenge: Misty’s…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:45AM

Acting For Others announces 15th annual bucket collection by Robin Johnson

Theatrical charity Acting For Others has revealed the initial participants for its 15th annual bucket collection, which begins today and runs for two weeks. The post Acting For Others announ…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:03AM

Menier announces full Fiddler On The Roof casting by Robin Johnson

The Menier Chocolate Factory's merry revival of Fiddler On The Roof has announced full casting, with Andy Nyman starring as Teyve. The post Menier announces full Fiddler On The Roof casting …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:13AM
Friday, October 19, 2018

Theatre Spot Test: Complete the Company lyrics by Robin Johnson

Company is the toast of the West End, as the radical revival opened to rave reviews and news of a huge extension. But how well do you know its lyrics? The post Theatre Spot Test: Complete th…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:40AM

TheatreCraft 2018 workshops open for booking by Robin Johnson

The full programme of talks and workshops for TheatreCraft 2018, London's largest FREE careers event for non-performance roles in theatre, is now live! The post TheatreCraft 2018 workshops o…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:01AM

Psychological thriller Switzerland gets West End transfer by Robin Johnson

Theatre Royal Bath's psychological thriller Switzerland, starring Phyllis Logan as author Patricia Highsmith, will play at London's Ambassadors Theatre. The post Psychological thriller Switz…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:44AM

“Shut up!” The Catherine Tate Show Live is West End-bound by Robin Johnson

Are we bovvered? Yeah, we're bovvered! Catherine Tate will make a long overdue return to the West End stage in early 2019 with The Catherine Tate Show Live. The post “Shut up!” T…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:21AM

Company cast tackle “Not Getting Married Today” on opening night! by Robin Johnson

It's one of Stephen Sondheim's most challenging tunes. Could the Company cast pull of "(Not) Getting Married Today" at the show's opening night party? The post Company cast tackle “Not…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:16AM
Thursday, October 18, 2018

Company revival in huge West End extension by Robin Johnson

Marianne Elliott's brilliant reimagining of Sondheim's classic musical has announced it has extended booking at the Gielgud Theatre through to March 2019 The post Company revival in huge Wes…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:58AM

A Guide For The Homesick’s two-headed interview by Robin Johnson

We put the two-hander cast of Douglas Booth & Clifford Samuel to the test: a two-headed interview, with both only allowed to say one word at a time. The post A Guide For The Homesick&#…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:42AM
Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Theatre Makers of the future assemble!: Daniel Walker, Head of Armoury by Robin Johnson

TheatreCraft 2018 is just over a month away - so book in Monday 19 November, the UK’s largest free careers event for young people in offstage theatre jobs! The post Theatre Makers of the …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:29AM
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

School Of Rock kids’ auditions are coming to London by Robin Johnson

"Rock got reason, rock got no rhyme" - open auditions to join the kids band of School Of Rock - The Musical are coming to London! The post School Of Rock kids’ auditions are coming to …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:34AM

Tom Hiddleston talks Pinter At The Pinter by Robin Johnson

The Pinter At The Pinter season is already proving a remarkable event in the West End; Tom Hiddleston spoke to us at its recent charity gala night. The post Tom Hiddleston talks Pinter At Th…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:17AM
Monday, October 15, 2018

Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils London Palladium Wall of Fame by Robin Johnson

Andrew Lloyd Webber, together with honoured artists including Des O’Connor and Cliff Richard, today unveiled the Wall of Fame at the London Palladium. The post Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:21PM

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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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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