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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Foxfinder completes cast and launches new trailer by Robin Johnson

Bryony Hannah and Paul Nicholls will join Iwan Rheon and Heida Reed in Foxfinder next month, completing the cast of its West End revival. The post Foxfinder completes cast and launches new …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:30AM

Acting For Others announces star-studded ambassadors list by Robin Johnson

Acting For Others, the charity that provides financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need, has announced starry ambassadors. The post Acting For Others announces …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:46AM

Andrew Polec rocks out of Bat Out Of Hell by Robin Johnson

The original face of Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical, Andrew Polec, will play his final London performance as Strat on Saturday 1 September. The post Andrew Polec rocks out of Bat Out Of Hell …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:26AM
Monday, August 13, 2018

Strange & Interesting Questions for Little Shop Of Horrors by Robin Johnson

There are many ways to describe the smash-hit revival of Little Shop Of Horrors at Regent's Park - but the show's own, "Strange" and "Interesting", work. The post Strange & Interesting …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:54PM

Why We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is bear-ter than ever by Robin Johnson

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt Live On Stage is a bonkers adaptation of Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury’s book which sees Dad, Boy, Girl, Baby and Buddy the dog go out on an adventure to fi…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:32AM

Matilda The Musical spells out new cast by Robin Johnson

Hayden Tee will head(mistress) up the new cast of Matilda The Musical from 11 September, playing tyrannical teacher Miss Trunchbull. The post Matilda The Musical spells out new cast appeared…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:58AM
Friday, August 10, 2018

Matt Cardle on starring in Strictly Ballroom by Robin Johnson

A checklist to playing Wally Strand in Strictly Ballroom The Musical: don some sequins. Put on a splendid Aussie accent. Sing your heart out. Oh, and be Matt Cardle, compère and narrator e…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:11PM

Knights Of The Rose finds a new hero by Robin Johnson

Jennifer Caldwell - the actress who saved the day at Knights Of The Rose - has now been named a permanent member of the cast. The post Knights Of The Rose finds a new hero appeared first on …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:42AM

Why families love The Comedy About A Bank Robbery by Robin Johnson

One genre everybody in the family is guaranteed to enjoy is laugh-til-you-cry comedy - and that's where The Comedy About A Bank Robbery comes in. The post Why families love The Comedy About …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:28AM
Thursday, August 9, 2018

Masterclass to showcase new playwrights in West End by Robin Johnson

Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust has selected the winning scripts from their ‘Pitch Your Play’ scheme, offering free tickets to staged readings. The post Masterclass to showcase…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:13AM

Bat Out Of Hell announces singalong performances by Robin Johnson

At newly announced singalong performances, audiences will be able to enjoy belting along with Bat Out Of Hell The Musical. The post Bat Out Of Hell announces singalong performances appeared …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:28AM
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

First look: Little Shop Of Horrors by Robin Johnson

Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's zany B-movie musical Little Shop Of Horrors, now playing at Regent's Park, has rarely looked so... green! The post First look: Little Shop Of Horrors appeared…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:51PM

National Theatre to screen Follies at free outdoor festival by Robin Johnson

The National Theatre's Follies, winner of the Best Musical Revival Olivier Award, is being screened for free at the River Stage Festival this weekend. The post National Theatre to screen Fol…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:18AM
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Finty Williams to play Pack Of Lies part originated by mother Judi Dench by Robin Johnson

Actress Finty Williams will play Barbara Jackson, a role originated by her mother, Dame Judi Dench, in the upcoming Menier Chocolate Factory revival of Pack Of Lies. The post Finty Williams …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:08PM
Friday, August 3, 2018

Theatre Spot Test: How many songs from Phantom can you name? by Robin Johnson

Based off nothing more than a teaser lyric, how many of the gorgeous Lloyd Webber songs from The Phantom Of The Opera can you name? The post Theatre Spot Test: How many songs from Phantom ca…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:50AM
Thursday, August 2, 2018

Poldark’s Heida Reed joins Iwan Rheon in Foxfinder by Robin Johnson

Poldark fans can look forward to Heida Reed, an actress in the hit BBC show, starring with Iwan Rheon in the upcoming drama Foxfinder. The post Poldark’s Heida Reed joins Iwan Rheon i…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:24PM

Shows to see this August by Robin Johnson

School's out for summer!... and now there's every chance you're bored. Not to worry: we've rounded up all the best new London shows this month. The post Shows to see this August appeared fir…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:41PM

Tameka Empson returns to Hackney Empire panto by Robin Johnson

Olivier Award nominated actress and comedian Tameka Empson will star in the Hackney Empire's 20th anniversary pantomime this year. The post Tameka Empson returns to Hackney Empire panto app…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:32AM

It’s Operation Ouch! in the West End this Christmas by Robin Johnson

The hilarious hit CBBC television show, Operation Ouch!, will be performed by Dr Chris and Dr Xand live in the West End this Christmas. The post It’s Operation Ouch! in the West End th…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:32AM
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Theatre Makers of the future assemble: TheatreCraft returns for 2018 by Robin Johnson

Booking is now open for TheatreCraft, the UK’s largest free theatre careers event for young people, which returns to the Waldorf Hilton Hotel on Monday 19 November 2018. The post Theatre M…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:08AM

Lesley Sharp to star in The Woods at Royal Court by Robin Johnson

Scott & Bailey star Lesley Sharp will lead the cast of Robert Alan Evans' mysterious new drama The Woods at the Royal Court Theatre. The post Lesley Sharp to star in The Woods at Royal …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:39AM

Tim Howar is the West End’s new Phantom Of The Opera by Robin Johnson

Tim Howar will take on one of West End theatre's most famous roles, as he plays The Phantom Of The Opera from 3 September. The post Tim Howar is the West End’s new Phantom Of The Opera…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:20AM
Monday, July 30, 2018

Menier revives Hugh Whitemore’s Pack Of Lies by Robin Johnson

The Menier Chocolate Factory will stage a major revival of Pack Of Lies, Hugh Whitemore's stage adaptation of his espionage drama Act Of Betrayal. The post Menier revives Hugh Whitemore̵…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:22AM
Friday, July 27, 2018

Les Mis to move and new stars announced: this week in London theatre by Robin Johnson

We may be at the crest of a heatwave in London, but the summer theatre scene's only just hotting up. Here's our pick of the action this week. The post Les Mis to move and new stars announced…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:17PM
Thursday, July 26, 2018

Antony Sher, Russell Tovey & Penelope Wilton in further Pinter star casting by Robin Johnson

Theatre legends Sir Antony Sher and Penelope Wilton have been cast in Jamie Lloyd's Pinter At The Pinter season, along with a number of young stars. The post Antony Sher, Russell Tovey &…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:08PM

Les Misérables to move as Delfont Mackintosh announce renovations by Robin Johnson

Delfont Mackintosh Theatres (DMT) have announced plans to implement a programme of restorative works over the next three years, which will see Les Misérables move West End theatres. The p…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:08AM
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Eugenius! casting announced for second Other Palace run by Robin Johnson

Soaring into The Other Palace this autumn, a galaxy of musical stars will perform in the eagerly awaited return of musical Eugenius!. The post Eugenius! casting announced for second Other P…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:49AM

Behind the story of Come From Away by Robin Johnson

There's nothing more inspiring than a true story brought to the masses on stage. And in Come From Away, the transferring musical story of friendship in the wake of crisis, the West End has a…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:10AM

Brendan Coyle to star in one-man show at Donmar Warehouse by Robin Johnson

Lark Rise To Candleford and Downton Abbey star Brendan Coyle will perform St Nicholas, a chilling one-man show, at the Donmar Warehouse this autumn. The post Brendan Coyle to star in one-man…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:48AM
Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Theatre Royal Stratford East unveils The Village casting by Robin Johnson

Theatre Royal Stratford East have announced full casting for The Village, the first production in Nadia Fall's inaugural season as Artistic Director. The post Theatre Royal Stratford East un…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:04PM

Alexandra Burke is Chicago’s new Roxie Hart by Robin Johnson

Musical theatre star Alexandra Burke will join the West End cast of Chicago next month, taking on the role of Roxie Hart. The post Alexandra Burke is Chicago’s new Roxie Hart appeared …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:51AM

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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
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime