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Monday, June 4, 2018

Sheila Atim & André Holland to star with Mark Rylance in Othello by Robin Johnson

The cast of Othello will be led by Moonlight and Selma star André Holland in the titular role, alongside Olivier Award winner Sheila Atim as Emilia. The post Sheila Atim & André Holl…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:16AM
Friday, June 1, 2018

June Picks: Shows to see this month by Robin Johnson

Scores of exciting new musicals, cutting dramas, spoooooooky operas - and two of the most exciting events in the London theatre calendar. It's June! The post June Picks: Shows to see this mo…

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Opening Night: Consent by Robin Johnson

Nina Raine's brilliant, spellbinding new play Consent opened at the Harold Pinter Theatre this week - and we were there to chat to the cast. The post Opening Night: Consent appeared first on…

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Hamilton announces new West End booking period by Robin Johnson

A new booking period for the West End production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical Hamilton will go on sale on Monday 4 June 2018 at 12noon BST. The post Hamilton announces new West End bookin…

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

5 Reasons to see: Peter Pan by Robin Johnson

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre's spectacular production of Peter Pan is back at the al fresco venue, and continues to send hearts and minds soaring. The post 5 Reasons to see: Peter Pan ap…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:54PM

The Wind In The Willows part of new Polka family theatre season by Robin Johnson

Peter Glanville has today announced the new Polka Theatre season for Autumn/Winter 2018, with The Wind In The Willows a particular highlight. The post The Wind In The Willows part of new Pol…

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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie again as major film adaptation announced by Robin Johnson

Everybody's Talking About Jamie yet again, as the feelgood musical sensation has announced a big screen adaptation by Warp Films. The post Everybody’s Talking About Jamie again as majo…

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Friday, May 18, 2018

Emilio & Gloria Estefan musical will have you On Your Feet! in London transfer by Robin Johnson

On Your Feet! The Story Of Emilio And Gloria Estefan - the musical which charts the duo's true story - will play a limited London Coliseum season next year. The post Emilio & Gloria Est…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:05AM
Thursday, May 17, 2018

Unprecedented support for Inspiring The Future Ambassador Scheme by Robin Johnson

Nearly 400 people have already committed to being part of Inspiring the Future of Theatre, which launched on 19 April in a ground-breaking initiative. The post Unprecedented support for Insp…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:09AM

Q&A: Neve McIntosh & Steffan Rhodri on Killer Joe by Robin Johnson

In case you hadn't heard, there's a new killer show in town. Beginning previews at Trafalgar Studios this weekend, we caught up with Neve McIntosh and Steffan Rhodri from Tracy Letts' blackl…

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Young Vic’s The Inheritance makes West End transfer by Robin Johnson

There'll be another chance to catch Matthew Lopez's major two-part new play, The Inheritance, in London, with a West End transfer announced. The post Young Vic’s The Inheritance makes …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:22AM
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Winners announced for The Mousetrap Awards 2018 by Robin Johnson

On Sunday 13 May 2018, Mousetrap Theatre Projects’ Youth Forum presented the 7th annual Mousetrap Awards ceremony at the Charing Cross Theatre. The post Winners announced for The Mousetrap…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:19PM

Andy Moss to lead the Knights Of The Rose by Robin Johnson

Former Hollyoaks and Doctors actor Andy Moss will lead the Knights Of The Rose cast this summer, as they charge through a rip-roaring soundtrack of Bon Jovi, Bonnie Tyler and Black Sabbath i…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:20AM

Wicked reveals new London cast from July by Robin Johnson

Wicked has announced new stars to join the company from July, with leads Alice Fearn and Sophie Evans to continue in their roles as Elphaba and Glinda. The post Wicked reveals new London cas…

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Monday, May 14, 2018

Tracie Bennett to host West End musical theatre gala by Robin Johnson

Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett will host the 12th annual West End Gala for The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year The post Tracie Bennett to host West End musical t…

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Friday, May 11, 2018

‘With A Little Bit Of Lerner’ announces cast for Royal Festival Hall by Robin Johnson

15 stars from across the musical theatre world have been confirmed to appear in ‘With A Little Bit Of Lerner’ at the Royal Festival Hall. The post ‘With A Little Bit Of Lerner̵…

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5 Reasons To See: Life And Fate by Robin Johnson

The legendary Maly Drama Theatre of St. Petersburg, once described by Peter Brook as ‘the finest ensemble theatre in Europe’, are back in the West End. Here's why you need to see their b…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:14PM

In rehearsal: Consent by Robin Johnson

Nina Raine's Consent, which puts modern relationships on trial in a brilliant tragi-comedy, begins previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre next week. The post In rehearsal: Consent appeared fi…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:30AM
Thursday, May 10, 2018

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein to leave West End & tour the country by Robin Johnson

Young Frankenstein will depart the West End to embark on a major UK National Tour this Summer, with an Original West End Cast Recording to be released. The post Mel Brooks’ Young Frank…

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Jamie Lloyd reveals star-studded Pinter At The Pinter season by Robin Johnson

Martin Freeman, Tamsin Greig, Danny Dyer, David Suchet and more will mark the tenth anniversary of the death of Harold Pinter with a celebratory season. The post Jamie Lloyd reveals star-st…

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Harry Enfield to make Hampstead Theatre debut in Genesis Inc by Robin Johnson

British Comedy Award winner Harry Enfield will make his Hampstead Theatre debut in the venue's upcoming new comedy Genesis Inc. The post Harry Enfield to make Hampstead Theatre debut in Gene…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:12AM

First look at the stunning TriOperas by Robin Johnson

Three traditional operas are told through punk, rap, rock, acrobatics, kung-fu, puppetry, break-dancing, tap, parkour and more in the new show, TriOperas. The post First look at the stunning…

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Disney’s Aladdin reveals its third year cast by Robin Johnson

As Disney's Aladdin prepares to celebrate its second London birthday, the show has announced that fourteen new cast members will join the company. The post Disney’s Aladdin reveals its…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:40AM
Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Sean Holmes to depart Lyric Hammersmith in October by Robin Johnson

Influential Artistic Director of the Lyric Hammersmith, Sean Holmes, has announced that he will step down in October 2018 after almost a decade in the role. The post Sean Holmes to depart Ly…

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Friday, May 4, 2018

Watch: The stars of Chess at opening night by Robin Johnson

Chess is back in the West End with a bang; we caught up with its stars after a stunning opening night performance at the London Coliseum. The post Watch: The stars of Chess at opening night …

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New Les Misérables casting announced by Robin Johnson

The world's longest-running musical, Les Misérables, has announced new casting to take effect at the Queen's Theatre, London, this Summer. The post New Les Misérables casting announced app…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:51AM

The Woman In Black enters 30th year with new casting by Robin Johnson

Susan Hill's The Woman In Black has announced cast changes to take effect from Tuesday 22 May 2018, ahead of the show's 30th West End birthday in June. The post The Woman In Black enters 30t…

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Carrie Hope Fletcher meets the new Heathers band by Robin Johnson

80s cult classic Heathers - The Musical is back in class this summer, making its European premiere with a brand new band. The post Carrie Hope Fletcher meets the new Heathers band appeared f…

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School Of Rock kids auditions come to London this May by Robin Johnson

Do you know a junior chart-topper of the future? Then School Of Rock - The Musical could be their first step on the road to rockstar glory this May. The post School Of Rock kids auditions c…

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

Polka Theatre unveils full Techtopia Festival line-up by Robin Johnson

Peter Glanville, Artistic Director of Polka Theatre, has announced the full programme for Techtopia Festival, which comes to the venue later this month. The post Polka Theatre unveils full …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:27AM

David Witts is West End Wicked’s new Fiyero by Robin Johnson

As far as West End debuts go, it's a spectacular one: former EastEnders star David Witts will take on the role of Fiyero in the global hit musical Wicked this Summer. The post David Witts is…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:02AM

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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