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Thursday, May 3, 2018

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…

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Ruthie Henshall & Wendi Peters to judge West End Bake Off by Robin Johnson

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced the initial judges and participants for the fourth annual West End Bake Off on Saturday 19 May. The post Ruthie Henshall & Wendi Peter…

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May Picks: Shows To See This Month by Robin Johnson

The sun is out (sometimes), the summer is here (almost), and an exciting new season of theatre is on the horizon (definitely) - it's time for OfficialLondonTheatre.com's picks of new shows f…

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Dance Umbrella 2018 programme announced by Robin Johnson

Dance Umbrella, London’s flagship festival of international dance, celebrates its 40th anniversary this autumn, and has announced its full 2018 programme today. The post Dance Umbrella 201…

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Angels In America sets Tony noms record as British plays dominate by Robin Johnson

London plays were at the centre of the celebrations at this year's Tony Awards nominations announcement, with the Broadway transfer of the National Theatre's Angels In America attaining a re…

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Watch: Tony Award 2018 nominations by Robin Johnson

Over the past couple of months, we've enjoyed celebrating the very best of British theatre with the spectacular Olivier Awards 2018 with Mastercard ceremony - and now the focus switches over…

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David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny raps back into West End by Robin Johnson

David Walliams' Gangsta Granny is to return to in London this Summer, playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre for a limited two week run.  The post David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny raps ba…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:11AM
Friday, April 27, 2018

Watch: Strictly Ballroom The Musical opening night by Robin Johnson

And after a stunning opening night performance of love, laughter and sequins, we caught up with Strictly Ballroom The Musical cast and creatives. The post Watch: Strictly Ballroom The Musica…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:44AM
Thursday, April 26, 2018

Almeida Theatre announces Machinal casting by Robin Johnson

The Almeida Theatre has revealed casting for Natalie Abrahami's reimagination of Sophie Treadwell's play Machinal. The post Almeida Theatre announces Machinal casting appeared first on Offic…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:40PM

Notre Dame De Paris to perform at London Coliseum by Robin Johnson

Twenty years after its Parisian debut, the internationally renowned French musical Notre Dame De Paris will perform in London next year, having won acclaim in 23 countries worldwide. The pos…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:16PM

Eugenius! to return to The Other Palace by Robin Johnson

Super-joyous superhero musical Eugenius! will return to The Other Palace for a second limited run this Autumn. The post Eugenius! to return to The Other Palace appeared first on Official Lon…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:51AM

First Chess images released by Robin Johnson

It begins again tonight! The epic musical love story Chess opens for previews at the London Coliseum tonight, with Michael Ball, Alexandra Burke and more. The post First Chess images releas…

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Little Shop Of Horrors casting revealed at Regent’s Park Open Air by Robin Johnson

Marc Antolin, Jemima Rooper and Matt Willis will star in the upcoming Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Little Shop Of Horrors. The post Little Shop Of Horrors casting revealed a…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:05AM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Watch: Meet the cast & creatives of Company by Robin Johnson

We met Patti LuPone, Mel Giedroyc, Marianne Elliott and Chris Harper - the company behind the upcoming Company revival in the West End. The post Watch: Meet the cast & creatives of Comp…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:01PM

Thriller Live moonwalks into April 2019 by Robin Johnson

It's based on the musical icon who told us "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough" - and West End audiences clearly haven't, as the brilliant Michael Jackson musical Thriller Live has extended boo…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:54AM
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Hayley Atwell & Jack Lowden to alternate roles in new Donmar productions by Robin Johnson

The Donmar Warehouse has today announced two new productions in Josie Rourke's penultimate season as Artistic Director: Brian Friel's Aristocrats, directed by Lyndsey Turner; and Measure For…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:25AM

Watch: All Or Nothing’s open top bus gig by Robin Johnson

When the sun is shining, and the wheels are rolling, there's only one thing to do: get All Or Nothing - The Mod Musical rocking. The post Watch: All Or Nothing’s open top bus gig appea…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:53AM

Guest stars revealed for St Petersburg Ballet’s Swan Lake by Robin Johnson

The St Petersburg Ballet Theatre's full-length classic Swan Lake, which returns to London this summer, has announced an exciting array of guest stars. The post Guest stars revealed for St Pe…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:08AM
Monday, April 23, 2018

The Old Vic unveils all-star Birthday Variety Night line-up by Robin Johnson

The Old Vic has revealed the full line-up for its 200th birthday Variety Night next month, which includes music, comedy, cabaret and exclusive performances. The post The Old Vic unveils all-…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:44AM

The Phantom Of The Opera scoops West End Eurovision double by Robin Johnson

The angels of music within The Phantom Of The Opera's West End cast soared to an amazing double win at last night's West End Eurovision 2018 charity event. The post The Phantom Of The Opera …

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Friday, April 20, 2018

Watch: Bat Out Of Hell opening night by Robin Johnson

If there’s one thing we learned from Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical‘s explosion onto the West End scene last year, it’s that the Bat likes nothing more than a big open…

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Royal Opera House operas and ballets screened across UK by Robin Johnson

Audiences across the entire country are invited to bring a blanket, pack a picnic and head to one of the free Royal Opera House BP Big Screens as part of the Royal Opera House’s dazzling s…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:27AM

Kwame Kwei-Armah reveals inaugural Young Vic season by Robin Johnson

A musical reworking of Twelfth Night, two modern classic plays, and two year-long digital projects, will form Kwame Kwei-Armah's first season as Artistic Director of the Young Vic. The post …

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Monday, April 16, 2018

Bush Theatre launches BushGreen Live series by Robin Johnson

The Bush Theatre has today announced BushGreen Live, a series of free post-show Q&A’s, panel discussions and informal chats to give a deeper insight into the ideas explored in its work…

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Friday, April 13, 2018

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie screening in cinemas this July by Robin Johnson

You saw it on the small screen thanks to the Olivier Awards. Now you can see it on the big screen at cinemas across the UK. Everybody Loves Jamie will be streaming a live show on Thursday 5 …

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Sophie Cookson joins Orlando Bloom in starry Killer Joe cast by Robin Johnson

Kingsman's Sophie Cookson and other stage stars join Hollywood's Orlando Bloom in the upcoming West End revival of the gut-twisting thriller Killer Joe. The post Sophie Cookson joins Orlando…

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Thursday, April 12, 2018

Gallery: Looks from the Olivier Awards 2018 red carpet by Robin Johnson

The skies may have been grey, and the red carpet might have been soaked, but the frocks were LIT; here are some of our favourite looks from the 2018 Olivier Awards with Mastercard red carpet…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:42PM

Watch: 10 questions with The Comedy About A Bank Robbery by Robin Johnson

Every great Bank Robbery operation needs fresh faces from time to time. There's only so many perfect heists you can pull off before the net begins to close in. Thankfully for The Comedy Abou…

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Comedy About A Bank Robbery unlocks third West End year by Robin Johnson

Mischief Theatre's smash-hit The Comedy About A Bank Robbery is celebrating its second West End birthday with news of a third year's extension. The post Comedy About A Bank Robbery unlocks t…

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Donmar Warehouse announces death of actor Alex Beckett by Robin Johnson

The Donmar Warehouse has announced with profound sadness that actor Alex Beckett has passed away aged 35. The post Donmar Warehouse announces death of actor Alex Beckett appeared first on Of…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:05AM
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Why you should see James Graham’s Quiz by Robin Johnson

How do you celebrating winning your first Olivier Award with Mastercard for Best New Comedy? Launch your contender for next year's - James Graham's Quiz. The post Why you should see James Gr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:44PM

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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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