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Thursday, February 8, 2018

Ian McKellen returns to West End as King Lear by Robin Johnson

Sir Ian McKellen will star as King Lear in the West End, as the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy transfers to London this Summer. The post Ian McKellen…

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

In rehearsal: Almeida Theatre’s Summer And Smoke by Robin Johnson

Tennessee Williams' provocative writing looks set to capture the imagination of London once again, as the Almeida Theatre revives Summer And Smoke. The post In rehearsal: Almeida TheatreR…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:02PM
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Be Inspired: producer Nica Burns by Robin Johnson

We've been speaking to theatre's luminaries to find out who inspired them to reach the pinnacle of the industry, including the brilliant West End producer and co-owner of Nimax Theatres, Nic…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:32PM
Monday, February 5, 2018

Horrible Histories invades West End for seventh year by Robin Johnson

The hilarious Horrible Histories stage show will once again invade the West End this Summer, as it returns in Barmy Britain - Part Four! The post Horrible Histories invades West End for seve…

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Thursday, February 1, 2018

February Picks: Shows To See This Month by Robin Johnson

It's February, it's a fresh new month - and there's plenty of new theatre to get watching this month. We round up the best of the new London theatre shows. The post February Picks: Shows To …

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New Comedy About A Bank Robbery cast steal show from February by Robin Johnson

Ahead of Olivier Award-nominated The Comedy About A Bank Robbery's second West End birthday, the show has announced it's snagged a new company. The post New Comedy About A Bank Robbery cast …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:52PM

In rehearsal: Fanny & Alexander by Robin Johnson

What an opening to The Old Vic's bicentenary season Fanny & Alexander looks set to prove - check out these first rehearsal snaps now. The post In rehearsal: Fanny & Alexander appea…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:08AM

Female playwrights at forefront of new Almeida season by Robin Johnson

The Almeida Theatre's Artistic Director, Rupert Goold, has today announced an exciting 2018 season for the North London venue, with female playwrights featuring prominently in the work. The …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:27AM
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Martin Shaw to star in West End premiere of The Best Man by Robin Johnson

Martin Shaw will star as Gore Vidal's searing political drama The Best Man, which has recently toured the UK, makes its West End premiere this Spring. The post Martin Shaw to star in West En…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:18AM

Samuel Barnett and Declan Bennett cast in Kiss Of The Spider Woman by Robin Johnson

Samuel Barnett and Declan Bennett will star in the Menier Chocolate Factory's upcoming new production of the play Kiss Of The Spider Woman. The post Samuel Barnett and Declan Bennett cast in…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:20AM
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

London musicals triumph at Critics’ Circle Awards 2017 by Robin Johnson

London musicals and plays were the toast of the West End at this afternoon's Critics' Circle Theatre Awards, with a number of lauded productions receiving accolades. The post London musicals…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:07AM
Monday, January 29, 2018

Tracie Bennett and Jason Gardiner star in Ruthless! by Robin Johnson

Double Olivier Award-winner Tracie Bennett and Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner will lead the cast of Ruthless! The Musical this Spring. The post Tracie Bennett and Jason Gardiner star in…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:00AM
Friday, January 26, 2018

Opening night: Mary Stuart by Robin Johnson

It's the show that's had West End audiences hooked on the fate of a coin toss each night. But one thing that's for sure: Mary Stuart has once again proven a spectacular London theatre hit. …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:50PM

Last chance to book for London Theatre’s New Year Sale by Robin Johnson

And just like that, we're into our final fortnight of performances for London Theatre's New Year Sale! One of the industry’s longest running audience development initiatives, the Sale invi…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:31PM

London Palladium to host An Evening With Jason Robert Brown by Robin Johnson

The London Palladium will host a one-off West End concert with brilliant musical theatre composer Jason Robert Brown in April, it has been announced. The post London Palladium to host An Eve…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:12AM

Tina Turner musical extends to October 2018 by Robin Johnson

Due to exceptional advance demand, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical has today released 100,000 new tickets, and is now booking until 20 October 2018. The post Tina Turner musical extends to Oc…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:34AM
Thursday, January 25, 2018

Diary of an Olivier Awards Be Inspired Champion by Robin Johnson

For last year's Olivier Awards with Mastercard, 6 inaugural “Be Inspired Champions” were unveiled. Teacher Mark Thorburn told us all about his experience. The post Diary of an Olivier Aw…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:37PM

In rehearsal: The cast of Frozen by Robin Johnson

It's definitely not the Disney musical, but Bryony Lavery's award-winning play Frozen will certainly be taking the West End by storm soon. The post In rehearsal: The cast of Frozen appeared…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:03PM

Mark Hamill lends voice to new musical Eugenius! by Robin Johnson

Legendary screen star Mark Hamill, best known to cinema fans as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films, has lent his voice to Eugenius! The Musical at The Other Palace. The post Mark Hamill …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:29AM

Quiz announces West End on-stage seating and casting by Robin Johnson

James Graham's latest surefire West End hit Quiz has announced that it will offer a limited number of seats on stage across its run. The post Quiz announces West End on-stage seating and cas…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:48AM

Hamilton announces new West End booking period by Robin Johnson

Theatregoers have had to Wait For It, but the West End production of Hamilton has today announced an eagerly anticipated new booking period at the Victoria Palace Theatre, The post Hamilton …

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Dual language Tartuffe to play at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Robin Johnson

The classic Molière comedy Tartuffe is set to experience a unique twist at Theatre Royal Haymarket this Summer, as, inspired by current world events, a new production will be performed in b…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:00AM

Strictly Ballroom – The Musical announces further casting by Robin Johnson

The musical that inspired the world to dance has added to an already-impressive cast list, as Anna Francolini and Gerard Horan has been confirmed to join Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:59AM
Tuesday, January 23, 2018

English National Ballet dances onto cinema screens April by Robin Johnson

Akram Khan's Olivier Award-winning piece Giselle, performed by the English National Ballet, will be released in cinemas for the first time from 25 April 2018. The post English National Ball…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:32AM

10 questions with the cast of Mischief Movie Night by Robin Johnson

We did our best to catch out the improvisational geniuses of Mischief Movie Night, firing 10 quickfire questions which put their witty imaginations to the test. The post 10 questions with t…

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National Theatre announces Absolute Hell casting by Robin Johnson

The National Theatre has announced exciting ensemble casting for its upcoming production of Blitz-set drama Absolute Hell, directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins. The post National Theatre announces A…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:35AM

Felicity Dean to play A Princess Undone at Park Theatre by Robin Johnson

Heralded stage and screen actress Felicity Dean (The Coast Of Utopia, National; older Elizabeth I in the 2017 Channel 5 docu-drama) will portray HRH The Princess Margaret in upcoming Park Th…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:10AM
Monday, January 22, 2018

10 reasons we love London musicals by Robin Johnson

People travel from all over the world to see shows in the West End - and with good reason. Here are our top 10 reasons to love London musicals. The post 10 reasons we love London musicals ap…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:23PM

New rock musical Myth lands at The Other Palace by Robin Johnson

New rock musical Myth: The Rise And Fall Of Orpheus, directed by Arlene Phillips and written by Sam Cassidy, will have 9 concert-style workshop performances at The Other Palace this March. T…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:34AM

Menier Chocolate Factory to stage Kiss Of The Spider Woman revival by Robin Johnson

The Menier Chocolate Factory will stage a major new production of Manuel Puig's shattering novel Kiss Of The Spider Woman this Spring. The post Menier Chocolate Factory to stage Kiss Of The …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:47AM

Cult classic Ruthless! The Musical to make UK premiere by Robin Johnson

The all-female comedy cult classic Ruthless! The Musical, which has frequently played Off-Broadway over the past 25 years, will make its UK premiere at the Arts Theatre this March. The post …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:30AM

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
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