115 stories by "Ben Thomas"
Jonathan Bailey fans can now see the moment that helped him land his Wicked role. His audition tape was filmed in true West End fashion during his five-minute call at the Ambassadors Theatre…
The legendary rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is returning to London for a strictly limited run at The London Palladium. The hit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, famous for tim…
The award-winning hit musical Avenue Q is making its long-awaited return to the West End. From Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez, the co-creator of The Book of Mormon, the laugh-out-loud show opens…
Get ready for a Renaissance with a twist as Something Rotten! is finally making its fully staged UK premiere. After a sold-out concert run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the hit Broadway music…
Paddington The Musical has officially begun previews, marking the first time the nation's favorite bear has taken to the stage. The show introduces audiences to a spectacular new version of …
Adam Lambert has dropped a stunning new music video for his performance of Heaven On Their Minds from Jesus Christ Superstar. Released on Andrew Lloyd Webber's official YouTube channel, the …
Boy George's cult hit Taboo is getting a bold new revival, with acclaimed director Michael Longhurst now leading the charge. Known for his work on Constellations, Next to Normal and Caroline…
Disney's live-action Aladdin sequel is officially back on track, with filming expected to begin in January 2026. Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, and Will Smith are all expected to return, reprisi…
Mischief is taking a big step into new territory with Thespians, their first-ever musical comedy. From the makers of The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the new show will laun…
Alexandra Burke is set to star as Chaka Khan in I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical. The new musical will premiere at the Peacock Theatre in London from 5 " 28 March 2026. The show will …
Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler will lead a brand-new concert staging of The Last Five Years at the London Palladium. The production will run from 24 " 29 March 2026, marking the musical's 25th …
The Queen's Gambit is set to be adapted for the stage, it's been announced. The book by Walter Tevis " which was turned into a hit Netflix series " will become a musical and has its sights s…
Broadway actors and stage managers are set to get a pay boost as part of a new three-year contract between Actors' Equity Association and the Broadway League. After weeks of tense negotiatio…
The powerful, Olivier-nominated musical Sylvia is officially returning to UK stages. The show will launch a limited UK tour in Autumn 2026 before ending with five unmissable performances at …
The Karate Kid is officially coming to the stage in the UK. The beloved 80s movie is now a brand-new musical, kicking off a major UK tour in April 2026. It all starts at New Wimbledon Theatr…
Center Stage Records has officially announced the release of The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording. The new record will be arriving on digital platforms Friday, November 7, wit…
The iconic mother-daughter body-swap story is getting a vibrant stage reboot, as Freaky Friday The Musical prepares for its UK premiere at HOME Manchester from 27 November 2025. Directed by …
Dermot O'Leary's beloved children's book Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape is set to leap from page to stage in a brand-new family musical opening in spring 2026. The world premi…
A new musical inspired by one of literature's most enduring heroines is heading to the West End. The semi-staged world premiere concert of Jo " The Little Women Musical will take place at th…
Jason Donovan is donning the fishnets once again. The Aussie pop icon is stepping back into the heels of Frank 'n' Furter as The Rocky Horror Show hits the road in 2026 across the UK, with p…
The wild West is heading to your headphones as Bronco Billy The Musical gears up for a live cast album release on 24 October. Recorded during its 2024 run at London's Charing Cross Theatre, …
Center Stage Records has officially launched the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical to download and stream. The jazz-infused revival of the Gilbert & Sulli…
The official trailer for the filmed Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along has finally dropped. The stage-to-screen release stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, and…
The full cast has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, opening at Manchester's Palace Theatre on 19 February. Kevin Clifton will star as Tick/Mitzi, j…
Disney has officially released all the details for the new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman. The highly anticipated stage musical adaptation of the hit movie is set to premiere in th…
