Jon Carlton will reprise his title performance in PIPPIN, alongside Genevieve Nicole as The Leading Player, when Jonathan O'Boyle's acclaimed revival transfers from Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre to London's Southwark Playhouse next month. Who are the other players? Full casting now announced.

We know we know, it's the most wonderful day of the year. We know, it's been on your calendars since January and you've been counting the days since the new year, but it's finally here - #WorldEmojiDay has filled our twitter feed with happy poop faces (faeces?) and a language completely consisting of cartoon doodles. And your favourite musicals have been joining in! Marvel at the beauty of the WHOLE OF LES MISERABLES written out in emojis, figure out which HAIRSPRAY song involves pointy fingers and a snare drum and try and guess what tunes you're going to be sailing to during the Stages cruise...and don't forget to tweet us yours @StageFaves. We'll retweet our favourite ones!

A gay love story set in the military during WWII? YANK! We salute you! To celebrate this awesome musical transferring to the Charing Cross Theatre this July, we've got an official trailer to whet your appetite. We're sure you'll all be quick-marching right over to the box office...

Calling all patriots, full casting has been announced for YANK! which transfers to the Charing Cross Theatre in the summer for a seven week season after the UK spring première at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester received such a great response from audiences and critics alike. The cast of the original production are joined by three new performers for the London run and we can't wait! Bring on July...