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Check here for the latest musical news with links to all your #StageFaves performers, shows and theatres. Also look out for our regular #GetSocial features and contributions from our syndicate media partners including MyTheatreMates.com and the Musical Theatre Appreciation Society.

14 Jun
2017

The iconic Theatre Royal Stratford East have announced Kerry Michael will step down as artistic director after 12 fabulous years and will be replaced by Nadia Fall. The beautiful building filled with a truly awesome creative buzz is one of our favourite Off-West End venues and we're excited to see what new zest and spirit Nadia can bring! We wonder what her first Musical will be...

14 Jun
2017

JOYBUBBLES is a new work in progress musical that will play select dates from Saturday 17 June at The Other Palace. Full casting has now been announced for this exciting new show...

14 Jun
2017

The UK Premiere of TENDERLY - THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL is being produced at the New Wimbledon Studio this September and we're more than excited!

12 Jun
2017

Get ready to sing, dance & laugh along to some timeless classics because THE BLUES BROTHERS are back in London and they're ready to entertain you! The Rock ‘n’ Roll phenomenon returns to the West End at the prestigious Hippodrome for a limited, soulful summer special from 18 July - 26 August, with press night on Friday 21 July...

12 Jun
2017

2017 is proving to be a great year for the British Theatre Academy. After their all-star sold-out gala fundraising concert of THE COLOR PURPLE last month at Cadogan hall, they've now announced a double-bill season at the Ambassadors Theatre in the heart of London's West End. 13 THE MUSICAL will join their other production THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO for multiple performances this August and we couldn't be more excited...

09 Jun
2017

The full cast are now announced for the UK tour of Tim Firth’s new musical, THE BAND, with the music of Take That. The tour will begin at Manchester Opera House on 8 September, with a national press night on Tuesday 26 September 2017 and the advance box office for the show has now topped a record-breaking £10million. How are we going to survive the wait until September? Well, we've got to have some patience...

09 Jun
2017

There aren't many musicals you could call a true classic, but ANNIE is certainly one of those select few. The heartwarming story of the little ginger orphan in 1930's New York who won the heart of a billionaire - and an entire nation! - against all odds, has earned its place in Musical Theatre history. It's always a gamble though, when a show is so well loved, to bring in a revival, especially starring someone who's never been on the West End before... But tread those boards she did, and Miranda Hart has proven herself as a true #StageFave! And guess what...the critics are raving!

09 Jun
2017

The OUR LADIES OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR gang have a riot onstage but it looks as if they're having as much fun offstage too. Join team "R Kelly" and team "Beyonce Knowles-it-all" as they face-off in this epic, Scottish-themed Pub Quiz. How many did you get right..?

08 Jun
2017

Today's the day! On the anniversay of the death of Emily Davison (who in 1913 jumped in front of a horse in protest of the fact women could not vote), the UK is taking to the polls for #ElectionDay2017. Twitter is overrun with your #StageFaves sharing their voting experience and urging others to take part. We've rounded up our #TopTweets from today. Expect Corbyn memes, fabulousness and #DogsInPollingStations...

08 Jun
2017

In possibly one of the most concise casting announcements in Musical Theatre, Southwark Playhouse have announced Michael Rouse will star in SUPERHERO, which will run 28 June - 22 July with a press night on 30 June. WATCH: Michael singing "You Got Me" from the show...

08 Jun
2017

Work in progress performances of THE LITTLE BEASTS - a new family musical for ages 7+ - begin this July at The Other Palace and the full casting has now been announced...

It may have been a dramatic start to the current run of ON THE TOWN at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, with injuries and recasts pushing the Press Night back, but that hasn't stopped the show being a success! Watch the incredibly talented cast sing and dance their hearts out in the official trailer...

08 Jun
2017

Time for a cast change! Eight new dancers will be moonwalking into the Lyric Theatre this week as they make their West End debuts! Thriller is the 15th Longest running musical in West End History and these eight youngsters will be following in the footsteps of many dancing superstars...

06 Jun
2017

The Brilliant boys and girls of BAT OUT OF HELL are now in previews at the London Coliseum, but the road to the West End was rock & rolling the whole way. They made a pit stop on the way to wow the audience at Britain's Got Talent and one thing's for sure - they didn't disappoint! Watch the full performance and check out these wicked images of the cast and crew behind the scenes...

05 Jun
2017

Last month was a dream come true for one lucky fan who got to meet singing superstar and #StageFave Rachel Tucker. Yasmin Turner entered our exclusive #StageFaves competition and won free premium tickets to Rachel's gig and a special meet and greet with the WICKED star. Four other lucky people won tickets to see Rachel on her tour...

04 Jun
2017

We've already announced that Björn Ulvaeus is aiming to bring his immersive project MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY to London (it's already been a huge success in Stockholm) and they're currently trying to get planning permission in Waterloo. We've got an awesome trailer for the party to get us all excited. My my, we hope it comes over here soon...

02 Jun
2017

HAIRSPRAY is back on tour this summer and the cast, which has now been announced, is full of fantastic #StageFaves. Joining the previously announced Layton Williams are some great names including Normal Pace, Brenda Edwards and Gina Murray. They really are the nicest kids in town...

02 Jun
2017

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...

02 Jun
2017

It's been a rough couple of years for the music industry. We've lost some of our most iconic legends who left us far too soon. But consolation comes from many angles and the theatre scene has been rife with shows celebrating their achievements and keeping their music alive! The next exciting addition to the list of these shows is PURPLE RAIN, a spectacular new theatrical event celebrating the music of one of the world’s greatest pop artists, Prince...

02 Jun
2017

We all love a good drink but most of us draw the line at drinking onstage. Not this lot! SHIT-FACED SHOWTIME will be stumbling its way to the Leicester square theatre this July and it's breaking all the rules. Every night, one of the actor will have to perform the show...absolutely wasted, and the rest of the cast have to try and keep the show afloat. Check out the full press release from this raucous bunch and make sure you head to the gallery for a truly original take on THE WIZARD OF OZ...