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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.

03 Nov
2018

A stream of A-listers including Paul McCartney, Bryan Cranston, Judi Dench, Henry Cavill, Whoopi Goldberg, Jack Black, Steve Martin and more have contributed to a music video for ‘The Hero – A West End & Friends Tribute’ alongside stars of London’s West End (Charlie Stemp, Marisha Wallace, Cleve September, Kerry Ellis and oodles more #StageFaves). Everyone involved wished to pay thanks to servicemen and women around the world and to raise money for the UK charity, Help For Heroes.

02 Nov
2018

Following sell-out performances in 2016 and 2017, the London Musical Theatre Orchestra returns to the Lyceum Theatre for three performances of Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens & Mike Ockrent’s A Christmas Carol on 10 and 17 December 2018 & just look at the cast – full of #StageFaves. There’s no ‘Bah, humbug!’ from us!

01 Nov
2018

From Emmerdale to her musical theatre debut, Sophie Powles was won over by the message in FANATICAL: be a good person. She tells us about the fun she's been having in rehearsals, her childhood Power Ranger obsession and why she's a patron of When You Wish Upon a Star...

31 Oct
2018

A modern take on Hans Christian Andersen’s short story The Little Match Girl, Striking 12 heads for London’s Union Theatre from 28 November to 23 December 2018. Will you be joining in the celebrations?

30 Oct
2018

How many Stargate conventions have you been to? Suanne Braun, who played Goddess Hathor, has been to, and been feted at, quite a few. Her sci-fi experiences have been a boon while preparing for her new stage role in the world premiere of FANATICAL...

30 Oct
2018

It's a graphic novel, it's an album, it's an interactive, virtual-reality-infused concert and, after success at NAMT's renowned 30th annual festival of new musicals in New York, it's coming to London. Rob Rokicki's MONSTERSONGS gets its UK premiere for two performances only next week at The Other Palace. Who's joining Tyrone Huntley in the cast? Plus, watch the trailer here...

28 Oct
2018

Following the sell-out success of their debut production, There’s Nothin’ Like a Dame, Lambert Jackson has announced West End Women – A Celebration of Women in Musicals. Rachel John, Lauren Samuels and Celinde Schoenmaker come together for one night only to perform some of the most famous musical theatre hits from across the decades at Cadogan Hall on 2 February. It’s a trio of talent you won’t want to miss…

27 Oct
2018

Has the date sneaked up on you too? Can you believe that tomorrow (Sunday 28 October 2018) is the night of the theatre’s hottest fundraiser? Comedian Tom Allen hosts this year’s WEST END BARES, while Eva Noblezada opens the show. And who’s stripping off? (Well, we’re stripping off 20% with a last-minute discount!)

25 Oct
2018

Much-loved tenor Alfie Boe is returning to the solo spotlight with the release of his vibrant album As Time Goes By and the announcement of a 2019 tour. Will you be joining him on the road?

24 Oct
2018

If you can’t wait until 2 and 3 November 2018 to see London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s concert version of Howard Goodall’s Girlfriends at The Bishopsgate Institute, then here’s a teaser video of Lucie Jones and Lauren Samuels singing a track from the score. Will you be joining them for the real thing?

23 Oct
2018

There’s a star-studded bunch preparing to travel back in time for the world premiere tour of Michael Gyngell’s Club Tropicana The Musical, the 1980s answer to Love Island packed with pop classics from the era all performed live on stage. Have you got your shoulder pads & parachute pants ready?

23 Oct
2018

In musical two-hander BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR, Oliver Beamish plays the Older version of titular World War One hero and Canadian ace pilot opposite Charles Aitken as his younger, dare-devil self. In our latest featured interview, he discusses how they seep into each other's performance. And Blackadder gets a nod too...

23 Oct
2018

Charles Aitken plays the titular World War One hero and Canadian ace pilot in Proud Haddock's production of musical two-hander BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR at London's Jermyn Street Theatre. Having been raised in the US, he was shocked to discover how little he knew about the Great War before: he's making up for it now. Check out this must-read interview...

22 Oct
2018

Southwark Playhouse could never be accused of not championing musicals including productions of new work. Next year’s season will see the transfer Aspects of Love from Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester; the one-man musical Stay Awake, Jake in its first full-length run and the world premiere of new musical The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. A trio of treats!

19 Oct
2018

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O’Bree attending the West End opening of COMPANY at the Gielgud Theatre, probably the most eagerly-anticipated musical theatre opening of 2018. Perry was there on the Red Carpet and at the after-party to grab selfies (with Patti LuPone, no less) and chat to stars of Marianne Elliott’s gender-bending production, including those important guys: Ben Lewis, Richard Fleeshman, Matthew Seadon-Young, Jonathan Bailey, Alex Gaumond & Gavin Spokes. We’ll drink to that!

18 Oct
2018

London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s concert performance of Howard Goodall’s Girlfriends, composed by Emmy Award-winner Howard Goodall, can be seen at London’s Bishopsgate Institute on 1 and 2 November 2018 – & if the casting is anything to by, it’s going to be quite a treat!

17 Oct
2018

Coinciding with the centenary of the end of World War I, a rare London production of Billy Bishop Goes to War heads to Jermyn Street Theatre at the end of the month, care of Proud Haddock and director Jimmy Walters. Did you know a 2010 film version exists of this story based on a real-life Canadian war hero? Get excited for the new stage two-hander by watching the trailer for the film...

17 Oct
2018

As any true HAMILTON fan will know, the soundtrack is so good it's hard to choose a top track and our favourites can change with the day! So we reckon MsMojo must have had a tough time picking their Top 10. But choose they did and our #HamiltonHumpDay is this video countdown...

15 Oct
2018

Fans of BAT OUT OF HELL might be crying over the recent news that it'll be closing in January, but that still means we have a couple of months to enjoy it! So why not remind yourself why you love this blockbuster of a show, and check out this very special performance of the Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf song "I would do anything for Love'...

13 Oct
2018

What an incredible line-up there is once again for the Palladium panto Snow White, with Charlie Stemp back in London from his stint on Broadway alongside Danielle Hope, Dawn French, Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Gary Wilmot & more. Plenty of #StageFaves to look forward to seeing!