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After a successful out of town try-out, the raucous YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (based on the 1974 film of the same name) had its long-awaited opening in London's West End on 10 October 2017 and if the reviews we woke up to are anything to go by, it's going to be a big success. We've rounded up the best reviews from press night along with cool features, behind-the-scenes video clips and interviews from the red (sorry...green!) carpet...

11 Oct
2017

We haven't stopped talking about the revival of IMAGINE THIS since it was announced in September and now the excitement is even more palpable as the full cast has now been confirmed! This fab bunch of StageFaves will take to The Union Theatre stage this October for a month's run...

11 Oct
2017

HAIR, the tribal love musical that took musical theatre by storm all those decades ago is back, enjoying a raucous run at The Vaults theatre. Writer/lyricist James Rado will not only be visiting the London production (for a gala night on 17 October 2017) but he was also involved in re-writing certain lines to make it even more relevant...

There really is no party like a Perry O'Bree party! Our StageFaves vlogger was back in the West End for the opening night of the Mel Brooks musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (10 October 2017) and didn't stop laughing all night. Check out the twitter collection, watch the First Night Takeover video (with all the interviews!) and say a big CONGRATS to all the stars on a super-successful opening night on London's West End...

09 Oct
2017

Carolyn Maitland makes her Live at Zedel cabaret debut this month with a unique social media concert creation. She performs #SongsChosenByYou, with the help of fellow #StageFaves Kieran Jae and Marsha Songcome, on Saturday 28 October 2017. (You also have a chance to win tickets and more in our new competition!)

06 Oct
2017

Theatre worth traveling for, especially for a world premiere! Newly commissioned The Masters of Mystery, a thrilling new 1920s-set adventure musical, receives its world premiere this month at the Canterbury Festival, where it runs from 19 to 21 October 2017 at the Marlowe Theatre. Watch our video of the 15-strong cast in rehearsal and hear some of the stunning new music by Donnelly & Maltby - then grab your tickets before it's too late!

05 Oct
2017

We certainly won't be hearing the sound of silence for months to come! The successful touring show THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY is extending its West End run at the Lyric theatre into March 2018. The dynamic duo of Sam O’Hanlon and Charles Blyth will take to the stage for a series of select dates over the next few months after a fantastic reception so far...

She's one third of the satirical and much-loved comedy trio Fascinating Aida, but Liza Pulman is an acclaimed singer and comedienne in her own right! Now, brings her third solo show Liza Sings Streisand to London's Cadogan Hall for one night only this October. Listen to two new tracks and watch the taster videos below to whet your appetite for what's in store...

03 Oct
2017

Everybody’s talking about the #StageFaves that have just been announced in the full cast for Everybody's Talking About Jamie. In total, 12 cast members return from the show's critically acclaimed run at Sheffield Crucible and are joined by 12 new faces for the West End transfer. Directed by Jonathan Butterell and written by Dan Gillespie Sells and Tom MacRae, the new British musical will play a limited season at the London’s Apollo Theatre from 6 November 2017 to 21 April 2018, with a press night on 22 November.

03 Oct
2017

The fourth instalment of James Corden's "Crosswalk Musical" segment is a tale as old as time...yup, it's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST! This time, stars of the new film Josh Gad, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans joined the "Crosswalk Musical" cast to take tis famous musical theatre show and condense it into sections that last the time it takes to cross an American road. There were dodgeballs (why!?), trust exercises and a LOT of traffic...

Celebs and fans flocked to the press night of THE BAND on 26 September 2017 and were treated not only to the show itself, but also to a performance from Take That...with a little help from Lulu! During the speeches it was also announced that the tour will be extended by a year and judging by all the glowing reviews it's getting, we're not surprised!

28 Sep
2017

Something WICKED this way comes...and keeps on coming, again and again! The worldwide smash-hit show that explores the untold story of the witches of Oz flew into its 12th year at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre on Wednesday 27 Septemberand is about to become the 15th longest running show in London theatre history!

28 Sep
2017

The Drayton Arms theatre are filling up their autumn/winter season with some great revivals and WHEN MIDNIGHT STRIKES is no exception! The show will enjoy a months run at the Kensington-based theatre from 17 October and the casting has now been announced...

28 Sep
2017

It brought a slice of Parisian romance to London's West End but it's time for the new musical, inspired by the Hollywood classic of the same name, to bid a fond farewell. AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is now playing its fina 14 weeks, anding on 6 January 2018. But fear not, it has been filmed for future release...

27 Sep
2017

Another great piece of casting news for theatre-fans to look forward to in 2018! Claire Sweeney will be heading off on the national tour of CRAZY FOR YOU opposite Tom Chambers and Charlotte Wakefield. The "Brookside" actress is no stranger to the stage and we can't wait to see her take over as Irene in the acclaimed production...

26 Sep
2017

"She’s grotesque. A possessive beast of a woman, to be sure. But look on the bright side, Beau: she's got a lovely personality. Somewhere. Under all the fur." This is BEAUTY & THE BEAST as you've never seen it before! The award-winning team behind BUZZ are back this Christmas with a gender-swapped reimagining of the classic fairytale which will premiere at the Kings Head in December...

26 Sep
2017

Lasting a year on the West End is an achievement worth celebrating, but 15? That's something special! That's exactly what STOMP just did. The raucous, rhythmical geniuses celebrated STOMP's 15th anniversary on 15 September and the cast celebrated with a singalong and a big birthday cake...

26 Sep
2017

It's a West-End staple and a firm fan-favourite - WICKED, the worlswide phenomenon is heading out on tour again with a brand new cast and it's full of StageFaves. Amy Ross and Helen Woolf will play Elphaba and Glinda alongside Aaron Sidwell's Fiyero, and the three leads will be joined by a truly splendiferous supporting cast...

26 Sep
2017

After a super succesful first #FavesWorkshop earlier in the year, we decided to treat another bunch of fab musical theatre performers to our special twitter workshop. The beautiful bunch of StageFaves learnt all about Twitter, from lists and moments to optimising their profiles and the tweets themselves! There was laughter, learning, banter, baked goods and...Belle, the cutest pupper in the world.

26 Sep
2017

It was a famous flop when it had its West End premiere in 2008 at the New London Theatre, but now IMAGINE THIS is back. The Union Theatre has announced the first London revival of the ill-fated show which will run from October this year...