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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.

20 Jun
2017

Stephen Schwartz's Working opened to great reviews at the Southwark Playhouse and so they've given us a real #StageFaves treat in the forming of a brand new trailer. Now let's get to work watching it...

17 Jun
2017

It's not very often a major UK theatre asks for our help, but The National Theatre has done just that! Their production of FOLLIES, which will run from this June until next January is one of their most ambitious to date, with a cast of 37 and 21 live musicians creating a spectacular show in the world famous Olivier Theatre. With that in mind, and a big budget needed to make it happen, the National Theatre have asked for our help...

16 Jun
2017

The clever cats at The Other Palace are churning out wonderous work in progress shows right now with casts full of #StageFaves and their latest announcement doesn't disappoint! Casting for BONNIE & CLYDE has been announced and it includes HEATHERS star Jamie Muscato and Olivier Award winner Rebecca Trehearne. Check out the full casting and get ready for a wild ride...

15 Jun
2017

Get ready because THE QUENTIN DENTIN SHOW is rockin' & rollin' its way to the Tristan Bates Theatre this month after an awesome run last year at Above The Arts. With just a few days to go before they open, the team have released a trailer. We're grooving along already...

15 Jun
2017

A SPOONFUL OF SHERMAN will run 7 - 20 August at Live at Zedel this summer and casting has now been announced for this musical theatre cabaret filled with classics...

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!

14 Jun
2017

It's been far too long, but the wait is almost over. Our favourite wicked witch Idina Menzel has landed on our shores and begins the UK leg of her #IdinaWorldTour this Wednesday 14 June in Bristol before heading down to the Royal Albert Hall and beyond. She recorded a video message to all her fans in the UK and we're SUPER excited! We can't wait to laugh and cry along with our original Elphaba. Get those voices warmed up guys, the belting-queen is BACK...

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...

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

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...

01 Jun
2017

It's a classic, but it's never been on the London Fringe before! But Upstairs at the Gatehouse are here to change that as they announce a new production of 9 TO 5 that will open this August and run for a full month. Bring on the Dolly, we say...

01 Jun
2017

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...

01 Jun
2017

My my, what a fantastic idea! When Björn Ulvaeus saw how much fun audiences were having at performances of MAMMA MIA! he wondered how they could take the awesome atmosphere further. Thus, MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY was born. Opening in Stockholm last year, it has been a huge sell-out success, and now Björn wants to bring the fun and festivities to London...

31 May
2017
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In recent years, the world of musical theatre has received an extra dose of LOLs with well-known comedians taking to the stage and appearing to take the new challenge in their stride. With Miranda Hart coming into the role of Miss Hannigan in the new production of much loved musical Annie opening soon at the Piccadilly Theatre, and with her name plastered across the advertising, Becky Wallis from the Musical Theatre Appreciation Society asks if comics can really make it work on the West End...

30 May
2017

Emma Rice may be leaving her position as Artistic Director of The Globe next year, but she's still bringing a whole host of exciting new shows to the theatre in the time she has left! They have just announced the 2017 winter season in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, entitled "The Winter Selection". Opening the season will be ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS, a new musical directed by Emma Rice (who also wrote the book), with lyrics by Christopher Dimond and music by Michael Kooman, presented by special arrangement with Radio Mouse Entertainment. Read all the info below...

30 May
2017

Newcomer Fred Haig unfortunately won't now be making his official West End debut at the Open Air Theatre this summer as injury forces him out of Drew McOnie's production of ON THE TOWN. But the show goes on with #StageFaves stalwart Jacob Maynard stepping up into the role of Chip, alongside Lizzy Connolly and Danny Mac...