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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...

13 Jun
2017
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They were written a century apart, but Opera classic LA BOHEME and Musical Theatre groundbreaker RENT have more in common than you might think. In fact, RENT was actually based on Puccini's Italian masterpiece. Lauryn Clarke - from our friends at the Musical Theatre Appreciation Society - delves into the differences and similarities between the two shows...

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

On June 11 2017, the biggest night of the year for American Theatre landed in New York at Radio City Musical Hall. Hosted by Kevin Spacey, The 71st Annual Tony Awards recognised the greatest achievements in Broadway over the past 12 months. It may not have been a victory-filled evening for our #StageFaves, but for many shows, especially DEAR EVAN HANSEN, it was a night dreams are made of...

Last week was a busy one and not just because of the election! There were opening nights for ANNIE, WORKING and HOLY CRAP as well as a major cast change for ALADDIN! We’ve rounded up 12 #TopTweets from our #StageFaves!

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

Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES makes its National Theatre debut in September, care of director Dominic Cooke. Who'll be joining Imelda Staunton, Philip Quast, Janie Dee and other previously announced principals in the 37-strong cast...

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...

07 Jun
2017
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Fans of MAMMA MIA! were recently hit with the news that a sequel is in the works for 2018, and people have been having a lot of feelings about it! Sophie Wood and our friends at the Musical Theatre Appreciation Society discuss whether studio exects are right to take a chance on a new film or if we should all be shouting SOS...

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...