Today (27 March 2017) was #WorldTheatreDay! Let's shout out for theatre everywhere and for everyone who makes it happen! Here’s our guide to celebrating #WorldTheatreDay and a look at what our #StageFaves were up to in 12 tweets, including an apt goodbye to the boys from (New) Jersey…
No #WorldTheatreDay celebration would be complete without handclaps for the world’s longest running musical LES MISERABLES.
Happy #WorldTheatreDay from everyone here at #LesMiz. Why does theatre mean so much to you? pic.twitter.com/9Y93dV4UN8
— Les Misérables (@lesmisofficial) March 27, 2017
Raise a glass to everyone who works backstage! It was very sad to say goodbye to the wonderful JERSEY BOYS yesterday after nine years in the West End. We’ll miss you! But it’s a testament to the incredibly speedy work of the tech teams that after just one day the PICCADILLY THEATRE now looks like this:
Many hands make light (ish) work. Lunchtime of day 1 & already the stage is nearly clear! Well done to our great tech team #WorldTheatreDay pic.twitter.com/N0exeKa5Mg
— Piccadilly Theatre (@TeamPiccadilly) March 27, 2017
And that's the great thing about London theatre. As we say a fond goodbye to one great show we can get excited about another one opening. We’re spoilt! And there may be a few months still to go but we can’t wait for HAMILTON to arrive in London…
On #WorldTheatreDay, will you be listening to the @HamiltonMusical Original Broadway Cast Recording in preparation for #HamiltonLDN? pic.twitter.com/7bKjw9haWn
— Hamilton West End (@HamiltonWestEnd) March 27, 2017
#WorldTheatreDay is also a great time to throwback to those shows and stars that hold a special place in your heart…which theatre experience will you never forget?
ANNA-JANE CASEY in West Side Story…
On #worldtheatreday, here's the show that changed my life...the greatest musical EVER! #onehandoneheart pic.twitter.com/o07FJpPw4c
— Anna-Jane Casey (@AnnaJaneCasey) March 27, 2017
DARREN DAY's first appearance in Joseph…
Happy #worldtheatreday everyone. Here's a throwback to my 1st ever theatre show! Much love x pic.twitter.com/KWiYAYUWlf
— Darren Day (@DarrenDOfficial) March 27, 2017
And don’t forget the buildings that hold all the magic! Such as the beautiful Savoy Theatre currently home to DREAMGIRLS or the lovely Novello Theatre where MAMMA MIA! is playing. Which is your favourite theatre?
Celebrating our wonderful home @SavoyTheatreLdn on #WorldTheatreDay! pic.twitter.com/QfZO4l0yGQ
— Dreamgirls West End (@DreamgirlsLDN) March 27, 2017
Happy #WorldTheatreDay, #MammaMiaMusical fans! â¤ï¸ this photo of #London's Novello #Theatre ð#MammaMiaLondon TICKETS https://t.co/SlEI0x5akN pic.twitter.com/Vm9muE8ASX
— MAMMA MIA! (@MammaMiaMusical) March 27, 2017
And what better day to treat yourself to tickets for a show? Celebrate #WorldTheatreDay with a party…or maybe THE WILD PARTY. Any excuse…
We're celebrating #WorldTheatreDay with the wildest of parties ð¾...and you're invited! Book for @TWP_London here: https://t.co/4L0q1tHS3R pic.twitter.com/clUWTtbLOZ
— The Other Palace (@TheOtherPalace) March 27, 2017
... Or by painting the town green, WICKED style …
"Oh what a celebration we'll have today!" Happy #WorldTheatreDay to our fans & friends around the world, @Wicked_Musical & #WickedOnTour! pic.twitter.com/lOsHxZ36hj
— Wicked UK (@WickedUK) March 27, 2017
... Or by flying away with ALADDIN ...
Happy #WorldTheatreDay from all at ALADDIN! We love bringing the magic and wonder of Agrabah to London! #AladdinLondon pic.twitter.com/0Eat1vMXH5
— Aladdin The Musical (@AladdinLondon) March 27, 2017
... Or by kicking up your heels at HALF A SIXPENCE...
Happy #WorldTheatreDay to everyone who has visited us either at @ChichesterFT or in London's West End. We couldn't do it without YOU! pic.twitter.com/PdhBKKtLzB
— Half A Sixpence (@HalfASixpence) March 27, 2017
And, finally, like ADAM LINSTEAD, make sure you get the outfit right! Purrfect…
As it's #worldtheatreday I thought I'd post a pic of me in Lycra. Enjoy. @CatsMusical pic.twitter.com/qKK1pJ77yl
— Adam Linstead (@adamlinstead) March 27, 2017
