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[West End, 2014]
Musical Supervisor and UK Director
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Technical Consultant

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VIDEO: THRILLER LIVE! Cast Members Release 'I'll Be There' in Support of Black Lives Matter


Global casts of Thriller Live! have released a music video of 'I'll Be There' in support of Black Lives Matter.

VIDEO: THRILLER LIVE Performs Michael Jackson's 'Earth Song'


Thriller Live was supposed to play its final performance at London's Lyric Theatre on Sunday, but its run was cut short due to the health crisis. In honor of what would have been closing night, musicians and singers from the show have recorded a breathtaking version of Michael Jackson's 'Earth Song' to say farewell to the West End in style.

THRILLER LIVE Closes on the West End


Following the closure of all West End theatres due to the Coronavirus outbreak, producers today announce that Thriller Live performed its last Moonwalk at the Lyric theatre on Sunday 15 March 2020 -  the 4657th West End performance.

THRILLER LIVE to Hold Open Auditions


Producers of Thriller Live, the acclaimed West End spectacular, have made an open casting call for singers to join the record-breaking London production and for the upcoming 2019/20 World Tour.

KATY KEENE, LOOKING FOR ALASKA to Premiere at TRIBECA TV FESTIVAL


The Tribeca TV Festival will return September 12-15 for its third edition.The lineup is a showcase of new series debuts, new episodes from fan favorites, talks with creators and stars, and one-night-only events that can only be seen at Tribeca. The 2019 Tribeca TV Festival will take place at Regal Battery Park in New York City. Tickets go on sale today, Monday, August 12, at 11am ET at tribecafilm.com/TVFestival.

THRILLER LIVE Announces A New West End Booking Period


West End hit Thriller Live, a spectacular concert- style show that celebrates Michael Jackson's enduring musical legacy and ground-breaking dance moves, today announces it has opened a new booking period to Sunday 7 April, 2019!

THRILLER LIVE Enters its 10th year Moonwalking in the West End


Thriller Live, the concert spectacular at London's Lyric Theatre, which showcases his unforgettable music and dazzling choreography will see its record-breaking West End run enter its 10th year. And on February 15, the show will smash yet another West End record by becoming the 14th Longest Running Musical in History. Thriller Live also holds the record as the eighth longest running show currently playing in the West End. Yet more celebrations are planned for the 4,000th West End performance later in the year.

20TH CENTURY BOY Returns to the Stage With New UK Tour


The hit musical inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan, 20th Century Boy, returns to the stage on a UK-wide tour to mark the 40th anniversary of the iconic star's untimely death. Opening on 8 March at G-Live in Guildford, the production will enjoy a 20-week tour, visiting 27 theatres through to Saturday 30 June.

Happy Halloween! THRILLER LIVE Extends Through Next Autumn; Creator Honored with Image Award!


Blame It On The Boogie...the dancing is not going to stop any time soon on Shaftesbury Avenue with the West End spectacular Thriller Live announcing a new booking period to 30 September, 2018, with 180,000 extra seats now on sale!

Photo Flash: Meet the New Dancers Moonwalking into West End's THRILLER LIVE


They're changing the cast at Thriller Live with eight new dancers joining the 15th Longest Running Musical in West End history - all making their West End stage debuts. The youngsters joining the cast this week are on 12-month contracts that will see them in the show when it starts its 10th anniversary West End celebrations at the Lyric Theatre in January 2018. Scroll down to meet the new stars!

Record-Breaking THRILLER LIVE Announces New Booking Period


The West End spectacular Thriller Live that celebrates his musical legacy and groundbreaking dance moves, and which recently became the 15th Longest Running Musical in West End history, is taking that message to heart!

THRILLER LIVE Smashes Yet Another West End Record!


Thriller Live has smashed yet another West End record to become London's 16th Longest Running Musical of all time.

Sol Children Theatre Presents CHARLES DICKENS' THE CHRISTMAS CAROL


The beloved tale of the penny-pinching miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the awakening of his long-forgotten festive spirit is a seasonal tradition for many.

THRILLER LIVE Announces a New West End Booking Period, a UK Tour - and Opens Tonight in China!


Record-breaking Thriller Live announces a new West End booking period to October 2017; a new Thriller Live tour hopes to have audiences dancing in the aisles across the UK and Europe from January 2017 - and the show opens tonight in the People's Republic of China, chosen as the opening production in a major new resort.

BWW TV: Chatting with The Stars Of S.T.A.G.E. 2016


The Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) Benefit titled Sondheim 5, took place June 18th at Beverly Hills' beautiful Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in benefit of AIDS Project Los Angeles.  The much anticipated event, was once again directed by David Galligan.  Michael Orland served as Musical Director, with Choreography by Lee Martino; and BroadwayWorld TV's own Michael Sterling was on hand to talk to the stars just prior to their first of two performances.

THRILLER LIVE Celebrates 3,000th Performance in the West End


The cast of Thriller Live celebrated in style last night as  the show marked its 3,000th performance in the West End with a spectacular cake and an American-themed party at Planet Hollywood.

BUZZc*cks Live: 1989 Show to Be Released by 'British Live Performance Series'


Iconic British punk band THE BUZZc*cks are the next group to be celebrated in RAINMAN RECORDS' acclaimed 'British Live Performance Series' with a CD set for release March 25.

BWW Reviews: Michael Jackson Tribute Show THRILLER LIVE Delights Fans In This Energetic Review Of The King Of Pop's Hits.


Adrian Grant (Original Concept and Executive Director) and Gary Lloyd's (Director & Choreographer) TRILLER LIVE honors the work of powerhouse performer and creator Michael Jackson with a selection of songs from his 44 year career, tragically cut short in 2009.

Photo Flash: THRILLER LIVE Becomes West End's 20th Longest-Running Show!


There was champagne and a massive cake on stage last night as the cast, producers and backstage crew celebrated Thriller Live entering the record books as the 20th longest running musical in West End history.

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