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The new West End musical Your Lie in April officially opened this weekend. The show fuses the classical masterpieces of Rachmaninoff with a contemporary pop infused musical theatre score by Tony, Emmy and Grammy nominated composer Frank Wildhorn. Check out photos from opening night here!

The lead actors have been revealed for Your Lie in April's fully staged 12-week West End premiere ahead of rehearsals starting next week.  

Stephen Schwartz's 70s musical Pippin makes a triumphant return with a note perfect casting at Drury Lane's concert version, with Fosse-inspired choreography and costumes given a disco pride vibe. Alex Newell's vocals do not disappoint, Jac Yarrow is a fine lead, while Patricia Hodge is a poignant Berthe.

Alex Newell will lead the 50th anniversary concert production of Pippin, taking place at London's Palladium this year, featuring a 25-piece orchestra and 50-strong choir.

Following ten sold out performances at London’s Palladium and Lyric theatres, the London Concept Album of Death Note The Musical is coming! Learn more about how to get the album here!

After selling out 3 shows at the London Palladium in just hours and announcing an unprecedented immediate transfer to another West End Theatre, the Lyric, for 6 additional shows, Death Note THE MUSICAL in Concert today adds a 10th show due to overwhelming public demand.

Final casting has been revealed for the European premiere of the multi award-winning manga stage musical Death Note THE MUSICAL in Concert. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie in 'Bonnie & Clyde' in the West End), Dean John-Wilson (Lun-Tha in 'The King & I' in the West End) and Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Ram Sweeney in 'Heathers' at The Other Palace) will star in Death Note: The Musical. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Following acclaimed productions in Japan and Korea Death Note: The Musical will get its English-language premiere with two star-studded concerts at the London Palladium.

Disney's NEWSIES will welcome new cast members joining the production, which must end at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 30 July 2023. Learn more about the cast here!

The producers of Disney’s NEWSIES have announced a new booking period at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre due to overwhelming demand. NEWSIES will now run through to Sunday 30 July 2023. Tickets for the new booking period are on sale now.

​​​​​​​NEWSIES has announced a new booking period at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre due to overwhelming demand and sold-out previews. NEWSIES will now run through to Sunday 16 April 2023.

Following priority on-sale from 10am on Wednesday 15 June, tickets will go on sale to the public at 10am on Thursday 16 June for Disney’s NEWSIES, the award-winning Broadway musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and book by Harvey Fierstein, which will have its UK premiere at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

The theatre and dates have been announced for the London premiere of Disney’s NEWSIES, the award-winning Broadway musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and book by Harvey Fierstein.

OffWestEnd has announced 86 finalists for its Offies awards 2022. The Offies recognise and celebrate the excellence, innovation and ingenuity of independent, fringe and alternative theatres across London, helping to raise their profiles and rewarding the new talent that they nurture, which is essential for the future of the theatre industry.

Alex Lodge is joining the critically acclaimed immersive London production of ‘Pippin’, Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece.

The immersive smash-hit new London production of ‘Pippin’, Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece, directed by Steven Dexter, is extending its season at Charing Cross Theatre to September 5.

The company is searching for disabled actors aged 12-17 to play the role of Archie,  a 13-year-old boy with muscular dystrophy. The company would love to consider young artists with this condition, wheelchair users or other actors of disability.

Learn more about the full cast, and how to get tickets. The production will be staged in the round at Charing Cross Theatre from 30 June - 14 August.  

The musical, which famously launched the performing career of Ariana Grande, and is currently being adapted for Netflix as a movie, is making its first return to London since BTA's five-star production at the Ambassadors Theatre in 2017.