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Photo Flash: SWEET CHARITY At Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2010


Tamzin Outhwaite (Boeing Boeing, Hotel Babylon, Eastenders), who plays the title role of Charity Hope Valentine, leads the cast in the West End transfer of the Tony Award-winning musical, Sweet Charity.

Photo Flash: SWEET CHARITY At Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2010


Tamzin Outhwaite (Boeing Boeing, Hotel Babylon, Eastenders), who plays the title role of Charity Hope Valentine, leads the cast in the West End transfer of the Tony Award-winning musical, Sweet Charity.

Outhwaite & Umbers et al. Lead SWEET CHARITY in the West End; Opens May 5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2010


Tamzin Outhwaite is joined by Mark Umbers in the West End transfer of the Tony Award-winning musical, Sweet Charity. Matthew White's production of Sweet Charity, which completed its sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory last month, will open at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 23 April 2010 with press night on 4 May and is currently booking until 8 January 2011.

Outhwaite & Umbers et al. Lead SWEET CHARITY in the West End; Opens May 5
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 7, 2010


Tamzin Outhwaite is joined by Mark Umbers in the West End transfer of the Tony Award-winning musical, Sweet Charity. Matthew White's production of Sweet Charity, which completed its sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory last month, will open at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 23 April 2010 with press night on 4 May and is currently booking until 8 January 2011.

Main Street Theater Presents TOMFOOLERY 6/11-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2010


Four actors, stools, a piano and a healthy dose of attitude are all you need to enter the witty, wicked, offbeat and thoroughly twisted world of famed satirical songwriter Tom Lehrer. In concerts, television appearances and a series of now-classic recordings, the Harvard-educated math professor delighted millions of fans during the 1950s and '60s with his dry, cynical but good-humored attacks on the A-bomb, racism, pollution, pornography, the military, the boy scouts and, of course, mathematics.

Hannah Waddingham Performs Live at the Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2010


Olivier Award nominated actress Hannah Waddingham will be performing an intimate cabaret show at the Menier Chocolate Factory for 6 performances only from 16 March 2010. She will be joined by her big band to perform everything from swing and show tunes to pop and jazz. Musical direction is by Chris Walker.

Hannah Waddingham Performs Live at the Chocolate Factory, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


Olivier Award nominated actress Hannah Waddingham will be performing an intimate cabaret show at the Menier Chocolate Factory for 6 performances only from 16 March 2010. She will be joined by her big band to perform everything from swing and show tunes to pop and jazz. Musical direction is by Chris Walker.

Menier's SWEET CHARITY Closes 3/7; Transfers to Royal Haymarket in April
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010


Matthew White is directs the Tony Award-winning musical Sweet Charity at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Sweet Charity runs through March 7th, 2010.

Photo Flash: SWEET CHARITY Makes West End Transfer
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 19, 2010


As reported here previously, the Menier's production of Sweet Charity, starring Tamzin Outhwaite, is to transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Hannah Waddingham Performs Live at the Chocolate Factory
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2010


Olivier Award nominated actress Hannah Waddingham will be performing an intimate cabaret show at the Menier Chocolate Factory for 6 performances only from 16 March 2010. She will be joined by her big band to perform everything from swing and show tunes to pop and jazz. Musical direction is by Chris Walker.

Menier Chocolate Factory's SWEET CHARITY Opens Tonight, 12/2
by Jeff Dennhardt - Dec 2, 2009


Matthew White is directs the Tony Award-winning musical Sweet Charity at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Sweet Charity began previews from November 21st and opens tonight, December 2nd. The show runs through March 7th, 2010.

Photo Flash: SWEET CHARITY in Rehearsal at the Meinier Chocolate Factory
by Aimee Savoth - Nov 18, 2009


Matthew White is to direct the Tony Award-winning musical Sweet Charity at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Sweet Charity previews from November 21 with press night on December 2, and runs until March 7, 2010.

Casting Complete for Menier Chocolate Factory's SWEET CHARITY, Tamzin Outhwaite Stars
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 16, 2009


Matthew White is to direct the Tony Award-winning musical Sweet Charity at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Sweet Charity previews from November 21, with press night on December 2, and runs until March 7, 2010.

Tamzin Outhwaite to Lead Cast in SWEET CHARITY at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Robert Diamond - Sep 15, 2009


Matthew White is to direct Tamzin Outhwaite as Charity Hope Valentine in the Tony Award-winning musical Sweet Charity at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Sweet Charity previews from 21 November with press night on 02 December, and runs until 07 March 2010. The box office opens for general public bookings at noon on Thursday 17 September. With book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, choreography is by Stephen Mear, set design by Tim Shortall, costume design by Matthew Wright, musical supervision and direction by Nigel Lilley, orchestrations by Chris Walker, lighting by David Howe and sound design by Gareth Owen.

Old Globe's 2009 Summer Festival Continues With TWELFTH NIGHT 7/1
by Eddie Varley - Jul 1, 2009


The Tony Award®-winning Old Globe continues its 2009 Summer Shakespeare Festival with Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT, a delightful tale of wild infatuation and mistaken identities. The production debuts tonight in the Globe's outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.

Old Globe's 2009 Summer Festival Continues With CORIOLANUS 6/20
by Eddie Varley - Jun 20, 2009


The Tony Award®-winning Old Globe its 2009 Summer Shakespeare Festival with Shakespeare's Coriolanus. The production debuts tonight in the Globe's outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.

Page, Janasz, Ciulla Headline Old Globe 2009 Summer Festival
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 27, 2009


The Tony Award®-winning Old Globe is pleased to announce the cast of its 2009 Summer Shakespeare Festival, featuring two works by Shakespeare, Twelfth Night and Coriolanus, along with Edmond Rostand's celebrated classic, Cyrano de Bergerac. The three productions will be performed in nightly rotation in the Globe's outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre June 13 - September 27, 2009.

Chicago Cancels CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG 2/11-2/15 Dates
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2009


The Chicago engagement of the national tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has been canceled. The show was originally scheduled to play The Chicago Theatre Feb. 11-15. The tour's website announces that the engagement was canceled 'due to slower than expected local ticket sales.' Any tickets that were ordered through Ticketmaster (by phone or on-line) will be credited to the purchaser's credit card account. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster outlets or through The Chicago Theatre's box office must be returned to the original point of purchase. The show stars STEVE WILSON, KELLY MCCORMICK, DICK DECAREAU, GEORGE DVORSKY, ELIZABETH WARD LAND, DIRK LUMBARD, SCOTT COTE, RICHARD G. RODGERS, OLIVER WADSWORTH , ALY BRIER, JEREMY LIPTON, CAMILLE MANCUSO, ZACHARY CARTER SAYLE, BIANCA BURGESS, MARK CHMIEL, PAIGE FAURE , GEOFFREY GOLDBERG, TREY GILLEN, TIMOTHY HUGHES, MATTHEW BRANDON HUTCHENS, KEVIN LEARY, KENT M. LEWIS, CHRIS KLINK , MOLLY MAHONEY, ALISON MARCHESE, ELLIE MOONEY, TIFFANY LEE OCVIRK, MICHELLE PETRUCCI, JOHN SAUNDERS, ERIC SHOREY, MOLLY TYNES

Chicago Cancels CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG 2/11-2/15 Dates
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2009


The Chicago engagement of the national tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has been canceled. The show was originally scheduled to play The Chicago Theatre Feb. 11-15. The tour's website announces that the engagement was canceled 'due to slower than expected local ticket sales.' Any tickets that were ordered through Ticketmaster (by phone or on-line) will be credited to the purchaser's credit card account. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster outlets or through The Chicago Theatre's box office must be returned to the original point of purchase. The show stars STEVE WILSON, KELLY MCCORMICK, DICK DECAREAU, GEORGE DVORSKY, ELIZABETH WARD LAND, DIRK LUMBARD, SCOTT COTE, RICHARD G. RODGERS, OLIVER WADSWORTH , ALY BRIER, JEREMY LIPTON, CAMILLE MANCUSO, ZACHARY CARTER SAYLE, BIANCA BURGESS, MARK CHMIEL, PAIGE FAURE , GEOFFREY GOLDBERG, TREY GILLEN, TIMOTHY HUGHES, MATTHEW BRANDON HUTCHENS, KEVIN LEARY, KENT M. LEWIS, CHRIS KLINK , MOLLY MAHONEY, ALISON MARCHESE, ELLIE MOONEY, TIFFANY LEE OCVIRK, MICHELLE PETRUCCI, JOHN SAUNDERS, ERIC SHOREY, MOLLY TYNES

New Musical 'Imagine This' to Premiere at New London Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2008


Peter Polycarpou will play 'Daniel Warshowsky', the head of a family of actors, in the new musical 'IMAGINE THIS', which will have its premiere at the New London Theatre in the West End on Wednesday 19 November, following previews from 4 November

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