Carswell, Gallivan, et al. Set for SPELLING BEE
by Nicole Rosky
- Nov 18, 2010
According to a report by Baz Bamigboye for UK Daily Mail, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is set to play the Donmar Theatre beginning February 11. Cast members include: David Flynn, Chris Carswell, Hayley Gallivan, Harry Hepple, Katherine Kingsley, Marisa Lawson, Iris Roberts and Steve Pemberton.
GREASE to Close in London in April; Start Tour in May
by Robert Diamond
- Sep 17, 2010
The smash hit musical Grease will end its triumphant West End run next spring prior to a UK tour. Grease returned to London on 25 July 2007 (with a press night on 8th August) and since its premiere the feel-good audience favourite has played over 1,300 performances and has been seen by over 1¼million theatregoers at the Piccadilly Theatre, where it is the longest running show in the venue's history. Grease will close on 30 April 2011 after nearly four electrifyin' years in the West End and will immediately begin a national tour opening at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 6 May 2011. Full tour schedule and casting will be announced.
Goodgame Joins Samuels In GREASE, UK Tour Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 16, 2010
The smash hit musical Grease will end its triumphant West End run next spring prior to a UK tour. Grease returned to London on 25 July 2007 (with a press night on 8th August) and since its premiere the feel-good audience favourite has played over 1,300 performances and has been seen by over 1¼million theatregoers at the Piccadilly Theatre, where it is the longest running show in the venue's history.
OVER THE RAINBOW's Samuels Joins West End GREASE as Sandy
by Robert Diamond
- Jun 29, 2010
Grease celebrates its third electrifying Birthday this July with a new leading lady. The producers announced that Lauren Samuels will join the cast of the smash-hit musical on 26 July 2010. Making her West End debut, Lauren will star in the iconic role of 'Sandy' until 22 January 2011 at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Noel Sullivan will continue as 'Danny' and Siubhan Harrison will also join the show in the role of 'Rizzo'.
GREASE Extends Booking At Piccadilly Theatre Thru Sept 3 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Apr 23, 2010
Tickets for the smash hit musical Grease are now on sale until 3 September 2011. Grease returned to the West End on 25 July 2007 (with a press night on 8 August) and since its premiere the feel-good audience favourite has been seen by over 1 million theatregoers at London's Piccadilly Theatre, where it continues to enjoy huge popularity.
Olivier-Winning SPRING AWAKENING to Get West End Revival?
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 23, 2010
Following Sunday night's Olivier Awards, a rush of Tweets wondered if Spring Awakening might be revived due to its success. Its two Welsh leads, Aneurin Barnard and Iwan Rheon, received a double win as Best Actor in a Musical and Best Supporting Performance in a Musical respectively. While the show recieved penty of critical plaudits, the musical failed to survive longer than five weeks in the West End after its transfer from its sold-out Lyric Hammersmith run. Could a West End revival really be in the works, or is this just wishful thinking?
Michael Riseley Is The 2010 Principality Building Society Welsh Young Musical Theatre Singer of the Year
by Robert Gould
- Feb 23, 2010
The eighth annual final of the Principality Building Society Welsh Young Musical Theatre Singer Of The Year contest was held at the Swansea Grand Theatre on Saturday February 20. The closely fought contest was adjudicated by an panel of judges consisting of eminent director and drama teacher Ken Caswell, vocal coach Tim Richards, Tim Rhys Evans (musical director of the internationally acclaimed male choir, Only Men Aloud, winners of BBC's Last Choir Standing) and Claire Hammacott (whose West End credits include Les Miserables and Christine in Phantom Of The Opera).
Photo Flash: Toby Anstis Stars As 'Teen Angel' In West End's GREASE
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 7, 2010
The smash-hit musical Grease has a new cast from 25 January 2010 including popular Heart presenter Toby Anstis. Making his West End debut, the radio star will gain a host of angels when he joins the cast as ‘Teen Angel' for a limited season from 25 January to 20 March 2010 at London's Piccadilly Theatre.
Photo Flash: GREASE Celebrates 1000th Performance In London
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 17, 2009
The smash-hit musical Grease celebrates its electrifying 1000th performance at London's Piccadilly Theatre today, Wednesday 16th December 2009. To mark the special event, the producers are delighted to announce a new cast from 25 January 2010 including singer and actress Siobhan Dillon.
GREASE Celebrates 1000 Performance At The Piccadilly Theatre December 16
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 15, 2009
The smash-hit musical Grease celebrates its electrifying 1000th performance at London's Piccadilly Theatre today, Wednesday 16th December 2009. To mark the special event, the producers are delighted to announce a new cast from 25 January 2010 including singer and actress Siobhan Dillon.
UK SPRING AWAKENING Posts Closing Notice, Ends Run Early on 5/30
by Eddie Varley
- May 12, 2009
UK theatre websource WhatsOnStage.com is reporting that Spring Awakening has posted closing notices at the Novello Theatre. Originally set to run until October 31st, 2009, it will now close on May 30th. The Lyric Hammersmith production of Spring Awakening transfered to the Novello Theatre on Saturday 21 March 2009.
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