BWW Reviews: RENT �" 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR, Hackney Empire, April 26 2013
by Kevin Sherwin
- Apr 27, 2013
There are certain things one can expect from any given production of RENT: the Mark will always wear a scarf, the cast will always try to get a bit of a clap-along going in 'Seasons Of Love' and the Benny will do his best with what is a thankless, nothingy role. While it's sometimes refreshing to see new takes on well-known shows, there's a certain pleasure to be had from seeing Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking rock opera play out exactly as you expect, cringe-worthy 'white light' ending and all.
New Musical Version of Dickens' A TALE OF TWO CITIES Plays Thru May 12
by Mark Valdez
- Apr 10, 2012
In celebration of the bicentenary of Charles Dickens, PNPF Associates Ltd. in association with Ovation present the new musical A TALE OF TWO CITIES at The Charing Cross Theatre. Directed by Paul Nicholas, A TALE OF TWO CITIES has music by multi platinum award-winner David Pomeranz, book by Emmy winner Steven David Horwick and David Soames, lyrics by Steven David Horwich, musical arrangements by John Cameron, and choreography/assistant direction by Racky Plews. This production runs from 5 April until 12 May with press night on 18 April 2012.
Matthew Kelly Leads LEND ME A TENOR At Gielgud Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 6, 2011
The full cast has been announced for the West End production of LEND ME A TENOR THE MUSICAL, the uproarious new musical comedy by Peter Sham (book and lyrics) and Brad Carroll (music), which opens at the Gielgud Theatre on 15 June, with previews from 2 June.
