Julian Stoneman News

Many independent, alternative and fringe theatre venues and companies responded to the challenges of the Covid pandemic by taking their shows online. OffWestEnd responded to this whole new strand of theatre by launching the OnComm award for the best of this new online theatre.

The producers of the UK Tour of Bat Out Of Hell a?" The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meatloaf's greatest hits, have announced the return of Sharon Sexton as Sloane and Rob Fowler as Falco (both starred recently in the Mamma Mia! International Tour and the original West End cast of Bat Out Of Hell), and introduce the new stars of the musical: Glenn Adamson (American Idiot) as Strat and Martha Kirby (Grease, Rags the Musical) as Raven.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has announced a partnership with Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment to bring all the excitement of Broadway theater to the new Hard Rock Event Center.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has announced a partnership with Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment to bring all the excitement of Broadway theater to Hollywood, FL, and the new Hard Rock Live entertainment venue.

The producers of the award-winning Bat Out Of Hell a?" The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meatloaf's greatest hits, are delighted to announce that the production will come to Scotland for the first time next year as part of its debut UK tour.

Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meatloaf's greatest hits will be returning to tour the UK, following an Australian tour, with performances beginning at Manchester Opera House from 10 - 26 September 2020. The other tour dates include The Alexandra Birmingham from 29 September - 10 October, New Wimbledon Theatre from 13 - 24 October, New Theatre Oxford from 27 October - 7 November, Glasgow King's Theatre from 10 - 21 November and Liverpool Empire from 8 December - 2 January 2021. Further tour dates and casting to be announced.

Twenty years on from the 1999 cult classic, a brand-new immersive adaptation of Human Traffic is coming to London from May 2020. A four-tiered, multi-sensory experience comprised of a 90s culture exhibition, themed indoor street food & bar pop-up, immersive theatrical live performance and fully programmed post-show party, this is a true celebration of British 90s culture. Nice one, Bruva!

Last night, hit West End show, Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical, was attended by HRH The Duke of Sussex as a special gala performance of the show was held in support of the Invictus Games Foundation, of which The Duke is Patron.

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) and The Amas Song Salon will offer a special event as part of the company's celebratory 50th Anniversary Season. 'The Art of Managing a Career in the Theatre' with actress/singer/producer N'Kenge (Motown), will be held on Monday, September 24 in a spectacular, sky-high penthouse on Central Park West. The evening will begin at 6pm with cocktails and supper, followed by the presentation at 7:30pm. Tickets are $150 (tax deductible as allowed law) and may be purchased online at www.amasmusical.org or by calling 212-563-2565. This is a one-time event and the seating is limited.

Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, New Level Productions and Julian Stoneman just announced a new and vibrant revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's hugely popular The Pirates of Penzance. PIRATES!, a bold reinvention of their universally renowned and celebrated show loved by audiences the world over, is conceived, directed and choreographed by Daryl Gray, and will open in the UK in 2019.

A brand new stage production of the musical Summer Holiday is set to tour the UK and will play for a week in Darlington from Tuesday 25 September. Based on the iconic 1960's film of the same name, starring Cliff Richard and The Shadows, Summer Holiday will include all of the number one hits from the movie, plus some additional Cliff Richard classics.

Hit West End musical, Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical, has today announced a wide-ranging partnership to support the Invictus Games Foundation, the governing body of the Invictus Games, a global sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans.

BroadwayWorld UK were fortunate enough to attend a special Bat Out Of Hell gig on 14 March at the American International Church ahead of their opening at the Dominion Theatre on 2 April.

A friendly reminder that Amas Musical Theatre will present Dorothy Dandridge - Hollywood's Sepia Goddess, the second offering of Dare To Be Different, the previously announced series of new musicals and one-night only special events being held at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street - 10th Avenue & 53rd Street).

A friendly reminder that Amas Musical Theatre will present Dorothy Dandridge - Hollywood's Sepia Goddess, the second offering of Dare To Be Different, the previously announced series of new musicals and one-night only special events being held at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street - 10th Avenue & 53rd Street).

Non-profit organization Blacks on Wall Street, Inc with Albridge Investors will host an invitation-only presentation of a new musical DOROTHY DANDRIDGE - HOLLYWOOD'S SEPIA GODDESS.

An epic new version of Shakespeare's King Lear plays at Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 19 to 28 May, commemorating 400 years since the playwright's death. A co-production between Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre and Talawa Theatre Company, and in association with The REP, King Lear is a brutal portrait of a man unravelling - pitted against his daughters, against nature and against the universe itself.

 Gary Sinyor's first play in which he also directs opens tonight (15 March) at the Arts Theatre.  Designs are by Carla Goodman with lighting by Humphrey McDermott, sound by Luke Swaffield and music by Erran Baron Cohen. NOTMOSES is booking to 14 May 2016.

Gary Sinyor's first play which he also directs has begun previews at the Arts Theatre and opens on Tuesday 15 March 2016.  Designs are by Carla Goodman with lighting by Humphrey McDermott, sound by Luke Swaffield and music by Erran Baron Cohen.   NotMoses is booking to 14 May 2016.  BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!