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Date of Death: July 11, 1989 (82)

Birth Place: Dorking, Surrey, ENGLAND

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Tickets to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Chicago to go on Sale in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024


Individual tickets for the world premiere of the first ever touring production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Chicago will go on sale in May. Learn how to purchase tickets

THE LION KING North American Tour to Celebrate 22nd Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024


The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. Learn more about the show!

Tickets To Go On Sale Next Month for THE LION KING Toronto Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024


Disney's THE LION KING is coming to Toronto. Learn more about where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Jonathan Bailey Joins Season Three of HEARTSTOPPER
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2024


Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, has joined the third season of the Netflix series Heartstopper. He will be making a cameo appearance as Jack Maddox, an Instagram-famous classicist and celebrity crush of Charlie. The announcement also came with a brief behind-the-scenes look at Bailey in costume. Watch it here!

THE PRODUCERS se despide de los escenarios españoles el 19 de mayo
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Apr 25, 2024


El musical más premiado de la historia celebrará este este sábado su función número 200.

Northern Ballet's ROMEO & JULIET Comes to London Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


Northern Ballet's revival of Romeo & Juliet comes to Sadler's Wells this May.   With glorious dancing and Prokofiev's timeless music played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, audiences will be invited to rediscover the iconic love story like it's the very first time. 

Video: Celebrate 30 Years of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 18, 2024


30 years ago, on April 18, 1994, Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. The musical would go on to run for 46 previews and 5462 regular performances, making it the 10th longest-runing Broadway show of all time. 

WICKED Star Jonathan Bailey Circling JURASSIC WORLD
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2024


Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, may have found his next big project. According to reports, the actor is in talks to star in the next installment of the Jurassic World series. He would join Scarlett Johannson in the film, which will serve as a reboot of the franchise following the conclusion of the previous Jurassic World trilogy in 2022.

Videos: GUYS & DOLLS, HADESTOWN, and More Perform at the Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out some of the evening's performances, including Hadestown, A Strange Loop, Guys & Dolls, and more!

Video: The Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Performs 'Born to Lead' at the Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the cast of Operation Mincemeat who performed 'Born to Lead'. Watch the video here!

Video: NEXT TO NORMAL Cast Performs a Medley at the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Next to Normal, who took the stage to perform a medley of songs from the show. The medley included 'I Miss the Mountains', 'Superboy and The Invisible Girl' and 'I'm Alive'. Watch the video here!

Video: Hannah Waddingham Opens the 2024 Olivier Awards With 'Anything Goes'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Waddingham opened the ceremony with a performance of 'Anything Goes' to kick off the festivities! Watch the video here!

Video: Tom Francis Performs 'Sunset Boulevard' at the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Sunset Boulevard who performed 'Sunset Boulevard' during the ceremony. Check out the video here!

Video: Olivier Awards Honour Those We've Lost With 'In Memoriam' Segment
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Each year the Olivier Awards takes a moment during the ceremony to remember those members of the London theatre community who have sadly passed away in the previous year.

The Broadway 2023/24 Season by Olivier Award Winners
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2024


This Sunday, London's biggest theatre stars come together to celebrate the 2024 Laurence Olivier Awards, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. While it might take some time for this season's nominees to make it across the pond (NOTE: Sunset Boulevard, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, and Stranger Things: First Shadow have already announced plans to transfer next season), you can catch past Olivier-winning productions on Broadway now.

SUCCESSION Actor Brian Cox Signs Petition to Save Historic Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2024


Brian Cox, known for his role in the hit series Succession, has backed a new petition to save The Old Rep, a historic theatre in Birmingham. Located on Station Street, the theatre opened in 1913 and according to Cox 'Some of the finest actors in the UK have travelled through the place.' These actors include such people as Albert Finney, Laurence Olivier and Ralph Richardson.

Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN Comes to Santa Paula Theater Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024


Santa Paula Theater Center has announced the second Main Stage show of Season 2024, Martin McDonagh’s HANGMEN, from April 12th - May 12th, 2024 with performances on Friday and Saturday Evenings at 8:00 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM.

Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2024


The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!

Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2024 Summer Season to Go on Sale This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024


Tickets for ABT’s 2024 Summer season go on sale Monday, April 22 at 12:00 P.M. at the Metropolitan Opera House box office.

NEXT TO NORMAL, HADESTOWN, and More Will Perform at the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


The performances have been announced for the 2024 Olivier Awards 2024!  The Awards will take place on Sunday 14th April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. 

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