Matthew Warchus News

The 2011 awards, featuring several highly competitive categories shattered the site's previous records, with tens of thousands of West End fans, aficionados and professionals having their say about the very best of theatre on the West End and beyond...including a nail-biting, game-changing nearly 5,000 votes on the last day alone.

Following a triumphant opening at the Cambridge Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical has extended its booking period. Tickets are now on sale up to, and including, 21 October 2012. The new stage musical, which has captured the imagination of young and old alike, transferred to the West End on Tuesday 25 October 2011.

Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans are to join the cast of Ghost The Musical to play Molly and Sam in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award® winning film. Ghost The Musical opened at the Piccadilly Theatre in the West End in June this year where it has subsequently been playing to packed houses. Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans join Sharon D Clarke as Oda Mae Brown and Andrew Langtree as Carl who continue in the roles they originated on stage when the production premiered. Ghost The Musical is currently booking until 13 October 2012

Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfered to London's West End and opened last week to tremendous critical acclaim. A potential Broadway transfer already being discussed and below, BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you a look at the official production photo coverage!

Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfered to London's West End and opened last week to RAVE reviews, with a potential Broadway transfer already being discussed.

Matilda The Musical played to sold-out audiences at the RSC's The Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon for twelve weeks from November 2010 to January 2011. Roald Dahl's magical story about a girl with extraordinary powers has been a favourite novel for millions of people across the world since it was published in 1988.

Ghost The Musical announced today that an exclusive presale offer will be extended through The New York Times, in conjunction with Ticketmaster, prior to availability to the general public. Tickets will be available exclusively through The New York Times beginning Sunday, November 13, 2011, through Wednesday, November 30, 2011. In addition, The New York Times will offer a free 12 week digital subscription to NYTimes.com and smartphone app with every order.

GHOST: THE MUSICAL, currently running on the West end, will be making its Broadway transfer this spring. Today, the new Broadway artwork has been revealed via the show's official Facebook page and we bring it to you below!

Sony Pictures Classics's CARNAGE will be released in select theaters in New York and Los Angeles on December 16th, 2011. The upcoming film adaptation of Yasmina Reza's original play and Tony Award winning Broadway production GOD OF CARNAGE! is an ensemble cast of Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz, and John C. Reilly. It is directed by Roman Polanski and produced by Ben Said. Check out photos from the premiere at the 2011 AFI Fest below!

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to welcome the Stephen Joseph Theatre back to Brits Off Broadway with NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn.

Theatre Awards UK 2011 were presented at a lunchtime ceremony at the Banqueting House, Whitehall, one of the five Historic Royal Palaces, on Sunday 30 October 2011.

The Theatrical Management Association (TMA) has announced the nominations for its Theatre Awards UK 2011.

The new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA will open on Broadway Thursday, April 5, 2012 at The Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway), previews begin Monday, March 12, 2012 and tickets go on sale today, Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM via www.ticketmaster.com / 1-800-745-3000.

Producers Hal Luftig and Scott Sanders announced today the official opening night and first preview dates as well as the public on-sale date for the new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA. The show will open on Broadway Thursday, April 5, 2012 at The Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway), previews begin Monday, March 12, 2012 and tickets go on sale this Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM via www.ticketmaster.com / 1-800-745-3000.

According to a report by TVLine.com, Broadway favorite Jonathan Groff will indeed be returning to Fox's GLEE as Rachel's ex (Lea Michele), Jesse St. James. Groff, who last appeared on the show at the end of season two as a consultant to the New Directions, will switch sides as the new coach of Vocal Adrenaline.

Ghost The Musical made its highly anticipated West End debut on July 19, at the Piccadilly Theatre, after begining performances on June 24, 2011 and will open on Broadway on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater. Click below for the newly released trailer for the show!

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards, established in 1955, are presented annually for outstanding achievements in London Theatre. Sponsored by the Evening Standard newspaper, this year's awards will be announced on November 20.

Fountain House, an internationally recognized organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with mental illness, last night hosted a staged reading of Daughter of the Queen of Sheba, headlining celebrated actresses Joan Allen and Lauren Ambrose, with appearances by noted actor and screenwriter Dan Futterman and theatre, film and television actor David AaRon Baker. The one-night-only performance, based upon the acclaimed memoir by NPR'sJacki Lyden that recounts her experience growing up with a colorful and dramatic mother living with manic depression, drew a full house to the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, located at 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues in New York City. Lyden served as Narrator of the performance, which employed slides to illustrate the action. The evening benefitted Fountain House, with support from NPR. Check out a photo from the event below!