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Date of Death: November 23, 1990 (74)

Birth Place: Llandaff, WALES

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Original Mrs. Wormwood Lesli Margherita Will Return to MATILDA This September
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2016


Lesli Margherita, Broadway's original Mrs. Wormwood, returns to MATILDA THE MUSICAL at the Shubert Theatre beginning September 6, 2016.

THE HOGWALLOPS Set for Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2016


Lost in Translation circus are bringing their hit show The Hogwallops to the Edinburgh Fringe in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, considered by many to be the world's greatest storyteller.

FUN HOME, FINDING NEVERLAND, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS and More Set for 2016-17 Broadway Las Vegas Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2016


The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announces the highly anticipated lineup of performances for the 2016-2017 Broadway Las Vegas Series.

SISTER ACT UK Tour Opens at the Curve Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2016


The Curve's all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, opens tonight 30 July 2016.

Lost In Translation Circus to Return to Edinburgh Fringe with THE HOGWALLOPS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2016


Thrillingly spectacular circus skills blend seamlessly with charm, physical comedy, clowning, juggling, theatrical storytelling and slapstick in this colourful, loud and funny dramatisation of the domestic adventures of a chaotic, dysfunctional family of misfits. The Hogwallops is inspired by Roald Dahl's The Twits marking 100 years since the birth of the world's number one storyteller.

Meet the Cast of Prom Queen: The Musical at Segal Centre
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 28, 2016


The Segal Centre is proud to announce the 18 person cast of their upcoming world premiere, Prom Queen: The Musical written by Kent Staines with lyrics by Akiva Romer-Segal and music by Colleen Dauncey. This original Canadian production will be directed by Marcia Kash and is developed in association with Producer Mary Young Leckie. Inspired by the incredible, true story of Marc Hall, the Ontario teenager who took his Catholic School Board to court when they refused to let him attend prom with his boyfriend, the highly-anticipated new musical will feature both fresh and familiar faces at the Segal Centre fromOctober 27 to November 20, 2016.

NJSDA SUMMERSTAGE PRESENTS JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2016


NJSDA SUMMERSTAGE PRESENTS 'JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.' FRIDAY JULY 28th & SATURDAY JULY 29th at 7:00 PM AT THE WESTMINSTER ARTS CENTER @ BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE 449 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ

NJSDA SUMMERSTAGE PRESENTS JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2016


NJSDA SUMMERSTAGE PRESENTS 'JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.' FRIDAY JULY 28th & SATURDAY JULY 29th at 7:00 PM AT THE WESTMINSTER ARTS CENTER @ BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE 449 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ

EDINBURGH 2016: BWW Q&A - The Hogwallops
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 28, 2016


BWW speaks to Annabel Carbury of The Hogwallops ahead of their run at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe.

SOMETHING ROTTEN!, CABARET & More Will Play Broadway in Fort Lauderdale's 2016-17 Season!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2016


The 2016 / 2017 Broadway Across America - Fort Lauderdale show lineup is as follows:

Top 10 London Family Shows
by Marianka Swain - Jul 26, 2016


Struggling to fill the school holidays, and no luck getting Cursed Child tickets? Fear not - there are plenty of fantastic London theatre options for family audiences.

NJSDA SUMMERSTAGE PRESENTS JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 25, 2016


NJSDA SUMMERSTAGE PRESENTS 'JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.' FRIDAY JULY 28th & SATURDAY JULY 29th at 7:00 PM AT THE WESTMINSTER ARTS CENTER @ BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE 449 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ

BWW NEWS: 2016 HELPMANN AWARDS
by Jade Kops - Jul 24, 2016


*Please Refresh Browser To Stay Updated* BWW Sydney will be attending the 16th Annual HELPMAN AWARDS being presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at Sydney Lyric Theatre on Monday 25th July. *Please Refresh Browser To Stay Updated*

REVOLTING ROALD DAHL and More Set for Prime Theatre This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2016


Prime Theatre, Swindon's only professional theatre company, is running several summer activities for young actors and dancers, including a chance for deaf children to take part.

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, JR. at Conejo Players Theatre
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 20, 2016


The staff of 'James and the Giant Peach Jr.' and director Benjamin Glassner are proud to announce the cast for the Conejo Players Theatre's 2016 Children's Theatre production.

Top 10 Page To Stage Adaptations
by Marianka Swain - Jul 20, 2016


Harry Potter mania grips London, while over the pond the States is seized by Hamilton fever. What do they have in common? Both originated in literary sources - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in J.K. Rowling's book series, and Hamilton in Ron Chernow's historical biography. They're not alone, with other examples this summer including Breakfast at Tiffany's, now in the West End, Therese Raquin at Southwark Playhouse, and the return of Pride and Prejudice to Regent's Park Open Air. So, here are 10 of the best page to stage adaptations.

The National Tour of Curve's New Production of SISTER ACT Announces Casting
by Nora Dominick - Jul 19, 2016


Jamie Wilson is delighted to announce casting for the national tour of Curve's all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood and opening at Curve on Saturday 30 July 2016 and visiting The Bristol Hippodrome from the 19th - 24th September 2016.

Photo Flash: First Look at DREAMGIRLS at Virginia Rep
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2016


Virginia Repertory Theatre's DREAMGIRLS opened June 24 at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street. The production runs through August 7, 2016. With music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book byTom Eyen, this megawatt Broadway crowd-pleaser electrifies the stage with Motown dreams and powerhouse voices. Loosely based on Diana Ross and the Supremes, the story follows the turbo-charged rise to fame of the Dreams. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

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