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Fleeshman Joins UK Legally Blonde as Warner June 16
by Robert Diamond - May 12, 2010


Richard Fleeshman will join the cast of the critically acclaimed Legally Blonde The Musical from 16 June to play Warner Huntington III opposite Sheridan Smith as Elle Woods, Jill Halfpenny as Paulette, Peter Davison as Professor Callahan and Alex Gaumond as Emmett. Fleeshman takes over the role of Warner Huntington III from Duncan James whose final performance will be 14 June 2010. Legally Blonde The Musical, which opened at the Savoy Theatre earlier this year, is currently booking until 20 February 2011.

West End LIVE Festival Launches Annual Celebration, 6/19 - 6/20
by Ryan Simmons - May 11, 2010


West End LIVE, the world's largest free entertainment festival, returns to the heart of London to showcase the magic of the world-class West End theatre scene over the weekend of 19 and 20 June 2010.

SculptureCenter Displays Knight's Move, Opening Reception 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010


As the one piece on the board that moves either forward or backward but always laterally in the same gesture, the knight's move is a tactical one, relying upon stealth, surprise, and sidelong views. This spring SculptureCenter presents a group exhibition that brings together artists prominent to the dialog of New York's recent past as well as those at the very beginning of their careers. Curated by Fionn Meade, this survey of new sculpture in New York embodies an informed yet playful and questioning view of the contemporary.

SculptureCenter Hosts 'Panel Expanded, Exploded Collapsed?' 4/19
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010


The SculptureCenter host two events including Expanded, Exploded, Collapsed? on Monday, April 19th at 6:30 PM at the Theresa Lang Center at The New School 55 West 13th Streer. Panelist include Johanna Burton, Josiah McElheny, and William Pope. Moderated by Fionn Meade. The panel will reconsider the concept of the 'expanded field' in light of contemporary art prodcution. On May 2 an opening night reception for Night's Move at the Sculpture Center 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island.

Strawdog Concludes Season with Brecht's THE GOOD SOUL OF SZECHUAN 4/25-5/29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010


Strawdog Theatre Company concludes their 22nd season with Bertolt Brecht's classic The Good Soul of Szechuan, translated by David Harrower, directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Shade Murray, April 25 - May 29 at Strawdog Theater, 3829 N. Broadway Street.

Richards To Star In PRISCILLA; Webbe To Star In SISTER ACT?; Fleeshman To Take Over In LEGALLY BLONDE?
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 23, 2010


Baz Bamigboye in the Daily Mail reports on some West End cast changes

SculptureCenter Displays Knight's Move, Opening Reception 5/2
by Charlie Piane - Apr 22, 2010


As the one piece on the board that moves either forward or backward but always laterally in the same gesture, the knight's move is a tactical one, relying upon stealth, surprise, and sidelong views. This spring SculptureCenter presents a group exhibition that brings together artists prominent to the dialog of New York's recent past as well as those at the very beginning of their careers. Curated by Fionn Meade, this survey of new sculpture in New York embodies an informed yet playful and questioning view of the contemporary.

SculptureCenter Hosts 'Panel Expanded, Exploded Collapsed?' 4/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2010


The SculptureCenter host two events including Expanded, Exploded, Collapsed? on Monday, April 19th at 6:30 PM at the Theresa Lang Center at The New School 55 West 13th Streer. Panelist include Johanna Burton, Josiah McElheny, and William Pope. Moderated by Fionn Meade. The panel will reconsider the concept of the 'expanded field' in light of contemporary art prodcution. On May 2 an opening night reception for Night's Move at the Sculpture Center 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island.

SculptureCenter Hosts 'Panel Expanded, Exploded Collapsed?' 4/19
by Elisabeth Nebeker - Apr 16, 2010


The SculptureCenter host two events including Expanded, Exploded, Collapsed? on Monday, April 19th at 6:30 PM at the Theresa Lang Center at The New School 55 West 13th Streer. Panelist include Johanna Burton, Josiah McElheny, and William Pope. Moderated by Fionn Meade. The panel will reconsider the concept of the 'expanded field' in light of contemporary art prodcution. On May 2 an opening night reception for Night's Move at the Sculpture Center 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island.

OVER THE RAINBOW: Jessica Pinkett's Weekly Round-Up
by Jessica Pinkett - Mar 29, 2010


Missed out on who could be Dorothy? Catch up now!

Strawdog Concludes Season with Brecht's THE GOOD SOUL OF SZECHUAN 4/25-5/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2010


Strawdog Theatre Company concludes their 22nd season with Bertolt Brecht's classic The Good Soul of Szechuan, translated by David Harrower, directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Shade Murray, April 25 - May 29 at Strawdog Theater, 3829 N. Broadway Street.

REPORT: BWW At The Whatsonstage Awards
by Miriam Zendle - Feb 16, 2010


BWW took a slightly boozy if extremely fun trip to the Whatsonstage Awards

Photo Flash: LEGALLY BLONDE Plays the West End - New Production Shots
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 29, 2010


LEGALLY BLONDE, The Musical is currently playing at the Savoy Theatre in London. Opening night was held Wednesday, January 13th and the show is currently set to run through May 23rd. They have just released their first get of production photos.

LEGALLY BLONDE Extends in West End Into 2011
by Robert Diamond - Jan 27, 2010


London's newest hit show, Legally Blonde The Musical, has now released 350,000 new tickets for sale, taking booking at the Savoy Theatre up to 20 February 2011.

Writers Theatre Announces WRITERS’ CABARET FOUR EVENINGS OF SONG & CD RELEASE OF BRIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE�"THE SONGS OF NOEL COWARD
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce Writers' Cabaret-Four Evenings of Song, a series of Monday night performances on the set of Oh Coward!, 664 Vernon Ave. in Glencoe, and the CD release of Bright Young People-The Songs of Noel Coward, featuring Kate Fry, Rob Lindley and John Sanders with Doug Peck (piano).

LEGALLY BLONDE's Sheridan Smith To Present What's On Stage Awards
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 19, 2010


Whatsonstage.com has announced Legally Blonde star Sheridan Smith as the host of its 10th annual Whatsonstage.com Awards, the only prize-giving event for the theatre industry voted for purely by the ticket-buying public.

TV UK: Opening Night at LEGALLY BLONDE
by Robert Diamond - Jan 14, 2010


Last night, Wednesday 13 January 2010, Legally Blonde The Musical held its opening night Gala performance at the Savoy Theatre in London. BWW is happy to bring you a video from opening night, straight from BWW's UK TV partners, reelkandi.tv!

LEGALLY BLONDE Scores with U.K. Critics
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 14, 2010


Last night, Wednesday 13 January 2010, Legally Blonde The Musical opened at the Savoy Theatre in London. Sheridan Smith, Duncan James, Jill Halfpenny, Peter Davison, Aoife Mulholland, Susan McFadden and Alex Gaumond lead the cast in Legally Blonde The Musical which is currently booking until 23 May 2010. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winning Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde The Musical has music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach, set design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and Paul Miller, sound design by Acme Sound Partners and orchestrations by Christopher Jahnke.

Photo Flash: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL West End Gala Night
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 14, 2010


Last night, Wednesday 13 January 2010, Legally Blonde The Musical held its opening night Gala performance at the Savoy Theatre in London. Sheridan Smith, Duncan James, Jill Halfpenny, Peter Davison, Aoife Mulholland, Susan McFadden and Alex Gaumond lead the cast in Legally Blonde The Musical which is currently booking until 23 May 2010.

Sheridan Smith Readies for LEGALLY BLONDE Success
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2009


Sheridan Smith may be best known to TV audiences in the role of Janet Keogh in the BBC sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, but it's her most recent outing - as stage star of the musical Legally Blonde - that is causing a stir in the West End. So much in fact that producers of the show have hired six extra security guards, built and extra stage door and put up rope barriers, reports the Times Online.

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