Zoe Birkett Will Host The 2023 UK Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 12, 2023
Musical Theatre star Zoe Birkett will host this year's UK Theatre Awards, set to take place on Sunday 8 October at London's Guildhall. Learn more about the awards here!
Cast Announced for THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ: A HOLIDAY PANTO at the Laguna Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 26, 2022
Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Panto have announced that OLIVIA SANABIA (Amazon's “Just Add Magic,” Disney's “Coop and Cami Ask the World”) will star as “Dorothy” and BARRY PEARL (“Grease”) will star as “The Wizard” in THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ: A HOLIDAY PANTO, written by Kris Lythgoe, choreography by Mason Trueblood, musical direction by Andy Street and directed by Bonnie Lythgoe.
Wolverhampton Panto Cast Announced for ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 16, 2022
Fresh from the West End production of Moulin Rouge The Musical, West End leading lady and singing sensation Zoe Birkett will play Spirit Of The Ring alongside EastEnders’ Beppe Di Marco, Michael Greco as Abanazar. Joining them is CBeebies favourite Ben Cajee in the title role of Aladdin, returning favourites Tam Ryan as Wishee Washee and Ian Adams as Widow Twankey, Duane Gooden as the Genie, Ian Billings as the Notary and introducing Wolverhampton’s own Sofie Anné as Princess Jasmine.
Kelland & Willa Drop New Collaboration 'RIP TO US'
by Michael Major
- Feb 18, 2022
The enticing track directly follows up he and Jay Isaiah’s hit ‘Lullaby’ from the tail end of last November, in addition to DJ Shaan and Willa’s critically acclaimed ‘Beacon’ from mid-September of last year. Out now via Physical Presents, ‘RIP TO US’ is available to listen to across all streaming platforms.
Amy Winehouse Two-Day Julien's Auctions Event Announced
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Dec 20, 2019
Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house, will pay tribute to the British singer and songwriter who the BBC's Garry Mulholland called 'the pre-eminent vocal talent of her generation' with PROPERTY FROM THE LIFE AND CAREER OF AMY WINEHOUSE, a two-day auction event taking place live Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2021 at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills and online at juliensauctions.com. Hundreds of Amy Winehouse's most iconic stage, photo shoot and performance worn dresses, shoes, jewelry and accessories that were synonymous with the individualistic style and signature artistry of the five-time GRAMMY Award®-winning retro-soul music superstar and pop diva as well as her most personal items will be presented for the first time at auction. All proceeds from the auction will benefit The Amy Winehouse Foundation. Every penny received by the estate will go directly to supporting disadvantaged young people. The Amy Winehouse Foundation was established by her parents Mitch and Janis Winehouse with its mission of raising awareness and support for vulnerable, young adults with addiction problems.
Gary Lloyd Has Released a Book About 10 Years of THRILLER LIVE! in the West End and Beyond
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 28, 2019
My Life with Michael is an autobiographical look at director Gary Lloyd's journey working with the legacy of Michael Jackson.After 10 years in London's West End, Thriller Live! has become one of the UK's longest running musicals - it hold the record as the 13th longest runner in West End history - and has played around the world to over 5 million people.
Will Gregory Joins RSC Winter Season
by Stephi Wild
- Jul 15, 2019
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that singer-songwriter Will Gregory will compose the music for a new production of William Shakespeare's rarely performed tale of a nation in turmoil, King John, directed by Eleanor Rhode.
VIDEO: Discovery Releases Trailer of Lupita Nyong'o in SERENGETI
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jun 21, 2019
Discovery Channel travels to the vast, nearly untouched plains of Tanzania in SERENGETI, a new innovative six-part series highlighting the majestic animals and their day-to-day lives living together. Created and produced by Emmy®-winner Simon Fuller (“American Idol,” “So You Think You Can Dance”) and directed and produced by Emmy®-winning wildlife filmmaker John Downer (“Penguin: Spy in The Huddle”), the six-part series gives unrivaled access to one of the most pristine and unspoiled corners of the Africa. Featuring a lush original score and narrated by Academy Award®-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o, the groundbreaking series follows the heartwarming stories of a cast of African wildlife including lions, zebras, baboons and cheetahs over the course of a year, showcasing the dramatic moments that make each day of survival on the Serengeti a feat.
Ellen DeGeneres to Produce WILDLIFE WARRIORS for Discovery Channel
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Apr 8, 2019
Variety reports that Discovery Channel has unveiled three new series and a documentary that look at subjects ranging from the work of conservationists to protect species on the brink of extinction to the way that the forces of nature impact life on Earth.
Lupita Nyong'o to Narrate Upcoming Discovery Series SERENGETI
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Apr 4, 2019
Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o has signed on to narrate the anticipated series from award-winning creator and producer Simon Fuller and directed by Emmy(R) winning director and producer John Downer, SERENGETI. With unrivaled access to one of the most pristine and unspoiled corners of the African plains, this innovative six-part series tells the heartwarming stories of a cast of African wildlife over the course of a year that showcase the dramatic moments that make each day of survival on the Serengeti a feat. Nyong'o will narrate the series for Discovery Channel in the U.S.
GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW Enters Its 13th Year In NYC This Week
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 15, 2019
This February, the unPOPable GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, will begin its incrediBUBBLE 13th year in New York City today, February 15. New York's MUST SEE bubble extravaganza, GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW has had 4,659 performances in the Big Apple and has been seen by over 779,000 people at New World Stages (340 West 50 Street).
Kenan Thompson to Executive Produce Reboot of ALL THAT for Nickelodeon
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Feb 14, 2019
Nickelodeon is unveiling a new content slate created for today's kids who are multicultural, family-focused, and in control of their entertainment choices across platforms. With a foundation of supercharging its globally powerful original franchises like SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and PAW Patrol, and welcoming new, acquired properties into its ecosystem, Nickelodeon's new slate represents a renewing of its commitment to serve all kids, through a multicultural lens; bringing in talent kids love from other platforms and formats; and opening up its demo to capture kid and parent co-viewing, to satisfy this generation's demand for shared family time.
GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW Enters Its 13th Year In NYC This Week
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 12, 2019
This February, the unPOPable GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, will begin its incrediBUBBLE 13th year in New York City on Friday, February 15. New York's MUST SEE bubble extravaganza, GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW has had 4,659 performances in the Big Apple and has been seen by over 779,000 people at New World Stages (340 West 50 Street).
Zoe Birkett Returns To Star In The Hippodrome Pantomime ALADDIN
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 8, 2018
Having wowed audiences and critics alike in last year's festive production, Darlington Hippodrome have announced that Darlington's own diva Zoe Birkett will be back by popular demand to star in this year's wish-filled pantomime Aladdin alongside actor Robin Askwith, Louie Spence, Eric Potts and Liam Mellor from Today 8 December.
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