Photo Flash: First Look at Isy Suttie, Frances Ruffelle and More in THE A-Z OF MRS P at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 25, 2014
The brand new musical fable THE A-Z OF MRS P opened at Southwark Playhouse on 21 February 2014, starring Isy Suttie (Peep Show / Shameless) in her first musical, as the pioneering Mrs P; with Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle (Les Miserables, Pippin, Piaf) as her emotionally fragile mother; and Michael Matus (Martin Guerre, The Baker's Wife, The Sound Of Music) as Phyllis's beloved and impossible father, the map publisher Alexander (Sandor) Gross. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
Robert J. Sherman to Lead A SPOONFUL OF SHERMAN at the St. James Theatre, Jan 6 & 13
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 20, 2013
Now their prolific output will be celebrated in the cabaret event A Spoonful of Sherman at St James Theatre on January 6 and 13. Robert's son Robbie, himself a writer of musicals, will be performing alongside several top West End singers, including Charlotte Wakefield (The Sound of Music, Regent's Park) Emma Williams (the original West End Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and Stuart Matthew Price (Parade, Donmar Warehouse). Songs featured will actually span 90 incredible years of Sherman family history by including music from the Sherman Brothers' father, Tin Pan Alley songwriter Al Sherman.
THE A-Z OF MRS P Launches Indiegogo Campaign for Cast Album
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 13, 2013
The brand new musical fable THE A-Z OF MRS P opens at SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE on FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2014 (Press night Monday 24 February 2014): starring ISY SUTTIE (Peep Show / Shameless) in her first musical, as the pioneering Mrs P; with Tony Award winner FRANCES RUFFELLE (Les Miserables, Pippin, Piaf) as her emotionally fragile mother; and Olivier Award winner MICHAEL MATUS (Martin Guerre, The Baker's Wife, The Sound Of Music) as Phyllis's beloved and impossible father, the map publisher Alexander (Sandor) Gross.
Jenna Russell, Willemijn Verkaik, Carrie Hope Fletcher and More Perform in Andrew Lippa Debut London Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 17, 2013
Tony and Grammy award nominated composer and lyricist of Broadway's Big Fish, The Wild Party and The Addams Family, Andrew Lippa comes to London for the first time this November with a host of special guests. Appearing at the St. James Theatre, Andrew will be joined by performers from Broadway, the West End and further afield as he takes the audience on a journey through his life and career as a writer and composer. The concert will exclusively preview music from his latest Broadway creation Big Fish - a new musical adaptation based on the book by Daniel Wallace and the Tim Burton film (currently previewing at the Neil Simon Theatre, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman) - and will also feature music from his hit shows, as well as his lesser known works and a selection of 'lost' material.
NT50, Gigs - And Keeping Afloat
by Guest Blogger: Tiffany Graves
- Nov 15, 2013
It's ironic how much you have to work when you're an 'out of work' actor. It's a rare turn or twirlie who has a regular day job to fall back on as soon as a contract ends; one must be free to audition and able to drop everything at a moment's notice when the agent calls
InDepth InterView: Jason Robert Brown Talks THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, THE LAST FIVE YEARS Movie & More
by Pat Cerasaro
- Nov 2, 2013
Today we are talking to a Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist celebrated for his many impressive musical theatre scores since his astonishing debut in the 1990s with SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD and PARADE, the one and only Jason Robert Brown. Discussing the finer points of the vastly different scores for his two new stage musicals premiering this year, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY and HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, Brown paints a vivid portrait of his composing process in creating both the serious romantic drama and bubbly musical comedy, respectively. Additionally, Brown outlines his experiences collaborating with theatre legends Harold Prince and Alfred Uhry on his first big Broadway musical, PARADE, and also reflects on the subsequent successful national tour which he himself conducted. Most importantly, Brown sheds some light on the sparkling new cast recording of his recent self-directed revival of his two-character cult mainstay THE LAST FIVE YEARS and how the last ten years have shaded his perspective on the piece, particularly as anticipation builds for the release of the highly anticipated feature film adaptation starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan, directed by Richard LaGravenese and set for release next year, which Brown confirms he has completed his scoring duties on this month and offers an enticing endorsement of the indie movie musical. All of that, a discussion of his solo album and specialty material penned over the years, astute observations on his sporadic collaborations with wife, songwriter and fellow InDepth InterView participant Georgia Stitt as well as much, much more in this quick catch-up chat with one of Broadway's busiest musical craftsmen.
Rachel Tucker & More Join LONDON FESTIVAL OF CABARET Lineup, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 13, 2013
With top names already announced, the first LONDON FESTIVAL OF CABARET continues to attract more exciting performers to their roster, and they will perform throughout the exceptional month long Festival, setting London alive with the sound of Cabaret at its Songbook best. The LONDON FESTIVAL OF CABARET dates have been extended; with the Festival now starting TODAY 13 OCTOBER and the new end date is SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2013.
Jenna Russell, Willemijn Verkaik, Carrie Hope Fletcher and More Perform in Andrew Lippa Debut London Concert, Nov 17
by Christina Mancuso
- Oct 10, 2013
Tony and Grammy award nominated composer and lyricist of Broadway's Big Fish, The Wild Party and The Addams Family, Andrew Lippa comes to London for the first time this November with a host of special guests. Appearing at the St. James Theatre, Andrew will be joined by performers from Broadway, the West End and further afield as he takes the audience on a journey through his life and career as a writer and composer. The concert will exclusively preview music from his latest Broadway creation Big Fish - a new musical adaptation based on the book by Daniel Wallace and the Tim Burton film (currently previewing at the Neil Simon Theatre, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman) - and will also feature music from his hit shows, as well as his lesser known works and a selection of 'lost' material.
Jonathan Reid Gealt Plays St James Studio Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 15, 2013
Today, 15th September, as part of the St James' Studio Cabaret Weekends, Jonathan Reid Gealt will be in concert showcasing his new album 'Here For You - Ballads for Broadway Impact'. Produced by ILIADebuts in association with Theatre Bench, the concert will include songs from his new album as well as 'Thirteen Stories Down' and exclusives from his new musical 'Dust and Shadow'.
Tony Nominee Andrew Lippa to Make London Concert Debut at St. James Theatre, 17 Nov.
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 13, 2013
Tony and Grammy award nominated composer and lyricist of Broadway's Big Fish, The Wild Party and The Addams Family, Andrew Lippa, comes to London for the first time this November with a host of special guests. Appearing at the St. James Theatre on 17 November, Andrew will be joined by performers from Broadway, the West End and further afield as he takes the audience on a journey through his life and career as a writer and composer. The concert will exclusively preview music from his latest Broadway creation Big Fish - a new musical adaptation based on the book by Daniel Wallace and the Tim Burton film (currently previewing at the Neil Simon Theatre, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman) - and will also feature music from his hit shows, as well as his lesser known works and a selection of 'lost' material.
New Trailer For UK SOUND OF MUSIC
by Pat Cerasaro
- Aug 19, 2013
Rodgers & Hammerstein's celebrated and rightly classic musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC is currently enjoying a West End run courtesy of the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and an eye-grabbing new trailer for the hit revival has been unveiled in honor of the environmental production's recently announced extension through September 14.
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