Flashdance The Musical 2010 - Articles Page 9

Opened: October 14, 2010
Closing: January 15, 2011

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Set in Pittsburgh, USA, Flashdance The Musical tells the story of 18-year old Alex, a welder by day and ‘flashdancer' by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy. This musical about holding on to your dreams and love against all the odds features an iconic score including Maniac, Manhunt, Gloria, I Love Rock and Roll and the Academy award-winning title track Flashdance -What a Feeling.

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Flashdance The Musical - 2010 - West End Articles Page 9

Gina Beck, Matt Willis Join West End's WICKED
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2011


WICKED, the smash hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Gina Beck and Matt Willis will join the cast on Monday 12 December 2011 to star as Glinda and Fiyero respectively. Desmond Barrit is returning to the show to play The Wizard. They will be joined by Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond) and Adam Pettigrew (Boq).

Douglas Sills, Sara Gettelfinger Lead ADDAMS FAMILY National Tour; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2011


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. Rehearsals for the tour begin today in New York City. Joining the previously announced Tony Awardâ nominee Douglas Sills as Gomez and Sara Gettelfinger as Morticia are Tony Awardâ nominee Martin Vidnovic as Mal Beineke, two-time Tony Awardâ nominee Crista Moore as Alice Beineke, Blake Hammond as Uncle Fester, Pippa Pearthree as Grandma, Tom Corbeil as Lurch, Patrick D. Kennedy as Pugsley, Brian Justin Crum as Lucas Beineke and Cortney Wolfson as Wednesday.

Rhydian Roberts to Star in GREASE UK Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2011


Blonde baritone Rhydian Roberts will bring some added X Factor to Grease when he joins the smash hit musical to guest star as ‘Teen Angel' for a limited 6 week season later this year. The singing sensation will leave audiences hopelessly devoted to his charms when Grease rocks into Blackpool (17- 22 October), Sunderland (24 October- 5 November), Liverpool (8- 19 November) and Norwich (22 November-3 December) where he will play 1 week only of the show's 2 week run at the Theatre Royal.

STICK FLY Heads to Broadway Next Season Produced by Alicia Keys; Kenny Leon Helms
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 27, 2011


The New York Times has announced that Lydia R. Diamond's STICK FLY will head to Broadway next season, produced by Grammy-winning superstar Alicia Keys, Reuben Cannon and Nelle Nugent. The show will be directed by Kenny Leon (Fences) and begin previews at the Lyceum Theatre on November 18, 2011. Opening night is scheduled for December 8. Casting announcements are forthcoming.

Jasmine Guy and Kenny Leon Star in Fool for Love May 13- June 11
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2011


Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce the haunting story of obsession Fool for Love by Sam Shepard directed by True Colors Associate Artistic Director, Todd Kreidler and starring Kenny Leon and Jasmine Guy

Danny Bayne, Carina Gillespie Join GREASE Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2011


Grease is the word! Following its electrifyin' 4 year West End run (the longest in the history of the Piccadilly Theatre), the smash hit musical will begin a new tour from this spring with Danny Bayne as 'Danny' and Carina Gillespie as his sweetheart 'Sandy'.

Denise Welch To Voice 'The Whale' In Moby Dick April 27-May 28
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2011


Casting is now complete for the first major London production of cult musical MOBY DICK since Sir Cameron?Mackintosh's West?End premiere in 1991 - and includes "Dancing on Ice" contestant and "Loose Women" panelist Denise Welch as the first of five celebrities voicing the Whale.

Jasmine Guy and Kenny Leon Star in Fool for Love May 13- June 11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2011


Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce the haunting story of obsession Fool for Love by Sam Shepard directed by True Colors Associate Artistic Director, Todd Kreidler and starring Kenny Leon and Jasmine Guy

Denise Welch To Voice 'The Whale' In Moby Dick April 27-May 28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 5, 2011


Casting is now complete for the first major London production of cult musical MOBY DICK since Sir Cameron?Mackintosh's West?End premiere in 1991 - and includes "Dancing on Ice" contestant and "Loose Women" panelist Denise Welch as the first of five celebrities voicing the Whale.

Danny Bayne, Carina Gillespie Join GREASE Tour
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 14, 2011


Grease is the word! Following its electrifyin' 4 year West End run (the longest in the history of the Piccadilly Theatre), the smash hit musical will begin a new tour from this spring with Danny Bayne as 'Danny' and Carina Gillespie as his sweetheart 'Sandy'.

Kevin Trainor Leads Cast Of BY JEEVES At The Landor Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2011


Casting is now complete for the 15th anniversary London production of Alan?Ayckbourn and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, By Jeeves.

Landor Theatre Presents BY JEEVES With New Choreography Feb 1-Mar 5
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2011


With stunning new tap dancing choreography, the 15th anniversary London production of Alan?Ayckbourn and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical BY JEEVES, is to play 5 weeks at the?Landor?Theatre from Tuesday 1 February to Saturday 5 March.

Further Dates & Details Announced For MIDNIGHT TANGO
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 27, 2011


With some theatres already reporting that Midnight Tango is their fastest selling show of 2011, the producers of Midnight Tango have responded by adding further performances at certain venues on the nationwide tour, which begins in Southampton at the Mayflower Theatre on 6 April.

Carina Gillespie Joins West End Cast of GREASE, 1/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2011


Now in its fourth electrifyin' year at London's Piccadilly Theatre, the smash hit musical Grease has a new cast from 24 January 2011

FLASHDANCE to Shutter in West End Jan. 15, 2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2011


Flashdance The Musical, which began performances in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre on 25 September 2010, will now complete its run on 15 January 2011.

Watford Palace Theatre and English Touring Theatre Present Great Expectations
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 14, 2011


From a small Indian village to the bustling streets of Calcutta, this bold reimagining charts Pip's extraordinary journey in this story of love, ambition, honour and honesty.

Kevin Trainor Leads Cast Of BY JEEVES At The Landor Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 14, 2011


Casting is now complete for the 15th anniversary London production of Alan?Ayckbourn and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, By Jeeves.

Carina Gillespie Joins West End Cast of GREASE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2011


Now in its fourth electrifyin' year at London's Piccadilly Theatre, the smash hit musical Grease has a new cast from 24 January 2011

Landor Theatre Presents BY JEEVES With New Choreography Feb 1-Mar 5
by Sophie Schulman - Jan 5, 2011


With stunning new tap dancing choreography, the 15th anniversary London production of Alan?Ayckbourn and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical BY JEEVES, is to play 5 weeks at the?Landor?Theatre from Tuesday 1 February to Saturday 5 March.

Photo Flash: TheatreMAD Hosts A West End Christmas 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2010


Sunday, the 5th December, saw TheatreMAD's 7th annual A West End Christmas concert at St Paul's (The Actors') Church in Covent Garden.

Tix Remain For A West End Christmas 2010, Held Dec 5
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2010


This Sunday, the 5th December, sees Christmas get that little bit closer with TheatreMAD's annual A West End Christmas concert at St Paul's (The Actors') Church in Covent Garden.

Tix Remain For A West End Christmas 2010, Held Dec 5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2010


This Sunday, the 5th December, sees Christmas get that little bit closer with TheatreMAD's annual A West End Christmas concert at St Paul's (The Actors') Church in Covent Garden.

Sierra Boggess to Star in West End REBECCA?
by Robert Diamond - Nov 25, 2010


REBECCA The Musical, based on the 1938 novel by Daphne Du Maurier, is said to be headed to the West End in 2011 possibly following FLASHDANCE into the Shaftesbury Theatre reports the UK Daily Mail. In talks to play Mrs. de Winter in the show is current Christine in LOVE NEVER DIES and former star of THE LITTLE MERMAID - Sierra Boggess.

FLASHDANCE to Shutter in West End Jan. 15, 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 22, 2010


Flashdance The Musical, which began performances in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre on 25 September 2010, will now complete its run on 15 January 2011.

Photo Flash: Arena Stage's every tongue confess
by BWW Photo Special - Nov 19, 2010


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presents the world premiere of Marcus Gardley's every tongue confess, which opens the new Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle, the third theater space in the Mead Center. Director Kenny Leon Broadway's Fences and last season's Stick Fly at Arena Stage leads an ensemble cast featuring talent from across the country, including Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad teamed up with Jason Dirden, Crystal Fox, Autumn Hurlbert, Jim Ireland, Leslie Kritzer, Eugene Lee, E. Roger Mitchell and Jonathan Earl Peck. every tongue confess runs November 9, 2010-January 2, 2011 in the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle.

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