My guest this week is author Deborah Phillips whose new book is titled: AND THIS IS MY FRIEND SANDY — SANDY WILSON’S THE BOY FRIEND, LONDON THEATRE AND GAY CULTURE. Sandy Wilson's The Boyfriend — for which he wrote the book, music, & lyrics — is one of the most successful British musicals of all time.
WICKED's Stephanie J Block Comes To London For Concert Date
By: Carrie Dunn
Simon Greiff and Phil Sykes (for SimG Productions) are proud to present Stephanie J. Block in Concert at the New Players Theatre in London on Sunday 28th February 2010.
The celebrated leading lady is best known for her Helen Hayes Award-winning performance as Elphaba in Wicked on the US Tour. On Broadway Stephanie has created roles in The Boy From Oz, The Pirate Queen and 9 to 5, and has been nominated for Drama Desk, Drama League, and Ovation Awards. Her numerous Concert performances span America, she has played the renowned Jazz club Birdland in New York many times, and more recently was a special guest at Scott Alan's sold out London Concerts.For one date only, Stephanie will be performing her very own unique Concert in London, featuring a selection of songs from her debut album This Place I Know and songs highlighting her amazing career so far. Joining her will be her Musical Director Dominick Amendum, together with the sounds of a four-piece band and special West End guests Annalene Beechey and Oliver Tompsett (subject to availability).Performance times: 6pm and 8:30pmTickets are £30 and can be purchased online at www.NewPlayersTheatre.com, at the Soho Theatre in person or by calling 020 7478 0135, or by calling TicketWeb on 08444 771 000 (24 hour).£50 VIP Tickets: includes Front Row seats and a meet & greet with Stephanie and guests before the Concert. All proceeds from these VIP seats will go directly to TheatreMAD, part of the fundraising family of The Make A Difference Trust. (Registered UK Charity No. 1124014) madtrust.org.uk ** Please note VIP ticket holders will need to arrive at least 45 minutes before the performance time to take part in the meet & greet. These tickets can be booked direct through TicketWeb only.
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