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Cast and Creative Team Set For AVENUE Q West End Return
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the West End return of AVENUE Q, bringing the original Broadway puppets to the Shaftesbury Theatre. Learn more here!

Jodie Steele, Carly Paoli and More to Star in IF I HAD YOU Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

A brand-new romantic comedy musical, If I Had You, directed by award-winning Racky Plews, is set to make its second appearance in London with an exclusive workshop performance. Learn more here!

Review Roundup: 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Michael Major - Jun 11, 2025

The North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons is now running at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Find out what critics thought of the new musical and read the reviews below!

Review: 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 11, 2025

“What makes a man try to fly in a lawn chair?” is 42 BALLOONS most repeated lyric. It’s on the nose — and it’s repeated across six interludes in Jack Godfrey’s new musical. Based on the real-life story of Larry Walters, who in 1982 reached a height of 16,000 feet flying a lawn chair accompanied by 42 leather balloons, the musical is squarely focused on that answer.

Video: 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jun 4, 2025

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons in this all-new video. 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters’ daring lawn chair flight.

Photos: 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. Get a first look at photos here and learn more about the production!

Video: Inside Rehearsals for 42 BALLOONS at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

Get a first look inside rehearsals for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters’ daring lawn chair flight.

Charlie McCullagh and Evelyn Hoskins to Star 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. See who is starring and learn more about the production!

Cast Set For MTFestUK 2025 at the Other Palace Studio
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

Following the announcement of shows as part of MTFestUK 2025, casting for the four new musicals is now complete. Learn more about the upcoming lineup and the cast here!

New Musical IF I HAD YOU To Be Presented At The Actors Church This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Charlie McCullagh, Chelsea Halfpenny and Daniele Alan-Carter will lead the cast for two showcase performances of the new romantic comedy musical If I Had You at The Actors’ Church.

Listen: Studio Cast Ep Released For 42 BALLOONS Ahead of Opening at The Lowry Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

The 42 Balloons Studio Cast EP is now available to stream and download. Listen to the album here!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Returns To The King's Theatre, Glasgow in July
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024

The Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's celebrated musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will return to The King's Theatre, Glasgow from 28 July – 4 August. Learn more about the show here!

Video: Listen to 'Lawn Chair Larry' From 42 BALLOONS; Full Cast and Creative Team Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2024

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the premiere production of new musical 42 Balloons playing at The Lowry, Salford from 18 April – 19 May 2024, with a gala performance on Thursday 2 May.

Critics' Pick: Aliya Al-Hassan's Best Theatre of 2023
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 28, 2023

The pure joy of theatre is its ability to constantly renew and surprise. For me, 2023 saw a plethora of excellent musicals. Notoriously hard to get right, this year seemed to feature both clever revivals and future successes, many of which remained in my thoughts long after I left the theatre.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is Coming to the Milton Keynes Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023

Don't miss the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Jesus Christ Superstar at Milton Keynes Theatre. Catch this iconic musical with its 1970s rock score from Mon 30 Oct to Sat 4 Nov. Book your tickets now!

Full Cast Revealed For the UK Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023

Full casting has been announced for the UK tour of the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Find out who is starring in the tour here!

Listen: BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Releases West End Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023

The West End Cast Recording of BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL is now available to download or stream. Listen to the full album here!

Review: ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Lavender Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 24, 2023

For theatre-goers wondering whether to travel to Chichester for nuns and Nazis or to Sheffield to see the last night of the Vietnam War, I would urge them to consider heading down to a Surrey Lavender farm for the inaugural production at the new Lavender Theatre; a foot-stomping and utterly joyful version of Annie Get Your Gun.

Photos: First Look at ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at the Open-Air Lavender Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

All new production photos have been released from Annie Get Your Gun, opening tonight at the new open-air Lavender Theatre! Performances will run through  5 August.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at the Lavender Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023

Annie Get Your Gun comes to the Lavender Theatre from 17 July -  5 August. Check out all new photos from rehearsal here!