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JUST FOR ONE DAY �" THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Extends at Shaftesbury Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2025

Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical has extended its run at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre through February 7, 2026. The hit West End show celebrates the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, with 10% of ticket sales donated to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.

Stage Debut Awards 2025 Winners; Rachel Zegler Wins Best West End Debut, Full List
by Gillian Blum - Sep 29, 2025

Winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2025, in association with Netflix, were revealed on September 28 at a star-studded ceremony, with big-name winners like Rachel Zegler. See the full list of who won.

Listen: JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Original Cast Recording
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 11, 2025

The original cast recording for Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical is now available. Check out the album for the show, which is now running at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End. 

Review: JUST FOR ONE DAY, Shaftesbury Theatre
by Abbie Grundy - Jun 12, 2025

Just For One Day brings the iconic Live Aid concert to life.

Listen: 'I’m Still Standing' From JUST FOR ONE DAY �" The Live Aid Musical
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025

A radical reimagining of the classic Elton John song, 'I'm Still Standing' has been released as the first single from Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical (Original Cast Recording). Check it out now!

JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Hosts Launch Event At Wembley Stadium As Album Is Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

At an exclusive event at Wembley Stadium, it was announced that Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Live Aid with a very special performance at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, on Sunday 13 July, followed by an exclusive after party with surprise special guest performances at Koko, Camden.

Review: JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Samantha Wu - Feb 7, 2025

On July 13, 1985, history was made with the first ever global concert taking place simultaneously in London's Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia's John F. Kennedy's Stadium. The line up was a dazzling who's who of music's top artists of the era from David Bowie, Paul McCartney, and Queen to Madonna, Phil Collins, and Led Zeppelin.

Cast Set for JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical London & Toronto Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

The cast has been revealed for the Toronto and London productions of JUST FOR ONE DAY – The Live Aid Musical. See who is starring and learn more about the musical.

Review: BRACE BRACE, Royal Court Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Oct 12, 2024

Digging deep into human nature, Oli Forsyth’s Brace Brace combines the pace and excitement of a thriller with an unexpectedly perceptive intelligence. Ambitiously designed and skillfully directed, it’s a deeply engrossing piece of theatre writes our critic.

Review Roundup: BRACE BRACE at the Royal Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Brace Brace at the Royal Court Theatre. Learn more about the play written by Oli Forsyth and read all of the critic's reviews for the production.

JUST FOR ONE DAY The Live Aid Musical Will Open in the West End Next May
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

JUST FOR ONE DAY – The Live Aid Musical will transfer to the West End, beginning performances at The Shaftesbury Theatre on Thursday 15 May 2025, before a Special Gala Performance on Sunday 13 July, exactly 40 years after the iconic concerts were staged in London and Philadelphia.

Full Cast Set For BRACE BRACE at the Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

Royal Court Theatre has announced casting for Oli Forsyth’s BRACE BRACE directed by Daniel Raggett (Accidental Death of An Anarchist). The cast includes Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso), Craige Els (Just For One Day), and Anjana Vasan (We Are Lady Parts). 

Review: JUST FOR ONE DAY, The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 14, 2024

The story of Live Aid, raising hundreds of millions remains compelling. Bob Geldof's indefatigable efforts to rouse the world into action deserve to be brought to the stage, but not necessarily in this format.

Review Roundup: Live Aid Musical JUST FOR ONE DAY Opens at The Old Vic
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024

Just For One Day, the new musical inspired by the legendary Live Aid concert, is officially open at London's Old Vic! Read the reviews!

Is The Live Aid Musical JUST FOR ONE DAY Eyeing London's West End and Broadway?
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024

Just For One Day, the new Old Vic musical inspired by the legendary Live Aid concert, could be headed to London's West End!

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for JUST FOR ONE DAY at The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 3, 2024

The Old Vic has released all-new photos of rehearsals for Live Aid musical, Just For One Day. See all the photos below.

Full Cast Announced for JUST FOR ONE DAY at The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 6, 2023

The Old Vic has announced further casting for the upcoming musical Just For One Day, written by John O’Farrell (Mrs Doubtfire, Something Rotten) and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, The Little Big Things). 

The Old Vic Confirms Live Aid Musical JUST FOR ONE DAY in 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 2, 2023

As previously reported by BroadwayWorld, The Old Vic by permission of The Band Aid Charitable Trust, has confirmed the world premiere of Just For One Day. 

Live Aid Musical JUST FOR ONE DAY to Premiere at the Old Vic Next Year
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2023

According to Deadline, the Live Aid musical, titled Just for One Day will premiere at the Old Vic Theatre in early 2024. Legendary Rock singer Bob Geldof, who organized the original concerts, will collaborate on the musical, which is devised and directed by Luke Sheppard. Get more information about the new musical here!

Photos: In Rehearsal For CHESS THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT, Starring Samantha Barks, Hadley Frasier, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2022

Three star-led musical concerts, accompanied by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, will be presented at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in August 2022 and kicking off the season will be the hotly anticipated Chess the Musical In Concert. Check out all new photos from rehearsal here!