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Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff to Star in COPENHAGEN at Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

Michael Frayn’s Copenhagen will receive its first London staging since its 1998 premiere in a new production. Opening at Hampstead Theatre in March. The cast will feature Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff.

Alice Hamilton Named Head of Artistic Development at Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Hampstead Theatre has appointed Alice Hamilton as the new Head of Artistic Development and actor David Morrissey joins its board, enhancing the theatre's leadership.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO European Premiere and More Come to Hampstead Theatre In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2025

Hampstead Theatre will present a 2026 season that includes the European premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, alongside five world and European premieres and the London stage directing debut of Stanley Tucci.

FELLOW TRAVELERS and More Set for Seattle Opera 2025/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Seattle Opera has revealed the 2025/26 mainstage season. The company’s 62nd season offers three McCaw Hall premieres, including Fellow Travelers and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

VIDEO: Check Out the Trailer for the World Premiere of SLEEPLESS, A MUSICAL ROMANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2020

SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, which announced last month it would begin socially distanced indoor performances at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 25 August, will begin using a new accurate COVID-19 test on cast, musicians, crew and theatre staff on a daily basis during rehearsals and during the run of the show.

VIDEO: Kimberley Walsh Sings 'Outta My Hands' From SLEEPLESS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2020

A new video has been released of Kimberley Walsh singing 'Outta My Hands' from the new musical SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, which will begin socially distanced indoor performances at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 25 August. 

SLEEPLESS Musical Will Use New Fast COVID-19 Test Backstage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2020

SLEEPLESS, which will begin socially distanced indoor performances at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 25 August, will begin using a new accurate COVID-19 test on cast, musicians, crew and theatre staff on a daily basis during rehearsals and during the run of the show. ests results will be sent directly to crew, cast and staff phones via a secure app within an hour of a swab being taken.

SLEEPLESS, A MUSICAL ROMANCE To Open With Social Distancing This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2020

SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, based on the original screenplay Sleepless in Seattle, will premiere at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London on Tuesday 1 September 2020, with previews from 25 August. The limited season will run until Sunday 27 September 2020.  Performances will begin pending Government guidance.  Audiences will be socially distanced and the producers and venue will follow COVID-secure guidelines for cast, crew and audiences.

Carry On Costumes and SLEEPLESS Producers Fund Fabric To Make NHS Scrubs
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2020

Sue Simmerling, owner of costume design company Carry on Costumes, is doing her bit to help the NHS in its battle against COVID-19. Sue was contacted by fellow designer Dulcie Scott, who started the crowdfunding group 'Helping Dress Medics'. The group's aim is to purchase fabrics that are then made into scrubs for the NHS medics dealing with the virus in hospitals.

Jay McGuiness and Kimberley Walsh Star In SLEEPLESS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2020

Jay McGuiness, Kimberley Walsh and Daniel Casey will star as Sam, Annie and Walter respectively in SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, based on the original screenplay Sleepless in Seattle. They are joined by Harriet Thorpe as Eleanor, Tania Mathurin as Becky and Jake Sharp as Rob. SLEEPLESS will premiere in London on 1 April 2020 at the newly opened Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London, with previews from 24 March.

Michael Xavier and Kimberley Walsh Will Lead SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE Musical at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2019

SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, based on the original screenplay Sleepless in Seattle, will premiere in London on 31 March 2020 at the newly opened Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London. Tickets will be on sale at 10.00am on Tuesday 10 December.

VIDEO: BIG THE MUSICAL Celebrates Opening Night At the Dominion Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2019

Based on the smash-hit movie starring Tom Hanks, BIG The Musical makes its West End premiere at the Dominion Theatre for a strictly limited eight-week season from 10 September to 2 November 2019, with a Gala Night in aid of Make-A-Wish on Tuesday 17 September.

Full Cast Announced For BIG At Dominion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2019

Joining the previously announced Jay McGuiness, Wendi Peters, Kimberley Walsh and Matthew Kelly as Josh Baskin, Mrs Baskin, Susan Lawrence and George MacMillan respectively in BIG The Musical, will be Lori Haley Fox as Mrs KopeckiMiss Watson and Edward Handoll as Paul Seymour, with Harrison Dadswell, Jamie O'Connor and Jake Simon sharing the role of Young Josh and Jobe Hart, Austen Phelan and Theo Wilkinson sharing the role of Billy.

Kimberley Walsh, Matthew Kelly and Wendi Peters Join Jay McGuiness In BIG
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2019

Wendi Peters, Kimberley Walsh and Matthew Kelly will star as Mrs Baskin, Susan Lawrence and George MacMillan respectively. They join the previously announced Jay McGuiness as Josh Baskin. Based on the smash-hit movie starring Tom Hanks, BIG The Musical makes its West End premiere at the Dominion Theatre for a strictly limited nine-week season from 6 September to 2 November 2019, with a Gala Night in aid of Make-A-Wish on Tuesday 17 September.

Gay Wartime Love Story FLOWER OF IOWA Selected For Finals Gala On Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2018

Flower of Iowa, a bold new World War I drama about an unexpected and forbidden love between two soldiers - one American, one British - has been selected as one of the seven finalists at the 2018 New York New Works Theatre Festival, from a field of nearly 50 productions. Judging was determined by a panel of theatre professionals and by audience votes.

Gay Love Story in Wartime FLOWER OF IOWA Set to Premiere at New Works Festival
by Julie Musbach - Aug 16, 2018

A bold new drama about World War I and an unexpected and forbidden love between two soldiers - one American, one British - will have its world premiere at the 2018 New York New Works Theatre Festival.

NBCSN Presents New Series Glory Road Featuring NASCAR Hall of Fame Crew Chief and Team Owner Ray Evernham
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 3, 2018

Glory Road, hosted by NASCAR Hall of Fame crew chief and team owner Ray Evernham, premieres next Tuesday, August 7 with a twin bill of episodes at 6 and 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Featuring many of the sport's biggest stars, including Tony Stewart, Rick Hendrick, Bill Elliott, Jeff Gordon and Kyle Larson, the series takes viewers behind-the scenes of some of NASCAR's most historic moments.

NBC Universo Presents Grand NASCAR Coke Zero 400 Live Today
by TV News Desk - Jul 2, 2016

NBC UNIVERSO presents its first race of this NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES season from the legendary Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida: The Coke Zero 400, live today, July 2 at 7:30 PM/6:30C

NBC Universo to Present Grand NASCAR Coke Zero 400 Live, 7/2
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 30, 2016

NBC UNIVERSO presents its first race of this NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season from the legendary Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida: The Coke Zero 400, live this Saturday, July 2 at 7:30 PM/6:30C

Christopher Biggins to Host WEST END HEROES 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2015

Christopher Biggins, hugely popular star of musical theatre, screen comedies, panto dame extraordinaire and one of Britain's best-loved TV personalities, is announced today as the larger than life host of the 2015 West End Heroes gala concert.