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David Hunter Will Lead World Premiere of BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOL at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

David Hunter - whose extensive musical theatre roles include Waitress, Once, Kinky Boots and The Time Traveller's Wife - will star as ‘F. Scott' in the world premiere production of Beautiful Little Fool.

Cast Set For Sting-Led THE LAST SHIP in Amsterdam, Paris, and Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

Seventeen-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting will perform in his musical, The Last Ship, in Amsterdam, Brisbane and Paris. Now, additional casting has been announced for the production.

Lauren Ward, Declan Bennett, and Hannah Corneau Will Lead World Premiere of BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

Following last month's announcement of the forthcoming concept album, the London cast and creative team have been set for the world premiere of Beautiful Little Fool, opening at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Interview: 'This Show Has Changed The Course of Musical Theatre': Actor-Muso Max Alexander-Taylor on Playing Judas in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 7, 2025

Recently, we had the opportunity to talk with Alexander-Taylor about his experience playing Judas. We discussed what it is like to be an actor-muso in this production, how Jesus Christ Superstar remains relevant over fifty years later and even how playing the electric guitar has given him a new perspective on playing Judas!

BroadwayWorld UK's Olivier Awards 2025 Predictions
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 4, 2025

Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain’s most prestigious stage honours. Leading the way this year is Tom Scutt's Fiddler on the Roof which matches Hamilton's record-breaking 13 nominations, represented in every acting and creative category.

Video: Highlights from UK Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2025

The UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 is now running at the Donmar Warehouse, marking new Artistic Director Tim Sheader’s directorial debut at the venue. Watch video highlights from the production here!

Review Roundup: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Donmar Warehouse
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 17, 2024

Discover what the critics thought about Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 at London's Donmar Warehouse. Directed by Tim Sheader, this UK premiere of Dave Malloy's musical features a stellar cast and captivating performances. Read insights from BroadwayWorld, The New York Times, and more.

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, Donmar Warehouse
by Debbie Gilpin - Dec 17, 2024

“Nothing is trivial, and nothing is important, it’s all the same.' Conflict rages around the world, and yet normal life (with its requisite anxieties) is expected to go on regardless. This is the situation in which Tolstoy’s War and Peace characters find themselves; the Napoleonic Wars continue, but high society and family dramas will never rest.

Photos: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Makes its UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

All new photos have been released for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 which marks new Artistic Director Tim Sheader’s directorial debut at the venue. Check out the photos here

Interview: 'People Are In For a Real Treat!': Actor Declan Bennett on NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 3, 2024

Seven years after it closed on Broadway in 2017, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 is finally arriving in London at the Donmar Warehouse in December. The show, written by Dave Malloy, takes a seventy-page segment of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace (Part Eight, to be specific) and transforms it into a sung-through musical. The titular characters of Natasha Rostova and Pierre Bezukhov are respectively played by Chumisa Dornford-May and Declan Bennett.

Video: London Cast of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Sing 'Prologue'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

An all new video has been released from rehearsal for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812. The song ‘Prologue’ introduces the audience to the cast of characters in the show. Check out the video here!

Photos: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 In Rehearsal At Donmar Warehouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2024

Go inside the rehearsal for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 which marks new Artistic Director Tim Sheader’s directorial debut at the Donmar House. See the photos.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 18, 2024
by - Oct 18, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Declan Bennett, Chumisa Dornford-May, Jamie Muscato, and More Will Lead UK Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 which marks new Artistic Director Tim Sheader's directorial debut at the venue.

Cast Set For Park Theatre's THE MARILYN CONSPIRACY
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

Discover the latest casting news for Park Theatre's production of THE MARILYN CONSPIRACY, featuring Declan Bennett and Susie Amy. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's entertainment news.

Declan Bennett Will Host The Phoenix Arts Club's Valentine's Day Cabaret
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024

The Phoenix Arts Club has announced that West End and Broadway star Declan Bennett will host their upcoming Valentine's Day cabaret event – The Cupid's Cabaret. Learn more about the event here!

Cast Set For MTFestUK 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024

This year, the festival will shine the spotlight on eight new musicals from 30 January to 11 February workshopped and presented in ‘sharing' sessions in both The Other Palace Studio and The Turbine Theatre. Learn more about the cast here!

ROMY AND MICHELLE, REDCLIFFE, and More Set For MTFestUK at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2024

The Other Palace & Turbine Theatre have announced that MTFestUK 2024 will be showcasing eight new musicals over a two week period, 30 January – 11 February, across both The Other Palace Studio and The Turbine Theatre. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry Reveals Further Details For Upcoming Spring Programming
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

Details have been announced for the new shows that are on sale now for Spring 2024 at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, including Swim Aunty Swim! and The Glass Menagerie. Learn more about the lineup here!

BLOODY ELLE and BOY OUT THE CITY Come to the Lyric Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023

For a limited season, this September, the Lyric Theatre will host two new pieces of work, which have received rave reviews from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.