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Review: SINATRA THE MUSICAL, Aldwych Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Jun 24, 2026

The stories about Francis Albert Sinatra are endless. Two decades before Beatlemania hit the States, thousands of girls queued around the block so they could see the short, skinny kid from Hoboken sing while they cried, screamed and fainted. He had a thick New Jersey accent and a thin skin, punching one critic in the back of the head and physically threatening other members of the press. His friendship with mob members and their goons supposedly helped him out of a recording contract and for decades the FBI kept a file on him running to thousands of pages. He was close friends with Marilyn Monroe and gifted her a dog; she named it “Maf”, short for Mafia Honey, just to wind him up. At the age of 48, he dated a teenage Mia Farrow and the two eventually married in 1966.

Photos: Joel Harper-Jackson and More in SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026

All new photos have been released of the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical, based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon. Check out the photos here.

Photos/Video: Joel Harper-Jackson, Ana Villafañe, and More in Rehearsal For SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

New rehearsal photos and footage have been released from the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical, the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon. Check out the video and photos here!

Jenna Russell Joins West End Premiere of SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell joins the full cast of SINATRA THE MUSICAL, set to begin performances June 3, 2026 at London's Aldwych Theatre, featuring over 20 Sinatra hits.

Exclusive: Two Unheard Sondheim Songs Debut in New Episode of LOVING YOU: THE UNTOLD SONDHEIM
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026

BroadwayWorld can exclusively reveal new details of two previously unknown Stephen Sondheim songs, which debut on Thursday's episode of the podcast series Loving You: The Untold Sondheim.

Joel Harper-Jackson to Play Frank Sinatra in SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

Joel Harper-Jackson will play Frank Sinatra in Sinatra The Musical – the West End premiere of the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon.

SINATRA THE MUSICAL Will Open in London's West End This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Sinatra The Musical, a new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon, will open in London in 2026. The Broadway-aimed musical will begin performances at Aldwych Theatre, London on Wednesday 3 June 2026.

THE PRODUCERS Extends Run at the Garrick Theatre 
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

The Producers has extended its run at the Garrick Theatre, with performances now booking until 19 September 2026. Learn more here!

TOP HAT Comes to Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025

Chichester Festival Theatre's production of Irving Berlin's Top Hat will have a Christmas season at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Learn more here!

Creative Team Set For West End Transfer of Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

The full creative team has been announced for the West End Transfer of The Menier Chocolate Factory's production of The Producers with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and music & lyrics by Mel Brooks.

Review: GYPSY at the Philharmonie de Paris
by Patrick Honoré - Apr 19, 2025

The Broadway masterpiece, a crowning achievement of musical theater, finally makes its way to Paris, brought to new life by a stellar cast and crew under the visionary direction of Laurent Pelly.

Watch: Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis Announce the Olivier Award Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis will announce the nominations for the 2025 Olivier Awards today, Tuesday 4 March at 7 AM EST. Watch live on BroadwayWorld here!

Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis Will Announce the Olivier Award Nominations Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis will announce the nominations for the 2025 Olivier Awards next week. Tune in on YouTube as the nominations are revealed live.

Beverley Knight and Billy Porter Will Host the 2025 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Beverley Night and Billy Porter will host this year's Olivier Awards. Showcasing the best of London's world-leading theatre industry the star-studded ceremony will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 6 April. 

Video: Inside SINATRA THE MUSICAL Presentation at The Apollo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024

Last night, a special reading presentation of Sinatra The Musical dazzled the audience at the historic Apollo Theatre. See footage from the evening here!

Matt Doyle, Ana Villafañe & More to Star in SINATRA THE MUSICAL Reading at the Apollo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

A special invitation-only reading of Sinatra The Musical will be presented at the Apollo Theatre in November. Learn more about the first US presentation of the new musical!

Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Learn more about the cast here!

Derek Deane's STRICTLY GERSHWIN to Make Its Cleveland Premiere in October at Playhouse Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2024

Derek Deane’s Strictly Gershwin will make its Cleveland debut at Playhouse Square this fall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Rialto Chatter: SINATRA: THE MUSICAL Aiming for Broadway Run in 2025
by Rialto Chatter - May 18, 2024

Sinatra: The Musical is aiming for a Broadway run in 2025, according to Frank Sinatra's daughter Tina Sinatra, who discussed the production in an interview with Harvey Brownstone.

Hannah Waddingham Will Return as Host of the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024

Hannah Waddingham will return as host of the 2024 Olivier Awards, celebrating the best in London theatre with a starry ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall. This year's ceremony will take place on Sunday 14 April, and will be broadcast on ITV and Magic Radio.