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Country Jukebox Musical WILD ROSE Will Open Off-Broadway This Year
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

Wild Rose is headed to New York! The musical, directed by John Tiffany, is set to make its U.S. premiere Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop later this year. Learn more here!

Will John Tiffany-Helmed WILD ROSE Transfer to the West End?
by Rialto Chatter - Jul 11, 2025

Following a successful run at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh earlier this year, Nicole Taylor's stage adaptation of Wild Rose, directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner John Tiffany, might be heading to London. We have all of the details!

Photos: WILD ROSE At The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

After sellout, foot-stomping previews at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Caledonia Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions have released production photos from the record-breaking world premiere of Wild Rose,

Photos: WILD ROSE In Rehearsal At The Royal Lyceum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Caledonia Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions have released rehearsal photos for the world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor (One Day, Three Girls, The C Word, The Nest) and directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch).

Full Cast Set For World Première of WILD ROSE at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the upcoming world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor and directed by John Tiffany. Learn more here!

Photo Flash: First Look at FOR ALL THE WOMEN WHO THOUGHT THEY WERE MAD
by Julie Musbach - Oct 18, 2019

Get a first look at Hackney Showroom's world première of for all the women who thought they were Mad by Zawe Ashton.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For FOR ALL THE WOMEN WHO THOUGHT THEY WERE MAD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2019

Hackney Showroom presents the world première of for all the women who thought they were Mad by Zawe Ashton. Associate Director of Hackney Showroom's Jo McInnes directs Layo-Christina Akinlude (Angela), Mina Andala (Joy), Jennifer Dixon (Kim), Joy Elias-Rilwan (Margaret), Jumoké Fashola (Ruth), Michael Fitzgerald (Boss/Doctor), Janet Kumah (Rose), with Elena Coleman, Chiamara Nwosu and Rae Ann Quayle sharing the role of Nambi. The production opens at Stoke Newington Town Hall on 17 October, with previews from 14 October, and runs until 9 November – marking Hackney Showroom's a new partnership with the London Borough of Hackney to bring theatre to Stoke Newington Town Hall.

Hackney Showroom Announces The Full Cast For The World Première Of Zawe Ashton's FOR ALL THE WOMEN WHO THOUGHT THEY WERE MAD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2019

Hackney Showroom today announce the full cast for the world première of for all the women who thought they were Mad by Zawe Ashton. Associate Director of Hackney Showroom's Jo McInnes directs Layo-Christina Akinlude (Angela), Mina Andala (Joy), Jennifer Dixon (Kim), Joy Elias-Rilwan (Margaret), Jumoké Fashola (Ruth), Michael Fitzgerald (Boss/Doctor), Janet Kumah (Rose), with Elena Coleman, Chiamara Nwosu and Rae Ann Quayle sharing the role of Nambi. The production opens at Stoke Newington Town Hall on 17 October, with previews from 14 October, and runs until 9 November a?" marking Hackney Showroom's a new partnership with the London Borough of Hackney to bring theatre to Stoke Newington Town Hall.

Full Casting Announced For 2018's World Renowned From Page To Stage At Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2018

With rehearsals starting today, the full cast has been announced for Aria Entertainment's prestigious festival of new musical theatre, From Page To Stage (FPTS), which returns with gusto for a 6th successful year from September 2018 at London's Southwark Playhouse. Jane Deitch has cast the 37-strong company, who will each star in one of the seven brand new musicals featured in the 2018 festival.

All-Female Cast Set for Black Toffee's Northern Tour of PARALLEL
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2016

An all-female cast has been announced for a thought-provoking and innovative new play, which tours the North of England this Autumn, co-produced by Black Toffee and Harrogate Theatres.

All-Female Cast Set for Black Toffee's Northern Tour of PARALLEL
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2016

An all-female cast has been announced for a thought-provoking and innovative new play, which tours the North of England this Autumn, co-produced by Black Toffee and Harrogate Theatres.

Cathy Tyson Stars in Plenty Productions' Tour of SNAKES AND LADDERS, Now thru May 3
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 24, 2014

Band of Gold star Cathy Tyson returns to the stage this Spring in Sarah Naomi Lee's bitter sweet black hair salon drama Snakes and Ladders. The Liverpudlian, who shot to fame starring alongside Bob Hoskins in the 1986 feature film Mona Lisa, recently took a short interval out of her acting career to take on the very different role as a mature English student at Brunel University. She now takes the role of Amma in the spring tour of Lee's affectionate family tale about three mixed race sisters and their relationship with their hair.

Cathy Tyson Returns the Stage in SNAKES AND LADDERS UK Tour, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2014

Following a break of six years, Band of Gold star Cathy Tyson returns to the stage this Spring in Sarah Naomi Lee's bitter sweet black hair salon drama Snakes and Ladders. The Liverpudlian, who shot to fame starring alongside Bob Hoskins in the 1986 feature film Mona Lisa, put her successful acting career on hold a four years ago to take on the very different role as a mature English student at Brunel University. She now takes the role of Amma in the spring tour of Lee's affectionate family tale about three mixed race sisters and their relationship with their hair.

Cathy Tyson to Return the Stage in SNAKES AND LADDERS UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2014

Following a break of six years, Band of Gold star Cathy Tyson returns to the stage this Spring in Sarah Naomi Lee's bitter sweet black hair salon drama Snakes and Ladders. The Liverpudlian, who shot to fame starring alongside Bob Hoskins in the 1986 feature film Mona Lisa, put her successful acting career on hold a four years ago to take on the very different role as a mature English student at Brunel University. She now takes the role of Amma in the spring tour of Lee's affectionate family tale about three mixed race sisters and their relationship with their hair.

Heather Headley to Give Final Performance in THE BODYGUARD on August 10
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2013

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Beverley Knight will take over the lead role in THE BODYGUARD from Heather Headley, who will exit the show on August 10. Knight will play 'Rachel Marron' opposite Tristan Gemmill.

STAGE TUBE: THE BODYGUARD Welcomes Beverley Knight & Tristan Gemmill
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 14, 2013

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Beverley Knight will take over the lead role from Heather Headley in The Bodyguard, beginning in September. She will play 'Rachel Marron' opposite Tristan Gemmill. In the video below below, the pair prep for their promo photo shoot, talk about what they're most anticipating, and what they can bring to the stage!

Beverley Knight to Take Over Role of 'Rachel Marron' in West End's THE BODYGUARD, Sept 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013

According to the Daily Mail, Beverley Knight will take over the lead role from Heather Headley in THE BODYGUARD, beginning in September. She will play 'Rachel Marron' opposite Tristan Gemmill. Knight has appeared onstage in school productions of West Side Story and The Mikado.

STAGE TUBE: Teaser Released for New Cast of THE BODYGUARD
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2013

The Bodyguard, which opened in December last year, recently announced the release of over 250,000 tickets for sale taking booking at the Adelphi Theatre to 28 September 2013. Directed by Thea Sharrock and based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film, The Bodyguard has book by Alex Dinelaris. The video below teases the new leads who will be joining the cast on September 9- who do you think it will be?

Photo Flash: First Look at Heather Headley in Swarovski Crystals from THE BODYGUARD
by Christina Mancuso - May 14, 2013

Swarovski is the jewellery and crystal partner for The Bodyguard. The costumes for the show feature over 100,000 Swarovski Elements and were worked on by a team of experts led by award-winning set and costume designer Tim Hatley. Check out the photos below!

THE BODYGUARD Features Over 100,000 Swarovski Crystals
by Christina Mancuso - May 14, 2013

Swarovski is the jewellery and crystal partner for The Bodyguard. The costumes for the show feature over 100,000Swarovski Elements and were worked on by a team of experts led by award-winning set and costume designer Tim Hatley. Describing the process of making a show come to life through his work, Tim Hatley said 'As a Theatre Designer, it's always a challenge to design a stage show that is based on a well-known book or film. Theatre has a visual language that is very different to film, and it's my job to create and develop visual ideas, make them specific and take advantage of a live theatrical environment.' He added: 'As a designer for both stage and screen, I have come to depend on the brilliance of Swarovski. There is simply no other crystal range giving choice of size, colour and sheer sparkle. The moment a stage light hits a Swarovski Element, there is magic. For The Bodyguard the Musical I have embellished leading lady Heather Headley's costumes with thousands of crystals.'