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RENT West End Revival: Gaten Matarazzo Sings Iconic Title Track in New Video
by Michael Major - Oct 8, 2026

Gaten Matarazzo and the company of the new West End revival of RENT perform the title song in a first look video of the production. The new production celebrates 30 years since the musical premiered on Broadway.

Gaten Matarazzo Makes West End Debut In Powerful 30th Anniversary Revival Of RENT
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 8, 2026

It's been a long wait since London last saw Jonathan Larson's semi-autobiographical rock masterpiece that won four Tony Awards and a posthumous Pulitzer. It's unlikely that any of the cast of the 30th anniversary revival of RENT was out of nappies when the show debuted off-Broadway, but the themes of young people struggling with the cost of living, navigating jobs and relationships, as well as living in the aftermath of the pandemic (albeit this one is AIDS), are evergreen.

Photos: Gaten Matarazzo, Travis Ross, and More in RENT, Now Extended in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026

Due to demand, Jonathan Larson’s RENT has extended its run at The Tom Stoppard Theatre and is now booking until Saturday 29 May 2027, with 35,000 more tickets released. Plus, check out all new production photos here.

Photo: First Look At Gaten Matarazzo in West End Revival of RENT
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 27, 2026

A first look has been revealed for the new production of RENT, offering a glimpse at the cast in Jonathan Larson’s landmark musical. Check out the photo below!

RENT to Offer Day Seat Ticketing for Preview Performances
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026

RENT announced a day seat ticketing initiative for preview performances at London's Tom Stoppard Theatre, with 100 tickets at £20 for the first preview and front-row seats at £30 for subsequent previews.

Photos: Gaten Matarazzo, Travis Ross, and More in Rehearsal For RENT in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the new production of Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT at the Tom Stoppard Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Alexa Lopez Joins RENT at The Tom Stoppard Theatre; Full Cast Set
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026

Alexa Lopez will join the previously cast Gaten Matarazzo and Danielle Fiamanya in RENT, opening at London's Tom Stoppard Theatre. Learn more about the full cast here!

ROPE DROP: THE UNOFFICIAL DISNEY PARKS COMEDY to Play The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026

Jordan Li-Smith and Ayesha Patel's comedy show celebrating Disney Parks fandom will run at The Other Palace, featuring a live band and rotating special guests across performances.

RENT West End Revival Adds Travis Ross, Bella Brown, & More to Principal Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2026

Principal casting announced for RENT at London's Duke of York's Theatre, with Travis Ross, Bella Brown, Billy Nevers, and others joining previously announced Gaten Matarazzo. Booking has been extended due to popular demand.

Listen: Nathania Ong Leads AYLA: A New Musical Concept Album
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Singaporean West End star Nathania Ong, known for Les Misérables and Hamilton in London, leads the concept album for AYLA: A NEW MUSICAL, recorded at Rogue Studios with an international cast of West End and Broadway artists.

What Is Death Note? A Complete Guide from Manga to Musical
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 13, 2026

If you are new to Death Note, there is a lot to catch up on. It has inspired multiple adaptations across television, film, novels, video games, and even stage productions, becoming one of the most influential franchises in contemporary Japanese pop culture. The musical features a score by Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominee Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell. Wildhorn and Murphy's past collaborations include The Civil War, Swing, Wonderland, Carmen, and Count of Monte Cristo. Wildhorn is perhaps best known for Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde, The Scarlet Pimpernall, and Dracula. Wildhorn's work on Death Note led to more manga adaptations, including Fist of the North Star in 2021 and Your Lie In April in 2022. I see Death Note as this total international, breaking the glass ceiling of what manga can be musically, around the world,' Wildhorn recently told BroadwayWorld.

New Production of DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL Will Premiere at the Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

This summer, a new world premiere production of Death Note: The Musical will come to the Barbican Theatre for 50 performances only. Learn more about the show here!

Photos: WORLD’S GREATEST LOVER Releases New Cast Images Ahead of London Premiere at The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

New promotional images have been released for the London premiere of WORLD’S GREATEST LOVER, which will run at The Other Palace from 12 April through 7 June 2026.

WORLD'S GREATEST LOVER Comes to the Other Palace in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

Following its New York debut and an acclaimed, award-winning run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, the pop-rock musical World's Greatest Lover transfers to London this spring.

Married Couple Nyoy Volante And Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante To Star In INTO THE WOODS at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2026

Married performers Nyoy Volante and Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante will star opposite one another in the Philippine production of Into the Woods. Theatre Group Asia announced on February 7 that the couple will portray the Baker and the Baker’s Wife in the upcoming staging.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF Original London Cast Recording Out on CD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording on CD. The album is also available in streaming and digital formats.

Review: CINDERELLA, Rose Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 5, 2025

The Rose Theatre's Cinderella is definitely not a pantomime, but nor is it a straightforward re-telling of the story. Updates to classic fairy tales are not new, but co-writers Chris Bush and Roni Neale give us a recognisable story with several twists along the way; where blended families and friendship are celebrated to create a fun and festive show for the whole family.

Exclusive: Hear 'D.O.A.' From THE LIGHTNING THIEF: ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

BroadwayWorld has the exclusive first listen to “D.O.A.,” performed by Paisley Billings and company, from the upcoming The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF London Cast Recording to Host Online Listening Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will host a special online Listening Party for the new album The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording. The event will be hosted by Max Harwood and Samantha Mbolekwa, joined by their fellow original London cast members.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF Original London Cast Recording to be Released in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording in streaming and digital formats. Learn more about the recording here!