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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
[West End]
2025
Mr Granville [Replacement]
Spirit of the Moon [Replacement]
Red Squirrel [Replacement]
Mr Granville [Replacement]
Spirit of the Moon [Replacement]
Red Squirrel [Replacement]

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The Times
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- 1994 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

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Review: THE WICKED STAGE Offers Anecdotes and Star Power at 54 Below Photo
Review: THE WICKED STAGE Offers Anecdotes and Star Power at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 10, 2025

Christine Pedi and Michael Lavine have a good thing going at 54 Below.
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE to Return to The Lowry This Holiday Season Photo
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE to Return to The Lowry This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2025

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will return to The Lowry in Salford from December 3, 2025, through January 11, 2026. Directed by Michael Fentiman, the festive production will feature Katy Stephens as the White Witch alongside a full cast of acclaimed performers. Tickets are on sale now.
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE Cast Come to St Pancras International Photo
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE Cast Come to St Pancras International
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025

Twelve members of the cast of the production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which will be playing a Summer Season at Sadlers Wells, made a special visit to St. Pancras International's International Concourse last week
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE Returns to London in August Photo
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE Returns to London in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe which this year celebrates the  75th Anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis novel, returns to the Capital for a Summer Season at Sadler's Wells.
Photos: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE UK and Ireland Tour Photo
Photos: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024

Brand new production photos have been released from the acclaimed production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which has just opened at Leeds Playhouse. Check out the photos here!
Full Cast and Additional Dates Set For UK Tour of THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDRO Photo
Full Cast and Additional Dates Set For UK Tour of THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

The full cast and additional tour venues have been set for the UK tour of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, celebrating the  75th Anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis novel which opens at Leeds Playhouse on 14 December 2024.
Review: “Nothing's As Fun As A One-Night-Stand” ~~ Karen Akers WATER UNDER THE BR Photo
Review: “Nothing's As Fun As A One-Night-Stand” ~~ Karen Akers WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE At Birdland
by Bobby Patrick - Nov 28, 2023

And so it was dear Bobby readers that we checked a glorious box on our cabaret must-haves list by seeing the great Karen Akers
Wake Up With BWW 11/30: TICK, TICK...BOOM! Wraps Filming, and More! Photo
Wake Up With BWW 11/30: TICK, TICK...BOOM! Wraps Filming, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2020

Today's top stories: Tick, Tick...Boom! wraps filming, Patti Murin and Colin Donnell's Seth Concert re-airs today, and more!
VIDEO: Brad Oscar Sings Election-Themed GUYS & DOLLS Parody, 'Sit Down, You're Blocki Photo
VIDEO: Brad Oscar Sings Election-Themed GUYS & DOLLS Parody, 'Sit Down, You're Blockin' the Vote!'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2020

Brad Oscar has taken to YouTube to sing an election-themed parody of the famous Guys & Dolls tune, Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat!
VIDEO: David Hyde Pierce, Carolee Carmello, Liz Callaway, and Most Perform in BRING B Photo
VIDEO: David Hyde Pierce, Carolee Carmello, Liz Callaway, and Most Perform in BRING BACK BROADWAY: A VOTE BLUE VIDEO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2020

The video stars Cameron Amandus, Bryan Batt , John Bolton, Liz Callaway, Carolee Carmello, Taylor Crousore, Jackie Hoffman, Chris Anthony Giles, Jason Graae, Amy Hillner Larsen, Kristen Mengelkoch, Brad Oscar, Christine Pedi , David Hyde Pierce, Lance Roberts, and Chip Zien.
Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announce Lineup for March 16 - 29 Photo
Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announce Lineup for March 16 - 29
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced their lineup of artists for March 16 through March 29: 
Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announces March 9 - March 22 Lineup Photo
Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announces March 9 - March 22 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced listing for March 9 through March 22: 
Birdland Presents Stacey Kent And More Week Of December 9 Photo
Birdland Presents Stacey Kent And More Week Of December 9
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:
Birdland Releases Decemeber Schedule Photo
Birdland Releases Decemeber Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2019

Birdland's December 2019 schedule will feature The Joe Lovano Nonet, Stacey Kent, Monty Alexander, A Swinging Birdland Christmas, Freddy Cole Quartet, Gunhild Carling, Julius Rodriguez, Veronica Swift Holiday Show, 'Season's Swingin' Greetings!a??, Marta Sanchez Quintet, Darius de Haas, Marilyn Maye New Years Eve Extravaganza, The Lineup with Susie Mosher, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and MORE!
Everybody Rise: A Resistance Cabaret Returns to Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2019

Everybody Rise: A Resistance Cabaret returns to the Birdland Theater September 20, 21 and 24 (Friday-Saturday at 9:45PM and Tuesday at 7:00PM).
Birdland Presents Eliane Elias And More Week Of September 16 Photo
Birdland Presents Eliane Elias And More Week Of September 16
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:
Birdland Announces August 2019 Schedule Photo
Birdland Announces August 2019 Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:
The Gift Theatre Presents WOLF PLAY Photo
The Gift Theatre Presents WOLF PLAY
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2019

The Gift Theatre continues its 2019 Season with the Chicago premiere of Hansol Jung's WOLF PLAY, a messy, funny and disturbing theatrical experience grappling with a wolf, a puppet, and a very prickly problem: What is a family? What do we need from them, today? Is it very different from the things humans have needed from families before?
Photo Flash: The Broadway at Birdland Series Presents EVERYBODY RISE: A RESISTANCE CA Photo
Photo Flash: The Broadway at Birdland Series Presents EVERYBODY RISE: A RESISTANCE CABARET
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2019

The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented another concert reading of "Everybody Rise: A Resistance Cabaret," written by Emmy-winner Joe Keenan. A bevy of theatrical luminaries starred, including Bebe Neuwirth, John Bolton, Liz Callaway, Kristine Mengelkoch, Michael Kostroff, Taylor Crousore, and Christine Pedi.
Birdland Presents Ravi Coltrane, Melissa Errico, and More Week Of June 3 Photo
Birdland Presents Ravi Coltrane, Melissa Errico, and More Week Of June 3
by Julie Musbach - May 24, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Ravi Coltrane, Veronica Swift with Pasquale Grasso, Melissa Errico, and more!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Joe Keenan written?

Joe Keenan has written 2 shows including The Times (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays (Playwright).

What awards has Joe Keenan been nominated for?

and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

What awards has Joe Keenan won?

Joe Keenan received the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist award for his work on A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.

How many Broadway shows has Joe Keenan been in?

Joe Keenan has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Joe Keenan been in?

Joe Keenan has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Joe Keenan's first West End show?

Joe Keenan's first West End show was The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe which opened in 2025

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