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Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Starring Paul Hilton
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 26, 2025

For many, Christmas cannot begin until The Old Vic is staging Jack Thorne's A Christmas Carol. This year's iteration shows yet again why it is a festive must-see. Brimming with emotion, but never tipping into mawkishness, it will make you laugh, cry and gasp with child-like wonder, no matter what your age. What more could you want from a Christmas show?

Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL In Rehearsal At The Old Vic
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025

The Old Vic has released new rehearsal photos and announced the full cast for its 2025 production of A Christmas Carol, directed by Matthew Warchus and adapted by Jack Thorne.

Full Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

The Old Vic has announced the full cast and recipient of this year's charity collection for A Christmas Carol. Directed by Old Vic Artistic Director Matthew Warchus and adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne .

Review: BALLAD LINES IN CONCERT, Cottiers
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Sep 16, 2025

The musical began in 2014, commissioned jointly by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Northwestern’s American Music Theatre Project. An earlier iteration of the musical received its world premiere in 2023 at Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling under its former title A Mother’s Song.

BALLAD LINES Will Release 18-Track Concept Album
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2025

The music from major new Scottish folk musical Ballad Lines will be released as an ambitious 18 track concept album on 12th September, bringing together leading female folk and theatre artists from both sides of the Atlantic.

Major New Scottish Folk Musical Ballad Lines To Release All-Star Album
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 18, 2025

The brand new recordings feature an all-star cast of guest artists including Gaelic Singer of the Year Kim Carnie, JUNO Award-winning banjo player Kaia Kater and four-time BBC Alba Scots Singer of the Year Siobhan Miller alongside top musical theatre talent including Olivier Award-winner Rebecca Trehearn and CATS Award-winner Kirsty Findlay.

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Watermill Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Jul 4, 2025

The Watermill Theatre may be small, but this Jesus Christ Superstar is epic on biblical levels. Exuberant, dynamic yet intimate, if you’re on the lookout for an alternative stripped back Andrew Lloyd Webber revival this summer, this one is worth taking a holy pilgrimage

28 Musicals and 12 Artist Spotlights Set for BEAM2025 at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

28 musicals and 12 Artist Spotlights will be featured at BEAM2025, taking place on 15th and 16th May at Birmingham Hippodrome. Learn more and see how to attend.

Julia Murney, Major Attaway & More to Join the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

​National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed additional cast members and final details about the lineup for the 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Kate Baldwin, Julie Benko, and More Join National Alliance for Musical Theatre's FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced initial casting and more details about the lineup for the 36thAnnual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages

NAMT Announces Creative Teams For The 36th Annual Festival Of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

NAMT announced the creative teams for the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals, set to take place at New World Stages in New York City on October 24th and 25th.

ALICE DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE Studio Cast Recording To be Released This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

Center Stage Records will release of ALICE DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE, a new musical journey inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic tale. Learn more!

36th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Selectees & Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Toronto Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Toronto Awards; RENT, 'DA KINK IN MY HAIR, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards December 5th Standings
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 14, 2023

When a group of Cornish fishermen came together to sing the traditional working songs they’d sung for generations, nobody, least of all the fishermen, expected the story to end on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. They are spotted by a fish-out-of-water music manager on a trip from London, who must learn that there is more to life than selling your sole for fifteen minutes of fame.

FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS: THE MUSICAL Docks At Theatre Royal Brighton Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2023

The producers of the world premiere production of FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS: THE MUSICAL have announced the full cast for the UK & Ireland tour, docking at Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 March 2023.