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Exclusive: Hear 'D.O.A.' From THE LIGHTNING THIEF: ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 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!

THE LIGHTNING THIEF Will Close in London and Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will finish its run at The Other Palace in June and then embark on a UK tour later this year. Learn more here!

Photos: Morgan Gregory and More in THE LIGHTNING THIEF at the Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Morgan Gregory is now leading The Lightning Thief at the Other Palace, which plays through August 31. Check out photos and learn more about the production here!

Morgan Gregory and More Join THE LIGHTNING THIEF at the Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will welcome a new cast as the musical continues performances at The Other Palace. Learn more about the cast here!

Full Cast Set to Join Max Harwood in THE LIGHTNING THIEF
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the highly anticipated London premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

Casts Announced For THE BOOK OF MORMON in the West End and on Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2021

The Book of Mormon, the smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, resumes its UK and European Tour at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff on 12 October 2021, and will return to the Prince of Wales Theatre in London to continue its seven year sold out run from 15 November 2021.

West End's GYPSY, Starring Imelda Staunton, Closes Today; Broadway Next?
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2015

Jonathan Kent's five-star production of Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton as Rose has its final performance today 28 November 2015, as previously announced.

West End's GYPSY Starring Imelda Staunton to Close, Nov. 28
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 24, 2015

Jonathan Kent's five-star production of Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton as Rose will have its final performance on 28 November 2015 as previously announced.   Having smashed the all time box office record at the Savoy Theatre and subsequently recouped, Kent's production originally opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre in October last year.  Following a second set of five-star reviews, producers Michael Harrison and David Ian announced an extension to the West End run in April.

West End's GYPSY Breaks Savoy Box Office Records
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2015

Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian today announce that Jonathan Kent's 5 star production of Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton has smashed the all time box office record at the Savoy Theatre taking £408,300 for performances ending 25 April 2015. Harrison and Ian said: 'We are thrilled that this amazing record has been achieved in the 1089 seat Savoy Theatre and are delighted that we have been able to extend our run through November this year.'

West End's GYPSY Extends Booking Period
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 20, 2015

Jonathan Kent's critically acclaimed production of Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton as the indomitable Rose today announces an extension to the run at the Savoy Theatre with booking now to 28 November 2015. Kent's production originally opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre in October last year with the West End transfer opening last week when the production received a second set of five star reviews.

Willemijn Verkaik, Savannah Stevenson, Jeremy Taylor & More Join West End's WICKED Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2013

WICKED, the long-running hit West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, welcomes international Wicked star Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero); Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible) and Olivier award-winning actor Paul Clarkson (Doctor Dillamond) to the new London cast at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, beginning today, Monday 18 November 2013. Sam Kelly returns to play The Wizard, a role he previously played in 2009/2010. Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose) and Sam Lupton (Boq) continue in their current starring roles. Emma Hatton is the Standby Elphaba and current ensemble cast member Sophie Linder-Lee is now the Standby Glinda.

Savannah Stevenson, Jeremy Taylor & More Join West End's WICKED in November
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 1, 2013

WICKED, the long-running hit West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero); Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible) and Olivier award-winning actor Paul Clarkson (Doctor Dillamond) will join the previously announced international Wicked star Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba) in the new London cast at the Apollo Victoria Theatre from Monday 18 November 2013. Sam Kelly will return to play The Wizard, a role he previously played in 2009/2010. Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose) and Sam Lupton (Boq) will continue in their current starring roles. Emma Hatton will be Standby Elphaba and current ensemble cast member Sophie Linder-Lee will become Standby Glinda.

Photo Flash: X FACTOR's Lucy Spraggan Visits WICKED!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2013

WICKED, the record-breaking West End musical now in its 7th smash hit year, just welcomed XFactor star Lucy Spraggan backstage at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Check out a photo of Sraggan with the cast below!

Photo Coverage: WICKED Hosts Holiday Media Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2012

WICKED, the record-breaking West End musical now in its 7th smash hit year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, hosted a media night yesterday, December 20. Check out photos from the celebration below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Louise Dearman as 'Elphaba' in West End's WICKED
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2012

WICKED, the record-breaking West End musical now in its 7th smash hit year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, has just released the first pictures of Louise Dearman as Elphaba, who will play her first performance tonight (29 October 2012). Check them out below!

Ben Freeman, Louise Plowright and More to Join WICKED in October 2012
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 8, 2012

WICKED, the smash hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Louise Plowright (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Hayley Gallivan (Standby Elphaba) and Lucy van Gasse (Standby Glinda) will all join the London cast from Monday 29 October 2012, together with Katie Rowley Jones who will return to star as Nessarose, the role she originated in 2006.

OLIVER! Cast Album Preview Available on Official Website
by Eddie Varley - Mar 30, 2009

Oliver took in £3 million more than Dirty Dancing did in 2006, a stunning feat in these tough economic times. The production now has sound clips from its upcoming cast album available on the official Oliver! website. You can find them by going here!

Mackintosh's OLIVER! Scores Big with Critics and Box Office
by Eddie Varley - Jan 16, 2009

Sir Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular ?4.5 million revival of Oliver! is already the fastest selling on record, with ?15 million in advance ticket sales before it even opened on January 14th at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Oliver took in ?3 million more than Dirty Dancing did in 2006, a stunning feat in these tough economic times. Robert Goold (Best Director, 2008 Olivier Awards) directs this production of Oliver!, which is based on Sam Mendes' triumphant 1994 staging, along with Tony award winning co-director and choreographer Matthew Bourne. Production design is by Anthony Ward; lighting design by Paule Constable and sound is by Paul Groothuis, with orchestrations by William D Brohn and musical supervision by Martin Koch. Cameron Mackintosh presents Rowan Atkinson as 'Fagin' in Lionel Bart's musical masterpiece 'OLIVER!' at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.