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Full Cast Set For Sting’s THE LAST SHIP at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026

The West End cast of Sting's musical THE LAST SHIP has been announced, with Sting to perform throughout the run and Shaggy joining for two performances as The Wallsend Ferryman.

Sting Will Star in Reimagined THE LAST SHIP in the West End
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

Sting will star in a newly reimagined production of THE LAST SHIP at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, featuring a new book by Barney Norris, new songs, and direction by Leo Warner.

DIRTY DANCING Will Return to the London Stage in October 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

A reimagining of producer Karl Sydow's record-breaking global hit Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage will be the first production to open at the Capital Theatre, a new 676-seat purpose-built venue in Westfield, London.

10 OUT OF 12 By Anne Washburn to be Presented at PCS Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025

PCS Theater will present 10 out of 12 by Anne Washburn. Directed by Richard Farella, with assistant direction by Mike Sokolowski and produced by Kristin Hegel, 10 out of 12 immerses audiences in the often unseen world of a technical rehearsal.

Cast Set For Sting-Led THE LAST SHIP in Amsterdam, Paris, and Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

Seventeen-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting will perform in his musical, The Last Ship, in Amsterdam, Brisbane and Paris. Now, additional casting has been announced for the production.

Photos: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Rehearsals at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

The beloved Lyric Hammersmith Theatre pantomime will return this festive season with Jack and the Beanstalk. You can now get a first look inside rehearsals.

MerleFest Shares Full 2025 Lineup, Adds I'm With Her, Leftover Salmon, Stephen Wilson Jr., & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2024

MerleFest has added I’m With Her, Leftover Salmon, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Steel Wheels, Tami Neilson, Becky Buller, and more to its 2025 lineup. Taking place April 24-27, 2025, on the campus of Wilkes Community College, the annual celebration of founding legend, Doc Watson, will play host to both legendary names and exciting up and comers.

HERE YOU COME AGAIN Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

Having enjoyed several successful runs across the United States, Here You Come Again is currently on its first UK tour, and comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 19 - Sat 23 Nov

Geoffrey Horne and Alec Baldwin Will Co-Direct Free Performances of MACBETH in June
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

Lower Manhattan's Shakespeare Downtown will present free performances of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' co-directed by Geoffrey Horne and Alec Baldwin.

Photos: Jonathan Groff and Friends Celebrate New Sardi's Caricature
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2024

2024 Tony nominee Jonathan Groff was honored with his very own caricature at Sardi’s. with remarks from friend, Sutton Foster. Check out photos from the big day!

Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Tour of HERE YOU COME AGAIN
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

Having enjoyed several successful runs across the United States, Here You Come Again is now embarking on UK tour, which opened in Leeds last week. Check out all new photos and video clips here!

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For UK Tour of HERE YOU COME AGAIN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024

The full cast and creative team has been announced for the UK premiere of Here You Come Again. The show receives its UK premiere in Leeds this spring, where it runs from Saturday 11 May to Saturday 8 June ahead of a major UK tour.

Stoner Comedy HOME FREE to be Presented as the Closing Night Film at the Dances With Films festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023

Entertaining Entertainment and Onion Creek Productions will premiere their new feature 'Home Free' as the Closing Night Film at the renowned Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles on July 2 at 7:15 p.m.

Full Company Announced for ASSASSINS at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 25, 2023

Audiences will be catapulted into the American political arena where music, folklore and show-business collide head-on with the American Dream, for the first major production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical Assassins since the composer’s death in 2021. 

THE RHUBARB FESTIVAL Is Back At Buddies For A 44th Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023

Canada's longest-running new works festival is back for its 44th year this February. In a new four-day format, The Rhubarb Festival transforms Buddies into a hotbed of experimentation, exploring new possibilities in art-making and performance.

Richard John Lovatt: A Journey to Growth and Success
by Team BWW - Jan 31, 2023

Acting is a challenging and rewarding profession that requires both talent and dedication. Whether you're a seasoned actor or just starting, the road to success in the film industry can be bumpy.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for DIRTY DANCING in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022

Get a first look inside rehearsals for Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage, returning to the Dominion Theatre in January!

Michael O'Reilly and Kira Malou Will Lead DIRTY DANCING When it Returns to the West End in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022

Following its record-breaking run earlier this year, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage shimmies and shakes its way back to the Dominion Theatre in 2023 for a limited time only.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC LOVE STORY ON STAGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022

Coming to the Dominion Theatre for a limited run and exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, the multitalented cast is led by Michael O'Reilly and Kira Malou.

Casting Announced For DIRTY DANCING in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2022

Coming to the Dominion Theatre for a limited run and exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, the multitalented cast is led by Michael O'Reilly (West Side Story, Leicester Curve; Matthew Bourne's Lord of the Flies, Theatre Royal Plymouth) and Kira Malou (Fame, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre; Penny on Mars, Disney Plus), who return to the roles of Johnny and Baby. O'Reilly made his professional debut straight from drama school in the role of Johnny in the 2018 tour.