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TOP HAT Comes to Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025

Chichester Festival Theatre's production of Irving Berlin's Top Hat will have a Christmas season at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Learn more here!

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Original London Cast Recording to Be Released on May 7
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2021

The original London cast recording of Young Frankenstein will be released on May 7, 2021.

Photo Coverage: It's Alive! First Look at YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN in the West End
by Roy Tan - Oct 6, 2017

Mel Brooks' quirky musical Young Frankenstein is making its West End premiere at London's Garrick Theatre. Based on the 1974 Oscar-nominated film co-written with Thomas Meehan and starring Gene Wilder, the brand new production follows a Broadway run that closed in 2009. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

New England Philharmonic Announces First Half of 20th Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017

The New England Philharmonic, under the direction of Richard Pittman, will step up their commitment to commission and perform new works by regionally based composers during the 2017-18 season.

Ross Noble, Lesley Joseph, and Hadley Fraser to Star in Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2017

Ross Noble, Lesley Joseph and Hadley Fraser will lead the cast of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein - the classic comedy musical based on the Oscar-nominated smash hit movie - which opens in the West End on Thursday 28 September at the Garrick Theatre.

New England Philharmonic's 40th Anniversary Celebration Finishes Strong with New Commissions
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2017

The New England Philharmonic, under the direction of Richard Pittman, will conclude their 40th anniversary season celebration with A Fanfare and Fireworks on April 29 at 8 p.m. at the Tsai Performance Center. For more information and tickets, visit www.NEPhilharmonic.org.

The New England Philharmonic Calls for Scores for 2016 Competition
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2016

The New England Philharmonic under the direction of Richard Pittman is now accepting scores for their 31st Annual Call for Scores Competition. The winning score will be performed by the NEP during the 2016-17 season.

New England Philharmonic's 21st Annual Young Artist Competition Now Accepting Applications
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 14, 2015

The New England Philharmonic (NEP) is now accepting applications for the 21st  Annual Young Artist Competition. The winner will perform with the NEP at their annual family concert "Musical Characters," on December 13th at the Tsai Performance Center. The concert will include John Harbison's  "Remembering Gatsby," George Antheil's  "Tom Sawyer," and Rob Kapilow's  "Elijah's Angel" featuring soloists Sarah Pelletier, soprano, David Kravitz, baritone, and Dana Whiteside, baritone as well as the Boston City Singers, Jane Money, Director.

New England Philharmonic Selects Winner of 30th Annual Call for Scores
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2015

The New England Philharmonic (NEP) has selected "Spectre of the Spheres" by David Hertzberg, winner of their 30th annual Call for Scores. The composition will receive its Boston premiere by the NEP under the direction of Richard Pittman at their April 30, 2016 concert. The concert will also feature the world premiere of an NEP commission from David Rawkowski, Symphony No. 6,  Alban Berg's  Violin Concerto ("To the Memory of an Angel") featuring soloist, Danielle Maddon and Jean Sibelius' "The Oceanides." For details on NEP's full 2015-16 season, go to NEPhilharmonic.org

AUDIO: First Listen- West End's THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Cast Sings 'Shout'
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2015

Although the production recently won the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards, The Scottsboro Boys will play its final performance at the Garrick Theatre February 21, 2015. The new album is due to hit shelves this spring, but below, you can check out an audio preview of 'Shout'.

West End Production of Kander and Ebb's THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS to Close 2/21
by Anna Bencivengo - Dec 1, 2014

Although the production won the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards just yesterday, The Scottsboro Boys will play its final performance at the Garrick Theatre February 21, 2015.

Review Roundup: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS in the West End
by Review Roundups - Oct 21, 2014

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS is currently playing in the West End at the Garrick Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Coverage: First Look at THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS in the West End
by Roy Tan - Oct 17, 2014

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS is currently playing in the West End at the Garrick Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Brandon Victor Dixon Reprises Role in THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, Beginning Tonight in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2014

?Brandon Victor Dixon will reprise his role as 'Haywood Patterson' in THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS when the musical arrives in the West End beginning tonight, October 4, 2014 at the Garrick Theatre.

Brandon Victor Dixon to Reprise Role in THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS in the West End, Oct 2014
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2014

The Daily Mail writes that Brandon Victor Dixon will reprise his role as 'Haywood Patterson' in THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS when the musical arrives in the West End beginning October 4, 2014 at the Garrick Theatre.