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Interview: 'It's Very Emotionally Intense': Actor Aaron Sidwell on Playing Bill Sikes in OLIVER!
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 23, 2024

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Aaron Sidwell, who takes on the infamous role of Bill Sikes. We discussed what made him want to be involved in Oliver!, how he is able to take on such an emotionally demanding role and what makes this production so special compared to other versions of the musical.

Interview: Reviewing The Situation with Steve Furst, OLIVER!'s Fagin, at Leeds Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - Dec 14, 2023

Ten questions for The Artful Dodger's boss

Review: OLIVER!, Leeds Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - Dec 7, 2023

Family show retains enough edge to honour its sources, providing thrills and spectacle and that wonderful, wonderful score

Review: FAGIN'S LAST HOUR, White Bear Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jan 19, 2023

James Hyland is Dicken's Fagin, decrepit and distraught, in his cell on the way to the gallows

PODCAST: THE BROADWAY GINGER Talks OLIVER!, THE MUSIC MAN, and More in 9th Episode
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 21, 2020

How many exclamation points is too many? On Monday's episode of THE BROADWAY GINGER PODCAST, hosts Sally and Ashley explore the answer through the eyes of Lionel Bart, composer and lyricist of OLIVER!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!

THE WOMAN IN BLACK, Chicago's Hit Theater Production, Offers New Holiday Ticket And Drink Package
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2018

Just in time for the holiday season, THE WOMAN IN BLACK is inviting guests to try something new this year with a holiday ticket package. For those looking to bond over a spine-tingling live theater performance, THE WOMAN IN BLACK will include a drink from the bar with the purchase of a ticket using the code HOLIDAY through January 6, 2019. An experience surely not to miss, the production has been called "Spectacular" by the Chicago Sun-Times, and "Brilliant" by Chicago Theater Review, receiving rave reviews from critics across the board. 

London's Thriller THE WOMAN IN BLACK Takes the Stage at the Royal George Theatre this Fall
by Julie Musbach - Jun 28, 2018

Over eight million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most successful - and terrifying - theatre events ever staged, and it's coming to shock audiences in Chicago this fall. The Woman in Black - London's long-running West End play -  will open at Chicago's Royal George Theatre in November with all the stage thrills that have led audiences in London to shriek in fear for 30 years.

Octagon Theatre Bolton To Stage Site-Specific Production of SUMMER HOLIDAY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2018

This May, the Octagon Theatre Bolton continue their 50th Anniversary season with their first off-site production of 2018 - a not to be missed site-specific staging of the much-loved 1960's musical film Summer Holiday. The production will be co-directed by Octagon Theatre's Artistic Director Elizabeth Newman and associate director Ben Occhipinti.

Director/Producer Richard Jay-Alexander to Chat Show Business Career in Miami Beach
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017

Miami Beach welcomes renowned director/producer Richard Jay-Alexander for a no-holds-barred evening, launching the new series called 'A conversation with . . .' The inaugural event features Richard alongside his friend of 30 years, Lee Brian Schrager, at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU today, October 26, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Director/Producer Richard Jay-Alexander to Chat Show Business Career in Miami Beach
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017

Miami Beach welcomes renowned director/producer Richard Jay-Alexander for a no-holds-barred evening, launching the new series called 'A conversation with . . .' The inaugural event features Richard alongside his friend of 30 years, Lee Brian Schrager, at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU on Thursday, October 26, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Sarah Litzsinger to Appear in TIM REALBUTO & FRIENDS SING JEANINE TESORI
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2017

Sarah Litzsinger joins the amazing cast to sing in the Benefit Cabaret, 'Tim Realbuto & Friends Sing Jeanine Tesori'.

BWW Interview: The Legendary Leslie Bricusse - Talking PURE IMAGINATION!
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 24, 2015

It's not every day you're invited to the home of a bona fide legend - but BWW:UK editor-in-chief Carrie Dunn got the chance to do that when she visited songwriter Leslie Bricusse in London this week...