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Photos: Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in END OF THE RAINBOW
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

All new photos have been released of award-winning actress Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in the upcoming revival of Peter Quilter’s END OF THE RAINBOW, playing at Soho Theatre Walthamstow from 15 May until 21 June 2026. 

Alex Newell, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Joel Montague Join LOVE LIFE: WEST END UNITES AGAINST CANCER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

The final cast members have been revealed for the star-studded Love Life concert in London, alongside additional information on the setlists for the night.

Nicole Scherzinger Joins Cast of LOVE LIFE Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane This February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

Nicole Scherzinger has been added to the cast of Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a major one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of One For The Boys.

Ramin Karimloo, Diego Andrés Rodriguez, & More Join LOVE LIFE Benefit Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025

This February, the West End theatre community will come together for Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of One For The Boys, the men’s health charity working to break the silence around male cancer. Ramin Karimloo, Tom Francis, Diego Andrés Rodríguez, and more will be in attendance.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 1, 2025- Broadway At the 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade and More
by - Dec 1, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 1, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend. 

Photos: Jordan Luke Gage, Ramin Karimloo and More in ROAM Concert Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

You can now get a first look at the concert production of ROAM, a new musical directed by Rupert Hands with choreography by Olivier Award winner James Cousins.

Interview: 'An Image For ROAM is An Eternal Flame': Ramin Karimloo And Diego Rodriguez on ROAM
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 24, 2025

On 23 November, ROAM A New Musical premiered in a staged concert production at the Shaftesbury Theatre. The show, with music and lyrics by Alexander Sage Oyen and a book by Michael Dovid, tells the story of a nomadic clan and their familial relationships using a roc-pop-Romani fusion score. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Ramin Karimloo, who plays Yoska, and Diego Rodriguez, who plays his son, Pesha. We discussed what it has been like preparing for the one-night performance, what it is like performing in revivals versus new work and even get their thoughts on mirrors in a rehearsal room!

Full Cast Set For ROAM Concert at the Shaftesbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025

The producers of ROAM, a new musical, have announced the full cast. ROAM will have a special one-night only concert production at the Shaftesbury Theatre in November.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 20, 2025- Go Inside RAGTIME Opening Night and More
by - Oct 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Ramin Karimloo and More Will Lead ROAM A NEW MUSICAL Concert Production at the Shaftesbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

ROAM, a new musical directed by Rupert Hands (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Evita, London Palladium) with choreography by Olivier Award winner James Cousins  will perform a special one-night only concert.

Rachel Zegler's 'Rainbow High' From EVITA Dropping on Streaming This Friday
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

Rachel Zegler's acclaimed rendition of 'Rainbow High' from Evita will drop on streaming platforms this week. Pre-save the new single on Spotify, Apple Music, and more now!

Listen: Rachel Zegler Drops Madonna-Inspired 'New Miami Mix' of 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 29, 2025

Rachel Zegler has dropped a 'Miami Mix' variation of 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina,'  a new take inspired by the 1996 single version recorded by Madonna. Listen to it now!

Video: Dame Elaine Paige Praises EVITA Revival: 'It's Fantastic'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025

Dame Elaine Paige, who played Eva Perón in the original production of Evita on the West End, recently shared her thoughts about the revival, now running at London's Palladium Theatre. Watch her interview with the UK's This Morning here.

Rachel Zegler Expected to Return to EVITA Tonight After Mid-Show Illness
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025

BroadwayWorld has learned that Rachel Zegler will return to Evita with performances as scheduled beginning tonight, after she abruptly departed the show last night due to illness.

Video: Watch New Footage of Rachel Zegler-Led EVITA in London
by Michael Major - Jul 17, 2025

Watch a first look video of Evita in London starring Rachel Zegler as Eva Perón. Jamie Lloyd's new production of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical also stars Diego Andres Rodriguez as Che and James Olivas as Juan Perón.

Video: Watch Rachel Zegler Sing 'Don't Cry for Me, Argentina'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025

Rachel Zegler's 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' from Evita has officially been released! Watch the visualizer for the single and learn more about the production and the upcoming album.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Says New London EVITA Is the 'Best Performed' Version
by Michael Major - Jul 9, 2025

Andrew Lloyd Webber has named Jamie Lloyd's new production of Evita the best version of the musical he has seen. In a new video on the production's social media, Webber greets Rachel Zegler the cast after a performance.

Rachel Zegler's 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' to Hit Streaming Platforms This Week
by Michael Major - Jul 8, 2025

From the balcony of the London Palladium to streaming platforms, Rachel Zegler's 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' will be released this Friday! Zegler's version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic will be available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music.

Video: EVITA Star Rachel Zegler Takes Her Opening Night Bow
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025

Rachel Zegler has taken the West End and its sidewalk by storm in her starring turn as Eva Peron in The Jamie Lloyd Company’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s EVITA. Check out video from the opening night curtain call!

Rachel Zegler Denies Rumors She's Starring in THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Michael Major - Jul 2, 2025

Rachel Zegler is shutting down any speculation she's starring in a Broadway revival of The Sound of Music. A recent report suggested that the Evita star was being eyed for a revival of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.