Rupert Hands

Review: END OF THE RAINBOW, starring Jinkx Monsoon
by Cindy Marcolina - May 22, 2026

Hollywood legend Judy Garland is preparing to take the stage at the infamous Talk of the Town theatre-restaurant in 1968. In her room at The Ritz Hotel, she unravels. The star’s glitz and glamour dim, and the harsh reality of what it takes to make it in Hollywood transpires. The show must go on, but Garland is fighting a whole array of demons and she would pass away the following year in London, overdosing on barbiturates. Peter Quilter’s play (with music) is genre-questioning and tonally indecisive. Former drag queen turned Broadway star  Jinkx Monsoon could have taken on the role of a lifetime, but the lack of cohesion in Rupert Hands’s direction fails her.

Photos: Jinkx Monsoon Stars as Judy Garland in END OF THE RAINBOW
by Michael Major - May 20, 2026

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow in London. Peter Quilter’s play is now running at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, also starring Jacob Dudman as Mickey and Adam Filipe as Anthony.

Photos: Jinkx Monsoon Becomes Judy Garland In Rehearsal for END OF THE RAINBOW
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

Rehearsal images have been released for Peter Quilter’s END OF THE RAINBOW, which will play Soho Theatre Walthamstow, starring Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland, alongside Jacob Dudman as Mickey and Adam Filipe as Anthony.

EVITA Starring Rachel Zegler to Open on Broadway in 2027
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Jamie Lloyd's revival of Evita, starring Rachel Zegler, will open on Broadway in 2027. The reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical will make its Broadway debut next spring.

WEST SIDE STORY Set for NYMT's 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

National Youth Music Theatre announced its 50th anniversary summer season in Birmingham, including a large-scale production of WEST SIDE STORY at Birmingham Hippodrome, new musicals, and workshops following a record year of over 1,300 auditions.

Jacob Dudman and More to Join END OF THE RAINBOW With Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for the strictly limited run of Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow, at Soho Theatre Walthamstow. The cast features Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland.

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.

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.

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.