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BWW Review: ME AND MY GIRL, Chichester Festival Theatre

by Gary Naylor — July 10, 2018

An all-singing, all-dancing old school musical that will delight fans of all ages.

Photo Flash: Winners Announced for the Stephen Sondheim Student Society Performer of the Year

by Stephi Wild — June 18, 2018

This afternoon the winners of the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and Stiles + Drewe Prize were announced at the 12th anniversary West End Gala at the Savoy Theatre which was hosted Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett.

Winners Annouced For The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year And Stiles + Drewe Prize At 12th Anniversary West End Gala

by Stephi Wild — June 11, 2018

This afternoon the winners of the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and Stiles + Drewe Prize were announced at the 12th anniversary West End Gala at the Savoy Theatre which was hosted Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett.

Full Company Announced For ME AND MY GIRL At Chichester Festival Theatre

by Stephi Wild — May 15, 2018

The full company has been confirmed for Chichester Festival Theatre's summer musical ME AND MY GIRL, directed by Daniel Evans and running from 2 July - 25 August (press night: 9 July).

Chichester Festival Theatre Announces Casting Update For THE COUNTRY WIFE, THE MEETING, and ME AND MY GIRL

by Stephi Wild — April 26, 2018

Further casting is announced today for Festival 2018 at Chichester Festival Theatre.

Full Casting Announced For the London Workshop of EMMA, A New Musical Based on the Novel by Jane Austen

by Stephi Wild — April 12, 2018

Full casting is announced today for the London workshop of EMMA, A New Musical, based on the novel by Jane Austen, directed by Thom Southerland.

Audra McDonald and Imelda Staunton Among 2018 Royal Academy of Music Honorees

by A.A. Cristi — March 27, 2018

This week, Olivier Award-winner Imelda Staunton and record-setting Tony Award winner Audra McDonald were honored by the Royal Academy of Music and University of London.

Ryan Scott Oliver to Play One Night London Concert

by Stephi Wild — March 16, 2018

Following the acclaimed run of 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, award-winning composer-lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver returns to The Other Palace to host Crazytown, an evening of his songs, performed by a star-studded cast.

Directors Announced for BEAM2018 Biennial Showcase

by Stephi Wild — February 8, 2018

Musical Theatre Network and Mercury Musical Developments today announce Hannah Chissick, Adam Lenson, James Dacre, Peter Rowe, Josh Seymour, Tania Azevedo, Cressida Carre and Kate Golledge as directors for the eight 25-minute extracts from new musicals to be presented at BEAM2018.

The Mike Stern Band To Headline The 7th LES PAUL FESTIVAL

by A.A. Cristi — January 26, 2018

The Mike Stern Band featuring Teymur Phell and Richie Morales will headline the 7th Les Paul Festival Concert at Ramapo College on Saturday, February 24, 2018 in the Berrie Center's Sharp Theater at 8:00 p.

Off West End Announces OFFIES Finalists and Awards Event

by Stephi Wild — January 24, 2018

The Offies 2018 finalists were announced live on Twitter & Facebook at 1pm today by OffWestEnd Panel Judge & Critic for The Stage Mark Shenton.

London Playwrights' Workshop Launches Women's Musical Theatre Initiative

by Stephi Wild — January 21, 2018

London Playwrights' Workshop is partnering with musical theatre writing team Barlow & Smith to create the Women's Musical Theatre Initiative (WMTI), a new development programme for female musical theatre writers.

Programme Announced For BEAM2018 The Biennial Industry Showcase Of New British Musical Theatre

by Stephi Wild — December 18, 2017

Musical Theatre Network and Mercury Musical Developments today announce the programme selected from their pitching days held around the UK between September and November for BEAM2018.

Kate Marlais Announced as The Cameron Mackintosh Resident Composer at the Lyric Hammersmith

by Stephi Wild — December 14, 2017

Musical Theatre Network & Mercury Musical Developments & Lyric Hammersmith are delighted to announce that Kate Marlais will be The Cameron Mackintosh Resident Composer at the Lyric Hammersmith commencing March 2018.

Take a Break with Unique Events From The 12 Days of Christmas at Bishopsgate Institute

by Stephi Wild — November 27, 2017

This December, Londoners are being invited to take a break from the panicked shopping, panto and awkward office parties to come mark the festive season at one of twelve unique events which are all part of 'The 12 Days of Christmas' season at Bishopsgate Institute.