Amber Riley News

TV: Amber Riley, Tim Minchin, Gary Barlow, and More to Perform at the Olivier Awards

by BroadwayWorld TV — March 29, 2017

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard has announced that this year's ceremony will be broadcast on ITV on Tuesday 11 April from 8:00pm to 10:00pm.

Olivier Awards Broadcast Date Announced; Performers Include Amber Riley, Tim Minchin, Gary Barlow

by Marianka Swain — March 29, 2017

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard has announced that this year's ceremony will be broadcast on ITV on Tuesday 11 April from 8:00pm to 10:00pm.

Asmeret Ghebremichael Joins DREAMGIRLS as Lorrell Robinson

by BWW News Desk — March 23, 2017

Sonia Friedman Productions is delighted to announce that Asmeret Ghebremichael has joined the company of Dreamgirls to perform the role of Lorrell Robinson.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Makes History in 2017 Olivier Awards Nominations; GROUNDHOG DAY Leads Musical Noms

by Marianka Swain — March 6, 2017

Today, past winners Denise Gough and Matt Henry announced the nominations for the Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard, the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar.

DREAMGIRLS Announces the Release of Original London Cast Recording

by BWW News Desk — March 2, 2017

Sonia Friedman Productions is delighted to announce that the highly anticipated Original London Cast Recording of the new, hit West End musical Dreamgirls, will be released on Sony Classical mid-April and is available to pre-order today via Amazon.

Community Spirit and a Great Show at the WhatsOnStage Awards

by Debbie Gilpin — February 20, 2017

Awards season is in full swing now, so this weekend was the turn of the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards.

Photo Flash: Amber Riley, Billie Piper & More At WhatsOnStage Awards

by Marianka Swain — February 20, 2017

Last night, winners were announced at London's Prince of Wales Theatre for the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, celebrating the best of the UK's theatre over the past year, as voted for by the audience.

CURSED CHILD Wins Record Eight Prizes At 17th WhatsOnStage Awards

by Marianka Swain — February 19, 2017

The winners were announced this evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre for the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, presented by Simon Lipkin and Vikki Stone, celebrating the best of the UK's theatre over the past year, as voted for by the audience.

BWW Morning Brief February 15th, 2017 - Tracy Letts' MAN FROM NEBRASKA and More!

by Jessica Khan — February 15, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: MAN FROM NEBRASKA by Tracy Letts opens Off-Broadway!

Simon Lipkin and Vikki Stone to Host 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2017

WhatsOnStage today announce that Simon Lipkin and Vikki Stone will present the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards in the sold-out concert at the Prince of Wales Theatre on 19 February.

STAGE TUBE: DREAMGIRLS Amber Riley and Liisi LaFontaine Bring the Belt on 'Listen' Duet

by A.A. Cristi — February 1, 2017

Amber Riley and her DREAMGIRLS co-star, Liisi LaFontaine, dropped in on The Radio 2 Arts Show this week in support of their West End run in in the first ever UK production of the 1980's classic musical, Dreamgirls.

BWW Morning Brief February 2nd, 2017: Top Stories You Might Have Missed And More!

by Jessica Khan — February 2, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: IF I FORGET with GREY'S ANATOMY's Kate Walsh starts performances at Roundabout, and SUNSET BOULEVARD, starring Glenn Close, begins on Broadway!

Sonia Friedman Questions Morality of BBC Talent Show

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2017

Leading West End producer Sonia Friedman has been very vocal about her opinion of the BBC talent show, 'Let it Shine,' claiming she has a 'moral issue.

BWW Interview: Marisha Wallace Is Living The DREAM-GIRL in The West End's 'DreamGirls'

by Christopher Castanho — January 23, 2017

When scheduling an interview with Broadway and now West End star: Marisha Wallace, I was quickly reminded that London is five hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, so when we found an appointment that was congruently free; it was a little early for me.