The full cast for the Harold Prince-directed production of EVITA in South Africa has been announced. Presented by Pieter Toerien and David Ian, this revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical will see the original West End and Broadway production presented on stage at The Teatro at Montecasino and the Artscape Opera House later this year.
The 52nd Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards will be presented tonight at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town. With the local theatre industry counting down to the ceremony, BroadwayWorld presents a special feature that highlights the nominees and some of the discourse that has transpired since the nominations were released last month.
Anton Luitingh, who has been playing the Pharaoh in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, begins the final week of his reign today, with Jonathan Roxmouth, who originated the role in this production, returning to the role from next Monday.
Showtime Management will mark the tenth anniversary of the South African premiere of RENT with RENT IN CONCERT at the Montecasino Teatro on 15 May 2017 at 20:00.
The 52nd annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards today announced its nominees. These annual awards are amongst the most coveted in the South African performing arts fraternity. For over 50 years, the Fleur du Cap wine brand has proudly associated itself with the Theatre Awards as they showcase the flair that is synonymous with the wine.
ANNIE, the world's favourite family musical, will be presented by Pieter Toerien and Hazel Feldman at Artscape for the 2016 festive season.
Showtime Management in association with Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and Nullarbor Productions, invite local audiences to join them for what they hope will be the musical journey of a lifetime when the critically-acclaimed hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, based on the Oscar-winning film, makes its South African debut next year.
Acclaimed British author, Alison Uttley's delightful story, TALES OF LITTLE GREY RABBIT, will be presented by Stagecraft Drama Studio in this Artscape Theatre Foyer over the upcoming school holidays.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN splashes its way onto the Teatro at Montecasino stage next week. The show made a big splash the moment it premiered in the UK and has recently toured internationally with a stellar South African cast playing to sold out houses around the world.
Jacques Weber, Councillor with the City of Cape Town, unveiled the stunning new permanent umbrella bench art installation at the V&A Waterfront, donated by Pieter Toerien Productions to coincide with the season of the hit musical SINGIN' IN THE RAIN.
Stagecraft Drama Studio's WINNIE THE POOH opened at the Artscape Theatre last week and will continue its run throughout the holiday season until 23 December, at 10:30 daily, except Sundays.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, another critically acclaimed award-winning production direct from London's West End, will be produced and presented in South Africa by Pieter Toerien at the Artscape Opera House and the Teatro at Montecasino between December 2015 and January 2016, immediately after its international tour to New Zealand, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Singapore.
Pieter Toerien presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's magnificent musical SUNSET BOULEVARD at Theatre on the Bay as part of the theatre's 25th anniversary celebrations this year. Toerien, a legendary local producer, established this intimate stage as a home to world class entertainment for drama, comedy, dance, musicals and cabarets. The 264 seater venue serves as a platform for magic, captivating an audience of all ages time and again.
2013 looks set to be an exciting year on South African stages. Here is a look at just 13 of the productions that will take to the boards this year.
A look at some of the musicals and operas South Africa had on offer in the 2012 season.
The runaway worldwide smash hit musical, JERSEY BOYS, currently playing in major cities worldwide including New York, Las Vegas, London, Auckland, Brisbane and across the USA, makes its South African premiere at the Teatro at Montecasino on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 and will then open at Artscape, Cape Town Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
Jonathan Roxmouth and Bethany Dickson are our Danny and Sandy in Grease, the ultimate party show.
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