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New Production Of GREASE Will Open at the Dominion Theatre in May 2022
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2021


Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE will return to the Dominion Theatre in London's West End, with new staging and choreography, opening on Tuesday 10 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022.

Photos: First Look at THE DRIFTERS GIRL at The Garrick Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2021


Adam J Bernard, Tarinn Callender, Matt Henry and Tosh Wanogho-Maud play The Drifters in a brand new musical also starring Beverley Knight, which tells the remarkable story of one of the world’s greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them.

Casting Announced For The Return of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021


Leading the cast in the highly celebrated return of Heathers the Musical is Ailsa Davidson in the role of high school geek Veronica Sawyer and Freddie King as the dark and moody teen Jason 'J.D' Dean.

Photos: First Look at the UK and Ireland Tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2021


All new production images have been released of the cast of the UK and Ireland tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy.

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2021


The production stars Joanne Clifton as Morticia Addams, Cameron Blakely as Gomez Addams, Scott Paige as Uncle Fester, Kingsley Morton as Wednesday Addams, Grant McIntyre as Pugsley Addams, Valda Aviks as Grandma, Sean Kingsley as Mal Beineke, Kara Lane as Alice Beineke, Ahmed Hamad as Lucas Beineke and Dickon Gough and Ryan Bennett sharing the role of Lurch.

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Returns to The Other Palace in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2021


Heathers the Musical – the wickedly funny and high-octane rock musical returns to its original London home at The Other Palace, opening on 25 November 2021, for a season until 20 February 2022.

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre This November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2021


Heathers the Musical arrives in Milton Keynes Theatre this November as part of the musical's first ever UK and Ireland tour.

Photos: In Rehearsal for the UK & Ireland Tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2021


Head inside rehearsals for the UK and Ireland tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy. The tour will open at Theatre Royal, Nottingham on 5 November 2021 with new dates added in 2022. 

London Palladium Production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is Coming to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2021


Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group have announced that direct from two triumphant seasons at The London Palladium, the sensational brand-new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Monday 12th to Saturday 25th September.

New UK Tour of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Will Open at Curve in February
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2021


Curve, Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Mayflower Theatre Southampton have today announced plans to launch a new UK tour of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical, Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, opening at Curve in February 2022.

Full Cast and Further Dates Announced For The UK and Ireland Tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2021


The final ensemble cast members have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy.

Casting Announced For World Premiere Of THE OSMONDS: A New Musical
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2021


The actors who will be playing the five Osmond brothers in the world premiere of THE OSMONDS: A New Musical are Ryan Anderson as Merrill Osmond, Jamie Chatterton as Alan Osmond, Alex Lodge as Jay Osmond, Danny Nattrass as Wayne Osmond and Joseph Peacock as Donny Osmond. 

The Tiller Girls Join PANTOLAND AT THE PALLADIUM
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2021


Michael Harrison for Crossroads Pantomimes is delighted to announce the world-famous TILLER GIRLS will join Donny Osmond, Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Gary Wilmot, Jac Yarrow and Sophie Isaacs in Pantoland at The Palladium which will open on 4 December 2021 and run until 9 January 2022 for a strictly limited five week run. 

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Will Come to the Bristol Hippodrome in 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2021


Find out more about the show and how to get tickets. Direct from two seasons at The London Palladium, the brand-new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to the Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday 30th August  – Saturday 10th September 2022. 

HEATHERS Launches UK Tour Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2021


Produced by Bill Kenwright and Paul Taylor-Mills, this high octane black comedy rock musical, based on one of the greatest cult teen films of all time, starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, is back with a bang!

Curve Will Stage First New UK Production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL In 2022
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2021


The musical will be choreographed by Lucy Hind (Girl From the North Country, The Last Ship) with full casting to be announced in due course.

Photos: First Look at the UK National Tour of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2021


Heathers the Musical launches its Number 1. touring production from 5 August 2021, opening at Leeds Grand Theatre, before spreading corn nuts throughout the UK and Ireland. 

Joanne Clifton Will Play Morticia in THE ADDAMS FAMILY UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2021


Joanne will be joining the previously announced, Cameron Blakely (Gomez Addams), Scott Paige (Uncle Fester), Kingsley Morton (Wednesday Addams), Grant McIntyre (Pugsley Addams), Valda Aviks (Grandma), and more!

VIDEO: Christina Bennington and Jordan Luke Gage Perform 'Dead Girl Walking' for HEATHERS Day
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 1, 2021


She's a dead girl walking! Heathers' West End Veronica and JD, Christina Bennington and Jordan Luke Gage, perform Dead Girl Walking in this brand new music video to celebrate Heathers Day. Bob Broad provides accompaniment on piano.

VIDEO: Jodie Steele and Liam Doyle Takeover Our Instagram for HEATHERS Day
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 2, 2021


How very! Heathers cast members Jodie Steele (Heather Chandler, West End) and Liam Doyle (Kurt Kelly, UK tour) took over our Instagram on September 1 to share behind-the-scenes looks at both productions. Between performances, they also went live to chat all things Heathers!

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