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Kerry Ellis Leads BBC Proms in the Park, 9/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2010

UK's The Stage reports that WICKED's Kerry Ellis, currently starring in the West End's OLIVER!, joins Queen's guitarist Brian May, soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, and tenor José Carreras for the final BBC Proms in the Park concert of the season, to be held September 11 in Hyde Park. The concert will be broadcast on Radio 2. The concert will end with a live video exchange with 'Last Night of the Proms' at the Royal Albert Hall.

CAST Offers Dinner at Bistro LA BON and STEAMBATH Combo 9/16-10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2010

STEAMBATH by Bruce Jay Friedman. Imagine you wake up one morning . . . perspiring in a steam room and then realize . . . you are in the Afterlife and God is . . . the Puerto Rican bath attendant!

Kevin Kennedy Joins Cast Of WE WILL ROCK YOU Sept 6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2010

Storming into its tenth year as one of the West End's most successful shows, Queen & Ben Elton's We Will Rock You has announced that one of the UK's most loved and best recognised actors, Kevin Kennedy will join the new cast starting on September 6th.

Top Dog Theatre Presents POPCORN, 8/27
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2010

Ben Elton, famous for stand up comedy, writing Blackadder amongst other great things, also wrote Popcorn, the Best Selling book, before turning it into a tremendously successful award winning play.

Top Dog Theatre Presents POPCORN; Offers Ticket Exchanges for Saturdays Performance
by Molly Hagan - Aug 25, 2010

Ben Elton, famous for stand up comedy, writing Blackadder amongst other great things, also wrote Popcorn, the Best Selling book, before turning it into a tremendously successful award winning play.

Kevin Kennedy Joins Cast Of WE WILL ROCK YOU Sept 6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 17, 2010

Storming into its tenth year as one of the West End's most successful shows, Queen & Ben Elton's We Will Rock You has announced that one of the UK's most loved and best recognised actors, Kevin Kennedy will join the new cast starting on September 6th.

2010-2011 CAST Season Announced, Kicks Off With Steambath 9/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 12, 2010

CAST's Mission Statement is to 'think outside the black-box' and produce culturally diverse EXPERIENTIAL theatre incorporating multi-media and other performing art forms, which involves and ultimately moves the audience to make a difference in their family, community, and in the world at large.

PICT Celebrates Harold Pinter With Play Fest, Kicks Off 8/12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2010

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre honors one of the most important playwrights of the late 20th century with Hearing Noise in the Silence: A Celebration of the Life and Theatre of Harold Pinter.

THEATRE TALK: Love Never Dies Shines Surprisingly Bright
by Miriam Zendle - Jul 15, 2010

Love Never Dies proves to be a much more enjoyable show than Miriam Zendle expected...

BWW INTERVIEWS: Alexis Gerred, The New Bobby In DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS
by Carrie Dunn - Jul 8, 2010

Carrie Dunn talks to the UK Eurovision runner-up about his starring role in the West End

PICT Celebrates Harold Pinter With Play Fest, Kicks Off 8/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2010

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre honors one of the most important playwrights of the late 20th century with Hearing Noise in the Silence: A Celebration of the Life and Theatre of Harold Pinter.

Kerry Ellis Leads BBC Proms in the Park, 9/11
by Nicolas Coburn - Jun 23, 2010

UK's The Stage reports that WICKED's Kerry Ellis, currently starring in the West End's OLIVER!, joins Queen's guitarist Brian May, soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, and tenor José Carreras for the final BBC Proms in the Park concert of the season, to be held September 11 in Hyde Park. The concert will be broadcast on Radio 2. The concert will end with a live video exchange with 'Last Night of the Proms' at the Royal Albert Hall.

'X Factor's' Brenda Edwards Joins WE WILL ROCK YOU in West End, 6/21; Leads Tour in December
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2010

Having kicked up dust across the UK with her powerhouse performance as the Killer Queen in the recent touring production of Queen and Ben Elton's We Will Rock You, former X Factor finalist Brenda Edwards has been invited to join the West End production to reprise the role which brought her great critical notice during the show's year-long tour.

'X Factor's' Brenda Edwards Joins WE WILL ROCK YOU in West End, 6/21; Leads Tour in December
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 15, 2010

Having kicked up dust across the UK with her powerhouse performance as the Killer Queen in the recent touring production of Queen and Ben Elton's We Will Rock You, former X Factor finalist Brenda Edwards has been invited to join the West End production to reprise the role which brought her great critical notice during the show's year-long tour.

Lipman Joins Panel for Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year Comp, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2010

British actress and comedienne Maureen Lipman joins the judging panel for The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year Competition & The Stiles and Drewe Best New Song of 2010 Awards, to be hosted by West End star Hannah Waddingham at The Queen's Theatre on Sunday 6th June.

Lipman Joins Panel for Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year Comp
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2010

British actress and comedienne Maureen Lipman joins the judging panel for The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year Competition & The Stiles and Drewe Best New Song of 2010 Awards, to be hosted by West End star Hannah Waddingham at The Queen's Theatre on Sunday 6th June.

LOVE NEVER DIES Album Now Available in the Philippines
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 31, 2010

Universal Music Philippines has made it possible for local fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber to savor a thrilling sampling of music from 'Love Never Dies', sequel to Webber's magnum opus 'The Phantom of the Opera', a mere one week after the highly anticipated musical had its world premiere (March 9, 2010) at the Adelphi Theatre in London. 'Love Never Dies' two-compact disc recording, featuring Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom and Sierra Boggess as Christine Daaé, is now available in local music stores.

STAGE TUBE: Kerry Ellis & Brian May Talk Upcoming Album 'Anthems'
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 26, 2010

West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis, who will next be seen as 'Nancy' in the Cameron Mackintosh production of 'Oliver' at the Royal Drury Lane, sits down for a studio chat with legendary musician Brian May to discuss her upcoming album 'Anthems' (produced by May) which is set for release in September.

Hannah Waddingham To Present Awards For SONDHEIM SOCIETY
by Carrie Dunn - Mar 24, 2010

West End star Hannah Waddingham will host a prestigious awards ceremony, now in its fourth year, on Sunday 6th June at The Queens Theatre, London. The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer Of The Year Competition & The Stiles and Drewe Best New Song of 2010 Awards are presented by The Stephen Sondheim Society and Mercury Musical Developments (MMD).

TV: 2010 Olivier Awards Highlights!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 22, 2010

Video highlights of the 2010 Olivier Awards!

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