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Tickets For Lloyd Webber's THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH Go On Sale 8/22; Opens 9/22 At The Royal Alexandra Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2009


David Mirvish is delighted to present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton's new musical THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, which will play September 22 through November 1, 2009 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. This will be the second show of the 2009/2010 Mirvish Subscription Season and tickets will go on sale on Saturday August 22, 2009.

Tickets For Lloyd Webber's THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH Go On Sale 8/22; Opens 9/22 At The Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2009


David Mirvish is delighted to present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton's new musical THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, which will play September 22 through November 1, 2009 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. This will be the second show of the 2009/2010 Mirvish Subscription Season and tickets will go on sale on Saturday August 22, 2009.

Hackney Empire Presents ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Opens 7/24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2009


Hackney Empire, in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company present Once On This Island with Book & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty

Hackney Empire Presents ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Opens 7/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 22, 2009


Hackney Empire, in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company present Once On This Island with Book & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty

A Season Full Of Stars: MTC Celebrates One Year Of World Premieres And Artistic Success
by Reynard Loki - Jul 10, 2009


At the Annual General Meeting held this evening in the Mainstage lobby, Gerry Couture, Chair of the MTC Board of Trustees, announced that the Manitoba Theatre Centre was able to positively exceed its 2008-09 budget by $82,307.

The Queen/Ben Elton Musical WE WILL ROCK YOU Plays In Toronto Until 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2009


It's been an incredible journey in Toronto for WE WILL ROCK YOU, the musical by Queen and Ben Elton. What began as a limited seven-week engagement turned into an almost unstoppable juggernaut of entertainment that will have played 788 performances in two different theatres and been seen by an audience of one million by its final performance on June 28, 2009.

Kerry Ellis Extends Her SONGBOOK Concert Series Again
by Carrie Dunn - Jun 1, 2009


London and Broadway's former Elphaba adds another date to her Songbook concert series

Erica Peck Returns To WE WILL ROCK YOU At Panasonic Theatre 5/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2009


WE WILL ROCK YOU star Erica Peck returns to the Panasonic Theatre this Friday, May 29, for the final four weeks of the run.

Mirvish Theater Changes Line-up, THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH Plays 10/20-11/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009


David Mirvish is delighted to announce a change to the line-up of shows for the 2009-10 Mirvish Theatre Subscription Season. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton's new musical THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH will be the second show in the season, replacing the already announced Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The new show will play October 20 to November 29, 2009 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.

The Queen/Ben Elton Musical WE WILL ROCK YOU Plays In Toronto Until 6/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2009


It's been an incredible journey in Toronto for WE WILL ROCK YOU, the musical by Queen and Ben Elton. What began as a limited seven-week engagement turned into an almost unstoppable juggernaut of entertainment that will have played 788 performances in two different theatres and been seen by an audience of one million by its final performance on June 28, 2009.

Mirvish Extends Toronto WE WILL ROCK YOU Thru 6/28
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2009


David Mirvish has announced that Toronto's longest-running musical, WE WILL ROCK YOU, will run even further! The all-Canadian, Dora Award-winning musical production will extend its run at the Panasonic Theatre through 6/28.

Ben Elton Talks 'BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH' to Globe & Mail
by Eddie Varley - Apr 26, 2009


The world premiere of The Boys in the Photograph, the latest musical collaboration between Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton will take place at the Manitoba Theatre Centre in Winnipeg from April 25 to May 23, 2009. The David Mirvish co-production will then move to the Canon Theatre in Toronto in June 2009.

WICKED Star KERRY ELLIS Adds More London Concert Dates
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 16, 2009


Kerry Ellis has added an extra date to her London concert series due to phenomenal public demand

Craig Jessup Sings Noel Coward At Eureka Theater Opens 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2009


42nd Street Moon takes pride in presenting 'Craig Jessup Sings Noel Coward,' a tribute to writer, actor, director, composer and bon vivant Noel Coward, for four performances only at 7 pm on April 5, 7, 8 and 12 at the Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street. Jessup will be accompanied by acclaimed Bay Area pianist, Ken Muir.

OLIVER! Cast Album Preview Available on Official Website
by Eddie Varley - Mar 30, 2009


Oliver took in £3 million more than Dirty Dancing did in 2006, a stunning feat in these tough economic times. The production now has sound clips from its upcoming cast album available on the official Oliver! website. You can find them by going here!

Mirvish Extends WE WILL ROCK YOU Thru 6/28, Show Celebrates 2nd Anniv. 3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2009


On March 14, WE WILL ROCK YOU, Toronto's most resilient, longest-running, immensely popular, all-Canadian, Dora Award-winning Best Musical production, now extended through June 28 at the Panasonic Theatre, celebrates 2 years on stage!

Photo Flash: WE WILL ROCK YOU at the Panasonic
by Eddie Varley - Mar 11, 2009


On March 14, WE WILL ROCK YOU, Toronto's most resilient, longest-running, immensely popular, all-Canadian, Dora Award-winning Best Musical production, now extended through June 28 at the Panasonic Theatre, celebrates 2 years on stage!

Mirvish Extends WE WILL ROCK YOU Thru 6/28, Show Celebrates 2nd Anniv. 3/14
by Eddie Varley - Mar 11, 2009


On March 14, WE WILL ROCK YOU, Toronto's most resilient, longest-running, immensely popular, all-Canadian, Dora Award-winning Best Musical production, now extended through June 28 at the Panasonic Theatre, celebrates 2 years on stage!

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