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Photo Flash: First Look at HOLY CRAP, Opening Tonight at King's Head Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2017

Nick Thompson Productions & The Heather Brothers present Holy Crap, a sacrilegious new musical comedy puts a sinful spin on evangelical television, featuring book, music & lyrics by The Heather Brothers. Directed by Benji Sperring, Holy Crap is headed up by West End performers John Addison and Arvid Larsen. The show runs now through 8th July, King's Head Theatre, Islington, with press night set for tonight 13th June 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS Returns to the Lyceum this Month
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2017

The West End sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats returns to Sheffield from Monday 26 June - Saturday 1 July, telling a classic story of teenage love set to some of the most iconic rock 'n' roll songs of all time.

BLOOD BROTHERS 30th Anniversary UK Tour Continues Into Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2017

2017 has marked 30 years since Bill Kenwright's production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers first toured the UK. In celebration, this iconic musical has been visiting theatres across the country, performing to sell-out houses and receiving standing ovations. Due to its continued success the tour is continuing into the Autumn, opening on Tuesday 29 August at G Live in Guildford.

Diana Vickers to Star in SON OF A PREACHER MAN at Manchester Palace
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2017

Son of a Preacher Man today announces that X-factor finalist Diana Vickers will create the role of Kat for the 2017 tour of this heart-warming new musical.

Diana Vickers to create the role of Kat in SON OF A PREACHER MAN
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 5, 2017

Son of a Preacher Man today announces that X-factor finalist Diana Vickers will create the role of Kat for the 2017 tour of this heart-warming new musical.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Coming to The Epstein Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2017

Excitement is building as it is now only two weeks until the smash-hit Broadway musical The Last Five Years opens at The Epstein Theatre from Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 June.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of the New Musical HOLY CRAP, Coming to King's Head Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017

Nick Thompson Productions & The Heather Brothers present Holy Crap, a sacrilegious new musical comedy puts a sinful spin on evangelical television, featuring book, music & lyrics by The Heather Brothers. Directed by Benji Sperring, Holy Crap is headed up by West End performers John Addison and Arvid Larsen. The show runs 7th June - 8th July, King's Head Theatre, Islington, with press night set for Tuesday 13th June 2017. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in character below!

Full Cast Announced For 10th Anniversary Tour of DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017

Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical returns to celebrate 10 years of the multi-million selling albums that inspired the Olivier Award nominated musical. The show opens at Theatre Royal Windsor on 25th January before embarking on a nationwide tour.

Showbiz Legend Bill Kenwright Signs Joe Mcelderry For Brand New Album: SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
by Rebecca Russo - May 25, 2017

Following his performance on ITV1's Tonight At The Palladium last night, much-loved singer and actor Joe McElderry revealed that he will be releasing a brand new album this summer on Bill Kenwright's record label, BK Records.

Celebrate Music Of Piano Man Billy Joel At St George's Hall Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017

Following on from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joel's original touring band, Liverpool's St Georges Hall are delighted to bring audiences The Billy Joel Songbook performed by Elio Pace on Friday 23 June.

Winners Announced for Inaugural Acting For Others' Presidential Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017

The winners were today announced for theatrical charity Acting For Others' inaugural Presidential Awards.  The awards celebrate the most supportive and successful fundraisers who have helped the charity raise £380,000 over the previous twelve months. 

Joe McElderry Brings Solo Tour GLORIA to The Bristol Hippodrome
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017

Singing sensation JOE McELDERRY has been back in the studio recording his anticipated new album SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES. The album will be released this July but fans will be able to pre-order on iTunes from Mother's Day. Joe will also release his new single Gloria in time for Mother's Day on 6th March with a special limited edition CD available to buy on Amazon as the perfect Mothers' Day gift.

John Addison and Arvid Larsen to Lead The Heather Brothers' HOLY CRAP at King's Head Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2017

King's Head Theatre has announced the cast of Holy Crap, headed up by West End performers John Addison and Arvid Larsen.

John Partridge and Adrian Zmed to Visit Birmingham Hippodrome in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2017

Birmingham Hippodrome is thrilled to play host to the first ever UK tour of the much-loved musical La Cage Aux Folles starring John Partirdge as 'Albin' and Adrian Zmed as 'Georges'. The show will visit Birmingham Hippodrome from Tue 16 - Sat 20 May as part of a nationwide tour.

Robert Daws, Caroline Langrishe and More Tapped for HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES UK Tour; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2017

Direct from a highly celebrated extended season in London's West End, casting has been announced for Bill Kenwright's production of Alan Ayckbourn's farcical tale of matrimonial mishaps, How the Other Half Loves as it gets set thrill audiences across the UK this autumn. The 1969 classic and the first of Ayckbourn's plays to be staged on Broadway, will open at Theatre Royal Windsor on Wednesday 30th August, continuing to Salford, Glasgow, Malvern, Bath, York, Richmond, Guildford, Cheltenham, Brighton and Norwich.

To Be Continued... Examining the History of the Broadway Sequel
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 27, 2017

'CATS 2: GRIZABELLA'S REVENGE'?, 'STILL WAITING FOR GODOT: THE SEQUEL'? Unlike successful films, which often spawn prequels, sequels and beyond, It's not often that you see a 'Part II' attached to the title of a cherished theatrical work. But that's not to say it never happens!

DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS To Rock 'n' Roll Into The Edinburgh Playhouse This May
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Apr 26, 2017

Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical returns to celebrate 10 years of the multi-million selling albums that inspired the Olivier Award nominated musical.

Joe McElderry Comes Home for Christmas in a Strictly Limited Run of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2017

Joe McElderry will return home this Christmas in his celebrated and critically acclaimed role in the sparkling family musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The musical will run at Newcastle's prestigious Metro Radio Arena for a strictly limited Christmas season from 19 - 31 December 2017.

Cardboard Citizens Announce Full Free Programme for the Home Truths Festival
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2017

As previews begin for Home Truths, a season of new plays exploring the state of housing in the UK from the award-winning theatre company Cardboard Citizens who are celebrating 25 years of making work with and for homeless people, the company has announced a wide-ranging additional programme of free events supported by the National Lottery Fund (HLF).

Producers of the World Premiere of CILLA THE MUSICAL Are on the Hunt for Their Cilla
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2017

The producers of Cilla - The Musical have confirmed the dates and locations for their search for Cilla, with open auditions taking place around the country.

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