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AMERICAN IDIOT Announces National Tour Following West End Run, March 19; Amelia Lily to Reprise Role
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 16, 2015

Green Day's explosive, Tony Award® winning Broadway musical American Idiot, will now embark on a national tour from 19 March 2016, following on from its hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End run, which is currently running at the Arts Theatre, Leicester Square until 22 November 2015.

Birmingham Stage School Students to Appear in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2015

24 children from The Theatre Workshop in Edgbaston will be joining the cast of Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webbers classic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar on stage at Birmingham Hippodrome from 2 - 7 November 2015. The children from the local stage school will perform in two of the well-known musical numbers from the show, alongside an acclaimed cast which includes musical theatre star Glenn Carter and X Factor's Rachel Adedeji.

FROM PAGE TO STAGE Sets Stars
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 9, 2015

Aria Entertainment today announces the casts and creative teams for the eight shows in the third From Page To Stage season of new musicals, running from Monday 26 October to Saturday 21 November.

Tommy Steele Returning to Wolverhampton with New Show
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 6, 2015

From Monday 19 - Sat 24 October, music legend Tommy Steele will take to the stage in a spectacular new imagining of the extraordinary tale of the world's most famous big band leader - in THE GLENN MILLER STORY at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2015

The explosive new production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's ground-breaking rock opera, is set to continue its major UK tour into the autumn, coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow from tonight 6 to Saturday 10 October 2015.

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Set for Theatre Royal Glasgow
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 1, 2015

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY and the 125th anniversary of the author's birth, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE returns to the stage. This production of the Queen of Crime's most popular and best-selling thriller has been wowing audiences across the UK since January and comes to the Theatre Royal Glasgow from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 October 2015.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Lucy O'Byrne as 'Maria' in THE SOUND OF MUSIC UK Tour
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 28, 2015

Playing the iconic role of Maria is LUCY O'BYRNE. Fresh from her success on BBC One's The Voice this year, she was mentored by chart-topper Will.i.am and, with her stunning vocal range, shot to success as a finalist in the live shows.  Check out a sneak peek below!

THE VOICE Finalist to Lead Upcoming UK Tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 28, 2015

Fresh from her success on BBC One's The Voice, LUCY O'BYRNE joins the company of Bill Kenwright's spectacular five-star production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC as Maria von Trapp.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - THE WHITE FEATHER Debuts Tonight at Union Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2015

This September, Arion Productions presents the world premiere of new British musical THE WHITE FEATHER at the Union Theatre, tonight 16th September - 17th October 2015 (opening night 18th September). It tells the story of Georgina Briggs whose brother was one of over 300 allied soldiers executed for cowardice during the First World War. She won't accept the shame and she won't let it lie. But as she fights for justice a shocking discovery awaits her. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!

West End Elphaba Rachel Tucker and Jonah Platt Join Broadway's WICKED Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2015

Beginning tonight, September 15, West End alumna RACHEL TUCKER joins the Broadway company of WICKED in the role of 'Elphaba'. After nearly three years and over 1,000 performances, Rachel holds the record for most consecutive performances as Elphaba in London's West End production. She made her Broadway debut last season as Meg Dawson in Sting's THE LAST SHIP.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow, Oct. 6 - Glenn Carter to Star
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 15, 2015

The explosive new production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's ground-breaking rock opera, is set to continue its major UK tour into the autumn, coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow from Tuesday 6 to Saturday 10 October 2015.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to Play Birmingham Hippodrome This November
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 8, 2015

Directed by the unstoppable Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright, the duo behind Evita (in the West End and on tour) and Blood Brothers. This new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's ground-breaking rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar will be at Birmingham Hippodrome from Monday 2 to Saturday 7 November 2015, as part of its current UK tour.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE WHITE FEATHER Premiere at Union Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2015

This September, Arion Productions presents the world premiere of new British musical THE WHITE FEATHER at the Union Theatre, 16th September - 17th October 2015 (opening night 18th September). It tells the story of Georgina Briggs whose brother was one of over 300 allied soldiers executed for cowardice during the First World War. She won't accept the shame and she won't let it lie. But as she fights for justice a shocking discovery awaits her. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!

X FACTOR Winner Joe McElderry to Lead JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT UK Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 1, 2015

X FACTOR winner JOE MCELDERRY gets set to put on a dazzling coat of many colours as he steps in the title role of the UK's longest running musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.

Cast Set for THE WHITE FEATHER at Union Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 24, 2015

This September, Arion Productions presents the world premiere of new British musical The White Feather at the Union Theatre. It tells the story of Georgina Briggs whose brother was one of over 300 allied soldiers executed for cowardice during the First World War. She won't accept the shame and she won't let it lie. But as she fights for justice a shocking discovery awaits her.

BLOOD BROTHERS Returning to Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 19, 2015

BLOOD Brothers returns to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, nearly 30 years after it premiered there.

Meet WICKED's Incoming Broadway Leads - Rachel Tucker & Jonah Platt!
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 19, 2015

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, beginning Tuesday, September 15, West End alumna Rachel Tucker will join the Broadway company of WICKED in the role of Elphaba, alongside Jonah Platt, who will be making his Broadway debut in the role of Fiyero. In honor of the pair joining the New York company, BWW brings you a look back some of their past performances below!

Breaking News: West End Elphaba Rachel Tucker and Jonah Platt Will Join Broadway's WICKED This Fall!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2015

BroadwayWorld has just learned that beginning Tuesday, September 15, West End alumna RACHEL TUCKER will join the Broadway company of WICKED in the role of Elphaba. After nearly three years and over 1,000 performances, Rachel holds the record for most consecutive performances as Elphaba in London's West End production. She made her Broadway debut last season as Meg Dawson in Sting's The Last Ship.

EDINBURGH 2015 - BWW Reviews: USHERS, Momentum Grand, August 9 2015
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 10, 2015

Set in a West End theatre, the acclaimed hit new musical comes to Edinburgh! Following the lives of the stagiest people in theatre - the Front of House staff - and portraying the hilarious, ridiculous and frequently moving stories of ice cream sellers who dare to dream…

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Berlin, Mannheim und Hamburg
by Marcel Konrath - Jul 28, 2015

Ein Musical uber Jesus Christus - das hatte auf diese Art und Weise noch niemand gewagt: Jesus Christ Superstar nannten Andrew Lloyd Webber und Tim Rice ihr revolutionares Werk, mit dem sie vor uber 40 Jahren ihren großen Durchbruch feierten. Die opulente neue Inszenierung auf Deutschland Tour

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