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STAGE TUBE: New WIZARD OF OZ Footage Feat. Sophie Evans and Russell Grant
by James T Harding - Mar 9, 2012

Check out this new footage of THE WIZARD OF OZ at the London Palladium. It features Sophie Evans as Dorothy and Russell Grant as The Wizard, plus the two songs 'We're Off to See the Wizard' and 'The Land of Oz'.

THE WIZARD OF OZ BLOG: Meet the New Munchkins!
by THE WIZARD OF OZ Blog - Mar 2, 2012

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Sophie Evans, runenr-up of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical.Get to know the new munchkins below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Sophie Evans, Russell Grant in THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2012

Original cast members Michael Crawford and Danielle Hope both recently departed the West End production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, and have been replaced by Over the Rainbow finalist Sopie Evans and Russell Grant and Dorothyand the Wizard respectively. Check out production images of the newcomers in action below!

Photo Coverage: More From The Whatsonstage.com Awards!
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 20, 2012

Missed out on last night's Whatsonstage.com awards? Check out our photo coverage from the red carpet and the press room!

Sabrina Aloueche & More Feature in New Concept Album for THE IN-BETWEEN
by James T Harding - Feb 15, 2012

The concept album for a new musical, The In-Between, was released online today. Performers featured on the recordings include Sabrina Aloueche, Julie Atherton, Daniel Boys, Cassandra Compton, Hadley Fraser, Alexia Khadime, Dianne Pilkington, Lauren Samuels and Liam Tamne.

Jessica Lange to Return for Season 2 of AMERICAN HORROR STORY
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 7, 2012

On last night's 'Watch What Happens Live' on Bravo TV, guest Ryan Murphy confirmed to the talk show's host Andy Cohen that actress Jessica Lange would be returning for Season 2 of FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WIZARD OF OZ to Make North American Premiere in Toronto
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 7, 2012

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WIZARD OF OZ is slated to have its North American premiere in Toronto in 2013.

THE WIZARD OF OZ BLOG: Meet the New Lion!
by THE WIZARD OF OZ Blog - Feb 2, 2012

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. A new cast will soon be taking over the show, which includes Sophie Evans and Russell Grant, and you can get to know the new lion in the video below!

THE WIZARD OF OZ BLOG: Meet the New Cast
by THE WIZARD OF OZ Blog - Jan 31, 2012

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. A new cast will soon be taking over the show, which includes Sophie Evans and Russell Grant, and you can get to know the newbies in the video below!

SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME Plays Lyceum Theatre Jan. 23-28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2012

From the team behind the hugely successful Dreamboats and Petticoats, Bill Kenwright's brand new musical Save the Last Dance for Me transports the Lyceum Theatre to the 'music and magic' of the early 60's from Monday 23 - Saturday 28 January.

SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME Plays Lyceum Theatre Jan. 23-28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2012

From the team behind the hugely successful Dreamboats and Petticoats, Bill Kenwright's brand new musical Save the Last Dance for Me transports the Lyceum Theatre to the 'music and magic' of the early 60's from Monday 23 - Saturday 28 January.

STAGE TUBE: Michael Crawford Celebrates Birthday at WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2012

Both Michael Crawford and Danielle Hope will both depart the West End production of THE WIZARD OF OZ on February 5, 2012. Both have been with the show since the beginning, and audiences had been following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Crawford (as the Wizard) and Danielle Hope (as Dorothy), winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, at The London Palladium. But before they leave, the cast celebrated Crawford's 70th birthday at a recent curtain call.

Michael Crawford & Danielle Hope to Depart UK WIZARD OF OZ Feb. 5
by Robert Diamond - Jan 12, 2012

It's now official that both Michael Crawford and Danielle Hope will both depart the West End production of THE WIZARD OF OZ on February 5, 2012. Both have been with the show since the beginning, and audiences had been following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Crawford (as the Wizard) and Danielle Hope (as Dorothy), winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, at The London Palladium where the show began previews in early February and opened in March to great reviews.

SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME Plays Lyceum Theatre Jan. 23-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2012

From the team behind the hugely successful Dreamboats and Petticoats, Bill Kenwright's brand new musical Save the Last Dance for Me transports the Lyceum Theatre to the 'music and magic' of the early 60's from Monday 23 - Saturday 28 January.

Howard Panter, Cameron Mackintosh, et al. Make Stage 100 List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 5, 2012

The Stage has today announced the winners of The STAGE 100, recognising the outstanding individuals working in theatre today.While The Stage 100 recognises the achievements of individuals, The Stage 100 Awards recognises performing arts organisations and the teams behind them.

THE WIZARD OF OZ BLOG: Last Christmas
by THE WIZARD OF OZ Blog - Dec 19, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below to check out a holiday message from the cast and crew!

Live Theatre & Soho Theatre to Host Political Panel Debate at Soho Theatre, 11/24
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2011

Inspired by the forthcoming A WALK ON PART, the dramatisation of the critically acclaimed political diaries of former MP Chris Mullin, Live Theatre and Soho Theatre host a panel debate with MPs and artists as they discuss how to change the world; chaired by Channel 4 News Political Correspondent Michael Crick at Soho Theatre on the evening of Thursday 24 November.

THE WIZARD OF OZ BLOG: Backstage at Children in Need
by THE WIZARD OF OZ Blog - Nov 21, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below to backstage at their 'Children in Need' performance!

THE WIZARD OF OZ BLOG: Children in Need
by THE WIZARD OF OZ Blog - Nov 16, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Click below to go behind the scenes of rehearsals for their 'Children in Need' performance!

STARLIGHT EXPRESS to Launch UK Tour in 2012?
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2011

According to Whatsonstage.com, Starlight Express be launching a UK tour in 2012, as the show has 'recently appeared on a number of regional theatre websites.' Having last toured in 2004, the 2012 tour will be produced by Bill Kenwright Limited.

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