Cedric Neal News

The York Theatre will present a concert version of Jason Robert Brown's Songs for a New World for one night only as its 2026 spring benefit. The event will take place on March 30 at Theatre at St. Jean's. 

Marisha Wallace has joined the cast of the Once On This Island concert in London as Erzulie! The one-night-only concert production of Once On This Island will be performed at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Broadway and television star Daniel Breaker will play Hermes in the West End production of Hadestown from 29 December 2025. Learn more about Breaker here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

A one-night-only concert production of Once On This Island will be performed at Theatre Royal Drury Lane next year. The performance will be on Sunday, 8 February 2026. Learn more here!

Dutch actor and singer Joy Wielkens will join the critically acclaimed West End production of Hadestown as Persephone from 20 January until 8 March 2026. Learn more here!

Get a first look at Nicola Roberts in Hadestown UK! Watch performance clips from Livin’ It Up on Top and more.

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical in Concert, starring Cedric Neal as Lloyd Price, arrives at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall on 11 October. We had the chance to chat with Neal about what it is like to be taking on the role of the innovative artist, whose work was recorded by legends like Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin and Paul McCartney. We discussed how he “stumbled into” musical theatre, how concert productions of shows have evolved and even his personal connections to Lloyd Price and his music.

Photos have been released from the rehearsal room of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical. The new musical will be staged for two concert performances on Saturday 11 October.

New production photos have been released of the West End production of  Hadestown, featuring BRIT Award-winning Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts as Persephone.

The shortlist has been announced for the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards. The ceremony will take place next month at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Check out the full list here!

Further casting has been set  for Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical. The new musical will be staged for two concert performances at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall.

All new rehearsal photos have been released of Nicola Roberts from the BRIT Award-winning pop group Girls Aloud, as she rehearses for the West End production of the multi award-winning musical Hadestown. 

International music artist Nicola Roberts from the BRIT Award-winning group Girls Aloud, will join the West End production of multi award-winning Hadestown in the role of Persephone.

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical in concert will be staged for two performances at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Learn more about the show here!

Stars in the House, hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson, will spotlight the West End theatre scene in a special episode airing Thursday, June 5 at 8:00 PM ET on the Stars in the House YouTube channel.

Brand new rehearsal photos have been released of the new cast of the critically acclaimed West End production of Hadestown, who will begin performances at the Lyric Theatre, London from 11 March 2025.

BroadwayHD will exclusively broadcast the world premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert beginning Thursday, March 13.

New casting has been announced for West End production of Hadestown for performances from 11 March 2025. Learn more about the upcoming cast the show here!

The UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 is now running at the Donmar Warehouse, marking new Artistic Director Tim Sheader’s directorial debut at the venue. Watch video highlights from the production here!