Cliff Richard News

The music of rock legends Queen is to be celebrated like never before as West End leading lady Kerry Ellis joins Scandinavian tribute stars Queen Machine for a fully orchestrated UK tour.

Some of the world's most talented musical theatre stars, from Broadway and the West End, will unite this summer as part of West End Proms - an evening of beautiful live music, complete with a stunning 32-piece orchestra.

SDWC Productions announce the full cast for the revival of the hit British musical Maggie May. With music and lyrics by Lionel Bart and book by renowned dramatist Alun Owen, Maggie May has not been seen on the professional stage in London since its 1964 premiere at the Adelphi Theatre.

The original cast recording of Marianne Elliott's acclaimed production of Company dropped mere hours ago. We caught up with Musical Director Joel Fram once again, to take you behind the scenes of how the cast album was made.

'Bring it On' meets 'Dreamgirls' in the girl-group musical, 'Betty and the Belrays' by William Electric Black aka Ian Ellis James, which will be presented by Theater for the New City January 31 to February 17. The piece tells the story of three white female singers from Detroit who struggle to change a racially divided society by singing for a black record label. Book and lyrics are by William Electric Black. Music is by Black, Valerie Ghent (arranger/keyboards for Ashford & Simpson) and Gary Schreiner. Choreography is by Jeremy Lardieri. Director is Mr. Black.

Neil Berg returns to the Van Wezel celebrating a record-breaking decade of annual performances with an exciting, all-new show! 110 YEARS OF BROADWAY recreates the finest moments from the most memorable shows of the century featuring the actual Broadway stars of shows like Jersey Boys, Wicked and Mamma Mia! Backed by an excellent New York-based band, Neil Berg presents skillful arrangements of Broadway classics as well as electrifying numbers from Broadway's freshest hit shows. Don't miss this spectacular performance on Wednesday, January 30 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Reserve your seats today!

'Bring it On' meets 'Dreamgirls' in the girl-group musical, 'Betty and the Belrays' by William Electric Black aka Ian Ellis James, which will be presented by Theater for the New City January 31 to February 17. The piece tells the story of three white female singers from Detroit who struggle to change a racially divided society by singing for a black record label. Book and lyrics are by William Electric Black. Music is by Black, Valerie Ghent (arranger/keyboards for Ashford & Simpson) and Gary Schreiner. Choreography is by Jeremy Lardieri. Director is Mr. Black.

Lefra Productions is proud to announce that DANA WINNER is coming to South Africa as special guest artist in this year's CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR/ KERSFEES SKOUSPEL, which is to take place at the Sun Arena @ Time Square, Pretoria at 15:00 on 16 December 2018. Frans Swart, Managing Director of Lefra Communication and Marketing, says he is very excited that Ms Winner has agreed to be in this year's CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. "Lefra did a wonderful tour with Dana Winner 10 years ago. We did 25 shows in 30 days - all of them sold out! She is definitely one of the most talented singers in the world, and we are privileged to welcome her to South Africa again. And all the more so with the cream of more than 17 South African musicians on one stage."

Michael Jackson fans are set to be wowed when the UK's ultimate tribute to the King of Pop heads out on tour for 2019 with more than 40 dates already secured.

A brand new show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is set to tour the UK with more than 50 dates already secured.

Lefra Productions presents this year's CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR/ KERSFEES SKOUSPEL to be held at the Sun Arena, Time Square, Pretoria. More than 15 top artists are to perform in this production and it will be a wonderful Christmas concert in the true Boney M style of Christmas concerts. Jaconell Mouton of Noot vir Noot fame is the Musical Director and Frans Swart, who is known as the Director of all the hilarious farces like MY VROU SE MAN SE MANNETJIE, is the Director with a full orchestra. The CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR is to take place on 16 December 2018 at the Sun Arena, Time Square @ Menlyn on Maine.

King's Theatre Glasgow presents SUMMER HOLIDAY THE MUSICAL, running from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3. 

King's Theatre Glasgow presents SUMMER HOLIDAY THE MUSICAL, running from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3. 

Andrew Lloyd Webber with honoured artists Des O'Connor, Jimmy Tarbuck, Cliff Richard and Tommy Steele unveiled the Wall of Fame, a new art installation by Lee Simmons commissioned as part of the renovations to the Grade II listed facade of The London Palladium. Sited at the theatre's world famous Stage Door on Great Marlborough Street, this ongoing installation is a permanent legacy to the many artists that have headlined at The London Palladium and will provide an intrinsic link between icons of the past and performers of the future.

The new stage musical based on the hit 60s film starring Cliff Richard is coming to Darlington Hippodrome from Today 25 September for one week only.

Gary Crosby presents the sensational Jazz Jamaica All Stars with special guests Brinsley Forde (Aswad), Noel McKoy and rising vocal stars, Dem Three. THE TROJAN STORY is a spectacular live concert chronicling 50 years of the legendary label and artists of Trojan Records. There will be three performances - today 20 September, Royal Festival Hall; Saturday 29 September, Brighton Dome and Saturday 17 November, Hull City Hall (part of the Hull Jazz Festival).

Since winning Britain's Got Talent in 2011, Jai McDowall has performed around the world, and released several singles and other recordings. The Ayrshire singer speaks to BroadwayWorld about his upcoming solo show at Live at Zedel.

The new stage musical based on the hit 60s film starring Cliff Richard is coming to Darlington Hippodrome from Tuesday 25 September for one week only.

Gary Crosby presents the sensational Jazz Jamaica All Stars with special guests Brinsley Forde (Aswad), Noel McKoy and rising vocal stars, Dem Three. THE TROJAN STORY is a spectacular live concert chronicling 50 years of the legendary label and artists of Trojan Records. There will be three performances - on Thursday 20 September, Royal Festival Hall; Saturday 29 September, Brighton Dome and Saturday 17 November, Hull City Hall (part of the Hull Jazz Festival).