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Photo Flash: First Look at AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Mercury Theatre Colchester
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2019


First production images are released today of Ain't Misbehavin' - now playing at Mercury Theatre Colchester until Saturday 30 March. The production then transfers to Southwark Playhouse from Friday 19 April to Saturday 1 June, as the first London revival in almost 25 years.

Casting Announced For AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' At Mercury Theatre Colchester And Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2019


Paul Taylor-Mills and Mercury Theatre Colchester in association with Tamasha Theatre Company have announced casting for their brand-new production of Ain't Misbehavin' - the first London revival in almost 25 years - playing at Southwark Playhouse from Friday 19 April to Saturday 1 June, following its premiere at Mercury Theatre Colchester from Friday 15 - Saturday 30 March. Tickets are on sale now.

GHOST THE MUSICAL Makes A Date With Storyhouse This March
by Julie Musbach - Feb 11, 2019


Bill Kenwright's "beautiful" and "spectacular" production of Ghost - The Musical is back on tour across the UK.

Bill Kenwright's SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER to Feature New Bee Gees Song
by Julie Musbach - Feb 6, 2019


Having already put the Bee Gees front and centre for the first time in the musical's stage history with the famous trio bring portrayed live on stage by Ed Handoll, Alastair Hill and Matt Faull, Bill Kenwright's new production of Saturday Night Fever continues to bring audiences never-before-seen elements to this classic musical, which now includes another Bee Gees classic that is not featured in the film. 

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Announced For Storyhouse Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2019


Smash hit stage show Saturday Night Fever is coming to Storyhouse in Chester this coming autumn as part of its new UK tour.

John Partridge And Charlie Stemp Will Lead The UK Tour Of ROUGH CROSSING
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2018


Bill Kenwright presents the long-awaited return of Rough Crossing written by Academy, Tony and Olivier award-winning writer Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, The Real Thing, Arcadia) and directed by acclaimed director Rachel Kavanaugh (The Wind in the Willows, Half a Sixpence).

See The Current Standings In The BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Ian McKellen Leads Best Actor!
by Alan Henry - Nov 13, 2018


Voting continues for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites.

See The Current Standings In The BroadwayWorld UK Awards; THE JUNGLE Leads Best Play!
by Alan Henry - Nov 5, 2018


Voting continues for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites.

See The Current Standings In The BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Cast Your Vote!
by Alan Henry - Oct 29, 2018


Voting continues for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites!

HEATHERS Will Close on the West End on November 24
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2018


In the immortal words of The Heathers, 'It's time to prove your not a loser anymore' and make sure you catch Heathers the Musical before it ends its smash hit London run! In celebration of Heathers the Musical's last four weeks in the West End, closing on 24 November, producers Bill Kenwright and Paul Taylor Mills are pleased to announce it's time for 'Big Fun' at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Shortlist Announced For The 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Voting Now Open!
by Marianka Swain - Oct 22, 2018


Today, the shortlist is announced for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, celebrating the best long-running West End productions and best new productions from around the country. CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

EUGENIUS! Will Transfer To The West End For A Strictly Limited Winter Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2018


Due to phenomenal demand, Eugenius! The Musical is to transfer to the West End for a strictly limited winter season!

Nathan Amzi Joins The Cast Of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL At Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2018


Heathers the Musical will welcome Nathan Amzi (Aladdin, In The Heights, Rock of Ages, The Voice UK) to Westerberg High for the first time at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Nathan will be joining Carrie Hope Fletcher in the smash-hit musical until the end of the semester on 24 November.

Photo Flash: Lucy O'Byrne Stars In EVITA at the Belgrade Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2018


After ten years captivating audiences across the UK, Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical masterpiece Evita comes to the Belgrade Theatre this month in a spectacular new production from Bill Kenwright.

Photo Flash: First Look at the UK Tour of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2018


Bill Kenwright's highly anticipated new production of Saturday Night Fever is underway. Joining acclaimed dancer and actor Richard Winso ras Tony Manero, in his first leading role in a major musical, is: Kate Parr (Follies) in the role of Stephanie, Owen Broughton (Gus), Michael Cortez (Joey), Raphael Pace (Bobbie C) and Jared Thompson (Double Jay).

Kate Parr, Owen Broughton, Michael Cortez, Raphael Pace, and Jared Thompson Join the Cast of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER At Edinburgh Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2018


Full casting for Bill Kenwright's highly anticipated new production of Saturday Night Fever has been announced. Joining acclaimed dancer and actor Richard Winsor as Tony Manero, in his first leading role in a major musical, is: Kate Parr (Follies) in the role of Stephanie, Owen Broughton (Gus), Michael Cortez (Joey), Raphael Pace (Bobbie C) and Jared Thompson (Double Jay).

How Very! HEATHERS Will Feature New Song in West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2018


Heathers the Musical is bigger and better than ever before! A brand new song has been written into the show ahead of it's West End debut at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, along with multiple re-workings to the script.

Full Casting Announced For SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Starring Richard Winsor
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2018


Full casting for Bill Kenwright's highly anticipated new production of Saturday Night Fever has been announced. Joining acclaimed dancer and actor Richard Winsor as Tony Manero, in his first leading role in a major musical, is: Kate Parr (Follies) in the role of Stephanie, Owen Broughton (Gus), Michael Cortez (Joey), Raphael Pace (Bobbie C) and Jared Thompson (Double Jay).

Richard Winsor Will Play Tony In New Production Of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2018


Richard Winsor, highly acclaimed for his dance, stage and screen work, is set to play Tony Manero, the role which famously rocketed John Travolta to screen stardom, in a new stage production of Saturday Night Fever.

Broadway Kids Jam Releases A 'Candy Store' Jam From HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Jul 26, 2018


Broadway Kids Jam has released their latest jam, 'Candy Store' from the Off Broadway and soon to be West End musical, Heathers. The 'Candy Store' jam features Joshua Turchin (The Pill, TrevorLIVE LA, A Christmas Story the Musical), Molly Richardson (Matilda), Mckayla Twiggs (Anastasia, Les Miserables, Once), and Sami Bray (1984, How the Grinch Stole Christmas).

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