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Milton Jones Adds Tour Dates For Autumn 2020 Due To Demand
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2019

Phil McIntyre Live Ltd have announced a multitude of additional tour dates in Autumn 2020 for Milton Jones - star of Mock The Week (BBC Two) BBC Radio 4, and Live at the Apollo (BBC One), household favourite, king of the one-liner and one of the UK's biggest selling comedians. His Milton: Impossible tour will now take in a huge total of 100 dates across the UK and Ireland in 2020, beginning at the Dartford's Orchard Theatre on 22nd January 2020 and concluding in London at the Shepherd's Bush Empire on 29th November 2020. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 28th November, with a presale on Tuesday 26th November, available via www.miltonjones.com.

Rob Brydon's 'Songs and Stories' Will Tour UK in 2020
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2019

Award winning comedian Rob Brydon and his eight-piece band will take to the road next year with a brand new show, Rob Brydon - Songs and Stories. This is the first time that Brydon has created a show that includes songs and music as well as his acclaimed wit and comedy.

Photo Flash: Eric Michael Gillett Returns To The Laurie Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2019

Last night six time MAC Award Winner Eric Michael Gillett ((Broadway's Sweet Smell of Success, Kiss Me Kate, The Frogs and Television's Quantico, Mysteries of Laura, Daredevil, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) returned to the stage at the Laurie Beechman Theatre with Stop This Train, his first new solo show in five years. Seen most recently as Paul Manafort on Showtime's The Loudest Voice, Gillett's Stop This Train is a wry and witty collections of songs and observations about navigating the aging process while trying to keep both your dignity and your mind intact. Featuring contemporary songwriters Dar Williams, David Yazbeck, Paul Gordon, Craig Carnelia, Peter Mills, Demi Lovato, and John Mayer, along with classic cabaret and musical theater composers Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch, along with original songs by musical director Mike Pettry (Television's Documentary Now! Presents Original Cast Album: Co-Op)

BEYOND THERAPY Will Tour The UK With Tracy Shaw And Matt Lapinskas
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2019

Hit Broadway comedy Beyond Therapy will tour the UK this Autumn starring Tracy Shaw and Matt Lapinskas, opening at the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage on Wednesday 4 September 2019. Full tour schedule can be found below.

MR STINK Comes to Chickenshed Before UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2019

This summer Sam Bradshaw Productions has teamed up with Chickenshed to present a brand new musical adaptation of David Walliams' acclaimed best-selling book, 'MR STINK'.

Shaun Prendergast, Laura Baldwin, and More Complete Cast of WAITRESS in London
by Julie Musbach - Jan 9, 2019

Full casting information for the West End premiere of Sara Bareilles' Waitress has been released today, featuring Shaun Prendergast as Old Joe.

Full Cast Announced For Birmingham Stage Company's Production of Liz Pichon's Best-Selling Series TOM GATES
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2018

Birmingham Stage Company today announces the full cast for their production of Tom Gates, written by Liz Pichon. Neal Foster directs Matthew Chase (Tom Gates), Ashley Cousins (Marcus/Granny), Matthew Gordan (Derek/Grandad), Amy Hargreaves (Amy/Delia), Daniel Harkin (Mr Fullerman/Dad) and Alice Redmond (Mum). The production opens on 20 March with previews from 14 February, and tours until 30 November 2019.

Marisha Wallace, Laura Baldwin, Peter Hannah, and David Hunter Join Katharine McPhee in West End's WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2018

Further casting has been announced for the original London company of Sara Bareilles' Tony Award-nominated musical Waitress. Marisha Wallace will play Becky alongside Laura Baldwin as Dawn, with Peter Hannah as Earl and David Hunter as Dr. Pomatter. The four new principals will join the previously announced Katharine McPhee who will make her West End debut starring as Jenna, having played the role on Broadway earlier this year.

Cast Announced For The UK Premiere Of PLAID TIDINGS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2018

Casting is announced for the UK premiere of Plaid Tidings, the seasonal sequel to the hugely successful West End hit musical Forever Plaid by Stuart Ross, ahead of its UK premiere at London's Bridge House Theatre SE20 from 26 November - 23 December.

Could Your Choir Join Collabro On Tour?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2018

Collabro are launching a nationwide search to find 51 youth choirs to join them on their 2019 Road to the Royal Albert Hall tour.

Judy Kuhn and More Will Lead Menier Chocolate Factory's Revival Of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2018

The Menier Chocolate Factory today announces principal company for its major revival of one of the world's most-beloved musicals of all time, Fiddler on the Roof, in a new staging by Trevor Nunn. Joining the previously announced Andy Nyman (Tevye) is Judy Kuhn as Golde, with Harriet Bunton (Hodel), Dermot Canavan (Lazar Wolf), Stewart Clarke (Perchik), Matt Corner (Fyedka), Joshua Gannon (Motel), Louise Gold (Yente), Kirsty MacLaren (Chava) and Molly Osborne (Tzeitel).

Cast Announced For BROMANCE: THE DUDESICAL
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2018

The premiere of the American musical, 'Bromance:The Dudesical', arrives at The Other Palace this October. After hotly contested auditions, the production team are delighted to announce the incredible cast.

BWW TV: Meet The Cast of OKLAHOMA! at the Gordan Craig Theatre
by Jamie Body - Sep 4, 2018

The Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, has produced Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! as their 2018 summer musical. Watch a video interview with the cast below!

Mod Musical ALL OR NOTHING To Transfer To Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2018

Due to overwhelming public demand, ALL OR NOTHING - THE MOD MUSICAL, with book by Carol Harrison and music and lyrics by the Small Faces, will transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End following a five-week sell-out season at the Arts Theatre. The 10-week run at the Ambassadors Theatre will begin on Wednesday 28 March 2018 with a Gala Night, and will run until Saturday 2 June 2018. Tickets are now on sale.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of ALL OR NOTHING - THE MOD MUSICAL at Arts Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2018

NOTHING - THE MOD MUSICAL stars Carol Harrison as Kay Marriott and Chris Simmons as Steve Marriott, as well as Samuel Pope as Young Steve Marriott, Stefan Edwards as Kenney Jones, Stanton Wright as Ronnie Lane, Alexander Gold as Ian McLagan, Edward Elgood as Jimmy Winston, Karis Anderson as P.P. Arnold and Russell Floyd as Don Arden. Also in the cast are Daniel Beales, Alfie Harrison-Foreman, Dani Acors and Emily Daniels. David Shute and Danielle Johnson will play Steve Marriott and Kay Marriott at certain performances. ALL OR NOTHING's limited season will run at the Arts Theatre, London from 6 February to 11 March.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Announces New West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2018

The hit West End production of Motown the Musical this weekend will celebrate its second birthday at the Shaftesbury Theatre and announces that from 6 March 2018 the West End cast will be led by Jay Perry as Berry Gordy, Natalie Kassanga as Diana Ross and Carl Spencer as Marvin Gaye. They join David Albury who continues in the role of Smokey Robinson. Cruz Lee-Ojo, 11 years old from Uxbridge also joins the Company to share the role of Young Michael Jackson, Berry Gordy and Stevie Wonder with Tumo Reetsang, 12 years old from Southwark, London.

Cast Announced For ALL OR NOTHING At The Arts Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2018

Full casting is announced for the West End season of the critically acclaimed ALL OR NOTHING THE MOD MUSICAL, based on the story of the Small Faces. Joining the previously announced Carol Harrison as Kay Marriott and Chris Simmons as Steve Marriott, will be Samuel Pope as Young Steve Marriott, Stefan Edwards as Kenney Jones, Stanton Wright as Ronnie Lane, Alexander Gold as Ian McLagan, Edward Elgood as Jimmy Winston, Karis Anderson as P.P. Arnold and Russell Floyd as Don Arden. Also in the cast are Daniel Beales, Alfie Harrison-Foreman, Dani Acors and Emily Daniels. David Shute and Danielle Johnson will play Steve Marriott and Kay Marriott at certain performances. ALL OR NOTHING's limited season will run at the Arts Theatre, London from 6 February to 11 March, with a press night on Thursday 8 February.

Hoxton Hall Announce Full Cast For World Premiere Of All-Female Musical ORANGES AND ELEPHANTS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2017

Karena Johnson, Artistic Director of Hoxton Hall, today announces full cast for the world premi re of Oranges and Elephants, the first production in the venue's all-female spring season Female Parts. The musical centres on two rival female gangs in Victorian London blending Music Hall, Fairground and Musical Theatre storytelling.

August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING to Return to JPAC This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017

The Anderson & Bert Cade Fulton Foundation, Andrea J. Fulton, Founder & Producer, in association with the Jamaica Performing Arts Center/JPAC, presents the return of August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING. Ms. Fulton first presented TWO TRAINS RUNNING in the summer of 2016 as a free community offering to 40-seat audiences in Bed-Stuy's Fulton and Von King Parks as part of 'August in August,' an arts initiative created by the Fulton Foundation in partnership with Joseph Grant, Jr., the Arts and Cultural Ambassador of Councilman Robert E. Cornegy, Jr.'s Office in the 36th District in Brooklyn. Scroll down for a look at that production!

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