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Ramin Karimloo and Nadim Naaman Will Lead Concept Album For RUMI: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2021


Dana Al Fardan, one of the Middle East's leading contemporary composers, and West End star Nadim Naaman today announce their second major stage musical, 'Rumi: The Musical'.

BWW Interview: Vikki Stone Talks #ZoologicalSociety
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 30, 2020


We caught up with composer and comedian Vikki Stone to chat about the release of her concept album #ZoologicalSociety.

Winners Announced For Acting For Others' Golden Bucket Awards 2020
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2020


Theatrical charity, Acting for Others today announces the winners for the Golden Bucket Awards 2020.

Concept Album For New Digital Musical #ZoologicalSociety To Be Streamed Free Online
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2020


Royal & Derngate today announced that it is releasing a concept album on 27 March for a new digital musical commissioned for online and social media distribution called #ZoologicalSociety and written by multi-award-winners Vikki Stone and Katie Mulgrew. The release will be launched with a live concert performance at BEAM 2020, the UK's leading showcase of new British musical theatre, taking place at Royal & Derngate. In line with the announcement, a short film by award-winning animator Tim Wheatley has been released to introduce each of the musical's characters and the album will be available to stream or to download from all leading streaming services including Spotify, Amazon and Apple alongside Royal & Derngate's website.

Review Roundup: Royal Shakespeare Company's THE BOY IN THE DRESS - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2019


Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) present a new musical, The Boy in the Dress. Based on the best-selling novel by David Walliams, The Boy in the Dress features sixteen original compositions by Robbie Williams and his long-term writing partner Guy Chambers.

Photo Flash: On the Green Carpet at Opening Night of THE BOY IN THE DRESS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2019


Last night (Thursday 28 November 2019), the Royal Shakespeare Company celebrated the opening night of the new musical, The Boy in the Dress, based on the novel by David Walliams, adapted by Mark Ravenhill, with music and lyrics by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers and directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran.

BWW Review: THE BOY IN THE DRESS, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Charlie Wilks - Nov 28, 2019


Pure magic are the two words I would use to describe The Boy in the Dress. Appearing for the first time on stage, David Walliams' book has sold over 32 million copies worldwide. Most recently the BBC adapted it for screen, which went down very well and ensured that the story reached even more people. Now, it is the RSC and Mark Ravenhill's turn to bring it to life, under the direction of the venue's Artistic Director Gregory Doran. It's an adventurous challenge and clearly there has been no expense spared to ensure that the musical remains as authentic to its origins as possible.

Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsal Photos For THE BOY IN THE DRESS at Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2019


Production images for the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new musical The Boy in the Dresshave now been released.

Full Casting Announced For The Royal Shakespeare Company's Production Of THE BOY IN THE DRESS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2019


Full casting is announced for The Boy in the Dress, the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new musical, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 8 November.

ALADDIN Ends West End Run August 24; MARY POPPINS to Fill its Theatre This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2019


Aladdin's West End run ends tonight, August 24, after 1,361 performances at the Prince Edward Theatre. The show began performances on May 27, 2016, prior to an official opening June 15.

First Casting Announced For The Royal Shakespeare Company's Production Of THE BOY IN THE DRESS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2019


Casting kicks off with the first announcement for The Boy in the Dress, the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new musical which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 8 November.

ALADDIN Celebrates Third Birthday At London's Prince Edward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2019


Disney's Aladdin marked its anniversary this week having celebrated its official opening night three years ago on 15 June 2016. The spectacular West End musical has now welcomed more than two million audience members at the Prince Edward Theatre where tickets are on sale for performances up to and including Saturday 24 August 2019 - when it will conclude its magical run in London. For further details please visit www.aladdinthemusical.co.uk

Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of BROKEN WINGS at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2018


'Broken Wings' is an autobiographical tale of tragic love based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran's 1912 masterpiece, with Book Music & Lyrics by West End star Nadim Naaman ('The Phantom of the Opera') and Music and Lyrics by Dana Al Fardan, one of the Middle East's leading contemporary composers.

BWW Review: BROKEN WINGS, Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Fiona Scott - Aug 3, 2018


'Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation' is one of many wonderful lines by Lebanese-American writer/artist Kahlil Gibran. Broken Wings is a brand new musical adaption of his 1912 poetic novel.

Major New Musical BROKEN WINGS Releases Concept Album; Watch a Music Video Featuring Rob Houchen and Hiba Elchikhe
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2018


Auburn Jam Records has released the concept album of major new musical Broken Wings, an autobiographical tale of tragic love based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran's 1912 masterpiece. The show is written by West End star Nadim Naaman (The Phantom of the Opera) and Dana Al Fardan, one of The Middle East's leading contemporary composers, and with orchestrations by Joe Davison.

Nikita Johal to Lead BROKEN WINGS
by Julie Musbach - Jul 19, 2018


With just over a week until opening night, there has been a major cast change to the eagerly awaited West End premiere of 'Broken Wings'.

Photo Flash: BROKEN WINGS Takes Flight for the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2018


Broken Wings, a major new musical, an autobiographical tale of tragic love based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran's 1912 masterpiece is to get a West End prermiere.

Photo Flash: ALADDIN Celebrates Two Years on the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2018


Last night, Aladdin celebrated its second birthday on London's West End. The show was celebrated with a celebrity gala that included guests such as Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall, Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily, Ore Oduba, Ryan Molloy, Killian Murphy, Made in Chelsea's Ryan Libbey, and London Hughes.

Final Cast Announced For The West End Premiere Of BROKEN WINGS; Plus Watch Video of Rob Houchen Performing 'Selma'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2018


The full cast is announced for the West End premiere of Broken Wings, a major new musical, an autobiographical tale of tragic love based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran's 1912 masterpiece.

Photo Flash: Inside the Concept Album Recording of BROKEN WINGS
by Julie Musbach - May 18, 2018


Auburn Jam Records has released the concept album of major new musical Broken Wings, an autobiographical tale of tragic love based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran's 1912 masterpiece. The show is written by West End star Nadim Naaman (The Phantom of the Opera) and Dana Al Fardan, one of The Middle East's leading contemporary composers, and with orchestrations by Joe Davison.

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