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Photo Flash: PRINCE OF EGYPT Cast Poses For All New Portraits
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2020

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the brand-new musical that is now in previews at London's Dominion Theatre, has released a series of principal cast character portraits!

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Has Announced Children's Casting
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2020

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the new musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film, has announced its children's casting with the roles of Young Miriam, Leah and Young Hebrew Girl being shared by Mia Lakha, Iman Pabani and Hannah Selk and the roles of Young Aaron, Young Egyptian Boy and Young Midian Boy being shared by Leo Babet, Jonah Collier and Taylor Jenkins.

VIDEO: Watch the Music Video For New Song From THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, 'Never in a Million Years'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2019

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT has released a music video featuring the brand-new love song by GRAMMY® and Academy® Award-winner Stephen Schwartz, Never in a Million Years, performed by Luke Brady and Christine Allado, who play Moses and Tzipporah respectively.

Photo Flash: Get a Look at Costume Sketches From THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2019

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT has released the first costume sketches by the Tony Award®-winning Broadway designer Ann Hould-Ward. The new stage musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film, features a stunning collection of over 380 costumes and 250 pairs of shoes and begins performances at London's Dominion Theatre on Wednesday 5 February 2020.

VIDEO: Luke Brady Sings 'Footprints on the Sand' From THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2019

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT has released a new music video featuring a brand-new song by Grammy and Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz, titled 'Footprints on the Sand.' The song is performed by Luke Brady who plays Moses.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Sing 'When You Believe'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2019

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the brand-new stage musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film, today releases an official video from its recent press launch featuring Alexia Khadime, Christine Allado and Luke Brady,together with other members of the original London cast, performing Stephen Schwartz's classic song When You Believe.

Full Casting Announced For THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in London; Plus Get a First Look at the Set Design!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2019

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the brand-new stage musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film, today announces the full cast for its London premiere production.

Cast Announced for Tour of 9 TO 5
by Julie Musbach - Jul 30, 2019

The producers of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL today announced the full cast for the second production when it embarks on an 11-city tour of the UK and Ireland from 6 September 2019. Directed by Jeff Calhoun, with a book by Patricia Resnick who wrote the hit movie and music and lyrics by Dolly Parton.

Miss Trunchbull's Famous Chair To Land In Bristol As Extra MATILDA Date is Confirmed
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2019

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical has partnered with Cabot Circus to offer visitors a rare opportunity to sit in Miss Trunchbull's chair, if they dare.

Photo Flash: First Look at Elliot Harper Terrifying MATILDA as Miss Trunchbull
by Julie Musbach - Jan 17, 2019

The Royal Shakespeare Company have released the first images of Elliot Harper as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda The Musical's UK and Ireland tour, check them out below!

Elliot Harper Will Play Miss Trunchbull in The UK & Ireland Tour Of MATILDA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2018

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that Elliot Harper will play Miss Trunchbull in Matilda The Musical's UK and Ireland Tour from Tuesday 15 January at Theatre Royal Plymouth. The tour will then play at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford (19 February - 23 March 2019), Edinburgh Playhouse (2 - 27 April 2019), The Bristol Hippodrome (7 May - 8 June 2019), Mayflower Theatre, Southampton (11 June - 6 July 2019) and Norwich Theatre Royal (16 July - 17 August 2019). The West End production will continue to play at the Cambridge Theatre, where it is now in its eighth year and is booking until 24 May 2020.

Ska Royalty Neville & Sugary Staple Announce Forthcoming 'Rude Rebels' Album
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 6, 2018

Ska royalty Neville and Sugary Staple have announced their new collaborative album 'Rude Rebels'. It will be released via Cleopatra Records on both CD and special clear vinyl with black and white splatter in time for celebrations for the 40th Anniversary of 2Tone Records.

The Royal Shakespeare Company Announces New Child Casting For The UK & Ireland Tour Of MATILDA
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2018

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced new child casting for the Matilda The Musical UK and Ireland Tour with Sophia Ally and Scarlett Cecil joining Annalise Bradbury and Nicola Turner in sharing the title role of Matilda from 29 August. The West End production will continue to play at the Cambridge Theatre, where it is now in its seventh year and is booking until 20 October 2019.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Returns To The West Midlands Opening Tonight At Birmingham Hippodrome
by Julie Musbach - Jul 3, 2018

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical returns to the West Midlands running at Birmingham Hippodrome from tonight (Tues 3 July) until 8 Sept as part of its major 2018/19 UK and Ireland Tour and accompanied by a specially devised education programme, Change My Story, for schools.

Full Cast Announced for Manchester Dates of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - May 29, 2018

Having opened to rave reviews at the beginning of this year, the UK and Ireland tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda the Musical has announced today that Craige Els will extend his contract and play Miss Trunchbull at Manchester's Palace Theatre from 18th September to 24th November 2018.

MATILDA Launches UK and Ireland Tour
by Julie Musbach - Feb 22, 2018

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical will return to the West Midlands in Summer 2018 at Birmingham Hippodrome (3 July - 8 September) as part of its major 2018/19 UK and Ireland Tour and accompanied by a specially devised education programme, Change My Story, for schools.

VIDEO: MATILDA Introduces the UK and Ireland Tour's Four New Matildas
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2018

The official Matilda Twitter account introduced us to the new cast members with a video of the girls baking with Craige Els, who will be playing Miss Trunchbull. The girls talk about what superpower they would have, who their inspiration is, their hobbies and more while creating a 'tour cake.'

Child Casting Announced For The UK and Ireland Tour Of MATILDA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2018

Today, the Royal Shakespeare Company announces the child casting for the first five venues of the Matilda The Musical 2018/19 UK and Ireland Tour. The title role will be shared by Annalise Bradbury, Lara Cohen, Poppy Jones and Nicola Turner. The West End production will continue to play at the Cambridge Theatre, where it is now in its seventh year and is booking until 10 February 2019.

Heartland Film Festival Unveils Film and Event Lineup for 25th Anniversary
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 23, 2016

Tonight nonprofit Heartland Film announced the full lineup and event schedule for its 25th annual Heartland Film Festival (Oct. 20-30, 2016) at a special event at The Athenaeum.

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