Johan Persson News

Twitter Roundup: Former and Current LES MISERABLES Cast Members Bid Farewell to the Original Production in London

by Stephi Wild — July 13, 2019

Today is the final performance of the original production of Les Miserables in London.

BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Barbican

by Bryony Rae Taylor — July 9, 2019

It was the 2016 Regent's Park production that landed Jesus its first Olivier Award, for Best Theatre Revival.

BWW Review: LIFE OF PI, Crucible, Sheffield

by Ruth Deller — July 9, 2019

This stunning new adaptation of Yann Martel's much loved novel is a must-see.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

by Julie Musbach — July 8, 2019

The Menier Chocolate Factory is gearing up to present the UK premiere of the musical of Robert James Waller's bestselling novel The Bridges of Madison County in a new staging by Trevor Nunn.

Photo Flash: First Look at LIFE OF PI at Sheffield Theatres

by Stephi Wild — July 8, 2019

The world premiere of the major new stage adaptation of Yann Martel's Man Booker Prize winning Life of Pi by Lolita Chakrabarti is directed by Max Webster at Sheffield Theatres.

BWW Review: THE END OF HISTORY..., Royal Court

by Marianka Swain — July 4, 2019

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's creative dream team are reunited for another new venture - although this drama's family doesn't come with an in-built, wand-waving fanbase.

BWW Interview: Clare Perkins Talks SWEAT at Gielgud Theatre

by Bryony Rae Taylor — July 4, 2019

Sweat, by Lynn Nottage, is based on interviews with steelworkers' of a small town in Pennsylvania.

Photo Flash: First Look at Jack Thorne's THE END OF HISTORY... at the Royal Court

by Marianka Swain — July 3, 2019

GYPSY Starring Imelda Staunton is Now Streaming on PBS

by Kaitlin Milligan — July 2, 2019

Gypsy, starring Olivier Award-winner Imelda Staunton as Rose, is streaming now through July 31 on Great Performances on PBS.

Photo Flash: Check Out All New Production Photos From the West End Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

by Stephi Wild — July 2, 2019

The fourth West End Company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child comprises Jamie Ballard as Harry Potter, Susie Trayling as Ginny Potter with Dominic Short as Albus Potter; Michelle Gayle as Hermione Granger, Rayxia Ojo as Rose Granger-Weasley and Thomas Aldridge as Ron Weasley; and James Howard as

BWW Review: ON YOUR FEET!, London Coliseum

by Bryony Rae Taylor — June 28, 2019

On Your Feet! weaves the songs Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine into the 'coming up' story of the Cuban-American artist.

Photo Flash: First Look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Barbican

by Stephi Wild — June 27, 2019

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar played two sell-out seasons at the Open Air Theatre, winning both the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and Evening Standard Award for Best Musical, before transferring to the Lyric Opera of Chicago in 2018.

Photo Flash: First Look at the West End's ON YOUR FEET!

by Julie Musbach — June 26, 2019

Gloria and Emilio Estefan's smash-hit musical comes to London direct from Broadway for a strictly limited season.

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Playhouse Theatre

by Debbie Gilpin — June 27, 2019

After wowing audiences at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Trevor Nunn's production of Fiddler on the Roof is going from strength to strength in its stint at the West End's Playhouse Theatre; not only has it extended its run until November, but it has now welcomed two new stars to Anatevka.