Johan Persson News

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Hayley Atwell and the Cast of ROSMERSHOLM

by Julie Musbach — April 11, 2019

Get a peek below at rehearsals for the upcoming production of Henrik Ibsen's Rosmersholm below!

Song Insights: 'Buddy's Blues', FOLLIES

by Rona Kelly — April 6, 2019

Hello folks, we're into the Follies! To kick off the new Follies Song Insights, we're looking at the song that kicks off the Follies-style numbers which close the show: 'Buddy's Blues', with Buddy himself Peter Forbes and music director Nigel Lilley.

BWW Review: TOP GIRLS, National Theatre

by Marianka Swain — April 4, 2019

Caryl Churchill's ground-breaking 1982 work comes to the National for the first time - and, also a first, with a full cast rather than actors doubling up, as the playwright had originally intended.

BWW Interview: Nigel Lilley Talks FOLLIES

by Rona Kelly — April 3, 2019

Nigel Lilley serves as Music Director, part of a team who have worked alongside Stephen Sondheim and Jonathan Tunick on this production.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For Theatr Clwyd and Menier Chocolate Factory's ORPHEUS DESCENDING

by Stephi Wild — April 3, 2019

Theatr Clwyd and Menier Chocolate Factory present a co-production of Tennessee Williams' Orpheus Descending.

Ruthie Henshall & Marisha Wallace to Host Next WAITRESS Cast Album Karaoke

by Julie Musbach — April 2, 2019

The hosts of the next Waitress London Cast Album Karaoke Night have been announced today.

Photo Flash: First Look at the National's TOP GIRLS

by Julie Musbach — March 29, 2019

Marlene is the first woman to head the Top Girls employment agency.

Trevor Nunn's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Extends Through 28 September

by Julie Musbach — March 29, 2019

Trevor Nunn's critically acclaimed production of Fiddler on the Roof, which opened this week at the reconfigured Playhouse Theatre, has extended its run due to public demand the production, which broke box office records with the highest advance of any show at the theatre, is now booking until 28 Se

Review Roundup: Were Critics Charmed by FIDDLER ON THE ROOF?

by Julie Musbach — March 28, 2019

Direct from its sold-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Tony and Olivier award-winning director Trevor Nunn's revival of the classic Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof transfers to the West End for a strictly limited run.

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Playhouse Theatre

by Liz Cearns — March 28, 2019

Fiddler On the Roof brings the Menier Chocolate Factory to the Playhouse Theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look At The UK Tour of HAIR

by A.A. Cristi — March 26, 2019

Following the critically-acclaimed 50th anniversary production of Hair - The Musical at Hope Mill Theatre and sell-out transfer to The Vaults, London, the celebrated production will now embark on a nationwide tour.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Sally Field, Bill Pullman and the All-Star Cast of ALL MY SONS

by Julie Musbach — March 22, 2019

All My Sons at the Old Vic is hard at work in rehearsal prepping for an opening of Tuesday 23 April.

BWW Review: MISS SAIGON at The Academy Of Music

by Alyssa Biederman — March 21, 2019

When you strip away the beautiful lighting, iconic helicopter, and glowing harmonies, you're left with a musical that has lost its lustre with time.

BWW Review: STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE, Crucible, Sheffield

by Ruth Deller — March 21, 2019

Sheffield's Richard Hawley-based musical is a spectacular piece of theatre that is full of humour and love - without dodging difficult social issues.

BWW Interview: Siobhan Redmond Talks TOP GIRLS

by Rona Kelly — March 20, 2019

Siobhan Redmond returns to the National to play Isabella Bird.

WAITRESS Announces The Next Cast Album Karaoke Night On 10 April

by Julie Musbach — March 19, 2019

The next Waitress London Cast Album Karaoke Night will be held on Wednesday 10 April, hosts to be announced.

BWW Interview: Oliver Alvin-Wilson Talks THE TWILIGHT ZONE

by Fiona Scott — March 15, 2019

Oliver Alvin-Wilson is known for a plethora of Shakespearean roles, Nine Night, and the previous run of The Twilight Zone at the Almeida Theatre.

BWW Interview: Jessie Nelson Talks WAITRESS

by Rona Kelly — March 13, 2019

Jessie Nelson penned the book of the musical, which is based on Adrienne Shelly's 2007 film.

BWW Review: MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE, Bristol Hippodrome

by Kerrie Nicholson — March 13, 2019

When Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake received its world premiere in 1995, it ripped up the rulebook in terms of traditional dance and storytelling.

BWW Review: ADMISSIONS, Trafalgar Studios

by Marianka Swain — March 12, 2019

News emerged today that Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were among 50 wealthy people charged in a college cheating scam dumbed 'Varsity Blues', in which they allegedly paid bribes of up to $6 million to secure places for their offspring at top universities.