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Nathan Amzi Returning to IN THE HEIGHTS at King's Cross Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 23, 2015


Nathan Amzi will return to In The Heights for a limited two-week run, playing Piragua Guy from Monday 21 December 2015 to Sunday 3 January 2016. Nathan originated the role in the London production when it premiered at Southwark Playhouse in 2014. In The Heights recently extended its run at King's Cross Theatre for a second time, now booking for an additional 3 months until Sunday 10 April 2016.

STAGE TUBE: IN THE HEIGHTS Extends at King's Cross; First Look at New Trailer!
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 13, 2015


Initially booking for a limited 4 week run, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical In The Heights has extended its run at King's Cross Theatre for a second time, now booking for an additional 3 months until Sunday 10 April 2016. In The Heights returns to London following a critically acclaimed sell-out UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse in 2014.  

Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS Opens Tonight at King's Cross Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2015


Tony Award-winning Broadway musical IN THE HEIGHTS officially opens tonight 13 October for an extended run at King's Cross Theatre. The production runs until Sunday 3 January 2016. IN THE HEIGHTS returns to London following a critically acclaimed sell-out UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse in 2014.

Photo Exclusive: First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at King's Cross Theatre
by Roy Tan - Oct 12, 2015


Tony Award-winning Broadway musical IN THE HEIGHTS, which is now in previews ahead of an official opening on Tuesday 13 October, recently extended its run at King's Cross Theatre through Sunday 3 January 2016. IN THE HEIGHTS returns to London following a critically acclaimed sell-out UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse in 2014. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the cast in action below!

IN THE HEIGHTS Extends Run at King's Cross Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 9, 2015


Tony Award-winning Broadway musical In The Heights, which is now in previews ahead of an official opening on Tuesday 13 October, has extended its run at King's Cross Theatre. Initially booking for a limited 4 week season, the production will now run until Sunday 3 January 2016. In The Heights returns to London following a critically acclaimed sell-out UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse in 2014.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Cast of King's Cross Theatre's IN THE HEIGHTS
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 30, 2015


First images are released today (attached) of the cast in rehearsals for In The Heights, which begins previews this Saturday 3 October at King's Cross Theatre. The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical returns to London following a sell-out UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse in 2014.

Southwark's IN THE HEIGHTS Headed to London
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2015


WhatsOnStage has confirmed that Southwark Playhouse's IN THE HEIGHTS will transfer to London. No word yet on dates or a venue, but BroadwayWorld will bring you the news as soon as we have the official details! 

Twitter Watch: Lin-Manuel Miranda Wishes Happy Opening to IN THE HEIGHTS in London
by BWW Staff - May 15, 2014


On Twitter Watch, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote 'Happy opening night @intheheightsldn !!!

Sam Mackay, Christina Modestou to Star in London Premiere of IN THE HEIGHTS; Full Cast Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 28, 2014


Full casting is announced today for Tony Award-winning Broadway musical In The Heights, which receives its London Premiere in a brand new production in The Large at Southwark Playhouse from Friday 9 May

SWEENEY TODD Plays Final Performance at the Adelphi Theatre Today, Sept 22
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2012


Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece, Sweeney Todd stars Michael Ball as the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton as the devoted Mrs Lovett. Jonathan Kent's acclaimed production will have its final performance today, Saturday, 22 September.

Photo Flash: New Artwork Revealed for West End SWEENEY TODD's Final Weeks
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 14, 2012


Sweeney Todd stars Michael Ball as the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton as the devoted Mrs Lovett. Jonathan Kent's acclaimed production will have its final performance on Saturday 22 September. View the new artwork, just revealed for the show's final weeks, below!

SWEENEY TODD to Play Final Performance at the Adelphi Theatre, Sept 22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2012


Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece, Sweeney Todd stars Michael Ball as the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton as the devoted Mrs Lovett. Jonathan Kent's acclaimed production will have its final performance on Saturday 22 September.

Jason Manford to Make West-End Debut as Pirelli in SWEENY TODD, 2 �" 27 July - 'Anything can happen!'
by James T Harding - May 9, 2012


Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece, Sweeney Todd, stars Olivier Award winner Michael Ball as the infamous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton as his devoted accomplice Mrs. Lovett. Following sell-out success at Chichester Festival Theatre, the production transferred to London's West End on 10 March, 2012 for a limited season only, and must end on 22 September, 2012. Comedian Jason Manford will join the company as "Italian" barber Pirelli for four weeks in July this year, covering for Robert Burt, who is scheduled to sing at Glyndebourne Festival 2012.

First Listen! Clips Posted from New London SWEENEY TODD Cast Album
by Robert Diamond - Mar 25, 2012


In advance of the cast album's March 30th release date, Amazon UK has posted the first audio preivew clips. Click here to listen!

BWW Video Teaser: Catch a Glimpse of Michael Ball in SWEENEY TODD - New Footage!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 23, 2012


The West-End production of SWEENEY TODD, starring Michael Ball as Sweeney Todd and Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Lovett, opened to raves on March 20 at the Adelphi Theatre following its sell-out success at the Chichester Festival Theatre. BroadwayWorld has just gotten ahold of the very first clip of Michael Ball as the demon barber himself singing 'Pretty Women.' Click below to catch a glimpse!

Sondheim Grants Approval for Michael Ball & Imelda Staunton Led SWEENEY TODD for Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Mar 22, 2012


Now, Baz Bamigboye of the UK Daily Mail has revealed that 'Stephen Sondheim has given director Jonathan Kent's Chichester Festival Theatre production of Sweeney Todd (with Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton delivering the stage performances of their lives) his seal of approval. He'd love the two stars to take the deliciously grisly musical to Broadway when they complete their run at the Adelphi Theatre. There's no official word this will happen yet, because both actors have crazy schedules, but it would be fantastic if they did manage to cross the Atlantic with this Sweeney.'

STAGE TUBE: Opening Night of SWEENEY TODD Starring Ball and Staunton
by James T Harding - Mar 22, 2012


Oh yes! We've got a red carpet video for the opening night of SWEENEY TODD, which opened on the 20th on the West End. The video features interviews with stars Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton as well as Jason Manford, David Mitchell, Jim Broadbent and Tom Jones. Plus, there's a little peek of an onstage kiss.

Photo Flash: Michael Ball & Imelda Staunton's Curtain Call for SWEENEY TODD in the West End!
by BWW - Mar 21, 2012


The West-End production of SWEENEY TODD, starring Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, opened last night, March 20, at the Adelphi Theatre, following its sell-out success at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Check out these shots of the rapturous curtain call, featuring Michael Ball, Imelda Staunton and Lucy May Barker.

Review Roundup: SWEENEY TODD Starring Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton - All The Reviews!
by James T Harding - Mar 21, 2012


The West-End production of SWEENEY TODD, starring Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, opened last night, March 20, at the Adelphi Theatre, following its sell-out success at the Chichester Festival Theatre. We've collected together all the reviews for your enjoyment.

West End SWEENEY TODD Opens Tonight; Imelda Staunton and Michael Ball Star
by BWW - Mar 20, 2012


The West-End production of SWEENEY TODD, starring Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, will officially open tonight, March 20, at the Adelphi Theatre. As Broadway World previously reported, Jonathan Kent's version of the musical opened in the West End for previews on March 10 following its sell-out success at the Chichester Festival Theatre. The show will feature British comedian Jason Manford as Signor Pirelli for one month while Robert Burt is on leave.

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