Lee Hall News

CATS Film Will Miss the Deadline For Multiple Award Nominations This Season

by Stephi Wild — November 9, 2019

It has been revealed that the upcoming Cats film will miss multiple awards deadlines for this upcoming award season.

People's Light Has Announced Their 45th Anniversary Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 7, 2019

The 2019-2020 season at People's Light features world premiere musicals, hilariously relatable characters, big questions, hard truths, and the most talked-about new plays in American theatre.

Lisa Sontag Joins BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Australian Production

by Stephi Wild — November 7, 2019

The producers of Billy Elliot the Musical have today confirmed that unfortunately due to personal circumstances Kelley Abbey is unable to continue in her role as Mrs Wilkinson and has had to withdraw from the production.

VIDEO: Josh Groban Lends His Voice to a CATS Parody on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 31, 2019

On today's episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan, Kelly and Ryan share their take on 'Cats' with new trailers shown by WABC's entertainment reporter Randy Kenyon (Sandy Keyon's twin brother).

VIDEO: Taylor Swift Talks About Her New Song in CATS, 'Cat School', Being 'Bros' With Andrew Lloyd Webber, and More!

by Stephi Wild — October 28, 2019

Taylor Swift recently did an interview discussing all aspects of her upcoming role in the Cats film.

Taylor Swift Reveals She Auditioned For Eponine In Tom Hooper's LES MISERABLES; Reveals New CATS Song Details

by Alan Henry — October 25, 2019

In a new interview with Variety, Taylor Swift has revealed she has previously auditioned for CATS director Tom Hooper for the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables.

Video: See Andrew Lloyd Webber and Taylor Swift Collaborate On New Music For CATS Movie

by Alan Henry — October 24, 2019

Baz Bamigboye reports that Taylor Swift and Andrew Lloyd Webber have collaborated on a new song for the CATS movie titled 'Beautiful Ghosts' which is performed by Frankie Hayward, and reprised again in the film by Judi Dench.

BWW Blog: Elton John's Contribution to Theatre

by Student Blogger: Emily Bonifacio — October 22, 2019

Last week the book 'Me' was released by the legend Elton John and it got me thinking about Elton's contribution to musical theatre.

Broadway's Drew McVety Joins The Cast Of Goodspeed's BILLY ELLIOT

by A.A. Cristi — October 21, 2019

Broadway's Drew McVety will make his Goodspeed debut this week in the current production of Billy Elliot The Musical.

BWW REVIEW: BILLY ELLIOT Is A Celebration Of Dance And Having The Courage To Follow Your Dreams No Matter What Society Says

by Jade Kops — October 21, 2019

BILLY ELLIOT, Elton John and Lee Hall's multi award winning musical theatre adaptation of Stephen Daldry's movie of the same name returns to Sydney for its 10th Anniversary Australian Tour.

Chance Theater Announces 22nd Anniversary Season

by Julie Musbach — October 18, 2019

Chance Theater announces its 22nd Anniversary Season, which will be the sixth to employ both stages in its home at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

Lakewood Theatre Company Presents The Comedy SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE

by Julie Musbach — October 18, 2019

Lakewood Theatre Company continues its 67th season of live theatre with Shakespeare in Love, directed by David Sikking, a romantic comedy, based on the award-winning screenplay by Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman.

Global Roundup 10/11 - CHASING RAINBOWS, THE MUSIC MAN, THE BAND'S VISIT and More!

by BWW Special — October 11, 2019

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more.

BWW Flashback: Celebrate CATS' Anniversary With a Look Back at its History

by Linnae Medeiros — October 7, 2019

Jellicle Cats, come one, come all! Today marks the 37th anniversary of the original Broadway production of Cats! To celebrate the Tony and Olivier-Award winning musical, we're heading to the Jellicle Ball for a look back at the show's original and revival productions.