Mark Thompson News

MAMMA MIA! Announces New Booking Period at London's Novello Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 19, 2021

MAMMA MIA! at London’s Novello Theatre is now extending its booking period to Saturday 1 October 2022.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Coming to the Eccles Theatre This Summer

by Gigi Gervais — November 13, 2021

Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles have announced that Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play Salt Lake City’s Eccles Theater from June 14 – 19, 2022.

THE SOUTHBURY CHILD Will Be Performed at the Bridge Theatre Next Summer

by Stephi Wild — November 11, 2021

Three-time Olivier award-winning Alex Jennings will lead the cast in the world premiere of The Southbury Child, the new play by BAFTA winner Stephen Beresford.

MILKSHAKE! LIVE To Bring All The Family Favourites To Parr Hall

by A.A. Cristi — November 9, 2021

There will be fun for all the family when Milkshake! Live returns to Parr Hall next year for a musical spectacular.

Nkeki Obi-Melekwe Begins Performances in TINA Tonight On Broadway

by Stephi Wild — November 2, 2021

Nkeki Obi-Melekwe is an original Broadway cast member of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, which marks her Broadway debut, after drawing rave reviews for her portrayal of the iconic Tina Turner in the West End production.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY On Sale At The North Charleston PAC, November 8

by A.A. Cristi — November 1, 2021

Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will go on sale Monday, November 8 at 10AM.

Step Inside A World of Pure Imagination with ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

by A.A. Cristi — October 27, 2021

OKC Broadway has announced that Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is now on sale.

VIDEO: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe Performs TINA Medley on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

by Michael Major — October 22, 2021

Watch Nkeki Obi-Melekwe make her national television debut as Tina Turner with the cast of TINA: The Musical, performing a medley of 'Nutbush City Limits' and 'Proud Mary' this morning on Good Morning America.

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Sweetens the Scene at Clowes Memorial Hall

by The Marriage Matinee — October 21, 2021

Nothing compares to the joy and freedom of pure imagination, and that is what CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY brings to the stage.

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Announces Digital Ticket Lottery

by Stephi Wild — October 7, 2021

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL's digital lottery will open at 9AM the day before the performance and closed at 3PM the day before the performance.

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Extends West End Booking to 18 December 2022

by Stephi Wild — October 5, 2021

The West End hit production of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL today announces over 200,000 new tickets for sale which will be released later this week taking booking at the Aldwych Theatre to 18 December 2022.

VIDEO: Adrienne Warren, Katori Hall, and More Talk Bringing TINA to Life on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — October 4, 2021

PBS NewsHour correspondent Karla Murthy recently sat down with the show's writer and members of the cast, including Tony-award winner Adrienne Warren, to talk about the show and Tina Turner's journey to become one of the most celebrated recording artists in history.

All of the Winners from the 2020 Tony Awards!

by Team BWW — September 26, 2021

After two and a half years without Broadway's Tony Awards returned on Sunday, Sept.

How/When/Where to Watch the 2020 Tony Awards and Other Questions Answered!

by Nicole Rosky — September 26, 2021

After two and a half years without Broadway's biggest night, the Tony Awards are back.

Full Casting Announced For North American Tour Of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

by Stephi Wild — September 13, 2021

Leading the cast as the extraordinary chocolate maker, Willy Wonka, is Cody Garcia, with Jackson Greenspan, William Goldsman, and Coleman Simmons alternating in the title role of Charlie Bucket.

Student Blog: Tony Predictions

by Student Blogger: Blake Velick — September 14, 2021

Need some help predicting the winners? I have attempted to predict about half of these categories (mainly the musical theatre categories since I was not able to see the majority of the plays in the 2019-2020 season), and have provided some rationale for each category.