Matt Lucas News

150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!

by Team BWW — June 26, 2025

Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

Matt Lucas Joins THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF as Co-Host

by Sarah Jae Leiber — March 11, 2020

Deadline reports that 'Bridesmaids' star Matt Lucas will be the new host of The Great British Bake Off, replacing Sandi Toksvig.

Teri Polo Will Star on Fox's THE BIG LEAP

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 24, 2020

Deadline reports that Teri Polo, Matt Lucas, Ser'Darius Blain, and Ray Cham have joined the cast of upcoming ballet dramedy 'The Big Leap.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting for Globe on Tour Summer 2020

by Stephi Wild — January 31, 2020

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the full cast for Globe on Tour, directed by Brendan O'Hea.

National Youth Theatre Awarded Multi-million-pound Funding To Undergo Major Transformation Of Its Holloway Road Headquarters

by Stephi Wild — January 20, 2020

The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has been awarded £2,000,000 from the Mayor of London's Good Growth Fund to undergo a major renovation to its Holloway Road building in North London.

VIDEO: Showtime Releases Trailer for OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 16, 2020

SHOWTIME has released the key art and trailer for the upcoming third season of OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT, premiering on Sunday, January 26 at 8:30 p.

BWW Interview: Jon Robyns Chats LES MISERABLES at the Newly Renovated Sondheim Theatre

by Fiona Scott — January 14, 2020

Jon Robyns most recently had Hamilton audiences in stitches as King George III.

Ian Hughes Will Replace Matt Lucas as Thénardier in LES MISERABLES Beginning Tomorrow

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 9, 2020

Matt Lucas stepped in to play the role of Thénardier for a few weeks when Gerard Carey was unable to perform before the first preview of the new production of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre last month due to vocal injury caused by contracting pneumonia.

OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT Returns for Third Season on January 26

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 7, 2020

The SHOWTIME animated series OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT will return for its third season on Sunday, January 26 at 8:30 p.

Listen to the Full Live Recording of LES MISERABLES Live in Concert

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 6, 2020

In case you missed it yesterday, you now have the chance to listen to the full live recording of LES MISERABLES Live in Concert!

Matt Lucas Steps In To Play 'Thénardier' As LES MISERABLES Reopens In The West End

by Stephi Wild — December 20, 2019

Matt Lucas will step in to play the role of Thénardier in the new production of LES MISERABLES at the newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre in the West End where performances began on Wednesday.

VIDEO: Watch The Cast of LES MISERABLES Live in Concert Sing 'One Day More'

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 5, 2019

Coming to US cinemas nationwide on December 8 & 11 only, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular sold-out staged concert version of the musical phenomenon LES MISERABLES is an absolute must-see! Don't miss your exclusive opportunity to experience this performance from the comfort of your local movie theat

LES MISERABLES – THE STAGED CONCERT Arrives in US Cinemas This Sunday

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 3, 2019

Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular sell-out staged concert version of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical Les Misérables a?' The Staged Concert arrives in US cinemas this Sunday, December 8 & Wednesday, December 11 from the Gielgud Theatre in London.

LES MISERABLES - THE STAGED CONCERT Arrives in US Cinemas This Sunday

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 3, 2019

Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular sell-out staged concert version of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical Les Misérables - The Staged Concert arrives in US cinemas this Sunday, December 8 & Wednesday, December 11 from the Gielgud Theatre in London.

10 Reasons Not to Miss LES MISERABLES Live in Concert- In Cinemas December 8 & 11

by Nicole Rosky — December 5, 2019

Coming to US cinemas nationwide on December 8 & 11 only, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular sold-out staged concert version of the musical phenomenon LES MISERABLES is an absolute must-see!  Don't miss your exclusive opportunity to experience this performance from the comfort of your local movie thea

BWW Exclusive: Relive the Journey of LES MISERABLES Live in Concert- In Cinemas December 8 & 11!

by Nicole Rosky — December 3, 2019

For one night only, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular sell-out staged concert version of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, Les Misérables - The Staged Concert will be broadcast live in cinemas across the US tonight, December 2 from the Gielgud Theatre in London, with encore screenings taking

BWW Review: THE BOY IN THE DRESS, Royal Shakespeare Theatre

by Charlie Wilks — November 28, 2019

Pure magic are the two words I would use to describe The Boy in the Dress.

Steve Hurst Appears As Lenny Beige With Melinda Hughes In MEL AND LENNY'S CHRISTMAS DING DONG At Crazy Coqs, Live At Zedels

by Stephi Wild — November 27, 2019

Tickets On Sale for Concert Version of LES MISERABLES in Theaters

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 15, 2019

Tickets are on sale now for Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular sell-out staged concert version of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical Les Misérables a?" The Staged Concert, coming to US cinemas, on Sunday, December 8 & Wednesday, December 11 from the Gielgud Theatre in London.

LES MISERABLES Changes Dates of Broadcast in U.S. Cinemas

by Stephi Wild — November 13, 2019

Les Misérables a?" The Staged Concert will be shown in cinemas across North America on Sunday December 8 & Wednesday, December 11 from the Gielgud Theatre in London.