Michael Ball News

In the new video get an inside look at the Opening Night Gala celebrations for the London Les Miserables Concerts!

Producer Cameron Mackintosh and composers Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg addressed the crowd after yesterday's gala premiere of Les Misérables in concert in London, followed by a special encore of 'One Day More' from the star-studded cast!

Cameron Mackintosh presents Les Misérables - The Staged Concert with a company of over 65 running until 30 November 2019 at the intimate Gielgud Theatre, next door to the home of Les Misérables at the recently re-named Sondheim Theatre.

On his first foray in front of the curtain at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, West End Producer unveils his brand new project - Free Willy: The Musical - and invites his audience to audition for their own role in the production.

According to the Daily Mail, early next year, Michael Ball And Alfie Boe will reunite to embark on a UK stadium tour, which will also include several dates in Japan.

To continue their tradition of producing a classic musical during the summer, the South Bend Civic Theatre presented Oliver! with a cast of more than 40 people to filled audiences. The tone of the show was instantly set with a wonderfully charming London bridge designed by Jeff Barrick. Unfortunately the tone was then smashed by a horribly electric sounding music track of the overture with trumpets that were more reminiscent of synthesizers than anything else. This confusing clash continued throughout the production leading to a mixed bag of a show. More clarification on that thought later.

Yesterday, actress and teacher Jacqueline Hughes reached out on Twitter to ask for help with something near and dear to her heart. One of her students, young Charlie, was being bullied for his love of musical theatre.

As rehearsals begin for Les Miserables -The Staged Concert, Cameron Mackintosh introduces Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas who complete the principal casting as Eponine and Cosette respectively. They join the previously announced Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, Matt Lucas as Thenardier, Rob Houchen as Marius, Bradley Jaden as Enjolras, Katy Secombe as Madame Thenardier and, for three performances a week, John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean.

It has been announced that former X Factor contestant Shan Ako and newcomer Lily Kerhoas will be storming the barricade in the limited concert engagement of Les Miserables at the Gielgud Theatre.

Theatreland's anonymous cult figure West End Producer has produced a cheeky video in preparation for his Edinburgh Fringe debut this summer with West End Producer (and Guests) - Free Willy!

Musical theatre star Kerry Ellis will join Steinway pianist and singer Dominic Ferris as his very special guest performer in Dominic Ferris: Me and My Piano at LIVE AT ZEDEL on Monday 1 July at 7.00pm.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: City Center season announced, Hadestown cast recording news, and more!

Susan Boyle and Michael Ball took the stage at Britain's Got Talent last night, June 2, to perform 'A Million Dreams' from The Greatest Showman. The track was recorded for Boyle's album, TEN.

Canadian actor and singer Tim Howar's past work includes Les Miserables, The Who's Tommy, Chess, and the 10th Anniversary production of Rent. He's also in the band Mike + The Mechanics. Currently, he's tackling one of the most iconic roles in musical theatre: playing the Phantom in the West End production.

Following the success of his Me and My Piano shows at LIVE AT ZEDEL last year, Steinway pianist and singer Dominic Ferris returns to the venue on Monday 1 July at 7.00pm with his special guest, BBC Radio 2 and television producer, writer and director, Anthony Cherry.

Susan Boyle has released a cover of 'A Million Dreams' from The Greatest Showman, featuring Michael Ball and The Rock Choir.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy Friday! Finish off your week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

It has just been reported that the hit musical Hairspray will return to the West End! 

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today, Morrissey kicks off his Broadway residency at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater! The engagement will run through May 11! BroadwayWorld would like to wish Morrissey a happy first performance!

Michael Ball is touring his new album 'Coming Home To You', which he proudly announces is his first number one selling album for 27 years. From the opening song, people were on their feet dancing. The atmosphere in the Palladium is excellent as his fans are so adoring!