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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Prizeo, the online giving platform that democratizes giving for all income levels, announced today that they are offering the chance for one lucky fan to attend the eagerly anticipated opening night of the musical Hamilton in Los Angeles - Wednesday, August 16, 2017.

The National Youth Music Theatre is to celebrate its 40th birthday in style - with ENCORE: 40 Years of NYMT, a star-studded West End gala night at the Adelphi Theatre.

A concert premiere performance of the new, original British musical EUGENIUS! will take place tonight 29 June 2016 at the London Palladium.

A concert premiere performance of the new, original British musical EUGENIUS! will take place on 29 June 2016 at the London Palladium. This exciting and innovative musical is produced by (and stars) actor Warwick Davis. Joining the Harry Potter and Star Wars favourite will be a host of musical theatre stars, including double Olivier Award-winner David Bedella (In The Heights, Jerry Springer, The Opera, The Rocky Horror Show), Amy Lennox (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), Samuel Holmes (Mrs Henderson Presents, Spamalot) and Summer Strallen (Sound of Music, Love Never Dies). Comedian Marcus Brigstocke will join the cast as the Narrator and Brian Blessed will provide a guest voiceover.

We round up the reactions so far to the Olivier Award nominations - social media has been buzzing since this afternoon's announcement!

National Geographic Channel's two-night movie event Saints &Strangers, premiering Nov. 22-23 at 9/8c, goes deep inside the familiar historical account of Thanksgiving

National Geographic Channel's two-night movie event Saints &Strangers, premiering Nov. 22-23 at 9/8c, goes deep inside the familiar historical account of Thanksgiving

National Geographic Channel (@NatGeoChannel) today announced the cast of the upcoming four-hour television movie event Saints & Strangers, directed by Paul Edwards and produced by Sony Pictures Television with Little Engine Productions.

'If music be the food of love, play on.' Even before the invention of the musical comedy (more on that later), William Shakespeare knew the importance of music in telling stories on stage. For our March feature, my colleague Jeff Walker and I thought that instead of marking the Ides of March with songs about murder, betrayal, and fate, we would focus on the synergy between showtunes and Shakespeare.

We talk to Anthony Drewe of the celebrated composing pair about their forthcoming feature in the SIngular Sensations series at the Charing Cross Theatre - plus some of their upcoming projects!

Edward Seckerson - former presenter of BBC Radio 3's long-running musical theatre show Stage and Screen continues to host a series of in-depth encounters with the stars of musical theatre at London's Charing Cross Theatre.

Donmar Warehouse presents Arnold Wesker's ROOTS, 03 October 2013 - 30 November 2013, Press Night: Tuesday 8 October 2013. Director: James Macdonald, Designer: Hildegard Bechtler, Lighting Designer: Guy Hoare, Sound Designer: Ian Dickinson for Autograph, Video Designer: Dick Straker

Donmar Warehouse announces 2013 Autumn Season

We all knew about the Les Mis alumni that would appear in the movie - but who made the most impact on you?

Suggs and Madness saxophonist Lee Thompson led the sell-out audience at the 10th anniversary charity gala performance of OUR HOUSE in an impromptu singalong of their greatest hits last night. It brought the curtain down at the Savoy Theatre on a night that saw many original cast members both in the production and on stage in the show in a fundraiser for the Help for Heroes Charity. Suggs played Joe's dad - a role he took in the West End in 2003. Check out photos from the event's after party below!

Last night was opening night for the revival of Torch Song Trilogy at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London. Check out these photographs of the cast, including leading man David Bedella, during their curtain call and after-show party.

More photos from the film set of Tom Hooper's LES MISÉRABLES have surfaced on Tumblr, featuring Eddie Redmayne (Marius) and Aaron Tveit (Enjorlas)!

A host of some of the best talent in West End musical theatre will join Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway in the film of Les Misérables. The talented list below will be playing non starring roles in the forthcoming film.

Stephen Fry writes foreword for Departure Lounge composer's new album