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Willemijn Verkaik, Savannah Stevenson, Jeremy Taylor & More Join West End's WICKED Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2013


WICKED, the long-running hit West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, welcomes international Wicked star Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero); Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible) and Olivier award-winning actor Paul Clarkson (Doctor Dillamond) to the new London cast at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, beginning today, Monday 18 November 2013. Sam Kelly returns to play The Wizard, a role he previously played in 2009/2010. Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose) and Sam Lupton (Boq) continue in their current starring roles. Emma Hatton is the Standby Elphaba and current ensemble cast member Sophie Linder-Lee is now the Standby Glinda.

Savannah Stevenson, Jeremy Taylor & More Join West End's WICKED in November
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 1, 2013


WICKED, the long-running hit West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero); Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible) and Olivier award-winning actor Paul Clarkson (Doctor Dillamond) will join the previously announced international Wicked star Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba) in the new London cast at the Apollo Victoria Theatre from Monday 18 November 2013. Sam Kelly will return to play The Wizard, a role he previously played in 2009/2010. Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose) and Sam Lupton (Boq) will continue in their current starring roles. Emma Hatton will be Standby Elphaba and current ensemble cast member Sophie Linder-Lee will become Standby Glinda.

Photo Flash: SHREK Opens in the West End!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 15, 2011


Yesterday, June 14, 2011 SHREK The Musical opened at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane after beginning previews on May 6, 2011. SHREK THE MUSICAL stars Nigel Lindsay as Shrek, Richard Blackwood as Donkey, Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad and Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona. The company also includes Delroy Atkinson, Amy Beadel, Stephanie Bron, Dean Chisnall, Jon-Scott Clark, Ste Clough, Lee William-Davis, Ross Dawes, Lucie Downer, Alice Fearn, Michelle Francis, Ashley E Hale, Rosanna Hyland, Bradley Jaden, Aaron Lee Lambert, Emma Lindars, Grant Murphy, Spencer O'Brien, Landi Oshinowo, Damien Poole, Stuart Matthew Price, Jacqui Sanchez, Jonathan Stewart, Leigh-Anne Stone, Lucy Tapp, Karli Vale and Michael Watson. Check out the arrivals and after party red carpet photos from the big evening below!

Shrek The Musical Previews Begin Today at the Theatre Royal
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 6, 2011


SHREK THE MUSICAL® begins preview performances at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane this Friday May 6, 2011. SHREK THE MUSICAL® stars Nigel Lindsay as Shrek, Richard Blackwood as Donkey, Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad and Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona.

Photo Flash: First Look at West End SHREK Cast!
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2011


Opening at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on May 6, 2011, SHREK THE MUSICAL® will star Nigel Lindsay as Shrek, Richard Blackwood as Donkey, Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad and Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona. The company will also include: Delroy Atkinson, Amy Beadel, Stephanie Bron, Dean Chisnall, Jon-Scott Clark, Ste Clough, Lee William-Davis, Ross Dawes, Lucie Downer, Alice Fearn, Michelle Francis, Ashley E Hale, Rosanna Hyland, Bradley Jaden, Aaron Lee Lambert, Emma Lindars, Grant Murphy, Spencer O'Brien, Landi Oshinowo, Damien Poole, Stuart Matthew Price, Jacqui Sanchez, Jonathan Stewart, Leigh-Anne Stone, Lucy Tapp, Karli Vale and Michael Watson.

Full Cast Announced for West End SHREK!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 22, 2011


DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions announced full casting for the West End production of SHREK THE MUSICAL®.

JERSEY BOYS And BBC London Join For OH WHAT A NIGHT November 17
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2010


Raise money for BBC Children in Need and enjoy a night at one of the London's biggest musicals, at BBC London 94.9FM's special gala performance of smash-hit award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS at the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End on Wednesday 17th November 2010.

JERSEY BOYS And BBC London Join For OH WHAT A NIGHT November 17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 11, 2010


Raise money for BBC Children in Need and enjoy a night at one of the London's biggest musicals, at BBC London 94.9FM's special gala performance of smash-hit award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS at the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End on Wednesday 17th November 2010.

JERSEY BOYS Celebrates 2nd Anniversary in London on March 18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2010


JERSEY BOYS, the award-winning musical which opened in London's West End at the Prince Edward Theatre two years ago, will celebrate its second London birthday on March 18.

Boydon, McCoy Join JERSEY BOYS Cast, Show Celebrates 2nd Birthday In West End
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2010


'JERSEY BOYS', the award-winning musical which opened in London's West End at the Prince Edward Theatre two years ago, will celebrate its second London birthday on 18 March.

JERSEY BOYS Celebrates 2nd Anniversary in London 3/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2010


JERSEY BOYS, the award-winning musical which opened in London's West End at the Prince Edward Theatre two years ago, will celebrate its second London birthday on March 18.

Boydon, McCoy Join JERSEY BOYS Cast, Show Celebrates 2nd Birthday In West End
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


'JERSEY BOYS', the award-winning musical which opened in London's West End at the Prince Edward Theatre two years ago, will celebrate its second London birthday on 18 March.

JERSEY BOYS Welcomes Boydon And McCoy To The Cast
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 22, 2010


JERSEY BOYS, the award-winning musical which opened in London's West End at the Prince Edward Theatre two years ago, will celebrate its second London birthday on 18 March. Joining the cast for the third year of its run will be Jon Boydon playing Tommy DeVito and Eugene McCoy playing Nick Massi.

JERSEY BOYS Celebrates Oliver Award for Best Musical
by Eddie Varley - Mar 10, 2009


'JERSEY BOYS', the award-winning Broadway musical which opened in London's West End at the Prince Edward Theatre on 18 March last year, has just triumphed at the Laurence Olivier Awards by winning the coveted ?Best New Musical' Award. This adds to the rich haul of over seventeen major international awards that 'JERSEY BOYS' has won since it first opened in 2006 on Broadway.

"Just Too Good To Be True" UK JERSEY BOYS Grabs Olivier & What's On Stage Award Noms
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 13, 2009


'Jersey Boys', the award-winning Broadway musical which opened in London's West End at the Prince Edward Theatre on 18 March last year, is on a roll when it comes to theatre award nominations in the UK, the Tony winning tuner has been nominated for four What's On Stage Awards and five Oliviers.

Complete UK 'Jersey Boys' Cast Announced; Opens March 18
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2008


Jersey Boys, the award-winning Broadway musical, will open in London's West End at the Prince Edward Theatre on Tuesday 18 March, following previews from 28 February.

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