Monique News

Elm Shakespeare, a New Haven based professional theater company with the mission of igniting a spark in our shared humanity through Shakespeare, has received this generous gift from The Theatre League.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced that the smash hit School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh will extend its run until Saturday 22 July.

An all new trailer has been released for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, which will run at the Gielgud Theatre in London for 16 weeks only from 16 September 2023 – 6 January 2024. 

Top stories: Ralph Macchio attends a reading of The Karate Kid the Musical, first look at Ellie Kemper in Peter Pan Goes Wrong, New York City Center Encores! The Light in the Piazza, and more!

Noises Off is a masterclass in timing and physical comedy. The precision with which the actors execute their slapstick routines and intricate movements is truly remarkable. The well-timed door slams, missed cues, and perfectly choreographed chaos complement a perfectly written script that has audiences roaring with laughter.

The “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Wildcats will take their final bow this summer. Watch the new teaser trailer video, which features a first look at the original High School Musical stars like Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, and more joining Julia Lester and Joshua Bassett to film the fictional High School Musical 4 at East High.

Award-winning music theatre powerhouse Squabbalogic has announced the full cast for the brand-new, original Australian musical THE DISMISSAL, which will be making its long-awaited world premiere from 26th August 2023 at Sydney’s Seymour Centre.

After rehearsal on June 13, the company and members of the creative team of Lincoln Center Theatre's upcoming off-Broadway production of FLEX had the opportunity to see a live basketball game when the WNBA's NY Liberty played at Barclays Center. On the bus over “the Lady Train” of FLEX learned they would be sitting courtside and after the game, they were treated to a meet and greet with NY Liberty player Nyara Sabally. Check out exclusive photos here!

Bioh's take on friendship, sisterhood and Queen Bees sizzles in this production.

All new photos have been released for the upcoming UK premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, directed by Monique Touko. The production opens tonight at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and runs until 15 July.

Top stories: Sara Bareilles is working on writing another musical, Deborah Cox and Melody A. Betts join The Wiz, and more!

Disney+ has released first look photos from the new season of High School Musical: the Musical: the Series, which will feature members of the original cast of the hit film reuniting. Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, Bart Johnson, Alyson Reed and Kaycee Stroh will join Julia Lester, Kate Reinders, Joshua Basset, and more for the season.

11x Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician and Tony Award-nominee Brandy Clark will embark on her headline tour this fall including shows at Indianapolis’ The Vogue, Chicago’s Thalia Hall, Minneapolis’ Cedar Cultural Center, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, Portland’s Aladdin Theater, Seattle’s Washington Hall, and more.

This summer, The Carnegie invites audiences to the “Land of Lola” with its production of KINKY BOOTS. Performances run June 30 through August 19, 2023. 

Musicians on the track include, Lissa Grunfeld (Lo-Ball, The Pandoras) and JC Brandy (Lo-Ball, Lunchbox) on guitars, Claudia Monique Rossi (Lo-Ball, Halo Friendlies) on drums, and singer/songwriter, Shanti Wintergate (Solo, Play Date) on bass. More vocals can be heard via Alison Berry (Moonily, King Mala), Ginger Pooley and her daughter Talula.

June, is a multi-layered drama that revolves around the tragic consequences of domestic violence, exploring how class and sexual inequality contribute to a vibrant young woman’s fate.

Full casting has been announced for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. Learn more about who is joining the cast here!

It's 1970, and the college students who live in Hillendale Hall are about to graduate. They each chase their dreams and grapple with an uncertain future, but the Vietnam War is raging, and one student is determined to hold a rally to stop it. Somehow, it all works out...

New Adventures and Sadler’s Wells have announced casting for Matthew Bourne’s ROMEO AND JULIET coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 October 2023.

The Maryland Theatre Collective has announced casting and production teams for their next three events of the 2023/2024 season!