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West End's MATILDA Extends Booking Through February 2013; Cast Changes Announced
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 27, 2012


The Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical offers more tickets go on sale offering access to performances through until Sunday 17 February 2013.

West End's MATILDA to Open on Broadway Spring 2013?
by Robert Diamond - Feb 15, 2012


The show transfered to London's West End and opened November 24 to tremendous critical acclaim. Today, Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post that the show is now aiming to open on Broadway in the Spring of 2013, produced by the RSC themselves and overseen by Andre Ptaszynski, who formerly ran Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group.

Rialto Chatter: Royal Shakespeare Company to Bring MATILDA to Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 16, 2012


Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfered to London's West End and opened November 24 to tremendous critical acclaim, and according to Whatsonstage, plans will soon be made concerning bringing the new musical to Broadway. RSC artistic director Michael Boyd announced at a press conference last week that the Mailda team will travel to New York at the end of January to discuss future Broadway plans. Additionally the RSC will 'retain "absolute control" over the production.'

TV: First Look at West End's MATILDA!
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 5, 2011


Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfered to London's West End and opened November 24 to tremendous critical acclaim. A potential Broadway transfer already being discussed. Last week, we brought you the official production shots and today, we bring you a first look at MATILDA onstage in the just released video montage!

MATILDA Now Booking Through October 2012!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 30, 2011


Following a triumphant opening at the Cambridge Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical has extended its booking period. Tickets are now on sale up to, and including, 21 October 2012. The new stage musical, which has captured the imagination of young and old alike, transferred to the West End on Tuesday 25 October 2011.

Photo Flash: West End's MATILDA - Official Production Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 28, 2011


Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfered to London's West End and opened last week to tremendous critical acclaim. A potential Broadway transfer already being discussed and below, BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you a look at the official production photo coverage!

STAGE TUBE: MATILDA Makes its West End Debut! Broadway Next?
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 27, 2011


Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfered to London's West End and opened last week to RAVE reviews, with a potential Broadway transfer already being discussed.

STAGE TUBE: Matthew Warchus, Tim Minchin, et al. on MALTILDA THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2011


The Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical will transfer to London's Cambridge Theatre, previewing from Tuesday 18 October. Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Paul Kaye (Mr Wormwood) Josie Walker (Mrs Wormwood) and Lauren Ward (Miss Honey) will reprise their roles alongside Marc Antolin, Verity Bentham, Peter Howe, Michael Kent, Melanie La Barrie, Matthew Malthouse, Alastair Parker, Nick Searle and Emily Shaw who also appeared in the original production in Stratford. Click below to hear from the creative team on what to expect from the new show!

Bertie Carvel, Paul Kaye, et al. Set for Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 23, 2011


The Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical will transfer to London's Cambridge Theatre, previewing from Tuesday 18 October.

CHATTER: Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA Headed for Broadway or West End?
by Robert Diamond - Jan 26, 2011


Production shots for the new musical adaption of MATILDA, A Musical, running at the Courtyard Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon, have been released!

Photo Flash: Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA Production Shots
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 14, 2010


Production shots for the new musical adaption of MATILDA, A Musical, running at the Courtyard Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon, have been released!

Spider Baby The Musical Plays The Lyric Hyperion Theatre Cafe Thru 12/5
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2010


AFS Entertainment presents the world premiere of SPIDER BABY THE MUSICAL at The Lyric Hyperion Theatre Cafe (2106 Hyperion Ave.) now through December 5, 2010.

Spider Baby The Musical Plays The Lyric Hyperion Theatre Cafe Thru 12/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 12, 2010


AFS Entertainment presents the world premiere of SPIDER BABY THE MUSICAL at The Lyric Hyperion Theatre Cafe (2106 Hyperion Ave.) now through December 5, 2010.

India's Jet Airways Sponsors 'Lord of the Rings' Cast Album
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2007


India's premier airline Jet Airways today announced their sponsorship worth 15 million rupees for The Lord of the Rings London original cast album that is currently being recorded for a January 21, 2008 release.

West End 'Lord of the Rings' Now Booking to Sept. 27
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2007


The Lord of the Rings, the first major stage adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic trilogy, which received its British and European Premiere when it opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London earlier this summer, celebrates its 100th performance today, Monday, August 13, and its booking period has been extended to September 27, 2008.

"LOTR" - Musical Spectacle, Not Spectacular Musical
by Robert Gould - Jul 13, 2007


During the last twenty years or so the 'epic' musical has become a major element in mainstream musical theatre. Now the stage of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane witnesses what could almost be described as the epic to dwarf all epics. Following in the wake of the award winning box office smash film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's novels that have engrossed generations of readers, Matthew Warchus's staging of 'The Lord Of The Rings - the musical' seems set to pack in the crowds.

Photo Coverage: London Lord of the Rings in Previews
by BWW - Jun 4, 2007


The musical version of The Lord of the Rings, now in previews, opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on June 19th, 2007.

Accident Halts London Lord of the Rings through June 2
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2007


Performances of the London production of The Lord of the Rings, the Tolkien-based musical now in previews, have been halted for a few days due to a stage accident.

10 Musicals Open in London's West End in Summer 2007!
by Jake Brunger - May 21, 2007


After a jam-packed Autumn season last year, with 8 musicals in 8 weeks, the West End goes one better and gives us 10 musicals to look forward to over the summer months. With Broadway imports, popular reality TV cast musicals, new musicals and short-run revivals, there's certainly something for everyone, so read on for the full lowdown..

Casting Complete for London Lord of the Rings Musical
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2007


Casting is complete for upcoming London production of The Lord of the Rings, which opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on June 19th, 2007

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