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Photo Flash: More Production Shots of the Cast of West End's McQUEEN
by Matt Smith - Aug 27, 2015


McQUEEN, which received its world premiere in May at St. James Theatre, where it broke box office records, opens tonight, Thursday 27 August, in London's West End, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, for a strictly limited season until 7 November.

West End's McQUEEN to Open Tonight, August 27
by Matt Smith - Aug 27, 2015


McQUEEN, which received its world premiere in May at St. James Theatre, where it broke box office records, opens tonight, Thursday 27 August, in London's West End, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, for a strictly limited season until 7 November.

Theatre Royal Haymarket's McQUEEN Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2015


McQUEEN, which received its world premiere in May at St. James Theatre, where it broke box office records, will transfer to London's West End, opening at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on Thursday 27 August, following previews from tonight 22 August, for a strictly limited season until 7 November.

Theatre Royal Haymarket's McQUEEN Cancels Some Previews; West End Transfer Still On For Aug 27
by Matt Smith - Aug 17, 2015


McQUEEN, which received its world premiere in May at St. James Theatre, where it broke box office records, will transfer to London's West End, opening at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on Thursday 27 August, following previews from 22 August, for a strictly limited season until 7 November.

Photo Flash: New Rehearsal Images for the 2015 National Tour of FLARE PATH
by Nora Dominick - Aug 13, 2015


The producers of the forthcoming UK tour of Terence Rattigan's FLARE PATH, directed by Justin Audibert, are delighted to announce the full cast, headed by the previously announced Leon Ockenden as Peter Kyle, Olivia Hallinan as Patricia Graham and Philip Franks as Squadron Leader Swanson.  Check out a first look at the new rehearsal images below!

McQUEEN to Receive West End Transfer
by Matt Smith - Jul 17, 2015


McQUEEN, which received its world premiere in May at St. James Theatre, where it broke box office records, will transfer to London's West End, opening at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on Thursday 27 August, following previews from 13 August, for a strictly limited season until 7 November.

UK Tour of FLARE PATH Announces Full Cast, Including Adam Best & James Cooney
by Matt Smith - Jun 17, 2015


The producers of the forthcoming UK tour of Terence Rattigan's FLARE PATH, directed by Justin Audibert, are delighted to announce the full cast, headed by the previously announced Leon Ockenden as Peter Kyle, Olivia Hallinan as Patricia Graham and Philip Franks as Squadron Leader Swanson.

James & Jack Fox to Lead West End Transfer of DEAR LUPIN
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 5, 2015


Father and son James Fox and Jack Fox star in this brand new stage adaptation of the best-selling Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year Dear Lupin, Letters to a Wayward Son in which renowned journalist and author Roger Mortimer's brilliantly hilarious, often touching and always generous letters to his unruly son Charlie are now vividly brought to life. The production transfers to the Apollo Theatre following a successful UK tour, opening on 3 August, with previews from 30 July, and runs for a strictly limited season until 19 September.

Chichester's Jonathan Church to Launch Indie Production Company
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2015


Following on from the announcement of his departure from Chichester Festival Theatre after the 2016 Season, Jonathan Church today announces that he will be establishing a new, independent production company, Jonathan Church Productions Limited (JCPL), as a platform to continue the development of both his producing and directing output in the future.

STAGE TUBE: Stephen Wight and More at Press Night of MCQUEEN
by Christina Mancuso - May 27, 2015


Award-winning actor Stephen Wight takes on the title role of Lee McQueen and Dianna Agron will play Dahlia in the world premiere of James Phillips's play McQUEEN directed by John Caird, which will run at St. James Theatre from 12 May to 27 June, with press nights on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May.  The play will also star Tracy-Ann Oberman as Isabella Blow, Laura Rees as Arabella, and David Shaw-Parker as John Hitchcock, along with Sophie Apollonia, Amber Doyle, George Hill, Eloise Hymas, Jordan Kennedy, Rachel Louisa Maybank, James Revell and Carrie Willis.  Check out behind the scenes interviews and more!

Philip Franks, Olivia Hallinan, Leon Ockenden & Alastair Whatley to Lead 2015 FLARE PATH Tour
by Tyler Peterson - May 21, 2015


Philip Franks, Olivia Hallinan, Leon Ockenden and Alastair Whatley will head the cast of the 2015 national tour of Terence Rattigan's FLARE PATH, directed by Justin Audibert. Further casting is to be announced.

Stephen Wight, GLEE Star Dianna Agron Set for World Premiere of McQUEEN, Beginning Tonight at St. James
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015


Award-winning actor Stephen Wight takes on the title role of Lee McQueen and Dianna Agron will play Dahlia in the world premiere of James Phillips's play McQUEEN directed by John Caird, which will run at St. James Theatre from tonight 12 May, with press nights on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May.

Stephen Wight, GLEE Star Dianna Agron Set for World Premiere of McQUEEN at St. James, May 12
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 20, 2015


Award-winning actor Stephen Wight takes on the title role of Lee McQueen and Dianna Agron will play Dahlia in the world premiere of James Phillips's play McQUEEN directed by John Caird, which will run at St. James Theatre from 12 May, with press nights on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May. The play will also star Tracy-Ann Oberman as Isabella Blow, Laura Rees as Arabella, and David Shaw-Parker as John Hitchcock, along with Sophie Apollonia, Amber Doyle, George Hill, Eloise Hymas, Jordan Kennedy, Rachel Louisa Maybank and Carrie Willis.

DEAR LUPIN with James & Jack Fox Begins Next Month at Theatre Royal Windsor
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 9, 2015


Father and son James Fox and Jack Fox star in this brand new stage adaptation of the best-selling Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year Dear Lupin, Letters to a Wayward Son in which renowned journalist and author Roger Mortimer's brilliantly hilarious, often touching and always generous letters to his unruly son Charlie are now vividly brought to life.

BWW Interviews: Oliver Thornton as King Arthur in CAMELOT at Two River Theater
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 3, 2014


Oliver Thornton will be starring in Two River Theater's production of Camelot from November 15th through December 14th. Broadwayworld.com had the opportunity to interview Thornton about the show and his career.

Manilow's HARMONY, DeVito and Griffiths in THE SUNSHINE BOYS, WE WILL ROCK YOU, PORGY & BESS & More Set for Ahmanson in 2013-14
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 13, 2013


The 2013-2014 Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre season was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie.

BWW Reviews: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Kings Theatre Glasgow, February 25 2013
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 26, 2013


The 2013 national tour celebrating 40 years of Rocky proves that this musical is showing no signs of old age.

Sam Attwater Takes Over As Brad In THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW UK Tour, Mar 2013
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 11, 2013


The Rocky Horror Show has announced that stage and TV actor Sam Attwater (Eastenders, Hollyoaks; Dreamboats and Petticoats) will play the role of Brad for the next leg of the UK tour, taking over from Ben Forster.

BWW Reviews: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, New Wimbledon Theatre, January 21 2013
by Gary Naylor - Jan 22, 2013


Gary Naylor does the Timewarp again...

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