Raymond Gubbay News

The lives of international divas Dalida and Asmahan take center stage at the Peacock Theatre in London this June. Learn more about both productions and how to attend here!

The annual Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival returns to the Barbican London this December with a lineup of festive events, with something for everyone.

Bradley Jaden will release a live album ‘Recorded Live in London’ in collaboration with Sisco Entertainment, to be released on CD and digital platforms on 29 November 2024.

The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.

Join Paddington on a UK tour this Easter! PADDINGTON IN CONCERT features a screening of the award-winning film with live accompaniment by the London Concert Orchestra. First stop is the Southbank Centre on 30 March.

Sony Music Masterworks, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, has announced a new strategic venture with Roast Productions, a live entertainment company founded by Bonnie Royal and Michael Stevens.

Next year, audiences across the UK can enjoy watching the award-winning 2014 film, Paddington in Concert on a giant HD screen, accompanied by The London Concert Orchestra playing Nick Urata's calypso-infused score live.

Raymond Gubbay Limited has announced the British and international soloists for Varna International Ballet and Orchestra who will be touring in early 2024, as part of their return to UK after a hugely successful debut in 2023. 

Brenda Edwards, who has previously played “Motormouth” Maybelle in three tours of Hairspray will join the creative team alongside Paul Kerryson to direct a new production of Hairspray which will embark on a major national UK and Ireland tour in 2024. Learn more about the tour here!

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will open for the first time in Italy at Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia in Trieste on 4th July 2023. Additional casting has now been announced, including Earl Carpenter as Monsieur Andre and Bradley Jaden as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny.

 Raymond Gubbay Limited has announced details for the international soloists who’ll be coming to the UK to dance with the Varna International Ballet and Orchestra as the company visits the UK for the very first time in their 75-year history.

Royal Albert Hall Chief Executive Craig Hassall has been named Playhouse Square's new president and chief executive officer, replacing retiring CEO Gina Vernaci.

Royal Albert Hall CEO Craig Hassall will step down at the start of the 2023 season, having accepted a position as President and Chief Executive of Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Playhouse Square announced that Royal Albert Hall Chief Executive Craig Hassall has been named its new president and chief executive officer, replacing retiring CEO Gina Vernaci.

Raymond Gubbay Limited has announced that Varna International Ballet and Orchestra will visit the UK for the very first time in their 75-year history with classical performances of THE NUTCRACKER, SWAN LAKE, COPPELIA and GISELLE.

A leading promoter and producer of opera, ballet and classical music for the last 50 years, the fact that Raymond Gubbay CBE is not a household name is baffling. For those who are in the know, he has been a tireless champion of the arts and has brought trailblazing innovation to many of his productions.

Following enormous successes in the UK and US, Lightscape is making its Australian debut at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne in June 2022 and will be a highlight of Melbourne's highly anticipated winter events calendar.

Raymond Gubbay Limited is pleased to announce that the The Russian State Ballet of Siberia will once again tour the UK in 2021 and 2022, accompanied by the Russian State Ballet Orchestra, presenting its iconic and classical repertoire of THE NUTCRACKER, SWAN LAKE, SNOW MAIDEN, CINDERELLA and ROMEO AND JULIET, brought to life with magical special effects.

Few people have transformed the UK’s musical scene more than impresario Raymond Gubbay. He recounts over fifty years in the business in his forthcoming autobiography, Lowering the Tone & Raising the Roof, presenting orchestral music, opera and dance to millions.

Sony Music Masterworks, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, today announced it has made a strategic investment in Seaview, a leading theater production company headed by Tony Award-winning producer and entrepreneur Greg Nobile.