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LEAP OF FAITH Begins Broadway Rehearsals Today; Complete Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2012


Rehearsals begin today, February 14, for Broadway's LEAP OF FAITH, beginning previews on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). LEAP OF FAITH stars four-time Tony nominee Raul Esparza as Jonas Nightingale, Jessica Phillips as Marla Humes, Kendra Kassebaum as Sam Nightingale, Kecia Lewis-Evans as Ida Mae Robinson, Leslie Odom, Jr. as Isaiah Robinson, Krystal Joy Brown as Ornella and Talon Ackerman as Jake Humes. The production will open on April 26 at 6pm.

TV EXCLUSIVE: Sneak Peek Behind-the-Scenes at the Official LEAP OF FAITH Photo Shoot!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 10, 2012


Broadway's LEAP OF FAITH is new musical based on the motion picture 'Leap of Faith,' produced by Paramount Pictures Corporation and written by Janus Cercone. The musical will begin previews on Tuesday, April 3 and will open in late April at the St. James Theatre. In the video below, be bring you an exclusive first look behind-the-scenes at the official photo shoot with stars Jessica Phillips and Raul Esparza!

Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie Odom, Jr., Krystal Joy Brown Join Cast of LEAP OF FAITH
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2012


The producers of Broadway's LEAP OF FAITH announced today that Kecia Lewis-Evans (The Drowsy Chaperone), Leslie Odom, Jr. ("Smash") and Krystal Joy Brown (Hair) will join previously announced Broadway cast members Raul Esparza, Jessica Phillips and Kendra Kassebaum. The full ensemble cast will be announced at a later date. The Broadway production will begin previews on Tuesday, April 3 and will open in late April (date to be announced) at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).

STAGE TUBE: Inside the LEAP OF FAITH Photo Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2012


Broadway's LEAP OF FAITH is new musical based on the motion picture 'Leap of Faith,' produced by Paramount Pictures Corporation and written by Janus Cercone. The musical will begin previews on Tuesday, April 3 and will open in late April (date to be announced) at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). In the video below, go behind the scenes of the recent photo shoot with the cast, as featured on the show's Twitter page!

BREAKING: LEGALLY BLONDE To Close At Savoy, April 7
by BWW - Jan 25, 2012


After almost 1000 West End manicures, perms and make-overs, Legally Blonde The Musical will have its final performance at the Savoy Theatre on Saturday 7 April 2012, when principal contracts end. The production now in its third year has transformed the Savoy Theatre into a pink haven for Elle and her sorority girlfriends. Legally Blonde The Musical opened in December 2009 to rave reviews and the show went on to win seven theatre awards including the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical. Legally Blonde The Musical continues its tour of the UK and plans are in place for an Australian production to open in Sydney later this year.

LEAP OF FAITH Tickets Go On Sale This Monday
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 20, 2012


Tickets for Broadway's LEAP OF FAITH go on sale this Monday January 23 at www.telecharge.com, or (212) 239-6200.

LEAP OF FAITH to Open at St. James Theater on Broadway in April; Esparza, Phillips & Kassebaum to Star
by Robert Diamond - Jan 12, 2012


The producers of LEAP OF FAITH, the new musical based on the motion picture "Leap of Faith," produced by Paramount Pictures Corporation and written by Janus Cercone, are pleased to announce that the Broadway production will begin previews on Tuesday, April 3 and will open in late April (date to be announced) at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).

Christopher Ashley, Warren Leight, Sergio Trujillo Join Creative Team of LEAP OF FAITH; Esparza to Star
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 13, 2011


The producers of LEAP OF FAITH, the new musical based on the Paramount Pictures film, have just announced new members of the creative team for the production that will have its Broadway debut in the fall of 2012 at a theatre to be announced. With music by Academy and Grammy Award-winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater, LEAP OF FAITH will star 4-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza as conman Jonas Nightingale.

LEGALLY BLONDE Celebrates 2 Years in the West End
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2011


Today, 05 December 2011, Legally Blonde The Musical celebrates its second birthday at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End. The Olivier Award winning show has a cast led by Carley Stenson (Elle Woods), Stephen Ashfield (Emmett), Ben Freeman (Warner), Natalie Casey (Paulette) and Peter Davison (Professor Callahan).

Photo Flash: First Look at Stephen Ashfield and Ben Freeman in West End's LEGALLY BLONDE!
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 31, 2011


Stephen Ashfield (Emmett) and Ben Freeman (Warner) join Carley Stenson (Elle Woods), Natalie Casey (Paulette) and Peter Davison (Professor Callahan) in the Olivier Award winning show Legally Blonde The Musical, which is currently booking until 27 October 2012 at the Savoy Theatre.

Official: GHOST THE MUSICAL to Open on Broadway April 23, 2012 at Lunt-Fontanne Theater
by Robert Diamond - Sep 29, 2011


It's official! Ghost The Musical, currently running in London's West End, will open on Broadway on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater (205 West 46th Street). Preview performances will begin in March.

Stephen Ashfield, Ben Freeman Join West End's LEGALLY BLONDE
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2011


From 10 October 2011 Stephen Ashfield (Emmett) and Ben Freeman (Warner), will be joining Carley Stenson (Elle Woods), Natalie Casey (Paulette) and Peter Davison (Professor Callahan) in the Olivier Award winning show Legally Blonde The Musical, which is currently booking until 27 October 2012 at the Savoy Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: West End's LEGALLY BLONDE Performs on QVC!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2011


The Laurence Olivier award-winning Legally Blonde The Musical is now taking bookings to 27 October 2012. Since its opening at the Savoy Theatre in December 2009, almost 600,000 patrons have now seen Jerry Mitchell's multi award-winning production, In the video below, the cast visits in to QVC studios for a live performance of 'So Much Better' from the award-winnning musical.

West End LEGALLY BLONDE Extends to Oct. 2012
by Robert Diamond - Jul 27, 2011


Today, 27 July 2011, a further quarter of a million tickets are released for sale for the Laurence Olivier award-winning Legally Blonde The Musical, taking bookings to 27 October 2012. Since its opening at the Savoy Theatre in December 2009, almost 600,000 patrons have now seen Jerry Mitchell's multi award-winning production.

Photo Coverage: Carley Stenson Takes Over As Elle In LEGALLY BLONDE!
by Carrie Dunn - Jul 11, 2011


Carley Stenson, Natalie Casey, Peter Davison, Siobhan Dillon, Lee Mead and Simon Thomas star in the Olivier Award winning show Legally Blonde The Musical, which is currently booking until 31 March 2012 at the Savoy Theatre.

Photo Flash: Lee Mead Joins Cast of LEGALLY BLONDE
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2011


Today, 20 June 2011, Lee Mead joins the West End cast of the Olivier award-wining Legally Blonde The Musical to play Emmett Forrest. He joins Susan McFadden as Elle Woods, Natalie Casey as Paulette, Carley Stenson as Margot, Nicola Brazil as Serena, Siobhan Dillon as Vivienne and Peter Davison as Professor Callahan.

ARCADIA Concludes Limited Run as Scheduled
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 19, 2011


The Tony® nominated revival of Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA directed by David Leveaux, concludes its limited engagement tonight at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). ARCADIA will have played 73 regular performances and 35 preview performances.

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