Ryan Reid News

The UK and Ireland tour of SHREK THE MUSICAL® premieres tonight, Wednesday 30 July at the Grand Theatre in Leeds before 'taking ogre' Bristol, Nottingham, Belfast, Dublin, Oxford, Manchester, Aberdeen, Canterbury, Newcastle, Birmingham, Glasgow, Sheffield, Norwich, Southampton, Plymouth and Milton Keynes with further venues still to be announced. Check out a first look below!

Coming direct from London, where it was seen live on stage by nearly a million people, the UK and Ireland tour of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane production of SHREK THE MUSICAL® will star Dean Chisnall as beloved swamp-dwelling ogre 'Shrek', the role he previously played in the West End, Faye Brookes as damsel in distress 'Princess Fiona', Idriss Kargbo as Shrek's wisecracking sidekick 'Donkey' and Gerard Carey as pint-sized villain 'Lord Farquaad'.

The producers of the first ever tour of the UK and Ireland of SHREK THE MUSICAL® just announced its brand new company. Coming direct from London, where it was seen live on stage by nearly a million people, the UK and Ireland tour of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane production of SHREK THE MUSICAL® will star Dean Chisnall as beloved swamp-dwelling ogre 'Shrek', the role he previously played in the West End, Faye Brookes as damsel in distress 'Princess Fiona', Idriss Kargbo as Shrek's wisecracking sidekick 'Donkey' and Gerard Carey as pint-sized villain 'Lord Farquaad'.

The all Canadian cast of War Horse, the show about a young boy who's horse is sold to the cavalry during WW1, opened last night, February 28, at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto. Productions of War Horse are currently running on the West End and on Broadway and is now appearing on the big screen courtesy of Steven Spielberg. Click below for a performance highlights from the Toronto production of War Horse!

War Horse gallops into Toronto on February 28th when the critically acclaimed show has its opening night at The Princess of Wales. The all Canadian cast is currently in previews and wowing audiences across the city, and BWW is thrilled to bring its readers photos of production.

Last week members of the press got a special sneak peek at the cast of the upcoming production of War Horse in Toronto. Held at the rehearsal studio in Liberty Village, many people came out to get a first glimpse at the Canadian 'Joey' and his fellow castmates. It was hard to find a dry eye in the house by the time they were done their run-through, and BWW is thrilled to bring its readers these photos from that special morning.

The National Theatre of Great Britain, National Angels, Bob Boyett and David Mirvish today announced the all-Canadian cast of the Canadian premiere production of the National Theatre of Great Britain production WAR HORSE.

The New Jersey Repertory Company located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is proud to present the New Jersey premiere of the delightful musical comedy, Cupid and Psyche, book and lyrics by Sean Hartley, music by Jihwan Kim, December 11, 2008 thru January 18, 2009.

Cupid and Psyche is now offering a gift to every young theater lover. An anonymous donor has provided a unique gift. With every full priced adult ticket, bring a young theater lover (12-17) for only $5. Limited availability. Please act quickly. Phone orders only. Call 732-229-3166.

The New Jersey Repertory Company located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch is proud to present the New Jersey premiere of the delightful musical comedy, Cupid and Psyche, book and lyrics by Sean Hartley, music by Jihwan Kim, December 11, 2008 thru January 18, 2009.

Iconic 70s Greg Brady himself, Barry Williams produces and stars in the brand new off-Broadway musical, 'Growing Up 70s.' Catch this exclusive one-on-one video interview with Barry along with some clips from rehearsals!

Growing Up 70s, a new off-Broadway musical revue, beginning performances at the HA! Comedy Club on November 15 features Barry Williams of 'The Brady Bunch'

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