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Aan het begin van het komende theaterseizoen zal de productie Musical Autumn Nights te zien zijn in slechts elf Nederlandse theaters. Per voorstelling zullen vijf solisten, in wisselende bezetting, met ensemble te zien zijn. De productie zal van september tot en met november te zien zijn in Roosendaal, Roermond, Veldhoven, Heerhugowaard, Den Haag, Uden, Capelle aan den IJssel, Rijswijk, Amstelveen, Spijkenisse en Beverwijk. De kaartverkoop voor alle voorstellingen van de Musical Autumn Nights is inmiddels van start gegaan via https://linktr.ee/musicalautumnnights. 

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Vanavond gaat de theatervoorstelling Hotel Wonderland in première, de eerste grootschalige immersive theatervoorstelling van Nederland, ook wel 'onderdompeltheater' genoemd. Deze vorm van theater kent al succesvolle producties in New York (Sleep no More) en Londen en wordt gekenmerkt doordat er geen onderscheid is tussen zaal en podium. Bezoekers lopen rond door het decor en ontdekken zo de verschillende karakters en verhalen.

Eerder maakte Goedemorgen Theaterproducties bekend dat Linda Verstraten en Sanne den Besten te zien zullen zijn in de nieuwe Nederlandse musical Checkpoint Charlie. Zojuist liet producent Fons van Rongen weten dat Wim van den Driessche, Marleen van der Loo, Job Bovelander, Alex van Bergen, Pieter van Nieuwenhuyze en Jeffrey Italiaander de cast compleet maken. Checkpoint Charlie is vanaf januari 2023 te zien in de Nederlandse theaters. 

Linda Verstraten, momenteel te zien in de musical Titanic, stond eerder in Kinky Boots en Hugo de Groot, de musical. Sanne den Besten werkte de afgelopen jaren op West End in Londen en speelde daar onder andere in Les Misérables en Mamma Mia. In Nederland werd zij bij het grote publiek bekend door haar deelname aan het tv-programma ‘Op zoek naar Maria’. Producent Fons van Rongen: “We zijn ontzettend blij met Linda en Sanne in onze cast. Beiden zijn krachtige actrices, ontzettend getalenteerd, met prachtige stemmen die het publiek weten te raken.” 

Selladoor Worldwide has announced the launch of Selladoor Creation - a brand new platform for new writers to showcase and develop their work with the backing of one of the UK's leading theatre producers. With this new company, Selladoor will continue to support diverse and challenging work from talented artists, and bring innovative new work to the national and international stage, making it accessible for all audiences.

London's critically acclaimed new British musical The Grinning Man, now playing at the Trafalgar Studios, has today announced a final extended three week booking period until 5 May.

London's new smash hit musical The Grinning Man, now playing at the Trafalgar Studios, has today announced a new extended booking period until 14 April.

The critically acclaimed production of The Grinning Man, directed by Tony award-winning Tom Morris (War Horse) and based on the classic Victor Hugo (Les Mis rables) novel, The Man Who Laughs, has taken over Studio 1 at Trafalgar Studios from 6 December, following a hugely successful autumn 2016 premiere at Bristol Old Vic. Check out photos from the production here!

The critically acclaimed production of The Grinning Man, directed by Tony award-winning Tom Morris (War Horse) and based on the classic Victor Hugo (Les Mis rables) novel, The Man Who Laughs, opens at the Trafalgar Studios tonight 6 December.

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a feverishly anticipated musical to sci-fi and Shakespeare, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews and find our top Christmas picks here!

Full casting has been announced for the critically acclaimed production of The Grinning Man, directed by Tony award-winning Tom Morris (War Horse) and based on the classic Victor Hugo (Les Mis rables) novel, The Man Who Laughs, which opens at the Trafalgar Studios on 6 December.

A stellar line-up of leading musical theatre artists took to the stage of The Hippodrome in London's West End on Sunday 30 April to celebrate the comic songwriting of Alexander S. Bermange.

A stellar line-up of leading musical theatre artists are taking to the stage of The Hippodrome in London's West End on Sunday 30th April to celebrate the comic songwriting of Alexander S. Bermange.

A star-studded line-up of leading British musical theatre artists and much-loved celebrities have joined forces to record a double album celebrating the comedic songs of award-winning composer and lyricist Alexander S. Bermange.

The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre is now extending its booking period until 14 October 2017, taking the show through to its 19th playing year in London.

A few days after cast change, I checked in with 'Mamma Mia's new Sophie Sheridan: the lovely Sanne den Besten., who was kind enough to share a little of her Abba and other musical theatre experiences.

Linzi Hateley returns to the role of Donna Sheridan in the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre from Monday 13 June 2016.  This is a role she has played twice before in London - from 2007-2009 and in 2010.  Her other recent theatre credits include the national tour of Barnum, London Road (National Theatre) and Les Miserables (Queen's Theatre).  Linzi also appeared in the film version of London Road.

Now in its record breaking 30th year, Cameron Mackintosh just announced exciting cast changes for"LES MISERABLES" at the Queen's Theatre in 2016. Joining the cast from Monday 15 February 2016 are Patrice Tipoki as 'Fantine'; Craig Mather as 'Marius' andDanielle Hope as 'Eponine.' Peter Lockyer will continue to star as 'Jean Valjean', Jeremy Secomb as 'Javert',Phil Daniels as 'Thenardier', Katy Secombe as 'Madame Thenardier'; Zoe Doano as 'Cosette' and Bradley Jaden as 'Enjolras'.

Tonight 8 October 2015, the West End production of 'LES MISERABLES' at the Queen's Theatre continues to make history as it celebrates its 30th anniversary with a very special performance starting at 7.00pm.