Sharon D Clarke News

Two new clips have just dropped from the Wicked movie! The videos include a full minute each of Ariana Grande's Popular and Cynthia Erivo's The Wizard and I, respectively, offering fans the largest sampling of the numbers to date. Watch them both here!

Music stores across the country will host official listening parties to celebrate the soundtrack for the new Wicked movie. From November 22-24, fans can head to a local music store to listen to the new soundtrack. The parties will also include exclusive giveaways and prizes.

The National Theatre has shared photos from inside the rehearsal room for the upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s joyful and flamboyant comedy The Importance of Being Earnest.

Two more editions of the Wicked soundtrack have just been announced, reserved for the biggest Wicked fans. Both Fan Edition variants, shipping on December 6, consist of extra goodies not found in the standard editions of the soundtrack.

Great American plays often capture key moments, issues, and themes that define American life, culture, and history, making them essential parts of the American theatrical canon. Which playwrights do you think made the list?

The official Wicked movie soundtrack page has shared a new video promoting the soundtrack from the upcoming movie. The promo includes new footage and audio of Jonathan Bailey's Fiyero performing Dancing Through Life. Watch it now!

New Elphaba and Glinda vinyl variants have been added to the lineup for the official Wicked soundtrack, which is set for release on November 22. The soundtrack will come in a green (Elphaba) and a pink (Glinda) edition, each featuring an image of the character on the cover.

Pre-orders have opened for the official soundtrack album for part one of the WICKED film, which is set for release on November 22. The tracklist for the album has also been revealed.

The National Theatre has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Oscar Wilde's joyful and flamboyant comedy The Importance of Being Earnest as rehearsals begin.

Asa Butterfield, star of Netflix’s Sex Education will make his stage debut in the one-man play, Second Best – a fictional story about the boy who came second to play Harry Potter. 

National Theatre Live has announced the cinematic release of the National Theatre's forthcoming revival of The Importance of Being Earnest, bringing the new interpretation of the classic play to audiences worldwide in 2025.

Acorn TV has unveiled a first-look of three-time Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award-nominee Sharon D Clarke (Showtrial, Lost Boys & Fairies, Rocketman) starring in the chilling and highly anticipated feature-length detective drama, Ellis. Watch the first-look video!

Dave Stewart, known for his work in the rock band Eurythmics, is penning the lyrics for new songs for a feature musical based on his life. Tony Award nominee Sharon D. Clarke will play the title character.

The Public Theater has announced casting for the long-anticipated New York premiere of GOOD BONES written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames and directed by Public Theater Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali.

Dance Theatre of Harlem has revealed new additions to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership team with diverse expertise to further its mission in promoting dance and arts education. Learn more!

The new British musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), which just recently extended its West End run by a further seven weeks at the Criterion Theatre, may have its sights set on a New York City run next.

Just For One Day, the Live Aid musical that recently concluded its production in London at the Old Vic, will head to Toronto next! Could it have its sights set on Broadway?

The cast has been set for the National Theatre's production of The Importance of Being Earnest.The cast will be led by Richard Cant as Reverend Canon Chasuble, Sharon D Clarke  as Lady Bracknell, Ncuti Gatwa as Algernon Moncrieff, Amanda Lawrence as Miss Prism, and Hugh Skinner as Jack Worthing. 

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

 Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast for the world première of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Human Body.