Sheridan Smith News

Official: FUNNY GIRL with Sheridan Smith Extends Booking Into October

by Tyler Peterson — February 5, 2016

Due to unprecedented demand, the critically acclaimed production of Funny Girl, which is fast selling out its run, extends booking for a further 4 weeks until 8 October 2016.

FUNNY GIRL with Sheridan Smith Extends Through October at the Savoy

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2016

FUNNY GIRL, starring Sheridan Smith, is now running Menier Chocolate Factory through March 5 before transferring to the West End's Savoy Theatre from April 9.

Sonia Friedman Named Producer of the Year

by Tyler Peterson — January 29, 2016

Acclaimed West End and Broadway producer, Sonia Friedman, has been named Producer of the Year for the second year running at The Stage Awards 2016 held today (29 January) at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London.

Sian Thomas to Replace Francesca Annis as 'Mrs. Fox' in Donmar's WELCOME HOME, CAPTAIN FOX!

by Christina Mancuso — January 29, 2016

Sian Thomas will be taking on the role of Mrs Fox in the Donmar's production of Welcome Home, Captain Fox! replacing Francesca Annis who regrettably has had to withdraw from the production for personal reasons.

BWW Review: GALAVANT's Renaissance Comedy Troop is Even Better in Season 2

by Matt Tamanini — January 3, 2016

No one is ever going to confuse ABC's medieval song and dance event GALAVANT for top-notch musical comedy, but after a promising, yet uneven, first season, this delightfully silly show has hit its stride in Season 2 capitalizing on what made it a modest, surprise success in 2015.

Cast Announced for FAR FROM HEAVEN Chicago Premiere

by Tyler Peterson — December 8, 2015

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to present the Chicago premiere of Far From Heaven, book by Richard Greenberg, music by Scott Frankel and lyrics by Michael Korie and starring multi-Jeff Award-winner Summer Naomi Smart with Brandon Springman and Evan Tyrone Mart

VIDEOS: FUNNY GIRL Fever Hits Record High This Sunday on Michael Urie's Cocktails And Classics

by Michael Dale — December 4, 2015

Omar Sharif Jr.

FUNNY GIRL Now Booking Into September 2016

by Tyler Peterson — December 4, 2015

Following a critically acclaimed opening at the Menier Chocolate Factory this week, the smash hit production of Funny Girl extends its booking period at the Savoy Theatre due to popular demand.

Sheridan Smith-Led FUNNY GIRL to Land on Broadway in 2017?

by Jessica Khan — December 3, 2015

Earlier today, BroadwayWorld reported that West End-bound FUNNY GIRL star Sheridan Smith would love to bring the musical to Broadway.

WAKE UP with BWW 12/4/2015 - CHINA DOLL, SCHOOL OF ROCK and More!

by Jessica Khan — December 4, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: Al Pacino returns to Broadway in CHINA DOLL tonight, and SCHOOL OF ROCK brings down the house this Sunday!

Sheridan Smith on Bringing Her FUNNY GIRL to Broadway: 'That's My Dream'

by Nicole Rosky — December 3, 2015

Fanny's back.

Review Roundup: FUNNY GIRL, Starring Sheridan Smith, Opens in London- UPDATED!

by Review Roundups — February 15, 2016

FUNNY GIRL returns to the London stage for the first time since its 1966 premiere in a sold-out run, led by Olivier and BAFTA award-winning actress Sheridan Smith as 'Fanny Brice'.

FUNNY GIRL, Starring Sheridan Smith, Opens Tonight at Menier Chocolate Factory

by BWW News Desk — December 2, 2015

FUNNY GIRL returns to the London stage for the first time since its 1966 premiere.

WAKE UP with BWW 12/2/2015 - FUNNY GIRL, INVISIBLE THREAD, BRIGHT STAR and More!

by Jessica Khan — December 2, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: FUNNY GIRL opens tonight in London, INVISIBLE THREAD bows off-Broadway, and BRIGHT STAR begins in D.

Donmar Warehouse Announces 2016 Spring Season - World Premiere of ELEGY, Revival of FAITH HEALER and More!

by Christina Mancuso — December 1, 2015

Donmar Warehouse Announces the 2016 Spring Season!

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: November 13-20

by Nora Dominick — November 20, 2015

Highlights from this week include MISERY opens on Broadway, BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY gets ready to hit the road, THE WIZ LIVE gets ready to hit TV screens, LAURA BENANTI ties the knot and SO much more!

FUNNY GIRL, Starring Sheridan Smith, Starts Tonight at Menier Chocolate Factory

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2015

FUNNY GIRL returns to the London stage for the first time since its 1966 premiere tonight, November 20, 2016.

WAKE UP with BWW 11/20/2015 - FIDDLER, FUNNY GIRL, THESE PAPER BULLETS and More!

by Jessica Khan — November 20, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: FIDDLER returns to Broadway, FUNNY GIRL arrives in London, Billie Joe Armstrong's new musical lands off-Broadway and more!

WAKE UP with BWW 11/16/2015 - Mimi Awards and Galas All Around!

by Jessica Khan — November 16, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Two playwrights get their dues at tonight's Mimi Awards, York honors Angela Lansbury, and galas take over New York City!