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VIDEO: See the Official Trailer for THE PRINCE OF EGYPT West End
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2020


Get your first look at the trailer for the exciting new West End stage adaptation of Dreamworks animated film. The Prince of Egypt!

VIDEO: Chatting With the Cast and Creatives of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT on Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020


OfficialLondonTheatre went inside opening night of The Prince of Egypt as it opened at London's Dominion Theatre.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at London's Dominion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020


The new musical The Prince of Egypt is now in previews at London's Dominion Theatre. The production, which features a cast and orchestra of almost 60 artists, officially opens on Tuesday (25 February 2020) for a limited engagement until Saturday 12 September 2020.

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Extends By 7 Weeks At Dominion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020


THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the brand-new musical that officially opens tonight (Tuesday 25 February 2020) at London's Dominion Theatre, has added 7 extra weeks to its limited engagement with 100,000 new tickets now on sale to Saturday 31 October 2020.

TV: Creators Stephen Schwartz & Philip LaZebnik Talk Musical THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - Feb 24, 2020


Brand-new musical The Prince of Egypt opens tomorrow night (25 February) at London's Dominion Theatre. BroadwayWorld sat down with creators Stephen Schwartz and Philip LaZebnik - watch the video interview below!

Photo Flash: First Look at THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in the West End
by Marianka Swain - Feb 21, 2020


Brand-new musical THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is now in previews at London's Dominion Theatre. Get a first look at the cast in action in the photographs below! 

Photo Flash: PRINCE OF EGYPT Cast Poses For All New Portraits
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2020


THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the brand-new musical that is now in previews at London's Dominion Theatre, has released a series of principal cast character portraits!

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Has Announced Children's Casting
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2020


THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the new musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film, has announced its children's casting with the roles of Young Miriam, Leah and Young Hebrew Girl being shared by Mia Lakha, Iman Pabani and Hannah Selk and the roles of Young Aaron, Young Egyptian Boy and Young Midian Boy being shared by Leo Babet, Jonah Collier and Taylor Jenkins.

Alice Fearn and Emma Hatton Will Perform In THE SPARK OF CREATION Gala Fundraiser Celebrating Stephen Schwartz at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2020


West End stars Alice Fearn and Emma Hatton will, for one night only, star in The Spark of Creation, a Gala Fundraiser celebrating the work of Stephen Schwartz, at Park Theatre, London on Sunday 19 January. Both actresses are known for playing the role of Elphaba in Schwartz's smash-hit musical Wicked. The evening is presented by Aria Entertainment and Hope Mill Theatre, while their production of RAGS The Musical (book by Joseph Stein, revised book by David Thompson, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and music by Charles Strouse, directed by Bronagh Lagan) performs at Park Theatre, London from 9 January to 8 February 2020.

VIDEO: Watch the Music Video For New Song From THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, 'Never in a Million Years'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2019


THE PRINCE OF EGYPT has released a music video featuring the brand-new love song by GRAMMY® and Academy® Award-winner Stephen Schwartz, Never in a Million Years, performed by Luke Brady and Christine Allado, who play Moses and Tzipporah respectively.

Photo Flash: Get a Look at Costume Sketches From THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2019


THE PRINCE OF EGYPT has released the first costume sketches by the Tony Award®-winning Broadway designer Ann Hould-Ward. The new stage musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film, features a stunning collection of over 380 costumes and 250 pairs of shoes and begins performances at London's Dominion Theatre on Wednesday 5 February 2020.

VIDEO: Luke Brady Sings 'Footprints on the Sand' From THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2019


THE PRINCE OF EGYPT has released a new music video featuring a brand-new song by Grammy and Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz, titled 'Footprints on the Sand.' The song is performed by Luke Brady who plays Moses.

BWW Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
by Maria Nockin - Oct 13, 2019


On Saturday Evening, October 12, 2019, Los Angeles Opera presented Adam Guettel's THE Light In the Piazza. A musical theater work rather than an opera, Piazza provided the audience with a nostalgic excursion to Florence and Rome in the 1950s. For opera star Renée Fleming it was a tour de force as she not only showed onlookers various stages of her character's complete change of heart, but also gave us the glorious high notes and legato singing of opera along with the snappy repartee of musical theater. 

Renée Fleming Will Lead a North American Tour of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019


Renée Fleming will reprise her starring turn in The Light in the Piazza in the United States this fall. Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas' six-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical will be directed by the UK's multiple Oliver Award-winning Daniel Evans.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Sing 'When You Believe'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2019


THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the brand-new stage musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film, today releases an official video from its recent press launch featuring Alexia Khadime, Christine Allado and Luke Brady,together with other members of the original London cast, performing Stephen Schwartz's classic song When You Believe.

Full Casting Announced For THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in London; Plus Get a First Look at the Set Design!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2019


THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the brand-new stage musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film, today announces the full cast for its London premiere production.

A NIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Announces A Last London Date At The Crazy Coqs, Before Taking The Show To America
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2019


Fresh from the critically acclaimed run of Light In the Piazza at the Southbank Centre, and before they jet off for runs of the show at the LA Opera House and The Lyric Opera, Chicago, the Light in the Piazza ensemble are proud to present a concert of music close to their hearts, in London for one night only.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Get A First Look At Renée Fleming and Dove Cameron In THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at London's Royal Festival Hall
by Alan Henry - Jun 26, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at the romantic musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, making its long-awaited London debut at the Royal Festival Hallon through 5th July 2019. Check out the video!

Photo Flash: First Look at THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at London's Royal Festival Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2019


The sumptuous and unforgettable romantic musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA makes its long-awaited London debut at the Royal Festival Hallon 14 th June to 5 th July 2019.

Alex Jennings Joins The Cast of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2019


Scenario Two have announced that three-time Olivier Award winner and current BAFTA nominee, Alex Jennings (My Fair Lady, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The Queen, Bridget Jones: The Edge, Babel, The Lady in the Van and most recently the critically acclaimed Netflix series The Crown and Unforgotten for which he has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor) will complete the cast for the London premiere of the acclaimed Broadway musical The Light in the Piazza. A stunning story about the life-changing thrill of first love, Jennings will play Signor Naccarelli the father of dashing Italian lover, Fabrizio.

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