Simon Beck News

Hal Cazalet And Janie Dee to Star in PLAY ON WORDS At Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 25, 2025

Play on Words – a musical celebration of PG Wodehouse on Broadway will take place at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Review: SOIR NOIR: A NIGHTCLUB CONFIDENTIAL, Crazy Coqs

by Franco Milazzo — April 21, 2025

Walking into the dimly lit room in a black suit and glittery top, David Rhodes somewhat resembles a funereal mirrorball.

BWW CD Review: THANKFUL: A BENEFIT ALBUM FOR JERAD BORTZ Provides Broadway Inspiration

by Brady Schwind — December 13, 2020

BWW Review: THANKFUL: A BENEFIT ALBUM FOR JERAD BORTZ Provides Broadway inspiration on Rock-It Science Records

BWW Exclusive: THE THANKFUL PROJECT Chat Series to Feature Annaleigh Ashford, Andy Karl, Megan Hilty, and More!

by Stephi Wild — October 22, 2020

Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels are launching THE THANKFUL PROJECT, a weekly chat series in partnership with BroadwayWorld.

Pre-Sale and Release Dates Announced for THANKFUL Benefit Album Featuring Annaleigh Ashford, Shoshana Bean and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 14, 2020

Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels today announced that THANKFUL: A Benefit Album for Jerad Bortz will be available for pre-order beginning Friday, October 23 on iTunes.

Crazy Coqs Announced August and September Programme of Live and Live-Streamed Shows

by Stephi Wild — July 31, 2020

Crazy Coqs, Sohoa??s unique live entertainment venue within the Brasserie Zédel complex, announces a new limited August programme and a full September programme, offering both live shows and live-streamed shows.

Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Spring Season For 2020

by Stephi Wild — January 17, 2020

With the critically acclaimed production of The Boy Friend currently running at the theatre, the Menier Chocolate Factory today announce the forthcoming two productions a?" the European première of Paula Vogel's Tony Award-winning play Indecent, directed by Rebecca Taichman; and Alan Bennett's Habe

Photo Flash: First Look at THE BOYFRIEND at Menier Chocolate Factory

by Stephi Wild — December 4, 2019

Sandy Wilson's all-singing all-dancing love letter to 1920s musical comedies returns for the first major London revival in over 10 years.

BWW Review: THE BOY FRIEND, Menier Chocolate Factory

by Marianka Swain — December 4, 2019

How ripping! A saucy French maid doing the Charleston with a handsome chap in tennis whites sets the scene for the most delightful escapism in town: Matthew White's gossamer-light revival of Sandy Wilson's 1953 love letter to the Roaring Twenties.

Photo Flash: Lorna Dallas Brings 'Stages' to Crazy Coqs

by Stephi Wild — November 1, 2019

Janie Dee, Julia McKenzie, Bobby Crush, Peter Land, Robert Meadmore and Finty Williams celebrated with American born West End favourite, Lorna Dallas, on the return of her dazzling cabaret, 'STAGES,' at Crazy Coqs at the Zédel.

Lorna Dallas Comes To Crazy Coqs

by Stephi Wild — October 22, 2019

In March of this year, the American born West End favourite, Lorna Dallas, brought her dazzling new cabaret outing, 'STAGES,' to Crazy Coqs at the Zédel.

BWW Previews: ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Östgötateatern

by Annette Stolt — October 29, 2018

The musical for the spring 2019 at Östgota Teatern will be the rock musical Rocky Horror Show.

The UK Premiere Of SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY Extends Due To Public Demand

by Stephi Wild — August 2, 2018

The Menier Chocolate Factory today announces that the run of Gerard Alessandrini's Spamilton: An American Parody extends due to public demand - the production now runs until 15 September.

BWW Review: SPAMILTON, Menier Chocolate Factory

by Marianka Swain — July 25, 2018

Gerard Alessandrini is not throwing away his shot.

Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Casting For The UK Premiere Of Gerard Alessandrini's SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY

by Stephi Wild — June 12, 2018

With the UK premiere of The Gronholm Method running at the Menier, Travesties running on Broadway and The Color Purple on tour in the US, the Menier Chocolate Factory today announces the cast for UK premiere of Gerard Alessandrini's Spamilton: An American Parody which opens at the theatre on 24 July

Tickets For The UK Premiere Of SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY Go On Sale Today

by Stephi Wild — May 16, 2018

As the UK premiere of Spamilton: An American Parody goes on sale to the public, the Menier Chocolate Factory announce a brand new pricing policy across the season - tickets will be available for all performances of Spamilton, and The Gronholm Method from just £19.