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Nigel Lythgoe to Be Honored at 34th Annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards

by Caryn Robbins — April 4, 2016

The 34th Annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievements in dance on Broadway and in film, takes place on Monday, May 16, 2016.

Dana P. Rowe Chats with Cameron Mackintosh, Bob Avian & Albert Poland in First Epsiodes of New Podcast- TAKE IT FROM THE TOP

by Nicole Rosky — April 4, 2016

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Olivier Award Winners 2016 - Full List Of Nominees And Winners!

by Carrie Dunn — April 3, 2016

Here's a full list of Olivier Award nominees and winners - we updated this story LIVE throughout the ceremony.

Photo Flash: First Look at Glenn Close, Michael Xavier and More in SUNSET BOULEVARD in London

by Christina Mancuso — April 1, 2016

ZooNation's INTO THE HOODS: REMIXED Set for The Marlowe Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2016

A hip hop dance show that stormed the West End is coming to Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre next month (April).

Take Five! Spend Your Tea Break with Imelda Staunton

by Marianka Swain — March 30, 2016

Jonathan Kent's triumphant revival of GYPSY, starring Imelda Staunton as an indelible Momma Rose, leads the way at this Sunday's Olivier Awards with eight nominations.

Take Five! Spend Your Good Friday with Glenn Close

by Marianka Swain — March 25, 2016

The great Glenn Close reprises the iconic role of Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD in a semi-staged English National Opera production at London Coliseum from next week.

Matt Gillett To Play The Childcatcher In CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG UK Tour

by Marianka Swain — March 23, 2016

Music & Lyrics and West Yorkshire Playhouse have announced that Matt Gillett will take the role of The Childcatcher in the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, which is touring across the UK and Ireland until February 2017.

Phill Jupitus to Star in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at King's Theatre Glasgow

by Tyler Peterson — March 10, 2016

?Further casting has been announced for the Music & Lyrics Limited and West Yorkshire Playhouse production of the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG.

Carrie Hope Fletcher and Shaun Williamson Join Touring Cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

by Marianka Swain — March 10, 2016

Further casting has been announced for the Music & Lyrics Limited and West Yorkshire Playhouse production of the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG.

ZooNation's INTO THE HOODS: REMIXED Set for The Marlowe Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 2016

A hip hop dance show that stormed the West End is coming to Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre next month (April).

Imelda Staunton-Led GYPSY Now Available to Stream on BroadwayHD

by Nicole Rosky — March 1, 2016

BroadwayHD  just announced that theater lovers can stream eight-time Olivier nominated Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton on BroadwayHD.

KINKY BOOTS, BECKHAM, Branagh, Cumberbatch Lead Olivier Awards Nominations!

by Carrie Dunn — February 29, 2016

The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar, were announced today (Monday 29 February) by past winners Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton at Rosewood London, the awards' official hotel partner.

2016 Olivier Award Nominations Announced; GYPSY & KINKY BOOTS Lead the Pack

by Robert Diamond — February 29, 2016

The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar, were announced today (Monday 29 February) by past winners Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton at Rosewood London, the awards' official hotel partner.

Breaking News: It's Official! DANCING WITH THE STARS' Derek Hough to Lead SINGIN' IN THE RAIN on Broadway

by Robert Diamond — February 28, 2016

Reported first by E! 'The musical's producer Harvey Weinstein made the official announcement last night at the Weinstein Company's annual pre-Oscar dinner at the Montage in Beverly Hills after Hough performed two numbers from the show, including the iconic 'Singin' In the Rain.

Photo Flash: Rehearsals Begin for ENO's SUNSET BOULEVARD with Glenn Close; Full Cast Announced!

by Tyler Peterson — February 22, 2016

Today (22 February 2016) rehearsals for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard begin at the English National Opera Rehearsal Studios as the full cast is announced.

Disney Pursuing Emily Blunt for Rob Marshall-Helmed MARY POPPINS Sequel

by Tyler Peterson — February 18, 2016

INTO THE WOODS star Emily Blunt may re-team with Disney once more.

Photo Flash: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG UK Tour Opens at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton!

by Tyler Peterson — February 12, 2016

Music & Lyrics Limited and West Yorkshire Playhouse presents the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG.

Photo Flash: First Look at the UK and Ireland Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

by Christina Mancuso — February 10, 2016

Music & Lyrics Limited and West Yorkshire Playhouse presents the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG.

Photo Flash: First Look at Jason Manford, Martin Kemp and More in Rehearsals for CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG UK/Ireland Tour

by Christina Mancuso — January 29, 2016

Casting has been announced for the Music & Lyrics Limited and West Yorkshire Playhouse production of the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG.