Willy Russell News

Roundup: Check Out These Socially Distanced Shows

by Marianka Swain — October 15, 2020

Hurrah for the green shoots in our beleaguered industry.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of October 5 - Josh Groban, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, and More!

by Stephi Wild — October 7, 2020

This week's list includes new music from Josh Groban and Broadway songs from Seth MacFarlane.

Rose Theatre To Reopen With Socially Distanced Performances

by Stephi Wild — September 17, 2020

Today, Rose Theatre has announced it will re-open for an autumn 'Return to the Rose Season' of live performances from 28th October.

EDUCATING RITA 2020 Tour Recommences in October

by Stephi Wild — September 17, 2020

Following the huge success of the run in August at the Minack Open Air Theatre, the acclaimed 40th anniversary production of Willy Russell's EDUCATING RITA is coming back from Wednesday 28 October.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of September 14 - Musical Christmas Carols, Socially Distanced Theatre Games, and More!

by Stephi Wild — September 16, 2020

Check out this week's list of new and upcoming book and music releases, including a book of Broadway musical Christmas carols, socially distanced theatre games, and more!

BWW Review: EDUCATING RITA, The Minack Theatre

by Caroline Cronin — August 27, 2020

My recent visit as a first-timer to this much-celebrated space was to see Educating Rita - a truncated version of the David Pugh production that was due to tour the country, pre-COVID.

VIDEO: Inside the Opening Performance of EDUCATING RITA at the Minack Theatre

by Stephi Wild — August 20, 2020

The acclaimed 40th anniversary production of Willy Russella??s EDUCATING RITA will play the Minack Theatre, Cornwall, England this August.

VIDEO: Stephen Tompkinson Talks Returning to the Stage With EDUCATING RITA at Minack Theatre, Cornwall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 22, 2020

It was announced that the 40th anniversary production of Willy Russell's EDUCATING RITA will play the Minack Theatre, Cornwall this August.

Stephen Tompkinson Leads EDUCATING RITA at Minack Theatre, Cornwall This August

by Stephi Wild — July 17, 2020

The acclaimed 40th anniversary production of Willy Russell's EDUCATING RITA will play the Minack Theatre, Cornwall this August.

Company Of Fools Cancels 25th Anniversary Season Amidst COVID-19 Concerns

by A.A. Cristi — July 2, 2020

Company of Fools, the professional theatre arm of Sun Valley Museum of Art, announced today the cancellation of all programming for its 25th Anniversary Season due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic health precautions, actor safety concerns and community feedback.

New Online Classes, Seminars in this Week's BroadwayWorld Classifieds, 6/11

by BWW News Desk — June 11, 2020

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 6/11/2020 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Free Virtual Mentorship Program, Auditions, Full & Part-Time Jobs in this Week's BroadwayWorld Classifieds 5/21

by BWW News Desk — May 21, 2020

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/21/2020 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Digital Theatre+ Will Deliver A Series Of Free-to-Access Theatre Videos

by Stephi Wild — April 24, 2020

Digital Theatre+, Simon Stephens and an award-winning cast of playwrights, directors, designers and actors join forces to deliver a series of free-to-access theatre videos!

VR Theatrical Presents Willy Russell's SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Studio Theatre, Montecasino

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2020

Shirley is a bored, middle-aged housewife, trapped in a stale, loveless marriage.

BLOOD BROTHERS and the Soul Box Project Set for March 2020 Collaboration

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 17, 2020

Opening March 5 and running through March 21st is the return of BLOOD BROTHERS.

Petula Clark To Take To Theatre Royal Haymarket Stage In Conversation With Edward Seckerson

by Stephi Wild — February 14, 2020

Petula Clark will take to the Theatre Royal Haymarket stage for one night only, on Sunday 19th April 2020, in conversation with Edward Seckerson.

BLOOD BROTHERS Tour Returns To The Belgrade

by Stephi Wild — February 11, 2020

Bill Kenwright's production of the international smash hit Blood Brothers will return to the Belgrade Theatre this March as part of its hotly anticipated Spring Season 2020.

Full Casting Announced For BLOOD BROTHERS At Wolverhampton Grand

by Stephi Wild — January 31, 2020

Full casting for Bill Kenwright's production of the international smash hit musical BLOOD BROTHERS at Wolverhampton Grand has today been announced.

BWW Review: SHIRLEY VALENTINE at Ojai Art Center Theater

by Cary Ginell — January 30, 2020

'Shirley Valentine' features Anna Kotula in a one-woman show about a middle-aged Liverpool housewife who seeks a change in her life, and does so in drastic fashion, leaving her husband and home to cavort on a beach in Greece.

Full Cast Announced For BLOOD BROTHERS 2020 Spring Tour

by Stephi Wild — January 27, 2020

Bill Kenwright's 'Dazzling' (Sunday Telegraph) production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers continues into Spring 2020 from 4 February 2020 at Theatre Royal, Brighton.