Willy Russell News

BWW Review: BLOOD BROTHERS at Imprint Theatreworks

by Jared West — October 28, 2018

For those in the musical theatre world, you have probably heard of BLOOD BROTHERS, even if you don't really know the music or the plot.

Imprint Theatreworks Announces Cast of BLOOD BROTHERS

by Julie Musbach — October 12, 2018

Imprint Theatreworks is pleased to announce the phenomenal cast and creative team of our anticipated inaugural season closer, Blood Brothers by Willy Russell! 

The Arvada Center Opens EDUCATING RITA, Today

by BWW News Desk — October 5, 2018

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will open the 2018 - 2019 Black Box season with Educating Rita, directed by Lynne Collins, today, October 5, 2018.

The Arvada Center Opens EDUCATING RITA, 10/5

by A.A. Cristi — September 10, 2018

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will open the 2018 - 2019 Black Box season with Educating Rita, directed by Lynne Collins, on Friday, October 5, 2018.

St Helens Theatre Royal Announces September Programme

by Marianka Swain — August 31, 2018

Linzi Hateley Debuts As Mrs Johnstone In BLOOD BROTHERS Tour at St Helens Theatre Royal

by Stephi Wild — August 10, 2018

Bill Kenwright's production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers announces its 2018 Autumn tour, opening on Tuesday 4 September at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley and visits St Helens Theatre Royal from Tue 11 - Sat 15 September.

West End's CALENDAR GIRLS to Bare All at The Marlowe

by Julie Musbach — August 9, 2018

The production, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play by Tim Firth, features musical numbers written by Gary Barlow of Take That fame.

Linzi Hateley To Debut As Mrs Johnstone In BLOOD BROTHERS Tour

by Stephi Wild — August 9, 2018

Bill Kenwright's production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers announces its 2018 Autumn tour, opening on Tuesday 4 September at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley.

Entenary Stage Company's Young Performers Workshop Presents The 2018 Summer Festival Of Shows And Opens Registration For 2018 Fall Session

by Stephi Wild — July 31, 2018

Celebrating over 20 years of acclaimed musical theatre training for young thespians, the Centenary Stage Company's Young Performers Workshop returns to the Little Theater August 3 through August 12 with the annual Summer Festival of Shows.

BWW Review: SHIRLEY VALENTINE Takes a Hilarious Leap into the Unknown at Terrific New Theatre

by David Edward Perry — June 15, 2018

'Shirley Valentine' is a captivating tale of a 'woman of a certain age' who finds herself reclaiming the wonderlust of her former self.

Photo Flash: Gary Barlow, Tim Firth and the cast of CALENDAR GIRLS Visit Yorkshire

by Julie Musbach — April 30, 2018

The new cast of CALENDAR GIRLS The Musical met for the first time with the original Calendar Girls themselves in the beautiful village of Burnsall in the Yorkshire Dales and the original Calendar Girls couldn't be happier with this new cast.

MAMMA MIA!, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, and More Announced for Arvada Center's 2018-19 Season

by Julie Musbach — April 2, 2018

The Arvada Center has announced its 2018-2019 season, a diverse line-up of plays and musicals.

Guest Blog: Natasha Sutton Williams On FREUD THE MUSICAL

by Guest Blog: Natasha Sutton Williams — March 13, 2018

I first came up with the idea for Freud The Musical when I was 17.

Alasdair Harvey To Direct Grand Theatre Production Of LADIES' DAY

by Stephi Wild — February 28, 2018

Today Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced that Alasdair Harvey will direct Amanda Whittington's LADIES' DAY from Friday 13 - Saturday 28 July 2018.

Photo Flash: The Black Box Performing Arts Center presents PEER GYNT

by A.A. Cristi — January 25, 2018

The Black Box Performing Arts Center continues to emerge as the Tri-State area's premiere destination for both cutting-edge professional theater and collaborative performing arts education - in the heart of Teaneck, NJ- just a quick ride over the George Washington Bridge.

The Musical For All Time BLOOD BROTHERS Returns To St Helens Theatre Royal

by Stephi Wild — January 23, 2018

Following multiple sell out shows both nation and world-wide, 'One of the best musicals ever written' (Sunday Times), Blood Brothers written by award-winning playwright Willy Russell, is coming back to St Helens Theatre Royal this September as part of the show's Autumn 2018 tour.

Casting Announced for CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL on Tour

by Stephi Wild — January 19, 2018

David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers, the producers of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's musical comedy, CALENDAR GIRLS The Musical, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls, are delighted to announce that the production will return home to Yorkshire and open at the

High Octane Ibsen! Black Box Presents PEER GYNT

by Julie Musbach — December 21, 2017

December 20, 2017: The Black Box Performing Arts Center continues to emerge as the Tri-State area's premiere destination for both cutting-edge professional theater and collaborative performing arts education in the heart of Teaneck, NJ just a quick ride over the George Washington Bridge.

Blood Brothers Announces 2018 UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — December 5, 2017

Bill Kenwright's 'Dazzling' (Sunday Telegraph) production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers announces its 2018 tour, opening on Tuesday 16 January at the Theatre Royal Bath.