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Daniel and Laura Curtis will be releasing a new album in the later part of 2016.  The album comes on the heels of their chart topping, 'Love On 42nd Street, that featured Broadway and West End artists like: Lea Salonga, Ramin Karimloo, John Owen-Jones, Sierra Boggess, Samantha Barks, and Simon Bowman. Due to the success of their first album, Daniel and Laura have been greatly anticipating working with many more wonderfully talented artists within the industry.

Tony Award winner Tenor Alfie Boe, known for his role as Jean Valjean in LES MISERABLES joins the fourth hour of NBC's TODAY to sing 'Bring Him Home' from the long-running Broadway hit

This is the hour! Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Miss Saigon hosted its 25th anniversary gala performance of the musical in the West End earlier this week on September 22, 2014, featuring original stars Lea Salonga, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Bowman and other original cast members and alumni (not to mention screaming fans and plenty of champagne). Below, check out highlights from the exciting occasion!

Check out the flashy and exciting new teaser trailer for the 25th anniversary performance of MISS SAIGON, which will be broadcast along with video clips next weekend!

MISS SAIGON, now celebrating its 25th anniversary on stage, marked the milestone event with a special performance in London, featuring cast members from the original 1989 production joining the current cast members for a spectacular finale.

Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Miss Saigon hosted its 25th anniversary gala performance of the musical in the West End on Monday, September 22, 2014, featuring original stars Lea Salonga, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Bowman and other original cast members and alumni. The cast and crew of the West End's current revival of Miss Saigon put together a fun video to celebrate the musical's 25th Anniversary. Check it out below!

Casts past and present reunited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Miss Saigon, currently running at the Prince Edward Theatre! Lea Salonga, Simon Bowman and Jonathan Pryce and the original company joined the current London stars in a very special finale to the gala celebration.

This is the hour! Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Miss Saigon hosted its 25th anniversary gala performance of the musical in the West End tonight, September 22, 2014, featuring original stars Lea Salonga, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Bowman and other original cast members and alumni (not to mention screaming fans and plenty of champagne).

Iconic Tony Award-winning original star of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's celebrated Vietnam-set musical MISS SAIGON, Lea Salonga, will be performing in tonight's 25th anniversary special performance of the musical in the West End, along with fellow Tony- and Olivier Award-winning co-star Jonathan Pryce.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: LaBute's THE MONEY SHOT opens off-Broadway, MISS SAIGON celebrates 25 years, 54 Below hosts a SMILE reunion concert and more!

Iconic Tony Award-winning original star of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's celebrated Vietnam-set musical MISS SAIGON, Lea Salonga, confirmed that she will be performing in the upcoming 25th anniversary special performance of the musical in the West End later this year, along with fellow Tony- and Olivier Award-winning co-star Jonathan Pryce.

The EP is available on iTunes for £3.95* and proceeds are going to CRY UK, Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Band Aid Charitable Trust. The direct link to download the EP is: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/a-very-west-end-christmas-ep/id738570036

Cynthia Erivo, Simon Bowman, Sophie Louise Dann, Shona White, Scott Garnham, Jodie Jacobs & Michael Xavier are among 50 West End stars coming together to record a special charity Christmas EP.

The Canadian production of Les Miserables begins previews at the end of the week, boasting an incredibly talented cast from across the country, and a 'borrowed' West End star in the role of Javert. Earl Carpenter hails from the U.K., where he has been wowing musical theatre audiences for over fifteen years. He speaks with BWW about coming to perform in Toronto, the 'new' version of Les Miserables, and working with former West End colleague Ramin Karimloo.

Booking opens today for the new West End production of Miss Saigon - and to celebrate, we've picked a few video clips from the archive!

With its roots in the biblical tale of the Prodigal Son, The Prodigals follows the story of Colonel Luke Gibson, as he battles to balance his love for his two very different sons. One, Captain Mike Gibson, has been fighting for Queen and country in Afghanistan, whilst the other, Kyle has hit rock bottom after touring the country with his drug fuelled band.