Fame 2019 - Articles Page 13

Run Time:
2 hours, 20 minutes (including intermission)
Opened: September 11, 2019
Closing: October 19, 2019

Fame - 2019 - West End History , Info & More

Peacock Theatre
Portugal St, Holborn London

The definitive 30th anniversary tour of Fame the Musical, starring Keith Jack and Jorgie Porter with Mica Paris, leaps on to the West End stage in September 2019.



Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture film, Fame The Musical is the international smash hit sensation following the lives of students at New York's High School For The Performing Arts as they navigate their way through the highs and lows, the romances and the heartbreaks and the ultimate elation of life.



This much loved classic has seen seven West End runs since opening on Broadway in 1988. Featuring the Oscar-winning title song and an outstanding cast of outstanding dancers, singers, musicians and actors, Fame The Musical will indeed live forever!


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 David Henry Hwang and James Ijames Join Dramatists Guild Foundation's Board of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2023


 Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced that acclaimed, Award-winning playwrights David Henry Hwang and James Ijames join the Board of Directors to help shape and guide the organization’s mission to support theater writers at all stages of their careers.

P!NK, Sting & Marshmello Team Up on New Single 'Dreaming'
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2023


A modern spin on Sting’s 1993 beloved song “Fields of Gold,” the new single “Dreaming” offers a fresh take on the classic, infusing it with uplifting, house-influenced production from Marshmello alongside P!NK’s and Sting’s signature vocals.

Tickets On Sale October 20 For TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Presented By Broadway Dallas
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023


Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced that tickets for the national tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will go on sale Friday, October 20 for 16 performances from January 23 to February 4 as part of the Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.

Ben Vereen Joins Porchlight Music Theatre's Artistic Advisory Board
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023


Renowned performer Ben Vereen joins the Artistic Advisory Board of Porchlight Music Theatre. Learn more about this exciting addition and Vereen's recent ICON Award recognition.

Sarah Brightman Sets New 'A Christmas Symphony' Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2023


Ahead of taking on the role of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard in Australia, Sarah Brightman will bring her 'A Christmas Symphony' tour back to North America. Accompanied by orchestra, choir and special guests, this magical holiday show will feature Sarah performing many of her holiday classics and greatest hits.

Islandia Music Records to Release Steven Schick's SOUNDLINES - Second Volume in Weather Systems
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023


Islandia Music Records is set to release Steven Schick's Soundlines, the second volume in the Weather Systems multi-album series, on December 1. Don't miss this highly anticipated album from the renowned percussionist.

Dylan LeBlanc Announces 2024 U.S. Tour Dates Supporting New Album 'COYOTE'
by Michael Major - Oct 17, 2023


Dylan LeBlanc announces 2024 U.S. tour dates in support of his new album COYOTE. Find out more about his upcoming tour and album release. Coyote is a semi-autobiographical concept album centered on the character of Coyote, a man on the run from his past. On “The Crowd Goes Wild” LeBlanc looks outside Coyote's individual journey.

Photos/Video: First Look at the New Cast of MAMMA MIA! in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023


All new production photos and video footage have been released of the new cast of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre, who started performances on Monday 9 October. Check out the photos and video here!

Olivia Lunny Releases 'Heartbreak on Repeat' EP
by Michael Major - Oct 16, 2023


Canadian singer-songwriter and rising superstar Olivia Lunny has released her brand-new EP, HEARTBREAK ON REPEAT (Infinity & Recordings / UMG Music Canada), a truly versatile collection of emotional yet edgy pop hits which will be on repeat for the heartbroken, those looking to dance, and everyone in between. 

Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Zoe Kazan Complete the Cast of DOUBT: A PARABLE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable,  with direction by Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis. Find out who is joining the cast here!

JERSEY BOYS to Close in the West End After Three Years
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 16, 2023


The original Grammy, Tony and Olivier award-winning smash-hit musical, Jersey Boys, will close at the Trafalgar Theatre on 4 January 2024 after three hugely successful years in London’s West End.

New Musical MISS DOOR COUNTY Comes To The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2023


Nathan A. Fosbinder (Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical) announced his hyper-midwest, sisterhood-centric, Americana-laden new musical: Miss Door County.

Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken Bring TWENTY | THE TOUR To Harris Center For The Arts, November 10
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2023


Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken are coming to Harris Center for the Arts on Friday, November 10, at 7:30pm. Don't miss this exciting event!

P!NK to Release 'TRUSTFALL' Deluxe Album With New Live Tracks & Sting, Brandi Carlile Collaborations
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2023


P!NK will release the deluxe edition of her ninth studio album, 'Trustfall.' The live songs also include covers of Sade’s “No Ordinary Love” and Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” featuring Brandi Carlile. The two unreleased 'Trustfall' singles include “Dreaming,” a collaboration with Marshmello and Sting. Plus, check out tour dates!

Jon Pardi & Luke Bryan Release New Collaboration 'Cowboys and Plowboys'
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2023


ACM and CMA Award-winning artist Jon Pardi and Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan released their new collaboration, “Cowboys and Plowboys.” Written by Rhett Akins, Jacob Rice and Cole Taylor, “Cowboys and Plowboys” was initially teased by both Pardi and Bryan online this week, and is out everywhere now.

Mxmtoon Announces New Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2023


Mxmtoon Announces New Tour Dates! Don't miss out on the latest tour dates from mxmtoon. Find out when and where you can catch this talented artist live. Along with the news, she also gifted fans with a new version of the song “feelings are fatal (revisited).” 

AIN'T TOO PROUD First National Tour Begins Performances At Segerstrom Center For The Arts October 17
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2023


AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS First National Tour comes to Segerstrom Hall for two weeks, from October 17-29, 2023.

Kayla Brianna Delivers Sultry New Single 'Down'
by Michael Major - Oct 11, 2023


R&B songstress Kayla Brianna returns with the release of her single “Down” accompanied by a temperature-rising music video. The fresh single delivers an alluring chorus painted by Kayla Brianna’s dazzling vocals over the sultry beat. “Down” marks the beginning of a new chapter for the multi-hyphenate star, as she ushers in her most daring era yet.

New Jersey Symphony Debuts Opera Short Film Starring Monét X Change of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023


The New Jersey Symphony hosts the premiere of a new opera short film, Opulent, starring Monét X Change, the first two-crown winner in the history of the hit television reality show “RuPaul's Drag Race.” Find out how to watch the film here!

BAPHTA Celebrity Impersonation Pageant Returns to C'mon Everybody This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023


Join BAPHTA for their third annual Celebrity Impersonation Pageant at C'mon Everybody on October 24th. Featuring talented impersonators and a night of laughter, this event is not to be missed. Get your tickets now!

Liz Callaway, Alex Edelman, Trevor Noah & More Nominated for 2023 United Solo Special Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023


Discover the nominees for the 2023 United Solo Special Award, which will be presented at the festival's closing gala on November 19. Find out who made the list and get ready to celebrate outstanding solo performances.

Debbie Gibson, KT Tunstall & More to Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 30th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023


Get ready for an electrifying night of music as Rockers on Broadway: 30th Anniversary adds new special guests, including Debbie Gibson. Don't miss the star-studded lineup at this highly anticipated event celebrating its milestone anniversary.

Steve Hackett Announces First Vinyl Release Of 'To Watch The Storms' & 'Wild Orchids'
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2023


Steve Hackett announces the first ever vinyl release of his albums 'To Watch The Storms' and 'Wild Orchids.' Find out more about this exciting release.

Dimensions Dance Theatre Opens 2023-24 Season in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023


Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami (DDTM) opens its 2023-24 Fall Season with a vivacious Latin-inspired show at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, November 11 at 8 p.m. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Cast Set For KILLING JACK at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023


Rebecca Wheatley has been announced playing Annie and Val in the cast of Killing Jack by Sadie Hasler at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch. Learn more about the cast and the production here!

Fame FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Fame and what's the order?
Pray I Make P.A.
Hard Work
I Want to Make Magic
Can't Keep It Down
Tyrone's Rap
Let's Play a Love Scene
There She Goes!
Fame
Bring on Tomorrow
The Teachers' Argument
I Gotta Find a Way
Think of Meryl Streep
Dancin' on the Sidewalk
These Are My Children
Lemme Out!
The Pas-de-Deux
In L.A.
Like Carmen, Not Me!
Mabel's Prayer
Hard Work
I Want To Make Magic
There She Goes/Fame
Let's Play A Love Scene
Bring On Tomorrow
The Teacher's Argument
Think Of Meryl Streep
Mabel's Prayer
Dancin' On The Sidewalk
These Are My Children
In L.A.

Other Productions of Fame

1989   Regional (US) World Premiere
Regional (US)
1995   West End Original London Production
West End
1999   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2003   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2009   2009 Motion Picture
2019   West End West End Production
West End

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