Strictly Ballroom 2016 - Articles Page 5

Opened: December 6, 2016
Closing: January 21, 2017

Strictly Ballroom - 2016 - West End History , Info & More

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STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL is the inspiring story of a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules to follow his heart. Featuring break-into-song numbers from the classic 1992 film including Love is in the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps and Time After Time, as well as wonderful new songs from internationally acclaimed artists and composers such as Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect.

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Strictly Ballroom - 2016 - West End Articles Page 5

The Love Show presents GHOST BOOOOOOB: A Halloween Extravaganza at The Slipper Room on 10/30
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2017


The Love Show is a theatrical dance company based in Brooklyn that combines cabaret, ballet, rock, comedy, and theater into creative performances all over the US and beyond. The Love Show has entertained all audiences, rocking stages from Lebowskifest to The Public's Shakespeare in The Park. The Love Show was commissioned to perform original choreography for clients including Banksy, Veuve Clicquot, Bacardi, and Vogue Magazine.

Heather Christian's ANIMAL WISDOM Coming to The Bushwick Starr
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2017


The Bushwick Starr and West Yorkshire Playhouse present ANIMAL WISDOM, created by Heather Christian, directed by Mark Rosenblatt & Andrew Schneider, and featuring and made in collaboration with Sasha Brown, Heather Christian, Fred Epstein, Eric Farber & Maya Sharpe.

Natalie Dormer and David Oakes in Star VENUS IN FUR at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2017


TRH Productions have released the exclusive first image of Natalie Dormer and David Oakes prior the West End premiere of David Ives' hit Broadway play Venus in Fur which will run for a strictly limited nine week engagement at the Theatre Royal Haymarket run from 6 October to 9 December with opening night for press on 17 October.

New UK Tour Announced For STRICTLY COME DANCING Stars Ian Waite and Oti Mabuse
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2017


Strictly Come Dancing dance professionals Ian Waite and 2016 finalist Oti Mabuse are joining forces to embark on a 60-date tour of the UK with their new stage show.

17th Annual HELPMANN AWARDS: All the Winners!
by Jade Kops - Jul 24, 2017


The 17th Annual Helpmann Awards will be announced at a ceremony on starting at 7pm EST Monday 24th July at the Capitol Theatre Sydney.

New Season Now on Sale at Wolverhampton Grande Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jul 5, 2017


A brand new season of West End musicals, gripping dramas, dynamic dance and one night concerts on sale next week at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Season highlights include an on-stage dinner with Christopher Biggins, Tom Chambersin CRAZY FOR YOU, Phil Daniels in DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE, a Grand Theatre production of TURN OF THE SCREW and the return of smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS!

James Graham's Political Drama THIS HOUSE to Tour the UK in 2018
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017


James Graham's critically acclaimed and prescient political drama THIS HOUSE which played to sold-out houses at the National Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and in the West End will begin its first ever national tour at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds.

Breaking: KING KONG Will Officially Swing to Broadway in 2018 with New Creative Team
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2017


Kong is coming! Producers Global Creatures (CEO Carmen Pavlovic) and Roy Furman just announced that King Kong, will arrive on Broadway in the fall of 2018 at the Shubert Organization's Broadway Theatre.

Natalie Dormer and David Oakes Star In VENUS IN FUR at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017


TRH Productions will present Natalie Dormer and David Oakes in the West End premiere of David Ives' hit Broadway play Venus in Fur this autumn for a strictly limited nine week engagement at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. This critically-acclaimed two-hander will run from 6 October to 9 December with opening night for press on 17 October.

Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Toronto You Might Have Missed 5/12 - STRICTLY BALLROOM and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017


Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Toronto You Might Have Missed 5/12 - STRICTLY BALLROOM and More!

Joanne Clifton Is THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE at The Palace Theatre Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2017


Strictly Come Dancing's Joanne Clifton is heading to the Palace Theatre, Manchester, in four weeks when she stars in the lead role in hit musical Thoroughly Modern Millie.

DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE to Samba Into Ruth Eckerd Hall
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2017


Ruth Eckerd Hall presents Broadway's Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage on Friday, May 5 at 8 pm, Saturday, May 6 at 2 & 8 pm and Sunday, May 7 at 2 & 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now.

COMBUSTION, LABELS, OCTOPUS and More Set for Summer 2017 at Tara Arts
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2017


As Tara Arts celebrates its 40th anniversary throughout 2017, the company continues to put the experiences of the UK's diverse communities centre stage.

VIDEO: First Footage Released of THE WILD PARTY at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2017


First footage is released today of Michael John LaChiusa's The Wild Party, which plays until Saturday 1 April at The Other Palace.

Danny Mac, Jeremy Taylor, Fred Haig, and Maggie Steed Cast in ON THE TOWN at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2017


???????Regent's Park Open Air Theatre announce casting for the opening production of their 2017 season, On The Town (19 May - 01 July).

Jerry Mitchell, Alex Rudzinski to Direct NBC's BYE BYE BIRDIE LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2017


NBC's BYE BYE BIRDIE LIVE, the network's 2017 live holiday musical production starring Jennifer Lopez, has found its directorial duo

Highly Suspect Announce U.S. Headline Spring Tour
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 30, 2017


Fresh off their third Grammy nomination, Highly Suspect today announce a new, major U.S. headline run.

Joanne Clifton and Michelle Collins Set for THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2016


Award winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie is set to tour the UK in 2017 opening at New Wimbledon Theatre on Tuesday 17 January.

Donna McKechnie and More Complete Cast of THE WILD PARTY at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2016


Full casting is announced today for Michael John LaChiusa's The Wild Party, which receives its first major London production at The Other Palace, playing from Monday 13 February to Saturday 1 April 2017, with a press night on Monday 20 February.

Broadway AM Report, 11/30/2016 - Babs Arrives in Florida, STRICTLY BALLROOM Hits the UK!
by Jessica Khan - Nov 30, 2016


Today's big news: Barbra Streisand kicks off the Florida leg of her concert tour, and STRICTLY BALLROOM cha chas into the UK starting tonight!

STRICTLY BALLROOM Cha Chas Into the UK for Christmas, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2016


The first UK staging of STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL - based on the much loved film that inspired the world to dance - is to premiere at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, tonight 30 November 2016, playing a season through until Saturday 21 January 2017 (Press Night: Tuesday 6 December at 7.30pm).

BWW Interview: HMI's Rising Stars Slam Their Backs in Thriving Vogue Culture
by Olga El - Nov 21, 2016


The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the oldest and largest LGBTQ youth-focused organization, serving over 2000 youth annually by providing daily meals, health services, academic support, career preparation, artistic enrichment, support for homeless youth and more. It is also the birthplace of the Harvey Milk High School. One of the most popular programs at HMI is the Kiki Lounge where Vogue dancers, from all backgrounds and experience levels, get to 'slam their backs' as part of a thriving dance scene.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announce 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016


Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced details of Timothy Sheader's 10th season as Artistic Director.

Coming Soon at Hayes Theatre Co
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2016


Tonight Hayes Theatre Co held its twice-yearly COMING SOON event, where programming announcements for 2017 were made. 

BWW Interview: Russell Grant Talks STRICTLY and THE GOLDEN AGE OF DANCE
by Marianka Swain - Oct 28, 2016


Since winning hearts during his stint on Strictly Come Dancing, partnered by Flavia Cacace, actor and astrologer Russell Grant has starred in Hairspray, Grease and The Wizard of Oz. He's now hosting The Golden Age of Dance, a celebration of great dance numbers from classic films like Top Hat, Follow the Fleet, Swing Time and Shall We Dance, featuring a company of West End dancers and The Novello Orchestra. The show is at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 13 November and Wales Millennium Centre on 15 November.

Strictly Ballroom FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Strictly Ballroom have there been?
Strictly Ballroom has had 3 productions including West End which opened in 2006, West End which opened in 2016 and West End which opened in 2018.

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