Fame 2019 - Articles Page 7

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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Symphony Space Announces New Programs For Spring 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2024


Symphony Space has announced additional Spring 2024 programming. The coming months abound with bespoke evenings that offer playful and candid experiences of some of today's most beloved voices in music, literature, theater, and more.

Symphony Space Unveils Spring 2024 Programming Featuring George Takei, Judy Collins & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


Symphony Space has revealed additional Spring 2024 programming. See performance dates and learn who is taking part!

World Premiere of LENI'S LAST LAMENT to Open at Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.

President of The Broadway League, Charlotte St. Martin, to Step Down After 18 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


Charlotte St. Martin, renowned President of The Broadway League since 2006, has decided to retire from the League, effective February 16, 2024.

Video: First Look at Boy George in MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


Get a first look at footage of Boy George as Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway.

Akihiro Nishino's POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN Will Receive an Industry Presentation in New York
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Japan's most talked about rising star, Akihiro Nishino, has adapted his sensation-causing book-turned- anime film, Poupelle of Chimney Town, for the stage. Now, that stage adaptation is receiving a by-invitation-only presentation in New York this week.

Video: Turnpike Troubadours Make Late-Night Television Debut on KIMMEL
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2024


Known for their electric live shows, the band will continue to perform through this summer including upcoming headline dates at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center (two nights), Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre (two nights), Jacksonville's Daily's Place, Baton Rouge's Raising Cane's River Center Arena, and more. Watch the video of their performance now!

Interview: Ewen Coleman a QSM Recipient for services to Theatre
by Neil Brewer - Jan 11, 2024


I sat down and interviewed this Wellington Community theatre icon this week-here is the result

London's First Taiwan Festival Opens in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024


The Coronet Theatre has announced Taiwan Festival, London’s first ever major celebration of contemporary arts and culture from Taiwan.

The New York Pops To Honor Clive Davis At 41st Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


The New York Pops will honor Clive Davis at their 41st Birthday Gala, 'The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis,' at Carnegie Hall on April 29, 2024.

Selena Gomez to Play Linda Ronstadt in Biopic
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024


Selena Gomez is playing Linda Ronstadt in a new biopic. The Only Murders in the Building star is leading the music film, which will be produced by Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan, and James Keach, who produced a 2019 documentary about Ronstadt's life and career.

Cast Set For Audible Theater's World Premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, From the Team Behind THE BAND'S VISIT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024


Full casting has been announced for Audible Theater's upcoming world premiere musical Dead Outlaw, with music & lyrics by Tony Award winner David Yazbek.

TOArts Presents Comedian Brad Upton At The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2024


Comedian Brad Upton is proving it's never too late to be a standup star. Upton brings his hilarious show, Tap Out, Nap Out, Crap Out, to the Scherr Forum on Friday, March 1 at 7:00 pm.

Stage Adaptation of Prince's PURPLE RAIN Will Make its World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024


A stage adaptation of Prince's film and album, Purple Rain, will make its World Premiere stage adaptation this year. Learn more about the musical, which is based on the film and album from the iconic performer.

2024 Gilmore Piano Festival To Feature Over 100 Concerts And Events, April 24- May 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024


The Gilmore Piano Festival returns this year with more than 100 concerts and events featuring appearances by many of the world’s preeminent classical and jazz pianists and artists, from Wednesday, April 24 to Sunday, May 12, 2024. 

Interview: Ever Busy Director/Choreographer Camille A. Brown On Creating INK & More
by Gil Kaan - Jan 5, 2024


Debbie Allen presents Camille A. Brown & Dancers: ink January 12th and 13th at The Wallis. ink “explores self-empowerment, Black love, brotherhood, and resilience that examines aspects of Black life that are too often appropriated, rewritten, or silenced.” I had the chance to chat with director/choreographer Camille A. Brown before her flying from New York to her Wallis rehearsals.

Rhode Island Philharmonic Names Robert Spano As Principal Conductor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


The Rhode Island Philharmonic has named Robert Spano as its new Principal Conductor.

Dylan LeBlanc To Release 'COYOTE - THE EXPANDED EDITION'
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2024


To commemorate the expanded edition, LeBlanc is releasing “Let It Rain,” one of the four new studio tracks from the Coyote session that will be available on the extended release. Other unreleased songs on the new edition include “Day By Day” “Fortune Teller” and “Angel.” The new version was recorded at the FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES to Play at New World Stages Starring Chilina Kennedy, Justin Matthew Sargent & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other classic pop hits of the 1960s, will play a commercial engagement beginning March 4, 2024

Bernadette Peters Joins 2nd Sailing of The Broadway Cruise
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


Theatre legend and multi-Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters (Old Friends, Annie Get Your Gun, “The Good Fight”) has joined the previously announced stars of the theatre and creative luminaries for an unforgettable vacation where tropical weather and calm seas await on the 2nd annual Broadway Cruise.

Lil Nas X to Release New Song Next Week; Teases 'Greatest Comeback of All Time' With New Album
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2024


Lil Nas X has confirmed his big comeback. The 'Old Town Road' hitmaker will be releasing his new single and visual next week. While the official artwork has yet to be revealed, he posted a teaser that continues his notorious use of religious imagery.

Nicole Parker to Replace Jackie Burns as Céline Dion in TITANIQUE in February & March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024


Comedian and screen & stage star Nicole Parker will re-board the ship of dreams for a limited return engagement as Céline Dion, in the 2023 Lortel Award-winning Best Musical Titanique.

Feature: 54 Below - The Basement Where You Want To Be
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 29, 2023


The Tony Award winning non-profit is here to grow, to achieve, and to change the face of cabaret and concert.

Sam Adams to Present PRESS PASS, A Sports-Based Comedy Show, at Comedy Works Landmark
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2023


Sam Adams will perform at Comedy Works Landmark on Wednesday, January 3 / 7:30 PM / $7.00 - $14.00.

Lil Nas X Teases New Music For 2024
by Michael Major - Dec 26, 2023


Lil Nas X may be gearing up for the release of new music in 2024. Savenasx.com has surfaced, with a clock detailing that amount of time since Nas released his 2021 album, 'MONTERO.' The website parodies the negative attention that the artist received when his 'MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)' single was released.

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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