Fame 2019 - Articles Page 10

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!

Fame - 2019 - West End Cast

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P!NK Releases Deluxe Edition of 'Trustfall' Album
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2023


The Tour Deluxe Edition features six live recordings from her Summer Carnival tour including singles such as “What About Us,” “When I Get There,” and “Cover Me in Sunshine” featuring her daughter Willow Sage Hart, as well as covers of Sade's “No Ordinary Love” and Sinead O'Connor's “Nothing Compares 2 U” with Brandi Carlile.

Bianca Del Rio Brings New DEAD INSIDE Stand-Up Comedy Tour To Boston This March
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023


Bianca Del Rio has officially announced her new North American stand-up comedy tour titled “Dead Inside.” The tour will take the Drag Race icon to the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston on Friday, March 1, 2024.

New Tickets Released For TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in Adelaide
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023


Following popular demand, new tickets have been released for the Adelaide season of the critically acclaimed smash hit TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL. They will go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, November 30.

Coral Springs Center For The Arts To Present Lucinda Williams & Her Band in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023


Coral Springs Center for the Arts presents Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Lucinda Williams & Her Band. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am.

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in June 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023


David Mirvish has announced that TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is coming to Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, beginning performances on June 18, 2024.  

The Thalians Honors Actor & Humanitarian Gary Sinise with The 2023 Mr. Wonderful Award At Annual Winter Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2023


The Thalians will host their annual star studded Winter Gala, with proceeds benefitting the charity.  The 2023 gala will honor actor and humanitarian, Gary Sinise, with their highest honor, the Mr. Wonderful Award, for his efforts on behalf of our service men and women through the Gary Sinise Foundation. 

Brent Carver's New Album Receives a Long-Awaited Posthumous Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023


Discover the long-awaited release of Brent Carver's posthumous album, now available for streaming on various platforms. Fans of the acclaimed actor and singer can finally enjoy his musical talent and commemorate his legacy.

FORBIDDEN SONDHEIM: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Adds Additional Performance At The New Green Fig Cabaret Theater at the Yotel
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2023


Due to popular demand, Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN SONDHEIM: Merrily We Stole a Song, the latest edition of Gerard Alessandrini's beloved Forbidden Broadway, will add another show on Sunday, November 26th at 7:30 PM at the new Green Fig Cabaret Theater, located in the Yotel  (570 10th Avenue at 42nd Street -adjacent to The Green Room.)

New KING CHARLES Series Coming to CNN Next Week With Charles Barkley & Gayle King
by Michael Major - Nov 20, 2023


King Charles, an hourly talk show features the dynamic Gayle King and Charles Barkley engaging each other, their guests and their audience in freewheeling and authentic conversations centered around the week’s most interesting stories, moments and cultural themes. Watch a preview video now!

Elton John Celebrates 50th Anniversary of 'Step Into Christmas'
by Michael Major - Nov 20, 2023


Elton is currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of his beloved holiday tune, “Step Into Christmas,” originally released November 23, 1973, and can be found on Diamonds. In honor of the song’s anniversary, Elton has released a brand new digital “Step Into Christmas” EP featuring Elton’s top holiday hits.

Video: Johnny Mathis and Kristin Chenoweth Sing 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023


An all new video has been released, featuring Kristin Chenoweth and Johnny Mathis performing 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'! The video features an endearing animated version of the two performers as they ring in the holiday season.

Olivia Newton-John's 'Totally Hot' to Be Reissued For 45th Anniversary
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023


In celebration of Newton-John’s first-ever platinum-certified album’s 45th anniversary, Totally Hot returns to vinyl for the first time in decades in two different options, in addition to being made available on CD and on all major digital platforms.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER Will Include Local Celebrity Guest Appearances
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023


Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) will host ten local Pittsburgh celebrities in walk-on roles during The Nutcracker this year. Each celebrity will make a guest appearance in the “Party Scene” during the first act of the production.

The Blues Foundation Reveals New Board of Directors and Officers
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023


 The Blues Foundation has announced the elections of a new Board of Directors and officers. Scott Fitzke, whose tenure as Chairman of the Board is ending due to term limits, will be succeeded by Terika Dean, who served as Vice Chairman under Fitzke.

Single Tickets For TINA- THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL On Sale At Proctors
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2023


Proctors has announced that tickets for the national tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will go on sale Thursday, Nov. 16 for eight performances from Tuesday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.

David Harbour, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ann Dowd, and Denis O'Hare to Perform in Signature Theatre Reading of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.

Andre 3000 to Release Debut Solo Album 'New Blue Sun' This Friday
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2023


Co-produced by Benjamin and lauded multi-instrumentalist Carlos Niño, and featuring the playing of Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, Deantoni Parks, Diego Gaeta, Matthewdavid, V.C.R, Diego Gaeta, Jesse Peterson, and Mia Doi Todd, New Blue Sun is an entirely instrumental album centered around woodwinds.

Bianca Del Rio Brings DEAD INSIDE Stand-Up Comedy Tour to Raleigh in February
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023


Bianca Del Rio has officially announced her new North American stand-up comedy tour titled “Dead Inside.” The tour will take the Drag Race icon to 60 different locations across the United States and Canada, including a stop in Raleigh at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on February 21, 2024.

New York City Children's Theater's Holiday Tradition MY FIRST NUTCRACKER to Return To Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023


New York City Children’s Theater presents My First Nutcracker, an interactive adaptation of the holiday classic. Join Clara-Marie on her brave and imaginative journey. Suitable for ages 3-8. Visit nycchildrenstheater.org for more info.

Don McLean Releases Remastered 'Jerusalem'
by Michael Major - Nov 13, 2023


Friday, November 13, legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean released a remastered version of his iconic song 'Jerusalem.' This timeless track is now available for streaming and download on various platforms, with all proceeds generously earmarked for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (@JDC) during these challenging times.

Texas Tribute to Randy Travis Announces Additional Guest Artists
by Michael Major - Nov 13, 2023


Rounding out the lineup for ‘A Texas Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis’  is Travis' songwriting stalwart and longtime friend, Paul Overstreet, Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson, Casey Donahew, Pecos & The Rooftop's Pecos Hurley, Mike Ryan, Jon Wolfe, Texas-country legend Rosie Flores, Waylon Payne, Jolie Holliday and Sonny Burgess.

Mxmtoon Releases 'PLUM BLOSSOM (REVISITED)' EP
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023


mxmtoon releases 'plum blossom (revisited)' - Check out the latest release from mxmtoon, titled 'plum blossom (revisited)'!

New Musical MARIAN Holds Residency at The University of Michigan This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023


The University Of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre will be hosting a two week writer’s residency this November for the creative team of MARIAN, a new musical about the renowned opera singer and activist, Marian Anderson. 

Slayyyter Releases Pure Pop Single 'Makeup' With Lolo Zouaï
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2023


SLAYYYTER releases a pure pop single 'Makeup' featuring Lolo Zouaï. Discover the latest music collaboration in the pop genre. An electric, sensual track, “Makeup” is pure pop anthem about the push and pull of starting problems in a relationship knowing the outcome will be an adrenaline-fueled resolution.

Otherworld Theatre Announces DRAG'N BRUNCH
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2023


Dragons, knights, and wizards get tucked, taped and tweezed for the ultimate Maxi Challenge at Otherworld Theatre's DRAG'n BRUNCH, a high fantasy-themed drag tournament held the last Sunday of each month at the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theatre venue in North America.

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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