Closer to Heaven 2001 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: May 31, 2001
Closing: October 13, 2001

Closer to Heaven - 2001 - London Fringe History , Info & More

Arts Theatre
6-7 Great Newport Street Leicester Square London

Dave is a young Irish boy seeking the big time in London. Set amid hedonistic gay culture, straight Dave learns that things are not as straightforward as they seem.

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Photo Flash: First Look at Frances Barber in MUSIK at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2019


Get a first look at Frances Barber returning to the legendary role of Billie Trix in the world premiere tonight of MUSIK by Pet Shop Boys and Jonathan Harvey at Assembly Bijou at the Edinburgh Fringe.

MUSIK Will Transfer to London
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2019


Producers today announce that 'MUSIK' by writer Jonathan Harvey and Pet Shop Boys Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe is to transfer immediately to London following its world premiere at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe.

Pet Shop Boys Announce New Musical MUSIK
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2019


Writer Jonathan Harvey and Pet Shop Boys Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe are to present the world premiere of a new cabaret show at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe.

New Musical to Workshop in Los Angeles This Weekend From Dallas Producers
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2018


Living Over The Rainbow is a new musical based on a true story that made national headlines in 2008 when a young gay teenager, Lawrence King, was murdered by a fellow classmate at his high school in Oxnard, California. The circumstances of his death and the issues brought to light by it have now been made into a heartfelt and inspirational musical about acceptance and finding peace crafted by Roz Esposito.

Season 15 Coach Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Adams, Kane Brown, and Julia Michaels Will Perform with Top 4 Finalists on THE VOICE Finale
by Tori Hartshorn - May 21, 2018


Superstar recording artists Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Adams, Kane Brown and Julia Michaels have been added as special performers on the star-studded season finale of NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice,” airing Tuesday, May 22 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT). 

Leigh Barrett to Lead SOUVENIR at the Lyric Stage; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017


Spiro Veloudos remounts one of his favorite productions in celebration of his 20 years as Producing Artistic Director.

Leigh Barrett to Lead SOUVENIR at the Lyric Stage; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2017


Spiro Veloudos remounts one of his favorite productions in celebration of his 20 years as Producing Artistic Director.

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Announces 2017 Free Summer Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2017


Boston Landmarks Orchestra (LO) under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, and Executive Director Jo Frances Meyer,  announces its 2017 season of free concerts at the DCR's Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade. Concerts will be held every Wednesday evening (7 p.m.) from July 19 through August 23, 2017. For more information visit landmarksorchestra.org.

The Mother's Day Good Music Festival Brings R&B Greats to Barclays Center
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2016


Get ready for The Mother's Day Good Music Festival lineup, featuring some of the biggest names in R&B.

Bill T. Jones, Martha Graham and More Set for The Joyce Theater's 2016-17 Fall & Winter Season
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2016


Linda Shelton, Executive Director of The Joyce Theater, announced today the organization's programming for its 2016-2017 fall/winter season, which promises to be particularly spectacular, with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Lucinda Childs Dance Company, and Martha Graham Dance Company all returning to The Joyce for two-week engagements.

The Mother's Day Good Music Festival to Bring R&B Greats to Barclays Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2016


Get ready for The Mother's Day Good Music Festival lineup, featuring some of the biggest names in R&B.

CLOSER TO HEAVEN Returns to the Unicorn Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2015


Closer to Heaven, the musical by Jonathan Harvey and Pet Shop Boys, will return to the Union Theatre following its sell-out run in April 2015, playing from tonight 21 October to Saturday 28 November 2015.

Full Cast Announced For CLOSER TO HEAVEN Return To Union Theatre From Oct!
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 30, 2015


Full casting is announced today for Closer to Heaven, the musical by Jonathan Harvey and Pet Shop Boys, which returns to the Union Theatre following its sell-out run in April 2015, playing from Wednesday 21 October to Saturday 28 November 2015.

CLOSER TO HEAVEN Returns to the Unicorn Theatre, Oct. 21
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 18, 2015


Closer to Heaven, the musical by Jonathan Harvey and Pet Shop Boys, will return to the Union Theatre following its sell-out run in April 2015, playing from Wednesday 21 October to Saturday 28 November 2015.

Bill Camp, Jim Norton, Tavi Gevinson and More Join Broadway's THE CRUCIBLE; Full Cast, Theater Set!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2015


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE will return to Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) this spring. Bill Camp (as Reverend John Hale), Jim Norton (as Giles Corey), Tavi Gevinson (as Mary Warren), and Jason Butler Harner (as Reverend Samuel Parris) are among those who will join previously announced stars Ben Whishaw (as John Proctor), Sophie Okonedo (as Elizabeth Proctor), Saoirse Ronan (as Abigail Williams), and Ciaran Hinds (as Deputy-Governor Danforth).

JAPAN CUTS Reveals 2015 Full Festival Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 2, 2015


From July 9-19 Japan Society's renowned summer film festival presents 28 features never before seen in New York

Ray Wylie Hubbard to Play Hill Country Live, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2015


Ray Wylie Hubbard will perform today, May 16 at 9 p.m. at Brooklyn's Hill Country Live.

CLOSER TO HEAVEN Returns to London at Unicorn Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2015


Closer to Heaven, a musical by Jonathan Harvey and the Pet Shop Boys, will receive its first London revival at the Union Theatre from tonight 22 April 2015, with a press night on Tuesday 28 April.

Jared Thompson to Lead CLOSER TO HEAVEN at the Union Theatre; Full Cast Set!
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2015


Full casting is announced today for Closer to Heaven, a musical by Jonathan Harvey and the Pet Shop Boys, which will receive its first London revival at the Union Theatre from Wednesday 22 April 2015, with a press night on Tuesday 28 April.

Ray Wylie Hubbard to Play Hill Country Live, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2015


Ray Wylie Hubbard will perform on Saturday, May 16 at 9 p.m. at Brooklyn's Hill Country Live.

CLOSER TO HEAVEN Returns to London at Unicorn Theatre, April 22
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 16, 2015


Closer to Heaven, a musical by Jonathan Harvey and the Pet Shop Boys, will receive its first London revival at the Union Theatre from Wednesday 22 April 2015, with a press night on Tuesday 28 April.

Sunday Special: From the Screen to the Boards - This Season's Movie Stars on Broadway
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 16, 2014


From Broadway debuts to stage veterans, this season is swarming with big screen stars. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you the backstory on this year's film-to-stage transplants. Scroll down to learn more, and be sure to let us who you're most excited to see on the Great White Way, plus which actors you'd like to make the leap!

Paloma Herrera, Julie Kent and Xiomara Reyes to Retire from The American Ballet Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2014


Paloma Herrera, Julie Kent and Xiomara Reyes, Principal Dancers with American Ballet Theatre, have announced their retirements from the Company at the conclusion of the 2015 Metropolitan Opera House season in New York City. “These three unique ballerinas have each made such distinctive contributions to ABT throughout the years,” Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie stated. “With them, an era of our history resides. Their remarkable careers will be three more reasons to celebrate our 75th Anniversary Season.”

Three Performers to Retire This Spring as Principal Dancers for American Ballet Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2014


Paloma Herrera, Julie Kent and Xiomara Reyes, Principal Dancers with American Ballet Theatre, have announced their retirements from the Company at the conclusion of the 2015 Metropolitan Opera House season in New York City. 'These three unique ballerinas have each made such distinctive contributions to ABT throughout the years,' Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie stated. 'With them, an era of our history resides. Their remarkable careers will be three more reasons to celebrate our 75th Anniversary season.'

Meet the Cast of West End's MISS SAIGON; Returns May 3, 2014
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2014


Miss Saigon, currently booking for performances through to Saturday 25th October 2014, will make its highly anticipated return to the West End on Saturday 3 May 2014 at the Prince Edward Theatre, in the musical's 25th anniversary year. Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's epic musical has played in 300 cities in 15 different languages, winning awards around the world since the sensational record-breaking run at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane 25 years ago. This epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with an American GI Chris--but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. Meet the full company below!

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