A Musical Theatre Christmas - 2022 - West End Articles Page 6

On Monday, September 15th, Broadway veteran and current Hell’s Kitchen star Jessica Vosk will sign copies of her 2024 Holiday album SLEIGH at Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue.

It is bad for the state if Broadway falters. Broadway will falter if investment dries up. It is as simple as that. (I’m not sure how the “backfill” idea is in keeping with the idea that the credit is designed to stimulate investment, as that investment will have already occurred, but I also see the argument that folks who decided to invest in shows opening later in the fall were expecting the credit, and they may not invest in the future if they feel they were shafted this go round.)

Marking the 50th anniversary of the musical’s Broadway debut and the release of the classic film, this fully staged, immersive production invites audiences to unleash their inner creatures of the night in a run of sci-fi, seduction, and rebellion.

Re-opening its doors this September with an exceptional new programme, Watford Palace Theatre will present its autumn 2025 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

​Broadway In Chicago is inviting high schools across the State of Illinois to participate in the 15th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. Learn how to apply!

BroadwayWorld has just learned the complete cast for the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. Find out who will join previously announced Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. We have all of the details!

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

MGM+ has greenlit Words + Music, a new music docuseries based on Audible’s audio series of the same name. The series will premiere on November 30th and feature Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, John Legend, and Alanis Morissette.

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas stars as Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo, now in its final week through August 30, 2025. Her recording of “Animal Lover” is available to stream on Spotify. 

Cassie Beck is reprising her performance from the National Tour production. Alongside Beck, the complete cast includes MJ Sieber as ‘Legionnaire’ and local 12th grader Natalie Stephens as ‘Debater.’

FRIGID New York has revealed the lineup of programming for their 28th season including the 4th annual Days of the Dead Festival and more. See full programming here!

Christmas Karma, a new Bollywood-inspired musical take on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, has set its official UK release date for 14 November 2025. Take a look at new character posters of the cast, including Tony Award winner Billy Porter.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 25/26 season of programming, running September 2025 through May 2026. See full programming here!

Julie Benko performed at Birdland on Monday with a Richard Rodgers tribute concert, cheekily titled My Fanny Valentine—a nod to her now-legendary turn as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. See photos here! 

Chichester Festival Theatre's production of Irving Berlin's Top Hat will have a Christmas season at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Learn more here!

Tickets for the 2025 fall season performances at Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center are now on sale! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

A brand-new tour of Elf The Musical will launch on November 1. Managed by Crossroads Live North America, the tour will come to 10 cities this holiday season. Learn more here!

Casting has been announced for the upcoming tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical, which this year celebrates 15 years on stage

Cinderella is preparing to enchanting family audiences at Shakespeare North Playhouse this Christmas – and the full cast for the award-winning theatre’s seasonal show has been revealed.

Tim Burton, renowned director of such films as Edward Scissorhands, Batman, and Beetlejuice, recently commented on the hit musical version of Beetlejuice, which premiered on Broadway in 2018.

Common Tongue by Fraser Scott will tour Scotland this autumn with a fourteen date tour in September and October. Presented by JGProducing in association with Ayr Gaiety, the play aboot imperfect Scots will open at Ayr Gaiety.

Laguna Playhouse will present the final show of its 2024/2025 season, the boot-scootin’, foot-stompin’, dancin’ in the aisles, country music party of the year, Honky Tonk Angels, written by Ted Swindley, choreography by Jill Gorrie, musical direction by John Massey and direction by David Ellenstein.

Weston Theater Company brings a touch of holiday cheer to the summer season with its new production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, running July 16 through August 10 at Walker Farm in Weston, Vermont.

Pasadena Playhouse has revealed the largest and broadest slate of community classes for all ages after the historic purchase of the Pasadena Playhouse campus. Learn more!

ELF will return to the West End for a strictly limited, 10-week season this winter at the Aldwych Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!