Barnum - 1985 - West End Tickets, News, Info & More
Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, children of all ages... step right up to The Ritz Theatre for a front row seat and a first rate glance at the jugglers, clowns, trapeze artists and original ring leader of them all... Mr. P.T. Barnum! Written by Mark Bramble, Music by Cy Coleman and Lyrics by Michael Stewart, we're giving a fresh, exciting new look to this classic American Musical. Based on the life of showman P.T. Barnum, this spectacle takes you to a world like you've never seen before! Here lies a rare gem that offers everything from traditional musical theatre to the tantalizing stir of excitement that one can only find waiting underneath the big top!
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 28, 2022
Following the spectacular success of the 2019 UK concert premiere of DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, its stars Ramin Karimloo and Celinde Schoenmaker will reprise their roles in DOCTOR ZHIVAGO – IN CONCERT at the London Palladium for one-night-only on Sunday 7 May 2023. Full casting will be announced at a later date.
by Cheryl Markosky
- Sep 28, 2022
A debate about folklore versus fact, and whether history is just 'a collection of lies we've decided upon'. Are ghost stories a projection of our fears? Who do you believe in the end?
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 7, 2022
Emerging Artists Theatre will present Y2K written and directed by Joe Natalzia. The production is part of the 2022 New Work Series. Performance takes place at TADA Theatre in Manhattan on October 22nd at 9pm
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 6, 2022
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts & Mark Cortale will present the return the Broadway @ The Wallis concert series with internationally acclaimed Tony®, Obie®, and Emmy® Award-winner Lillias White, hosted and music-directed by SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky, on Thursday, November 3, 2022, 7 PM, in The Wallis’ Bram Goldsmith Theater.
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 31, 2022
One of Australia's favourite performers of stage and screen, Hugh Sheridan, will star as Jonathan Larson in the much-loved rock musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 3, 2022
Ambassador Theatre Group Productions has announced a UK and Ireland Tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE, starring Ian McKellen as Mother Goose, John Bishop as Vic Goose and Mel Giedroyc as the Goose.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 28, 2022
Anna-Jane Casey will be joining the UK and Ireland Tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE as Cilla The Goose with Mairi Barclay, Becca Francis, Shailan Gohil and Laura Tyrer also confirmed to join the company
by Michael Major
- Oct 26, 2022
Hugh Jackman has revealed that he is open to playing Peter Allen from The Boy From Oz again. Jackman, who said that playing Peter Allen was 'the most fun [he's] ever had,' looked back on the celebrities who joined him onstage during performances, including Matt Damon, Barbara Walters, and Sarah Jessica Parker, in a new interview.
by Jade Kops
- Oct 2, 2022
The musical expertise of lyricist Alain Boublil and composer Claude-Michel Schonberg is gloriously presented in DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING.
Global Musical theatre stars Michael Ball, John Owen-Jones, Rachel Tucker, Bobby Fox, David Harris, Sooha Kim, Suzie Mathers, and Marie Zamora perform some highlights from Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, La Révolution Française, Martin Guerre and The Pirate Queen.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 17, 2022
The complete cast for the Broadway premiere of Ohio State Murders by Adrienne Kennedy is now announced. Joining Emmy, Grammy, and Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, and Drama Desk nominee Lizan Mitchell.
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 9, 2022
Many of Australia's favourite musical theatre stars including Lucy Durack (Wicked, Legally Blonde, Shrek), Verity Hunt-Ballard (Mary Poppins, Sweet Charity), Thomas McGuane (Frozen, Jersey Boys), Matt Lee (Mary Poppins, Frozen) and Kristie Nguy will lead the new musical production of MIDNIGHT, which is premiering in Melbourne in June 2023 at the Comedy Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Nov 7, 2022
Other Lives: The Story Songs of Michael Colby, a mélange of melody and tour de force performances featuring lyrics by Michael Colby, will be presented as part of Urban Stages 2022 “Winter Rhythms” series, produced by Tom Toce and Sue Matsuki, on Sunday, December 11 at 3pm and Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7pm at Urban Stages Theater
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 4, 2022
Full casting is announced for DOCTOR ZHIVAGO – IN CONCERT playing at the London Palladium for one-night-only on Sunday 7 May 2023.
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 29, 2022
In 2021, Shelley Cooper dazzled audiences with her award-winning show at the Hollywood Fringe, La Divina: The Last Interview of Maria Callas.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Nov 23, 2022
There are just 6 weeks left to see the current cast Tamsin Carroll, Felix Scott, Laura Whitmore and Matt Willis in 2:22 - A Ghost Story with the final performance at the Criterion on 8 January.
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 21, 2022
Vanessa Leuck, Ethan Popp and Broadway on the North Fork are bringing back their sold-out, one-man immersive adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to Shelter Island's historic Ram's Head Inn for one night only this holiday season.
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 2, 2022
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will begin preview performances tonight, November 2 ahead of a Sunday, December 4 opening night at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre. Meet the cast here!
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 15, 2022
Casa Mañana gets in the holiday spirit and continues its Children’s Theatre season with A Christmas Carol: A New Musical Comedy.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper
- Nov 13, 2022
Today's question is: Who has worn the most hats on Broadway- director, producer, writer, actor, etc.? Here are a few folks that could hold a record for the 'number of hats' they've worn on Broadway shows. Part one includes those who have worn four or five hats on Broadway shows and part two will include those who have held even more positions than that!
by BWW Staff
- Nov 1, 2022
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Coming up this month we've got Rock My Soul Festival - A Musical Portrait: Price & Bonds and more!
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 6, 2023
Following a roaringly successful launch at the iconic Heaven nightclub in 2022, Musical Theatre Raves will head out on a UK Club Tour from 2 April this year, playing at venues across the country.
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 3, 2023
Transport Group has announced that the 2023 A Toast to the Artist gala will honor company stalwarts Barbara Andres, Donna Lynne Champlin, Michele Pawk, and Mary Testa with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Monday, April 24, at The Edison Rooftop, 240 West 47 Street.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Mar 29, 2023
Ebony Repertory Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ as its 15th Anniversary Season Opening Production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Mar 28, 2023
The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will launch a North American Tour in the summer of 2024. See tour stops, and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 27, 2023
One of Australia's favourite performers, Shane Jacobson, will star as The King in MIDNIGHT, a major new musical set to open at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in June, joining co-stars including Lucy Durack, Thomas McGuane, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Matt Lee, Raphael Wong, Kristie Nguy, Melanie Bird and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Mar 24, 2023
Programming has been confirmed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley
- Mar 21, 2023
For ages 5 to adults, Ovations has something for everyone at summer camp in Tampa and Dunedin. Ovations Dance Academy of Tampa is now accepting students for its upcoming performance summer camp.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 9, 2023
Giffords Circus has revealed the name of it’s 2023 show: Les Enfants du Paradis will take inspiration from French Romanticism in the mid-19th Century.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 5, 2023
Discovering Broadway has revealed the starry cast for Five Points The Musical Concert at the historic Madam Walker Theatre in Indianapolis during Black History Month on February 10th, 2023 at 7:30PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 3, 2023
Skylight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for Evita, running February 3-19, 2023 at Skylight’s Cabot Theatre in the Broadway Theatre Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 24, 2023
The cast has been announced for the world premiere of BERLUSCONI at Southwark Playhouse. Rehearsals begin on 13 February with first preview on 25 March and press night on 29 March.
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 20, 2023
The producers of the upcoming major new musical, MIDNIGHT, will be conducting an open casting call to find three performers to play the pivotal role of Stella.
Breaking News: GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announces His New Shows for 2023
by Claudio Erlichman
- Jan 20, 2023
Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum and 4000 Miles, Gustavo Barchilon (30) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2023.
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 18, 2023
In its 25th anniversary year, Sarasota's hometown circus, Circus Sarasota, is ready to bring chills, thrills and laughs aplenty to audiences of all ages with “Circus Sarasota Legacy: 25th Anniversary Show” from February 10 through March 5, 2023.
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 27, 2023
Kids tickets are free during Kids' Week at MIDNIGHT, a major new musical set to open at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in June starring Lucy Durack, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Thomas McGuane, Matt Lee and more.
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 23, 2023
New cast members have been revealed for MIDNIGHT, the highly-anticipated major new musical opening at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in June starring Lucy Durack, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Thomas McGuane, Matt Lee and more.
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 2, 2023
Music Theater Works has announced the cast and creative team for the first production in its 43rd season, Avenue Q in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, March 9 - April 2.
by BroadwayWorld TV
- Feb 1, 2023
The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 9, 2022
See photos in rehearsals for 'OTHER LIVES: The Story Songs of Michael Colby' part of Urban Stages 'Winter Rhythms 2022.'
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 8, 2022
Preludes with music, lyrics, book, and orchestrations by Dave Malloy and directed by Courtney O'Connor° and music direction by Dan Rodriguiez features incredible voices Lyric Stage audiences have grown to love joined by compelling new ones in a cast that shines. Dave Malloy's lush and exuberant compositions are interpreted by some of Boston's best musical theater performers in this musical gem that also features live on-stage Rachmaninov pieces played by Music Director, Dan Rodriguez.
by Kat Mokrynski
- Dec 8, 2022
Let me start this review with a confession - I’m an American who had never seen a panto before last night, and I had no idea what to expect from Goldilocks and the Three Bears. I was aware of the tradition of the pantomime, but did not know the extent to how beloved it was in the UK. So it was with joy that I reviewed Goldilocks and the Three Bears
by BWW
- Dec 5, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW
- Dec 5, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 23, 2022
Milton Keynes Theatre welcomes brand-new stage adaptation of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel to the city 24 - 28 Jan 2023. Hayley Mills (Pollyanna, The Parent Trap, Whistle Down the Wind) Paul Nicholas (Jesus Christ Superstar, BBC 1's Just Good Friends, Eastenders and Rula Lenska, (ITV's Rock Follies, Coronation Street, Channel 4's Celebrity Big Brother will star in this feel-good tale of love, adventure, and starting-over.
by BWW
- Dec 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW
- Dec 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW
- Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW
- Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 1, 2022
The creative team adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby into a Broadway-bound stage musical has been announced. It will feature music & lyrics by Tony Award nominees Nathan Tysen & Jason Howland, and a book by Jonathan Larson Grant winner Kait Kerrigan, helmed by award-winning director Marc Bruni.
Barnum Frequently Asked Questions
What productions of Barnum have there been?
Barnum has had 7 productions including Broadway which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 1980, US Tour which opened in 1981, West End which opened in 1981, US Tour which opened in 1981, West End which opened in 1985 and West End which opened in 1992.
What is the songs are in Barnum and what's the order?
There Is a Sucker Born Ev'ry Minute
Thank God I'm Old
The Colors of My Life
One Brick at a Time
Museum Song
I Like Your Style
Bigger Isn't Better
Love Makes Such Fools of Us All
Out There
Come Follow the Band
Black and White
The Prince of Humbug
Join the Circus
At Least I Tried
Now You See It, Now You Don't
As Good As a Man
Overture Chase
Finale
Thank God I'm Old
The Colors of My Life
One Brick at a Time
Museum Song
I Like Your Style
Bigger Isn't Better
Love Makes Such Fools of Us All
Out There
Come Follow the Band
Black and White
The Prince of Humbug
Join the Circus
At Least I Tried
Now You See It, Now You Don't
As Good As a Man
Overture Chase
Finale
