Closer - 2022 - West End Articles Page 5

Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson have been announced as the first round of performers set for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. Hosted by Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream on Prime Video on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Northlight Theatre will continue its 2024–2025 season with Joshua Harmon’s celebrated play Prayer for the French Republic, directed by Jeremy Wechsler. Learn more!

The stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro will extend in the West End. To celebrate the extended season over 20,000 tickets have now been released for £25 or under, with brand new production images also released. See photos here!

Cult comedy classic Rita, Sue & Bob Too is set to end its nationwide tour with a four-night residency at the Liverpool Olympia next month. The production is headed by X Factor, I’m a Celebrity and Dancing on Ice star Jake Quickenden.

Diversionary Theatre has announced its 2025 Gala: The Out Loud Ball. This year's annual fundraising event will be emceed by Tony Award Nominee and Drama Desk Award winning musical theater star Jenn Colella (Come From Away, Suffs).

This spring, History Theatre will present the world premiere of Secret Warriors, a new drama by acclaimed playwright R.A. Shiomi. Secret Warriors is directed by Lily Tung Crystal and runs March 29- April 19, 2025. Tickets on sale.

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!

John Proctor is the Villain begins previews tonight at the Booth Theatre on Thursday, March 20, 2025 ahead of a Monday, April 14 opening night. Meet the cast of John Proctor is the Villain here!

The Guthrie Theater has revealed nine productions as part of its 2025–2026 mainstage season, plus a world premiere. Learn more about the season and see full programming here!

NYC duo Daisy the Great kick off 2025 with the announcement of their new album The Rubber Teeth Talk, arriving in June. Ahead of the album, the band has shared the first single, the spunky, hook-filled anthem “Ballerina.' Listen to it now!

You can now get a first listen to Jessica Vosk singing 'Underneath the Frost' by Will Reynolds and Eric Price. Learn more about the upcoming album by Reynolds and Price.

Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis has announced additional dates for his “More Life Tour” in 2025. In the midst of a Spring run, Travis, his original touring band, and special guest vocalist James Dupré will bring this musical experience to fans across the country.

On April 18, 2025, Mercury Studios will release a 3LP package of the South Park 25th Anniversary Concert. The album features performances of fan favorites from the South Park TV series and films created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

Award-winning American composer and percussionist Nathan Davis will release his new album Earthworks featuring spoken word by actress Sylvia Milo. Earthworks investigates our relationship with our natural and built environment. Learn more.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has selected sound and music artist Rucyl Mills as the winner of the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize. Learn more about Mills and the prize here!

Creative director, designer, and producer Clint Ramos has joined Lincoln Center as Artist-in-Residence. Learn more about the Tony Award winning Ramos here!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joaquina Kalukango and many more! See the full lineup!

Mexican artist Natalia Lafourcade has announced her “Cancionera Tour,” her most extensive North American run in seven years, including a performance at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

Permafrost Theatre Collective has announced The Z.U.M. by Jaden Alvaro Gines as the first performance of their 2025 Icebreaker Series, an ongoing slate of programming dedicated to presenting and nurturing new works.

Discover the full cast and creative team for Broadway's 'Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical,' premiering February 15 at the Golden Theatre. This award-winning show, directed by Robert Hastie, features original West End performers and a star-studded creative team. Learn more about its journey from London to New York.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.

 Golden Thread Productions, the first American theatre company devoted to the Middle East, has announced its 2025 Season titled “Threads of Solidarity.” Learn more here!

Creative Crawley has announced their Spring 2025 programme of theatre, dance, exhibitions and workshops - completely free for the people of Crawley, West Sussex and beyond to explore and expand their creativity.

The Theatre Centre has revealed its first show of 2025-a week-long run of MONKS, created and performed by Veronica Hortigüela and Annie Luján. Learn more.

Toronto’s cleopatrick return with a new single, “PLEASE,” also announcing their sophomore album, FAKE MOON, for a March 14 release. Watch the video now!