Sylvia 1927

Opened: December 14, 1927

Sylvia - 1927 - West End History , Info & More

Vaudeville Theatre
404 Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R 0NH, United Kingdom London

Greg's career is winding down, Kate's career is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name "Sylvia" on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife.

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Violinist Itamar Zorman to Release VIOLIN ODYSSEY, A QUEST FOR NEW VIOLIN REPERTOIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2022


On Friday, June 3, 2022, violinist Itamar Zorman will release a new album Violin Odyssey on First Hand Records. Born out of Zorman's 2020 live-streamed video series Hidden Gems, the album is a virtual voyage around the world that yielded the discovery of many lesser known and rarely played works for violin.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of November 9 - JAGGED LITTLE PILL Book, MOULIN ROUGE! Songbook, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2020


Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes a book of stories behind the musical Jagged Little Pill, the Moulin Rouge! songbook, and more!

129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020


BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,

BWW Review: GHOSTWALK 2020 at Santa Paula Theatre Center
by Shari Barrett - Oct 11, 2020


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The Montalbán Celebrates Ricardo Montalbán's 100th Birthday with Diversity and Inclusion
by Abigail Charpentier - Jan 31, 2020


In celebration of what would be legendary film and television icon Ricardo Montalbán's 100th birthday in 2020, the historic Hollywood theatre, The Montalbán, whose moniker is “where entertainment begins,” is unveiling new plans to fulfill Ricardo Montalbán's dream of diversity and inclusion. This year, the owners of The Montalbán, Ricardo's son in law and President of The Montalbán Company, LLC, Gilbert Smith, and daughter Anita, have plans to expand the theatre's musical performances, beginning with The Company Men on February 21 and 22; and The Soul of Broadway Starring Terron Brooks on February 28 and 29.

2019 Cape Playhouse Creatives Include Hunter Foster, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Matt Lenz And More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2019


Michael Rader, Producing Artistic Director of The Cape Playhouse, today announced the creative teams for the 2019 summer season. The six-play season features three plays and three musicals- and includes directors Hunter Foster, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Matt Lenz, Joyce Chittick and more.

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by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2018


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Judy Kuhn, Lesli Margherita, and More Join Cape Playhouse 2018 Season
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Some of the top talent in the Broadway community will be gracing the stage of The Cape Playhouse this summer. The impressive list of headliners includes Judy Kuhn, Michelle Pawk, Mary Testa, Nancy Opel, Jennifer Simard, Mike McGowan and Jennifer Cody..Michael Rader, Artistic Director, today announced the casting for the historic theatre's 92nd season in Dennis, MA. The six-play schedule, running from June 12 - September1, 2018, features three plays and three musicals-including three Playhouse premieres-in a season featuring Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning shows and the premiere and Pre-National Tour Engagement of a new production of the classic movie Clue: On Stage.

Cape Playhouse Announces Creative Teams For 2018 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2018


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The New York Philharmonic's 2017 holiday season presents classical and seasonal hallmarks, four Broadway stars singing Laureate Conductor Leonard Bernstein's musical theater highlights, and the beloved annual traditions of Holiday Brass and Handel's Messiah.

Sothebys Unveils the Collection of Edward Albee
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by Alan Henry - Aug 18, 2017


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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Presents 'Magnetic Fields' Exhibit
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Photo Flash: Passion, Music, and Delectable Food in A MOVEABLE FEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2017


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Photo Flash: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's THE PASSENGER
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by Christina Mancuso - Feb 2, 2015


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Jay Sullivan, Jeffrey Bean and James Black Lead DRACULA, Beginning Tonight at the Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2014


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for Dracula, the Original Vampire Play, the second production in the 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season. Featuring iconic costume and set designs by Edward Gorey, the Alley's production is based on the original 1927 adaptation of the classic thriller that marvelously balances the menace of the horror tale with sophisticated satire.

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by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2014


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for Dracula, the Original Vampire Play, the second production in the 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season. Featuring iconic costume and set designs by Edward Gorey, the Alley's production is based on the original 1927 adaptation of the classic thriller that marvelously balances the menace of the horror tale with sophisticated satire.

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