The West - 2022 - West End Articles Page 6

The Olivier Award-nominated POTTED PANTO, London's longest-running pantomime, will return to the West End. The production condenses seven classic pantomimes into 70 minutes at The Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue.

54 Below will present multiple cabaret shows featuring Tony Award winners Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Natalie Venetia Belcon, Grammy nominee Marilyn Maye, and performers from HAMILTON, HADESTOWN, and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.

New York synth-driven alternative rock trio SOME DAYS ARE DARKER unveiled the single and music video "Memorize You," drawing from goth, alternative rock, and noir cinema.

djassi daCosta johnson has been appointed artistic director of DANCES FOR A VARIABLE POPULATION, succeeding founder Naomi Goldberg Haas. The New York-based organization focuses on dance, education, and performance for older adults.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa will debut with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in the world premiere of Michael Abels' Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, alongside Carnegie Hall performances and an extensive recital tour across the United States and Mexico.

The 29th Street Playwright Collective will present a staged reading of Maxine Kern's COYOTE, directed by Dennis Elkins and featuring Christina Britton and Chuck Willey, at the Actors Theatre Workshop.

TITANIQUE will conclude its West End run on January 3, 2027, before embarking on its first UK tour starting at Theatre Royal Newcastle on September 17, 2027, with Myra DuBois starring as Ruth.

Céline Dion takes over the Titanic—the internationally acclaimed musical comedy *Titaníque* premieres in Sweden at Börsen in Stockholm on January 15, 2027. The show promises *Titanic*, Céline Dion’s timeless hits, and delightfully wacky musical comedy; the prospects look excellent, given the team set to launch this production.

Grammy-nominated musician Andrew Bayer announced a six-date North American tour following the release of his fifth studio album. The tour marks his return to performing.

Jamie Bogyo and Glenn Adamson will star as Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde in the new glam-rock musical Stoker Wilde, directed by Séimí Campbell with book and lyrics by Eric Rosen and music by Rodney Bush.

The Dallas Opera appointed Matthew A. Epstein to the role of Senior Artistic Advisor, advising on creative, artist, and repertoire programming. Epstein brings over 50 years of experience at major opera companies worldwide.

Vanguard University will present the classic musical comedy ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at its Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa. The production features a comedic retelling of the Princess and the Pea fairy tale with direction by Susan K. Berkompas.

Broadway says goodbye to Titaníque, which concludes its run at the St. James Theatre, following 20 previews and 185 regular performances. The theatre will soon be home to Dolly: A True Original Musical, which begins performances on December 7, 2026.

Megan Hilty and Rachel Tucker will perform in a new concert production of GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES at the London Palladium, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Warren Carlyle, featuring an orchestra of 30 musicians.

Choreographer Tim Casson's SHED STORIES will tour six theatres and community spaces across England, combining interviews and movement to celebrate the UK's 1200 Men's Sheds. The production explores how these spaces support mental health, tackle loneliness, and foster community connection.

Anuparna Roy's LOVERS IN THE BLUE NIGHT received the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at the Venice International Film Festival, marking the filmmaker's second consecutive award at the festival.

Lyric Opera of Chicago will present the company premiere of Omar, the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels, inspired by the memoir of West African Islamic scholar Omar ibn Said.

MYND READER released the single 'Straight On Through' from their acoustic EP SUNDAY DRIVE, featuring drummer and songwriter Brian Sachs and produced by seven-time Grammy winner Michael Brauer.

OperaUpClose will tour FLOTSAM, a 30-minute opera for children aged 2–5 based on David Wiesner's picture book, to eleven venues across the UK from October 24 to November 15. The production features music and words by Kerry Andrew and direction by Flora McIntosh.

The rock musical CINDY OF ARC will return with a mini-tour in October 2026, featuring performances at The Triad Theater in Manhattan on October 19 and 30, and Brooklyn Art Haus on October 22. Written and performed by Cynthia Kaplan and directed by Dani Davis, the show benefits The Writer's Lab, The Brave House, and Abortion Access Front.

Maria Corsaro performs music from her 2026 MAC Award-nominated album LOVE MAKES THE CHANGES at Pangea, accompanied by the Gregory Toroian Quartet featuring swing, ballads and bossa style arrangements.

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced honorees for its 2026 Gotham Week, including Alumni of Distinction Awards and expanded screenings featuring independent films in Brooklyn.

Heathers The Musical will play its final performance at New World Stages, prior to embarking on an extensive North American tour, launching in Baltimore in May 2027. 

Manhattan Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of THE FALLEN, a Western drama by Rita Lewis directed by Ken Wolf, at Chain Theatre in Manhattan.