The West - West End Articles Page 19

Christian Reif has been appointed the new General Music Director of Wuppertaler Bühnen und Sinfonieorchester, starting his role in the 2027/28 season. Reif, a GRAMMY Award-winning conductor, will transition from his current positions in Sweden and Minnesota.

James Gaffigan has renewed his contract with Komische Oper Berlin, extending his role as General Music Director through the summer of 2030.

The Broadway blockbuster WICKED will welcome new principal cast members to the Gershwin Theatre beginning Tuesday, March 3rd. They will join a company that will include the recently announced Keri René Fuller as Elphaba and Emma Flynn as Glinda.

A brand new music video, 'Beware of the Storms', has been released from the musical Sea Witch, featuring Michelle Visage, ahead of the show's world premiere production at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Check out the video here!

The full cast has been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Burlesque the Musical, based on the iconic Golden Globe Best Picture nominated film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, written and directed by Steven Antin, will return to the West End this summer.

Cyrano de Bergerac will transfer to the Noël Coward Theatre, a Delfont Mackintosh Theatre, from 13 June – 5 September 2026 following an acclaimed run at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon last year.

Carrie Hope Fletcher, one of the UK's most-loved musical theatre stars, is set to light up cathedrals, across the UK this October with her breathtaking new Ghost Light concert tour.

Repertory Dance Theatre will present a special archival exhibition from March 2-7, 2026, celebrating six decades of modern dance history. Learn more about the event here!

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of CYRANO DE BERGERAC will transfer to the West End with Adrian Lester reprising his role in Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson’s new adaptation.

Sleepover Soundtrack will be presented at Crazy Coqs in London, featuring West End performers reinterpreting early-2000s pop music. The concert will include songs associated with film soundtracks and pop hits from the era.

Wicked the Musical will play Dubai Opera from January 28 through February 15, 2026. Co-presented by Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group, the international production features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. Get a glimpse inside the premiere and see highlights of the production in the video!

THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for a limited engagement in 2026. The production is part of the Gallagher Encore Specials presented by Shea’s Performing Arts Center.

54 Below will present LIGHTS UP!, a solo concert by West End performer Adam Strong. The evening will feature music from rock, pop, and musical theatre, with a guest appearance by Diego Andres Rodriguez.

Five Evenings Theater in association with New Wave Arts Theatre Collective and EventMuze present the New York premiere of BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA, a new play with music, beginning February 12 at West End Theater.

The Gavle Symphony Orchestra has extended Chief Conductor Christian Reif's contract until the 2027/2028 season, highlighting his impactful leadership and innovative approach.

In February, PBS will spotlight the musical traditions of Ireland with The Great Irish Songbook, a new special featuring Sligo-based band Dervish, along with special guests David Gray, Imelda May, Moya Brennan (of Clannad), Indigo Girls, and more.

Broadway insiders and powerhouse companies from across entertainment and beyond will ante up for a night of competitive cards and industry buzz at Broadway Bets, returning Monday, May 18, 2026.

This year Sadler's Wells celebrates 30 years at its home in the West End, the Peacock Theatre with a vibrant celebratory programme showcasing the very best in dance and live entertainment.

Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) of Santa Barbara will conclude its 2025-26 Masterseries at the Lobero Theatre on March 12 with a special performance by the acclaimed Sphinx Virtuosi.

The reason the play works at all is because of the sheer strength of its production values and the commitment of its cast. When you look at all the design elements – sets, lighting, illusions, choreography – and combine it with performers who move through that space with the same ease as one breathes, it create a cohesive, immersive world that feels both magical and meticulously controlled.

DEM Productions will return ALICE IN WONDERLAND to the stage this Easter following its debut run last summer. The family production features puppetry, detailed scenic design, and an adaptation by Penny Farrow, directed by Nate Bertone.

The Music Center has announced 71 Southern California high school semifinalists for the SPOTLIGHT performing arts competition, showcasing young talent in various disciplines.

Producers ROYO and Curve are bringing a brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL on tour! The UK & Ireland tour will be visiting Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 10 – Sat 14 Mar.

Opening Night of The Wiz at Broadway San Jose was dazzling, the kind of evening that reminds you why musical theater, at its best, feels communal, electric, and alive. From the moment the curtain rose, the production burst onto the stage with color, rhythm, and unmistakable joy, offering a vibrant and imaginative retelling of Dorothy’s journey from Kansas to Oz.