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The Olivier Awards 2024 Reveals Industry Recognition Award Recipients
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
The Olivier Awards 2024 have announced the recipients of this year’s Industry Recognition Awards. Learn more about the recipients here!
Iain Goosey Appointed Executive Director of Kiln Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
Kiln Theatre has announced that Iain Goosey has been appointed as Executive Director of Kiln Theatre, working alongside Amit Sharma who was recently appointed as Artistic Director and CEO.
West End Gala Will Celebrate the NHS 75th Anniversary at Adelphi Theatre This April
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
A West End Gala at the Adelphi Theatre will celebrate over 75 years of the NHS – a major milestone reached by the health service in 2023.
THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL is Now Available For Licensing in the UK and Ireland From Concord Theatricals
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
Concord Theatricals has announced the release of Deborah Moggach's The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel to amateur licensees in the UK and Ireland.
FROZEN Will Host a Special Performance During Pride Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
Experience the magic of Disney's FROZEN with an extra sparkle in a special performance celebrating London Pride Weekend. Discover the enchantment on stage!
Cast Set For Frank Wildhorn's YOUR LIE IN APRIL in Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
The cast has been announced for Your Lie in April the Musical in Concert, set for April at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Find out more about the cast members here.
RSC Reveals New Findings On The Impact Of Arts Learning
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
The Royal Shakespeare Company released the results of a major research study which reveals ground-breaking insights into the impact arts learning has on young people's language development and confidence.
Review: THE DUCHESS OF PADUA, The Space
by Michael Higgs - February 22, 2024
Edward Lambert's Duchess of Padua is packed full with stunning music that brings Oscar Wilde's early melodramatic epic of love and revenge to life.
Interview: 'She's Quite a Character!': Actor Clare Perkins on Modernising Shakespeare and Playing Mistress Quickly in Robert Icke's PLAYER KINGS
by Kat Mokrynski - February 22, 2024
Player Kings, a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, arrives on the West End in April. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Clare Perkins, who plays Mistress Quickly. We discussed taking on a modern version of Shakespeare and what she hopes audiences take away from the work.
JW3 To Screen FUNNY GIRL, HELLO, DOLLY! And More As Part of Its 2024 'Season of Streisand'
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024
North London's Jewish Cultural Centre, JW3 will dedicate programming for their upcoming season to the legendary Barbra Streisand.
Video: See the BIRDSONG Flash Mob At King's Cross Station
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
Watch the flash mob performance of 'Birdsong' at King's Cross station on Valentine's Day. Get a sneak peek behind the scenes and learn about the upcoming Autumn tour of the show.
Watch: U.ME: THE COMPLETE MUSICAL Launches on BBC
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
The BBC World Service’s original musical ‘U.Me: The Complete Musical’ has launched globally on BBC World Service’s YouTube channel, BBC Sounds, all major podcast providers and BBC iPlayer. Watch the musical here!
Show of the Week: Tickets on Sale For MACBETH Starring Ralph Fiennes
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for Macbeth at Dock X, starring Ralph Fiennes! Find out how to get tickets here!
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Starring Matt Smith Extends West End Run
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
Thomas Ostermeier’s bold reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, originally produced at Schaubühne Berlin, has extended due to public demand, now completing its run on 13 April. 
Listen: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Release New EP
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
TWO STRANGERS share their musical journey in a new EIGHT TRACK EP. Follow their adventures as they carry a cake across New York City.
New Company Set For THE CHOIR OF MAN in the West End, Now Extended Through 29 September!
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
Experience the joy of community and music at THE CHOIR OF MAN, now booking at the Arts Theatre until 29 September 2024. Join the extraordinary cast for an uplifting celebration filled with harmonies, singalongs, tap dance, and more!
Todrick Hall Joins the Cast of WILD ABOUT YOU in Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
Todrick Hall will be joining Eric McCormack, Rachel Tucker, Jamie Muscato, Oliver Tompsett and Tori Allen-Martin in the new musical in concert Wild About You, which is making its world premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 25th and 26th March.
Photos: First Look at Felicity Huffman in Taylor Mac's HIR at Park Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
Multi award-winning actress Felicity Huffman is making her UK stage debut in the revival of Hir by Taylor Mac at Park Theatre. Performances run through 16 March. Check out all new photos here!
Review: U.ME: THE COMPLETE MUSICAL, BBC Sounds
by Cheryl Markosky - February 21, 2024
The Pandemic and its consequences, especially on 20- and 30-somethings, are explored in the BBC's world premiere of U.Me: The Complete Musical.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Matt Smith in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 21, 2024
Making his West End debut, celebrated director Thomas Ostermeier‘s iconoclastic production of An Enemy of the People plays at the Duke of York’s Theatre is now playing for a strictly limited run.
Interview: 'It Shows the Queer Community in Its Brightest Light': Trevor Ashley, Owain Williams, Dakota Starr and Reece Kerridge on PRISCILLA THE PARTY
by Kat Mokrynski - February 21, 2024
Recently, BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to see a rehearsal for Priscilla the Party, which opens 1 March at HERE at Outernet. After watching the cast perform songs from the show, we got to interview several of the cast members - Trevor Ashely [Gay Cliché], Owain Williams [Tick/Mitzi], Dakota Starr [Bernadette] and Reece Kerridge [Adam/Felicia].
Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Duke Of York's Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - February 20, 2024
German auteur Thomas Ostermeier's production is not as radical as it thinks it is
Tom Byrne to Star in THE 39 STEPS UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2024
Tom Byrne will play Richard Hannay in the UK Tour of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS. Learn more about where the production is touring, and see how to purchase tickets.
London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35
by Team BWW - February 20, 2024
London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35
Review: FOOL'S MOON, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - February 20, 2024
Fool’s Moon is a self-described “anarchic, genre-bending cabaret night where the mischievous come out and play.” Walking into the Soho Theatre Downstairs, you are greeted by large red curtains covering the typical standup background of the brick wall. Jazz music plays throughout the preshow, making for a very well-themed underground cabaret.

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