Interview: 'It's 100 Minutes of Uninterrupted Joy': Director and Co-Author Tye Blue on TITANIQUE
by Kat Mokrynski - January 07, 2025
Titanique, the hit off-Broadway musical, has finally docked in London. Currently playing at the Criterion Theatre, the show mixes the iconic story of Titanic with the equally iconic music of Céline Dion, transforming the “Ship of Dreams” into a “hysterical musical fantasia.”
by Kat Mokrynski - January 07, 2025
Titanique, the hit off-Broadway musical, has finally docked in London. Currently playing at the Criterion Theatre, the show mixes the iconic story of Titanic with the equally iconic music of Céline Dion, transforming the “Ship of Dreams” into a “hysterical musical fantasia.”
MATILDA THE MUSICAL UK & Ireland Tour Launches Open Casting Call
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Matilda the Musical is getting ready to bring its revolting children on tour through the UK and Ireland. This afternoon, the show's producers announced an open call for youth performers.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Matilda the Musical is getting ready to bring its revolting children on tour through the UK and Ireland. This afternoon, the show's producers announced an open call for youth performers.
Ariana DeBose In Talks To Lead EVITA At The London Palladium
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Ariana DeBose has revealed that she is in talks to star as Eva Peron in Evita in a revival at the London Palladium, directed by Jamie Lloyd. Learn more about the production!
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Ariana DeBose has revealed that she is in talks to star as Eva Peron in Evita in a revival at the London Palladium, directed by Jamie Lloyd. Learn more about the production!
Video: Inside PIRATES OF PENZANCE Rehearsal at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Michael Major - January 06, 2025
Watch a video from The Pirates of Penzance with Ellie Laugharne as Mabel, George Curnow as Frederic, Sioned Gwen Davies as Ruth, Jonathan Eyers as Pirate King, as Barry Clark as Major General and Benjamin Bevan as Sergeant.
by Michael Major - January 06, 2025
Watch a video from The Pirates of Penzance with Ellie Laugharne as Mabel, George Curnow as Frederic, Sioned Gwen Davies as Ruth, Jonathan Eyers as Pirate King, as Barry Clark as Major General and Benjamin Bevan as Sergeant.
Full Cast Set For Lynette Linton's National Theatre Revival Of Michael Abbensetts' ALTERATIONS
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
The National Theatre has announced full casting for Bush Theatre Artistic Director Lynette Linton's revival of award-winning Guyana-born British writer Michael Abbensetts' Alterations.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
The National Theatre has announced full casting for Bush Theatre Artistic Director Lynette Linton's revival of award-winning Guyana-born British writer Michael Abbensetts' Alterations.
Full Cast Set For BACKSTROKE At The Donmar Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
The full company has been set for the world premiere of Anna Mackmin's new play, Backstroke – joining the previously announced Tamsin Greig and Celia Imrie are Lucy Briers, Anita Reynolds and Georgina Rich.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
The full company has been set for the world premiere of Anna Mackmin's new play, Backstroke – joining the previously announced Tamsin Greig and Celia Imrie are Lucy Briers, Anita Reynolds and Georgina Rich.
LES MISERABLES, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, & More Come to UK Cinemas
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
The World's Greatest Stage Musicals will return this Spring, arriving in over 500 cinemas nationwide—a must-see for theatre lovers of all kinds. Learn more about the lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
The World's Greatest Stage Musicals will return this Spring, arriving in over 500 cinemas nationwide—a must-see for theatre lovers of all kinds. Learn more about the lineup here!
DRAG RACE UK Winner and Stage Performer The Vivienne Dies at Age 32
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that drag queen The Vivienne, aka James Lee Williams, has died at age 32. The performer died over the weekend, as confirmed by Publicist Simon Jones on social media.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that drag queen The Vivienne, aka James Lee Williams, has died at age 32. The performer died over the weekend, as confirmed by Publicist Simon Jones on social media.
Review: BILL BAILEY: THOUGHTIFIER, Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 06, 2025
A comedian, a musician, a nature-lover, a philosopher. Bill Bailey has now surely also cemented his status as national treasure. His latest show, Thoughtifier, is about his intriguing thought processes, channelled through music. So nothing new there then. However, Bailey ensures that a show that runs over two hours never flags, maintaining characteristic charm and curiosity throughout.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 06, 2025
A comedian, a musician, a nature-lover, a philosopher. Bill Bailey has now surely also cemented his status as national treasure. His latest show, Thoughtifier, is about his intriguing thought processes, channelled through music. So nothing new there then. However, Bailey ensures that a show that runs over two hours never flags, maintaining characteristic charm and curiosity throughout.
Review: ROB COPLAND: GIMME (ONE WITH EVERYTHING), Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - January 06, 2025
Rob Copland: Gimme (One With Everything) begins with quite the introduction, with Copland not actually beginning the storytelling of the show for several minutes. Before the show, I had seen Copland doing some warmup stretches, which quickly made sense once he ran onto the stage, jumping around and pulling audience members up to dance with him.
by Kat Mokrynski - January 06, 2025
Rob Copland: Gimme (One With Everything) begins with quite the introduction, with Copland not actually beginning the storytelling of the show for several minutes. Before the show, I had seen Copland doing some warmup stretches, which quickly made sense once he ran onto the stage, jumping around and pulling audience members up to dance with him.
In Praise of Front of House Staff
by Gary Naylor - January 06, 2025
Theatre likes to say thank you. Whether it’s a standing ovation on opening night or one a little more spontaneously given up, a seemingly weekly awards presentation (or are there even more than 52 ceremonies these days?) or those sheepish nods of the head from the orchestra, hitherto half-buried in the pit. Yes, as the definitive showbiz song has it, “Nowhere could you get that happy feeling / When you are stealing / That extra bow”.
by Gary Naylor - January 06, 2025
Theatre likes to say thank you. Whether it’s a standing ovation on opening night or one a little more spontaneously given up, a seemingly weekly awards presentation (or are there even more than 52 ceremonies these days?) or those sheepish nods of the head from the orchestra, hitherto half-buried in the pit. Yes, as the definitive showbiz song has it, “Nowhere could you get that happy feeling / When you are stealing / That extra bow”.
THE VEGAN TIGRESS London Premiere At the Bread & Roses Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2025
Professional theatre company LynchPin will present the London premiere of a new play at the Bread & Roses Theatre, Clapham. The Vegan Tigress by Claire Parker tells the story of a 19th Century fairy tale writer who accidentally summons a ghost.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2025
Professional theatre company LynchPin will present the London premiere of a new play at the Bread & Roses Theatre, Clapham. The Vegan Tigress by Claire Parker tells the story of a 19th Century fairy tale writer who accidentally summons a ghost.
Review: FASCINATING AIDA, Royal Festival Hall
by Franco Milazzo - January 03, 2025
And so yet another Fascinating Aïda tour comes to a close. Having already dipped into their latest extended jaunt around the UK a couple of times already, one thing has become abundantly clear: the second best thing about going to see this celebrated cabaret outfit has been experiencing the reactions of those around the room. Whether it’s a furiously fast number about dogging, a song about plastic surgery sung through barely-open lips or a gentle refrain about encouraging your aging mother to take a one-way trip to Switzerland, the responses are as enjoyable as anything coming off the stage.
by Franco Milazzo - January 03, 2025
And so yet another Fascinating Aïda tour comes to a close. Having already dipped into their latest extended jaunt around the UK a couple of times already, one thing has become abundantly clear: the second best thing about going to see this celebrated cabaret outfit has been experiencing the reactions of those around the room. Whether it’s a furiously fast number about dogging, a song about plastic surgery sung through barely-open lips or a gentle refrain about encouraging your aging mother to take a one-way trip to Switzerland, the responses are as enjoyable as anything coming off the stage.
Interview: 'It's Surreal': Vasco Emauz on Making His West End Debut in BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL
by Sarah OHara - January 03, 2025
BroadwayWorld sat down with Vasco Emauz to find out more about Back To The Future: The Musical and how it feels to making his West End debut as Marty McFly.
by Sarah OHara - January 03, 2025
BroadwayWorld sat down with Vasco Emauz to find out more about Back To The Future: The Musical and how it feels to making his West End debut as Marty McFly.
Vanessa Williams Will Take Break From THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Following Her Mother's Passing
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2025
Vanessa Williams will take a break from The Devil Wears Prada following the passing of her mother. Debbie Kurup will take over the role of Miranda Priestly in Williams' absence.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2025
Vanessa Williams will take a break from The Devil Wears Prada following the passing of her mother. Debbie Kurup will take over the role of Miranda Priestly in Williams' absence.
Set Pieces From The Bridge Theatre's GUYS & DOLLS Available on eBay
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2025
The neon signs from The Bridge Theatre's production of Guys and Dolls are now available for bidding on eBay! The production began performances on 3 March, 2023 and will play its final performance on 4 January 2025.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2025
The neon signs from The Bridge Theatre's production of Guys and Dolls are now available for bidding on eBay! The production began performances on 3 March, 2023 and will play its final performance on 4 January 2025.
Producer Cameron Mackintosh Reveals Decline in Profits
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2025
West End producer Cameron Mackintosh has reported a decline in profits. Mackintosh is the producer of West End productions Hamilton, Mary Poppins, and Les Misérables, and his company runs eight West End venues. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2025
West End producer Cameron Mackintosh has reported a decline in profits. Mackintosh is the producer of West End productions Hamilton, Mary Poppins, and Les Misérables, and his company runs eight West End venues. Learn more!
Review: THE NUTCRACKER, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - January 02, 2025
When I first saw The Nutcracker, I was convinced one of these things must be true: either someone had spiked my drink, the cast were all on drugs or we were all in some kind of baffling nightmare. No other explanation seemed plausible to my young mind.
by Franco Milazzo - January 02, 2025
When I first saw The Nutcracker, I was convinced one of these things must be true: either someone had spiked my drink, the cast were all on drugs or we were all in some kind of baffling nightmare. No other explanation seemed plausible to my young mind.
Interview: Max Harwood on THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - January 02, 2025
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has been taking The Other Palace by storm since it opened in November 2024. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Max Harwood, who plays Percy Jackson, the titular hero of the tale who goes on a quest after discovering the truth behind his parentage. We discussed how he first got into theatre, his love for the world of Percy Jackson and even which Greek god would be his godly parent!
by Kat Mokrynski - January 02, 2025
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has been taking The Other Palace by storm since it opened in November 2024. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Max Harwood, who plays Percy Jackson, the titular hero of the tale who goes on a quest after discovering the truth behind his parentage. We discussed how he first got into theatre, his love for the world of Percy Jackson and even which Greek god would be his godly parent!
Video: CORIOLANUS is Now Available From National Theatre at Home
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2025
Coriolanus is now available to stream worldwide on National Theatre at Home. Watch an all new trailer for the production, starring David Oyelowo and directed by Lyndsey Turner, here!
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2025
Coriolanus is now available to stream worldwide on National Theatre at Home. Watch an all new trailer for the production, starring David Oyelowo and directed by Lyndsey Turner, here!
Critics' Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Shows Of 2024
by Franco Milazzo - December 31, 2024
Writing stage reviews is an adventure I have yet to tire of. This year, I sat in the dark and scribbled hieroglyphics into my notebook in a dark room as I watched opera, cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, clowns, musicals, concert films, buckets of immersive shows (theatre, dining, even panto) and even some theatre.
by Franco Milazzo - December 31, 2024
Writing stage reviews is an adventure I have yet to tire of. This year, I sat in the dark and scribbled hieroglyphics into my notebook in a dark room as I watched opera, cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, clowns, musicals, concert films, buckets of immersive shows (theatre, dining, even panto) and even some theatre.
Critics' Choice: Kat Mokrynski's Top Ten Shows of 2024
by Kat Mokrynski - December 31, 2024
Having seen over 320 shows in cities like London, New York, Edinburgh in 2024, it was certainly difficult to narrow it down to my top ten shows of the year, but I have done my best! This list is a mix of plays, musicals and stand-up comedy shows that I have seen as both a critic, as well as some that I went to as a punter.
by Kat Mokrynski - December 31, 2024
Having seen over 320 shows in cities like London, New York, Edinburgh in 2024, it was certainly difficult to narrow it down to my top ten shows of the year, but I have done my best! This list is a mix of plays, musicals and stand-up comedy shows that I have seen as both a critic, as well as some that I went to as a punter.
Critics' Choice: Franco Milazzo's Top 30 Immersive Shows of 2024
by Franco Milazzo - December 31, 2024
In 2024, the immersive genre in London and beyond grew and grew and grew, with the independent sector overshadowing the biggest names.
by Franco Milazzo - December 31, 2024
In 2024, the immersive genre in London and beyond grew and grew and grew, with the independent sector overshadowing the biggest names.
Review: THESE GAYS! THEY'RE TRYING TO..., The Divine
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - December 31, 2024
Riotous queer theatre show is NSFW - in a good way!
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - December 31, 2024
Riotous queer theatre show is NSFW - in a good way!
Carey Mulligan, Stephen Fry, and More Make New Years Honours List
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2024
The annual New Year Honours list will honor a number of notable names for their services to the British performing arts.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2024
The annual New Year Honours list will honor a number of notable names for their services to the British performing arts.
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