The Old Vic today announces Artistic Director Matthew Warchus' second season, continuing a wide-ranging programme that includes world premieres, new writing, musicals, classic revivals and The Old Vic Variety Nights. There will also be a new strand of children's programming to engage the next generation of theatregoers, demonstrating Matthew's 'something for everyone' approach. Season 2 marks Glenda Jackson’s return to the stage, to play the title role in King Lear, directed by … [Read more...]
Norma Jeane: The Musical at Lost Theatre
After a successful first outing at Ye Olde Rose and Crowne in 2015, Norma Jeane: The Musical transfers to the LOST Theatre in May-June 2016, with new songs from country star Ali Isabella (#1 Billboard Country Hot Singles Sales Chart) and Andy Street (composer for American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance). Showing a side of Marilyn Monroe that to many is still a mystery, the show casts a beady eye on the dark side of fame and fortune. The show opens on May 30th, with a press night gala on … [Read more...]
School of Rock The Musical receives four TONY Nominations
School of Rock – The Musical has received the following four Tony Nominations - Best Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Alex Brightman, Best Book of a Musical - Julian Fellows and Best Original Score - Andrew Lloyd Webber and Glenn Slater. On hearing the 2016 nominations being announced, Andrew Lloyd Webber said: “This is fantastic. We have just had Jack Black see our show and proclaim it ‘A Broadway Masterpiece’. Now we get these nominations! We are … [Read more...]
Alfie Allen, Katie Brayben and Annapurna Sriram cast in THE SPOILS
Alfie Allen (Game of Thrones, John Wick, Equus), Katie Brayben (Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, King Charles III, American Psycho) and Annapurna Sriram (Billions, South of Hell) join the previously announced internationally acclaimed actors Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network, Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice) and Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) to complete the cast of the European premiere of The New Group’s critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production, The Spoils. This razor-sharp … [Read more...]
ELKIE BROOKS celebrates her 70th birthday with UK Tour
One of the most successful and popular singers in the UK, Elkie Brooks celebrates her 70th birthday with a UK tour heading to Richmond Theatre on Monday 6th June 2016. Now in the 5th decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards, her annual tours are treat for fans old and new. Performing some of her classic hits, blues and jazz, an electric evening with … [Read more...]
Kimmy Schmidt and Tituss Burgess at the Hippodrome Leicester Square
Club 11 London and The Hippodrome Casino have announced that the star of the hit comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Broadway’s very own Tituss Burgess are performing in London for the first time on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd September 2016. With a celebrated high tenor voice, Burgess is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actor, headlining major symphonies and top cabaret venues throughout the world. A veteran of the stage, Burgess made his Broadway debut in 2005 as ‘Eddie’ in … [Read more...]
Stevie Nicks makes her Broadway debut at School of Rock – The Musical
Stevie Nicks, the Queen of Rock N’ Roll, made her Broadway debut last night (26th April 2016) at School of Rock The Musical. The Grammy Award-winning Fleetwood Mac singer surprised the audience at the Winter Garden Theatre when she took the stage and sang “Rhiannon” with the smash hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical’s kid band. “To be in the presence of these kids that are so amazing that honestly sometimes I close my eyes and I’m not sure that it’s not Fleetwood Mac. It’s very trippy. They are … [Read more...]