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FIRST LOOK: Opening Night Of Chicago at Phoenix Theatre

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Chicago Opening Night

Chicago the musical returned to the West End on Wednesday Night. Take a look at Piers Allardyce’s great photos of Opening Night Curtain Call and the after party at L’Escargot in Soho. Chicago is back in the West End at the Phoenix Theatre starring Cuba Gooding Jr, Sarah Soetaert, Josefina Gabrielle, Ruthie Henshall and Paul Rider. After a knockout show and standing ovation, the cast and other celebrities partied at L’Escargot. Chicago originally ran in London for 15 years, making it the West End’s longest running revival. The show continues to run on Broadway where it is the longest running American musical. Chicago has won six Tony Awards, two Olivier awards and a Grammy. Read our review for Chicago BOOK NOW FOR CHICAGO AT PHOENIX THEATRE

FIRST LOOK: Chicago Revived At The Phoenix Theatre London

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Chicago the musical at Phoenix Theatre London

Take a look at Tristram Kenton’s first look production photos from the London revival of Kander and Ebb’s award-winning musical Chicago. Now in previews, Chicago stars Cuba Gooding Jr as Billy Flynn, Sarah Soetaert as Roxie Hart, Josefina Gabrielle as Velma Kelly, Ruthie Henshall as Mama Morton and Paul Rider as Amos Hart. Chicago, which is based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, has a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The Broadway revival of Chicago was choreographed by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse, directed by Walter Bobbie and produced by Barry and Fran Weissler. Chicago originally ran in London for 15 years, making it the West End’s longest running revival. Chicago has won six Tony Awards, two Olivier awards  and a Grammy. Chicago continues to run on Broadway, where it recently celebrated its 21st birthday, … Read more

Olivier Awards 2018 – The Winners

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Hamilton London production photos

The Olivier Awards 2018 were held last night at the Royal Albert Hall with Hamilton and The Ferryman amongst the nights biggest winners. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton was the big winner at last night’s Olivier Awards picking up not only the coveted award for Best New Musical, but also Best Actor in a Musical (Giles Terera), Best Supporting Actor In A Musical (Michael Jibson), Best Lighting Design, Best Sound Design, Best New Musical, Best Choreography and Outstanding Achievement in Music. Jez Butterworth’s play The Ferryman won Best New Play, Best Director for Sam Mendes alongside the award for Best Actress in a Play (Laura Donnelly). Bryan Cranston was awarded Best Actor in a Play for his role on Network at the National Theatre. Bertie Carvel won Best Supporting Actor in a Play for James Graham’s Ink, which is now playing at the Gielgud Theatre before transferring to Broadway. James Graham’s Labour … Read more

Casting Announced For Fun Home at The Young Vic

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Fun Home Young Vic cast

The Young Vic has announced casting for its production of the award-winning musical Fun Home at the Young Vic. The Young Vic have announced preliminary casting for its upcoming production of the award-winning musical Fun Home which will play at the Young Vic from 18 June to 1 September 2018. The adult cast for the production includes Kaisa Hammarlund as Alison; Eleanor Kane as Medium Alison; Jenna Russell as Helen; Ashley Samuels as Roy, Mark and Jeremy; Cherrelle Skeete as Joan and Zubin Varla as Bruce, Alison’s father. Casting for Small Alison, John and Christian will be announced at a later date. Fun Home explores the memories of Alison’s uniquely complicated family at three different stages in her life – her volatile, brilliant, enigmatic father, mother and brothers – that connect with her in surprising new ways. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through … Read more

Disney’s The Lion King To Open In Antarctica

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The Lion King Antartica

BritishTheatre.com can reveal that The Lion King is to open is a specially built 2000 seat ice theatre in Antarctica. The show which will open on 1st April 2019 will be the first piece of theatre to be presented on the seventh continent. For those who thought Frozen on Broadway was an achievement – all we can say is you ain’t seen nothing yet! In its 20th year, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 24 global productions have been seen by more than 90 million people. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), The Lion King is the only show in history to generate six productions worldwide running 15 or more years. Performed in eight different languages (Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese), productions of  Lion King can … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Gala Night Photos For All Or Nothing at Ambassador’s Theatre

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All Or Nothing - The Mod Musical

We are pleased to bring you some great Gala Night photos as the cast and invited celebrities enjoyed All Or Nothing at the Ambassador’s Theatre. All Or Nothing – The Mod Musical opened last night at the Ambassador’s Theatre . After the show the cast and friends enjoyed a post-show party at Foundation Bar, Covent Garden. Written and directed by Carol Harrison, All or Nothing – The Mod Musical is based on the story of the Small Faces, the band who encapsulated all that was Mod and were rocketed into the big time, only to discover the path to success is paved with exploitation, betrayal and, ultimately, tragedy. The musical features all the Small face’ hits including Whatcha Gonna Do About It, Tin Soldier, Lazy Sunday, Here Comes the Nice, Itchycoo Park and All Or Nothing. All Or Nothing – The Mod Musical has musical supervision by Pat Davey and … Read more

The Musical Marathon Comes To The Other Palace Sunday 1 April

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The Musical Marathon at The Other Palace

Paul Taylor-Mills will present The Musical Marathon this Sunday 1 April 2018 at The Other Palace featuring a galaxy of West End Stars in aid of the Terrence Higgins Trust. Co-hosted by Paul Taylor-Mills and Vikki Stone, The Musicals Marathon will feature performances from Bronté Barbé, Luke Bayer, Sam Cassidy, Peter Caulfield, Liam Doyle, James Gillan, Evelyn Hoskins, Lucie Jones, Idriss Kargbo, Suzie Mathers, Kane Oliver Parry, Lauran Rae, Olivier Saville, Lucie Shorthouse, Jodie Steele, George Ure, Marisha Wallace and Tosh Wanogho Maud.* This special event promises to be a night of unmissable musical talent with some of theatre’s best-known stars singing songs that inspire them. Paul Taylor-Mills, Artistic Director of The Other Palace and producer of shows including In The Heights and The Wild Party, is running the London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April. With all proceeds from the evening going towards Paul’s London Marathon efforts, raising vital funds … Read more

INTERVIEW: Matthew Bourne Talks About Cinderella

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Sir Matthew Bourne

Sir Matthew Bourne talks about New Adventures and their re-telling of the classic story Cinderella which is touring the UK. The most striking aspect of this re-telling of the Cinderella story is the setting. Why did you choose to set the world’s most famous fairy tale during the London Blitz in 1940? I first fell in love with Prokofiev’s score through watching Frederick Ashton’s version of the ballet for The Royal Ballet. Although composed as a fairy-tale piece, in the style of the great Tchaikovsky ballets, such as “The Sleeping Beauty”, it has Prokofiev’s particular 20th century musical personality stamped all over it. True, it has Grand Waltzes, Fairy variations, mazurka’s and “national” dances, in the manner of Tchaikovsky’s most famous ballet works, but lurking beneath the fairy-tale magic, there beats a darker heart with real emotions and dramatic longing. These are the features of Prokofiev’s music that keep you … Read more