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Sierra Boggess Withdraws From Proms West Side Story

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Sierra Boggess withdraws from BBC Proms concert version of West Side Story

Sierra Boggess withdraws from playing Maria in the BBC Proms concert version of West Side Story. Sierra Boggess has announced her withdrawal from the BBC Proms concert version of West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein. Sierra was due to have played Maria in the one-off concert event at the Royal Albert Hall this summer. The evening is to feature Ross Lekites as Tony and be conducted by John Wilson leading the John Wilson Orchestra, together with students from the Mountview Academy and Arts Ed Theatre School. In a statement, Sierra said: “Last week, it was announced that I will be singing in a concert of West Side Story at Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms in London. Because it was a concert presentation and not the show proper — I had signed on to lend my voice to honor Leonard Bernstein in his centennial this year, with an orchestra … Read more

Save On Top West End Musicals

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Great savings on West End Musicals

BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you some incredible savings on West End musicals – Kinky Boots, Young Frankenstein, and Ruthless! We are currently offering the following savings on these great musicals: Ruthless! – Arts Theatre Save up to 34% Valid Mon – Fri for performances from 16 March – 23 June 2018. Book by 23 June 2018 BOOK NOW FOR RUTHLESS Kinky Boots – Adelphi Theatre Save up to 49% Valid Mon – Fri for performances until 6 June 2018 Book by 30th April 2018 BOOK NOW FOR KINKY BOOTS Young Frankenstein – Garrick Theatre Save up to 49% Valid Tuesday to Friday performances until 30 May 2018 Book by 30 May 2018 BOOK NOW FOR YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

FIRST LOOK: Opening Night of Bat Out Of Hell the musical

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Bat Out Of Hell opened last night at London’s Dominion Theatre followed by an after show party at the Bloomsbury Ballroom. Check out Dave Bennett’s great photos from the night. Bat Out Of Hell the musical stars Andrew Polec as Strat and Christina Bennington as Raven, with Rob Fowler as Falco, Sharon Sexton as Sloane, Danielle Steers as Zahara and Wayne Robinson as Jagwire. Bat Out Of Hell the musical is a romantic adventure about rebellious youth and passionate love, set against the backdrop of a post-cataclysmic city adrift from the mainland. Strat, the forever young leader of The Lost, has fallen for Raven, daughter of Falco, the tyrannical, ruler of Obsidian. For the stage musical, the award-winning Jim Steinman has incorporated iconic songs from his Bat Out Of Hell albums, including You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, Bat Out Of Hell, I Would Do Anything For … Read more

Rebecca Trehearn Stars In Heart Of Winter At Crazy Coqs

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Rebecca Trehearn in Heart Of Winter at Crazy Coqs

Olivier Award winner Rebecca Trehearn (Show Boat, City of Angels) stars in award-winning British song cycle Heart Of Winter as part of Live At Zedel’s programme at Crazy Coqs. Rebecca Trehearn, winner of the 2017 Olivier Award for ‘Best Supporting Actress In A Musical’, stars in the acclaimed song cycle Heart of Winter. The one-woman piece will be performed at Crazy Coqs (Live at Zedel) for two performances: 9th & 15th May at 7pm. Heart of Winter tells the funny, heart-warming and down-to-earth story of Kate, a primary schoolteacher, living up North. Her relationship of five years is over. With the help of her mum, her close friends and a large tub of Ben & Jerry’s, she battles the harsh reality of winter to find the new hope of spring. Ms. Trehearn (Show Boat, City of Angels) will be accompanied at the piano by musical director Caroline Humphris. The evening is directed by … Read more

Are Bio-Musicals Taking Over Broadway and the West End?

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So many bio-musicals are either running, in preparation or about to open that we wondered just which life stories were about to hit the stage and which ones were still enduring. ROCKETMAN – The Elton John Musical (Broadway/West End) At a time when Elton John has announced that he is soon to retire from touring it’s not inconceivable that this work which has been in development for a few years may soon have the subject’s undivided attention to get it on stage. We’ve heard that the show will be based on the life story of one Reginald Dwight and his stage persona Elton John featuring songs from his extensive music catalogue with a book by Billy Elliot book writer Lee Hall. SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL (Broadway) Opening on Broadway on April 23, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical had a try out at the La Jolla Playhouse. Told through the … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Tina The Musical at Aldwych Theatre

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Check out these great first look production images from Manuel Harlan of Tina the musical now playing at London’s Aldwych Theatre. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them. This new stage musical, presented in association with Tina Turner herself, reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race. The cast comprises Adrienne Warren who plays the title role, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as Ike Turner, Madeline Appiah as Tina’s mother Zelma Bullock, Jenny Fitzpatrick as the alternate Tina, Lorna Gayle as Tina’s Grandmother GG, Tom Godwin as Record Producer Phil Spector and Lyricist Terry Britten, Francesca Jackson as Ike and Tina’s manager Rhonda Graam, Aisha Jawando as Tina’s sister Alline Bullock, Natey Jones as Tina’s father Richard Bullock and Tina’s first love … Read more