Avenue Q, Sister Act close tonight
The West End bids farewell to long-running shows Avenue Q and Sister Act tonight, 30 October 2010.
The West End bids farewell to long-running shows Avenue Q and Sister Act tonight, 30 October 2010.
West End blockbuster Wicked will be celebrating this weekend, Sunday 31 October 2010, with its annual WICKED DAY.
I feel bad for Baz Bamigboye, the Daily Mail’s showbiz guru. He loved Loved Never Dies and feels as disappointed and betrayed as a scorned lover
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller to star in Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein at the National Theatre
When We Are Married – Reviews Round-up
Lloyd Webber sells four London theatres to Grade
Elaine Paige to sing I’m Still Here in new US production of Follies; new album Elaine Paige and Friends out Monday; new EP concert tour announced
Video interviews with John Barrowman, Olivia Newton John and Billy Ocean about their duets with Elaine Paige for her new album, Elaine Paige and Friends – out on 1 November 2010.
Sadler’s Wells, the dance venue in North London, has posted record audiences figures for its 2009 to 2010 financial year.
Save £19.50 on ringside seats to see La Soiree at the South Bank Big Top in London
This year’s London Evening Standard Theatre Awards long-list of nominees has been announced.
LONDON EVENING STANDARD THEATRE AWARDS – NOMINEES 2010
La Soiree – Reviews Round-up
TICKET OFFER: Save £13.50 on tickets to see Ben Barnes in BIRDSONG at the Comedy Theatre
Are Andrew Lloyd Webber and Bill Kenwright best buddies or what? It’s like a true West End bro-mance. And now we hear that Bill is assisting the Lord in doing a bit of light tinkering with Love Never Dies at the Adelphi Theatre.
The West End is jumping on the worldwide craze for AMC’s hit Sixties-set drama Mad Men. Elisabeth Moss, who plays ambitious young copywriter Peggy Olson in the series, is set to join Keira Knightley in a revival of Lillian Hellman’s controversial classic The Children’s Hour.
News from the New York Post that our very own Hollywood darling Keira Knightley may make a return to the West End stage in early 2011 in Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour, following her success in The Misanthrope at the Comedy Theatre earlier this year.
Save £19.50 on tickets to see FLASHDANCE The Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London
Enjoy stalls or dress Circle tickets to DEATHTRAP and a free pre or post theatre dinner for £49.50
Video trailer for Flashdance the Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre
Video trailer for Disney’s The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre in London – in stunning HD
The Country Girl at the Apollo Theatre – Reviews Round-up
Should Number 10 be following the White House’s lead and doing its bit to support the West End, asks Paul Raven
The Broadway transfer of recent West End success La Bete proves a hit with New York critics, with particular attention heaped on Mark Rylance’s tour de force performance.
When We Are Married and The Go! Go! Go! Show start previews this week in the West End. Plus special anniversaries for The Lion King and Dirty Dancing.
The latest episode of Glee, currently airing on Fox in the USA, has seen the cast of the hit series take on West End and Broadway musical The Rocky Horror Sho
VIDEO: Fans of forthcoming big-budget Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark were treated to a sneak preview of the show on Good Morning America last week.
A round-up of reviews for Flashdance The Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London
Celebrity Endorsement : The Musical – Bette Midler, Michael Ball, Whoopi Goldberg, Will Smith… is celebrity endorsement of musicals the future of theatre?
America Ferrera, who plays Ugly Betty in the US series, may be looking further than Hollywood for her next job now that the show has been cancelled in the States.
A revival of Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil’s troubled musical Martin Guerre may be heading back to town.
Everyone’s favourite monster is back – live on stage in the West End, The Gruffalo is full of songs, laughs and scary fun for children of all ages.
The Go! Go! Go! Show is a must-see family extravaganza featuring five new pop stars, brand new pop songs and a sock-stealing ‘Fluffalope’! It’s stacked full of laughs and audience interaction for kids of all ages to enjoy this winter.
Seven classic pantomimes for the price of one! CBBC presenters Dan and Jeff take a madcap ride through the best-loved panto stories in an hilarious new family show.
Winner of Best New Play at the 2011 Olivier Awards, the Royal Court transfers Bruce Norris’ satirical comedy Clybourne Park to the Wyndham’s Theatre for a strictly limited run, staring Sophie Thompson.
TRACIE BENNETT in End of the Rainbow
Actor Gareth Gates to join the London cast of Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre.
A round-up of review for Onassis starring Robert Lindsay at the Novello Theatre
PETER BOWLES in The Rivals
PENELOPE KEITH in The Rivals
The history of the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London
Veteran celebrity Bruce Forsyth unveiled a commemorative plaque at the London Palladium today, 12 October 2010, to celebrate the forthcoming Centenary of the theatre.
Musicals star Frances Ruffelle gives us the low-down on her first key show-biz experiences.
A look behind the scenes of the Apollo Victoria theatre
EMPTY SPACE… PETER BROOK AWARDS – NOMINEES 2010
MICHAEL XAVIER in Love Story
EMMA WILLIAMS in Love Story
Save £22.50 on tickets to see Love Story at the Duchess Theatre in London
A London map highlighting the location of the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
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Dame Joan Sutherland, Australia’s great soprano, has died aged 83.
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Save £9.50 on tickets to see Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove in The Country Girl at the Apollo Theatre in London
This week’s West End openings range from classic American drama to modern Greek tragedy, with Pittsburgh flashdancing and West End blues thrown in. Plus the 80th birthday of a Wicked West End theatre.
Following spectacular success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer, this raucous live tribute show is now rolling into London.
Nica Burns, president of the Society of London Theatre, sent out a message to SOLT customers and subscribers today asking for their support against cuts in arts spending.
David Hare’s post-war play Plenty is slated to get a revival in 2011, with Rachel Weisz attached to the project.
After wowing just about everybody as Jean Valjean in the O2 Arena 25th birthday celebrations for Les Miserables – will opera tenor Alfie Boe take over the role in the West End?
Today, Saturday 9 October 2010, marks the 24th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London.
Award-winning actress Tracie Bennett returns to the West End in a new musical about the final days of Judy Garland.
Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett puts in a career-defining performance as Judy Garland in Peter Quilter’s new musical play based on the star’s final days, directed by Terry Johnson.
Sister Act to move to Broadway; Jerry Zaks to make changes to the show.
Current Sister Act stars Patina Miller and Simon Webbe
Current Sister Act stars Patina Miller and Simon Webbe
Sister Act, based on the hit film, is moving to Broadway following its closure at the London Palladium on 30 October.
Les Miserables celebrates its 25th birthday today, 8 October 2010
Waterloo Station Theatre, Waterloo Station, London, SE1 7ND
English National Ballet present a sumptuous new production of The Nutcracker this Christmas, created by Artistic Director Wayne Eagling to celebrate the Company’s 60th birthday.
Sir Peter Hall directs a glittering revival of Sheridan’s classic comedy starring Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles.
Join the celebration as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable characters, from 18 beloved stories come to life as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic.
A spectacular new stage show based on the BBC’s award-winning series Doctor Who, featuring live music, special effects and appearances from the show’s most popular monsters including Daleks, Cybermen, Scarecrows, Oods and Silurian.
A spectacular concert performance of Les Miserables was held at the O2 Arena in London last night, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the musical.
SAMANTHA BOND in An Ideal Husband
SHARON D CLARKE in Ghost The Musical
MAUREEN LIPMAN in When We Are Married
SIMON THOMAS in Legally Blonde
MICHAEL CRAWFORD in The Wizard of Oz
Last few tickets remain for major Les Miserables concert at the 02 this Sunday; Katie Hall to replace Camilla Kerslake as Cosette; concert to be shown live in cinemas around the world
Cinemas showing the 25th Anniversary concert of Les Miserables at the O2 Arena on Sunday 3 October 2010.
Everyone’s favourite ogre is brought to life in Shrek The Musical®, based on the Oscar-winning film and now playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London.