The War of the Worlds extends at the Dominion Theatre
The War of the Worlds extends at the Dominion Theatre
Bill Kenwright
TWELVE ANGRY MEN: Classic play extends run at Garrick Theatre
Bill Kenwright’s production of Twelve Angry Men at the Garrick Theatre is to extend its run until 14 June 2014.
Twelve Angry Men at the Garrick Theatre starring Tom Conti
Reginald Rose’s classic courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men is now playing in London starring Tom Conti, Jeff Fahey and Robert Vaughn.
Photos: Dreamboats and Petticoats at the Wyndham’s Theatre
Production photos of musical Dreamboats and Petticoats at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London.
Photos: Starlight Express UK Tour
Production photos of Starlight Express UK Tour at the New Wimbledon Theatre.
Jesus Christ Superstar TV talent show
Rumours of Jesus Christ Superstar returning to London
Production photos: Des does Dreamboats at the Playhouse
Des O’Connor joins the cast of of Dremaboats and Petticoats at the Playhouse Theatre in London
DES O’CONNOR in Dreamboats and Petticoats
DES O’CONNOR in Dreamboats and Petticoats
The Legendary Des O’Connor Makes His West End Musical Theatre Debut In Dreamboats And Petticoats
World-renowned entertainer DES O’CONNOR will join the cast of hit West End musical DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS from 3 October, for a strictly limited season at The Playhouse Theatre.
Original Cast Members Return As The Pitmen Painters Arrive In The West End Direct From National Theatre And Broadway Triumphs
Casting has been announced for the forthcoming West End production of Lee Hall’s The Pitmen Painters, presented by Bill Kenwright. The climax of an extraordinary journey, which started at Newcastle’s Live Theatre and continued on to the National, Broadway, and all round the UK, The Pitmen Painters is highly amusing, deeply moving and always entertaining as it examines the lives of a group of ordinary men who do extraordinary things.
Bill Kenwright receives honorary degree
Three cheers for Bill Kenwright, who collected an honorary degree from the University of Liverpool yesterday. The hard-working West End theatre impresario was said to be “delighted” after picking up the honour at the city’s Philharmonic Hall. His partner, the actress Jenny Seagrove, said that she was “very proud”. The Liverpudlian, who was born in Wavertree, started as an actor before setting up Bill Kenwright Ltd, which has become one of the world’s most prolific theatre production businesses. His production of Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers has played in the West End since 1988. He is also Chairman of Everton football club. His …
The Pitmen Painters Arrive In The West End Direct From National Theatre And Broadway Triumphs
Presented by Bill Kenwright, following celebrated seasons at the National Theatre and on Broadway, Lee Hall’s The Pitmen Painters will at last enjoy a West End season, opening at the Duchess Theatre on Wednesday 5 October with press night on the Tuesday 11 October at 7pm.
Love Never Dies to close at the Adelphi Theatre
Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi-million pound sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, may shortly announce its closure in the West End.
Caroline Sheen returns to the West End in Favourite Things and Les Miserables
West End actress Caroline Sheen is to return to London this summer following a year-long tour of the USA starring in Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Mary Poppins.
New this week: Oz, Blithe Spirit, Flare Path
Some big-hitting West End shows open this week in London, including The Wizard of Oz, Million Dollar Quartet, Flare Path and Blithe Spirit.
In the West End This Week: Wicked, Oliviers
What’s coming up in the West End this week, including The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, Shoes, the Olivier Awards and The Children’s Hour.
Baz and Love: The saga continues
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
Love never dies but does take rests
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.
Applause Magazine – March 1997
Applause Magazine – March 1997: Maria Friedman, Lady In The Dark, Christopher Biggins, Ned Sherrin, Bill Kenwright, Richard Nelson, Constance Cummings, Neil Simon, Ruaidhri Conroy, The Cripple Of Inishmaan, Gerald Kaufman
Over the Rainbow’s Sophie Evans off to Oz
Over The Rainbow runner-up Sophie Evans is set to make her West End debut next year playing Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi-million pound new production of The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium.
ALEXIS GERRED in Dreamboats and Petticoats
ALEXIS GERRED in Dreamboats and Petticoats
Power couple top Stage poll
The Stage 100, the entertainment newspaper’s annual list of the 100 most powerful people in UK theatre, has placed Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire, joint chief executives of Ambassador Theatre Group, in first place.