West End musicals ‘Hamilton’, ‘Les Mis’, ‘Phantom’ & ‘Mary Poppins’ won’t re-open in London this year
UK theatre industry in facing financial ruin
Cameron Mackintosh
Carrie Hope Fletcher, Jon Robyns and Bradley Jaden to star in new Les Miserables production
Casting confirmed for Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre
Sunday Times Rich List 2017: West End Theatre Rich List
Cameron Mackintosh tops the West End Theatre Rich List
Hamilton ticket and opening dates announced
The production will open at the Victoria Palace Theatre in November 2017
Hamilton to hold open auditions for London production
Sign up for your chance to be part of this iconic musical
Half A Sixpence transfers to the West End
The hit production will run at the Noel Coward Theatre from October
Eva Noblezada and Danielle Hope to join the cast of Les Mis
Les Miserables announces casting changes
Mary Poppins UK and Ireland tour extends.
Disney and Cameron Machintosh extend Mary Poppins UK and Ireland tour.
Broadway sensation Hamilton is set to hip hop to London’s West End.
Broadway sensation Hamilton is set to hip hop to London’s West End.
Cameron Mackintosh announces final performance for Miss Saigon.
Cameron Mackintosh announces final performance for Miss Saigon.
Cast changes at Les Miserables: Phil Daniels, Jeremy Secomb, Rachelle Ann Go
New cast announced for Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre including Phil Daniels, Jeremy Secomb and Rachelle Ann Go
Mary Poppins UK & Ireland tour
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh today announced that their multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins will embark on a tour of the UK and Ireland, opening at Leicester Curve on Tuesday 13 October 2015.
Miss Saigon extends run at Prince Edward Theatre
Miss Saigon has announced that it will extend its run at the Prince Edward Theatre until September 2015.
Stars come out for Miss Saigon 25th Anniversay
A wealth of West End stars came out last night for the 25th anniversary gala of Miss Saigon, including original cast members Lea Salonga and Jonathan Price.
Photos: Miss Saigon 25th Anniversay Gala
Photos of the 25th anniversary gala of Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre in London
Miss Saigon 25th Anniversay this week
Legendary musical Miss Saigon celebrates its 25th birthday this Saturday, 20 September 2014
MISS SAIGON to celebrate 25th anniversary, broadcast on Radio 2
West End Musical Miss Saigon to celebrate 25th anniversary with special gala performance. Miss SaigonMiss Saigon to be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Sunday 28 September 2014.
Video: Miss Saigon Theatrical Trailer
New theatrical trailer released for Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre.
Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre
Theatre impresario Cameron Mackintosh brings acclaimed musical Miss Saigon back to the West End.
Delfont Mackintosh buys the Victoria Palace and The Ambassadors Theatre
Cameron Mackintosh is to add two more theatres to his growing West End theatre empire, today announcing that his theatre division, Delfont Mackintosh, is taking over the Victoria Palace Theatre and Ambassadors Theatre.
Reviews Roundup: Miss Saigon opens in the West End
Reviews of Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre in London
Cast changes at Les Miserables: Peter Lockyer, David Thaxton
New cast announced for Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre including Peter Lockyer and David Thaxton
More photos of Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre
More production photos of Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre
Sunday Times Rich List 2014: Entertainment and West End Theatre Rich List
The richest movers and shakers in the West End Theatre industry in 2014
Photos: Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre
Photos of Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre
Cameron Macktinsh: My Fair Lady Movie cancelled
Cameron Macktintosh has revealed that his big screen adaptation of My Fair Lady has been cancelled.
Disney’s Aladdin to the West End? Plus Back to the Future, Harry Potter on Stage
Is Disney’s Aladdin heading to the West End? Plus what’s coming to the Palladium and more
Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal Photos of Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre
Tony Award nominations announced: Brits do well on Broadway
Nominations for the 68th annual Tony Awards were announced today in New York.
Photos: Les Miserables opening night on Broadway
Photos of the Les Miserables opening night on Broadway
Les Miserables at the Imperial Theatre | Broadway Tickets
Les Miserables returns to Broadway in this brand new production from Cameron Mackintosh.
Videos: Miss Saigon – auditions and casting
In the spirit of the landmark TV documentary “The Heat Is On: The Making of Miss Saigon”, the producers have released a number of videos behind the scenes of the new production of Miss Saigon, coming to the Prince Edward Theatre.
MISS SAIGON: Korean star Kwang-Ho Hong cast as Thuy
Korean star Kwang-Ho Hong has been cast in the role of Thuy in Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre in London.
West End theatres: Cameron Mackintosh’s tough love and time for SOLT to step up
Why the theatre industry as a whole needs to help West End theatre buildings
VIDEO: New Les Mis mural
VIDEO: Cameron Mackintosh commissions Les Mis mural for the Queen’s Theatre
West End Theatre Rich List 2013
The richest movers and shakers in the West End Theatre industry
Les Miserables – Free Dinner Deal
Enjoy a FREE THEATRE DINNER PACKAGE for Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre in London
Oscars 2013: Stage set for tribute to Musicals
Excitement is mounting for this year’s Oscars, with the 85th Academy Awards held this Sunday 24 February 2013 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles.
And this year the awards show will include a special celebration of Musicals of the last decade – which will provide an idea opportunity to celebrate the global success of the Les Miserables movie and experience a show-stopping segment that will feature a who’s who of musicals talent.
Chichester Festival Theatre season announcement
Theatre in the Park is unveiled with major new productions of Barnum and Neville’s Island. Richard Eyre returns to Chichester to direct The Pajama Game. The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui returns to the Minerva Theatre, then transfers to the West End – Henry Goodman reprises his award-winning role. Festival 2012 achieved record-breaking audience figures of 220,000
New Trailer: International trailer for Les Miserables Movie
A new international trailer has been released for the forthcoming Les Miserables movie.
First Look: Video feature for Les Miserables – The Movie
A first-look at behind-the-scenes of the new Les Miserables Movie.
Photos: Les Miserables – The Movie
Production photos of Les Miserables – The Movie.
Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre in London – 48 Hour Sale – Save over 25% off tickets
48 HOUR SALE: Save up to £17 on tickets to Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre in London
Les Miserables Movie: Trailer released featuring Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe
The first movie trailer has been released for the big-screen version of hit musical Les Miserables. The movie will be coming to a cinema near you by the end of the year starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway.
Les Miserables Movie: the excitement mounts for new movie musical starring Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe
The big-screen version of hit musical Les Miserables will be coming to a cinema near you by the end of the year – and fans around the world are starting to get seriously excited. Produced by the stage show’s producer Cameron Mackintosh and Working Title Films, with distribution by Universal, the movie is directed by The King’s Speech Oscar-winner Tom Hooper and stars Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Sacha Baron Cohen as Thernardier, Eddie Redmayne as Marius, Aaron Tveit as Enjolras, Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, Samantha Barks as Eponine, and Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier.
Theatre Rich List: Mackintosh tops London Theatre rich list
Sir Cameron Mackintosh, producer and West End theatre owner, has held his top position on the 2012 Sunday Times Rich List based on influencers in UK theatre.
The Phantom of the Opera UK Tour – back to London?
Will Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brand new 25th anniversary tour of The Phantom of the Opera make it’s way back to London?
Hal Prince happy with new Phantom touring show?
We would love to know how Hal Prince feels about Cameron Mackintosh’s new touring production of The Phantom of the Opera, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary.
Ramin Karimloo to join cast of Les Miserables
West End actor Ramin Karimloo will star as Jean Valjean in Cameron Mackintosh’s London production of Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre from 29 November 2011 to 3 March 2012. He will take over from Alfie Boe, who is currently playing the role until 26 November 2011.
Betty Blue Eyes cast recording announced
The Cameron Mackintosh show at the Novello Theatre in London is going to release a cast recording – although there’s still no news of an exact release date.
Celebrating 25 Years – The Phantom Of The Opera
Ramin Karimloo And Sierra Boggess Lead A Cast And Orchestra Of Over 200 Tickets On Sale Monday 4th July At 10.00am
Karimloo and Boggess confirmed for Phantom of the Opera 25th anniversary celebrations at the Royal Albert Hall
Cameron Mackintosh has confirmed the leads for the 25th anniversary celebration of The Phantom of the Opera, to be held at the Royal Albert Hall on 1 and 2 of October 2011.
Les Miserables cast change: Alfie Boe and Matt Lucas join the long-running show
A major cast change has taken place at long-running musical Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre in London – the most significant for a number of years.
Betty Blue Eyes Ticket Offer – Save £13.50
SPECIAL OFFER: Save £13.50 on tickets to see new Cameron Mackintosh musical Betty Blue Eyes at the Novello Theatre in London
Phantom of the Opera 25th anniversary celebrations to be staged at the Royal Albert Hall
Plans have been announced for the 25th anniversary celebrations of The Phantom of the Opera this October.
Betty Blue Eyes and The Wizard of Oz extend booking periods
Two of London’s major new musicals – Cameron Mackintosh’s Betty Blue Eyes and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Wizard of Oz – have both announced new booking periods, extending their runs into 2012.
Sunday Times Rich List: Gap narrows between Lloyd Webber and Mackintosh for top West End spot
Ahead of publishing its annual Sunday Times Rich List this Sunday, 8 May 2011 , the Times newspaper has revealed that Andrew Lloyd Webber has clung on to his top spot to be the richest man in UK theatre, valued at £680m, but down £20m on last year.
Phantom of the Opera 25th anniversary celebrations
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical The Phantom of the Opera will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year: Phantom first previewed on 27 September 1986 at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London, with its official opening night on 9th October, and it has played at the venue ever since.
Betty Blue Eyes and Free Dinner Offer
SPECIAL OFFER: Enjoy a delicious free dinner at either Porter’s English restaurant or Maxwell’s restaurant – both in Covent Garden – when booking a full price £59.50 ticket to see Betty Blue Eyes.
Exclusive Photos: Betty Blue Eyes – The First Night
One of the highlights of the West End’s year took place on Wednesday, as a star-studded audience gathered at the Novello Theatre in London for the first night of Betty Blue Eyes, produced by Cameron Mackintosh.
VIDEO: Betty Blue Eyes – Webisodes
To celebrate the opening of brand new West End musical Betty Blue Eyes, we bring you some exclusive video footage from rehearsals and behind-the-scenes of the show.
Betty Blue Eyes – Review
A review of Betty Blue Eyes at the Novello Theatre in London
First Look Photos: Betty Blue Eyes at the Novello Theatre
Exclusive photos of new Cameron Mackintosh musical Betty Blue Eyes at the Novello Theatre in London
Douglas Hodge to follow La Cage Aux Folles by starring in Barnum?
In a live US radio interview with On Broadway’s Seth Rudetsky, our very own Douglas Hodge revealed that he is in talks to star in a revival of Barnum.
Olivier Awards: National, Legally Blonde
In a star-studded awards ceremony last night, Sunday 13 March, at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, the Society of London Theatre held their 35th annual theatre awards ceremony.
Alfie Boe and Matt Lucas cast in Les Mis
Internationally acclaimed singer Alfie Boe and Little Britain’s Matt Lucas have been confirmed as the new stars of Les Miserables in London.
Alfie Boe to star as ‘Jean Valjean’ and Matt Lucas to star as ‘Thénardier’ in the West End production of “Les Misérables” at the Queen’s Theatre from Thursday 23 June 2011
Alfie Boe to star as ‘Jean Valjean’ and Matt Lucas to star as ‘Thénardier’ in the West End production of “Les Misérables” at the Queen’s Theatre from Thursday 23 June 2011
The King’s Speech’s Colin Firth to star in My Fair Lady movie?
Colin Firth to star in the new movie of My Fair Lady?
Animatronics pig new star of West End
The Creature Technology Company in Melbourne, who created the stunning animatronics for the Walking with Dinosaurs live arena tour, and are working on the new King Kong show on Broadway, have been busy at work on a pig for new musical Betty Blue Eyes
Shows get the movie treatment
A buoyant West End is leading to some big-screen remakes of West End hits, including The Woman in Black, War Horse, Wicked and The Rocky Horror Show.
REECE SHEARSMITH in Betty Blue Eyes
REECE SHEARSMITH in Betty Blue Eyes
SARAH LANCASHIRE in Betty Blue Eyes
SARAH LANCASHIRE in Betty Blue Eyes
Betty Blue Eyes tickets at the Novello Theatre starring Sarah Lancashire and Reece Shearsmith
Cameron Mackintosh’s new musical Betty Blue Eyes, based on the hit film A Private Function by Alan Bennett and starring Sarah Lancashire and Reece Shearsmith.
Betty Blue Eyes opens bookings
Booking has opened for new Cameron Mackintosh musical Betty Blue Eyes, coming into the West End this Spring.
Star Interview: Stiles & Drewe, composers of Just So and Betty Blue Eyes
Musical theatre writers Stiles & Drewe talk to Westendtheatre.com about Just So and Betty Blue Eyes
Avenue Q, Sister Act close tonight
The West End bids farewell to long-running shows Avenue Q and Sister Act tonight, 30 October 2010.
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
Martin Guerre to return to the West End?
A revival of Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil’s troubled musical Martin Guerre may be heading back to town.
Gareth Gates to join London Les Mis
Actor Gareth Gates to join the London cast of Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre.
Alfie Boe to play Jean Valjean in Les Mis?
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?
Phantom celebrates anniversary
Today, Saturday 9 October 2010, marks the 24th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London.
Les Mis celebrates 25th birthday
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.
Countdown to Les Mis at the O2
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
Les Miserables – Barbican Theatre
Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil and Schonberg’s legendary musical, at the Barbican for only 22 performances. Stars Gareth Gates.
Fantasy Transfers #432: Follies
Is there no end to the number of Sondheim productions whizzing around in celebration of his 80th? Up next year is a sparkly new production of Follies, with none other than Broadway goddess – and current A Little Night Music star – Bernadette Peters in the lead as Sally, at Washington’s Kennedy Center (7 May to 5 June 2011).
Cameron Mackintosh talks Betty Blue Eyes
Theatre impresario Cameron Mackintosh talked to Michael Ball today about his new musical project, Betty Blue Eyes.
Les Miserables – Half Price Tickets
Enjoy 50% off tickets to Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre in London
ITV’s This Morning – Musicals week
All this week, ITV’s This Morning has been celebrating the West End Musical, with Monday’s show featuring the cast of Mamma Mia! and Tuesday shaking things up with Sister Act. Plus Grease, Dirty Dancing and We Will Rock You.
Howard Panter: Fame and fortune
We read with interest Ambassador Theatre Group co-owner Howard Panter’s spread in the Sunday Times Money section this weekend, “Fame and fortune: I put my savings on the stage”, in the hope of getting some tips.
Avenue Q to close
Cult Broadway musical Avenue Q to close in London
Barricades at dawn
We are happy to hear that Nick Jonas, one third of global boyband Jonas Brothers and currently starring in Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre, is feeling the strain of doing 8 shows a week.
Nick Jonas finds musicals hard work
We are happy to hear that Nick Jonas, one third of global boyband Jonas Brothers and currently starring in Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre, is feeling the strain of doing 8 shows a week.
Avenue Q celebrates 4th birthday
Quirky comic musical Avenue Q will celebrate its 4th birthday tonight, 28 June 2010, at the Wyndhams Theatre in London.
Cameron Mackintosh – Man of steel
Cameron Mackintosh sees Les Mis for 25,000th time
CAMILLA KERSLAKE in Les Miserables
CAMILLA KERSLAKE in Les Miserables
Nick Jonas makes London stage debut
Pop superstar Nick Jonas of boyband Jonas Brothers made his London stage debut last night (21 June 2010) in Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre in London.
Oliver! sets date to close
Cameron Mackintosh’s big-budget production of Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane will close on 8 January 2011.
Sunday Times Rich List: Top 2000
The Sunday Times has published the details of its Top 2,000 richest people in the UK, following the publication of its Top 1,000 list in April.
Les Miserables at the O2 Arena
This October the legendary musical Les Miserables will celebrate its 25th birthday. To mark the occasion, the show’s producer Cameron Mackintosh is staging an extraordinary one-off concert at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday 3 October.
Les Miserables at the O2 Arena – Cast
The cast of Les Miserables at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday 3 October 2010
OLIVIER AWARDS – Special and Outstanding Achievement Award Winners
OLIVIER AWARDS – Special and Outstanding Achievement Award Winners
NICK JONAS in Les Miserables
NICK JONAS in Les Miserables
Nick Jonas to star in London Les Mis
US teen heart-throb Nick Jonas to star in Les Miserables at the Queens Theatre in London.
Hair – Gielgud Theatre – Reviews Round-up
A round up of reviews of Hair at the Gielgud Theatre, London
Les Mis to make world history
West End – and world – history will be made this autumn as two productions of Les Miserables will run simultaneously in London.
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.
Broadway Hair to London
Tony award-winning Broadway production of Hair will transfer to London next year.
West End box-office boost
West End continues to buck the economic trend with box-office boost.
Griff Rhys Jones to star in Oliver!
Griff Rhys Jones has been cast in the part of Fagin in Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Oliver! at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
Transfer News: Juliet Stevenson, Avenue Q, Prunella Scales and War Horse
It’s all change in the West End as a number of shows close to make way for transfers from other theatres. In an increasingly risk-averse climate for producers, a hit in a small venue or success in a limited run could mean money if it transfers into the West End. The subsidised National Theatre and Almeida are bringing in War Horse and Duet for One respectively, Cameron Mackintosh decides to keep Avenue Q running and Carrie’s War and Saturday Night transfer from smaller venues. Duet For One The Almeida’s recently acclaimed production Duet for One will transfer to the West …
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