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Shek the Musical: Cast Update
The cast for next year's London production of Shrek the Musical has been confirmed. Nigel Harman and Nigel Lindsay will play the roles of evil ruler Lord Farquaar and loveable ogre Shrek respectively.The two Nigel's join Amanda Holden (Princess Fiona) and Richard Blackwood (Donkey) in the show,......
Posted by Ben on Friday 3rd September 2010 at 1:12PM
Van Outen to Join Legally Blonde
TV presenter and West End star Denise Van Outen will return to the London stage next month, joining Sheridan Smith and the cast of Legally Blonde the Musical at the Savoy Theatre. Former Hollyoaks actress Carley Stenson and talent show star Siobhan Dillon......
Posted by Ben on Wednesday 1st September 2010 at 10:02AM
Whoopi Goldberg Leaves Sister Act
Whoopi Goldberg has left the musical Sister Act after receiving the news that her mother had suffered a severe stroke. The star flew home today, Friday 27 August, to join her family at this difficult time. With immediate effect, the role of Mother Superior will......
Posted by Ben on Friday 27th August 2010 at 3:49PM
Blood Brothers Extends at Phoenix Theatre
Willy Russell’s long running musical Blood Brothers has been extended for a further 12 months. The popular show is now booking until 26 November 2011 at the Phoenix Theatre. Musical As Good......
Posted by Ben on Friday 27th August 2010 at 9:31AM
Hair the Musical: Final Two Weeks
There’s just two weeks left to see the fabulous hippy rock musical Hair at the Gielgud Theatre. The spirit of the ‘60s returned to the West End in April. It stars the phenomenal Broadway cast who led the New York show to the 2009......
Posted by Ben on Tuesday 24th August 2010 at 2:04PM
When We Are Married Cast Announced
JB Priestley’s timeless comedy When We Are Married returns to London and the Garrick Theatre this autumn. The cast has now been announced, including some familiar faces from the worlds of theatre and television:Rosemary Ashe (Witches of Eastwick, Phantom of the......
Posted by Ben on Friday 20th August 2010 at 10:45AM
Legally Blonde Album Released
The original London cast recording of Legally Blonde the Musical, starring Sheridan Smith and Duncan James, has been released this week. Recorded live at the Savoy Theatre, the album features 18 songs from the show, including Omigod You Guys, Serious, Whipped into Shape,......
Posted by Ben on Wednesday 18th August 2010 at 9:18AM
Flashdance the Musical Cast Announced
The cast for Flashdance the Musical, which begins previews at the Shaftesbury Theatre in September, has been announced. Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, who starred as 'Alex' on the excellent UK tour, will reprise the role of the aspiring dancer. Matt Willis, singer, TV presenter and founder......
Posted by Ben on Friday 13th August 2010 at 2:08PM
Whoopi Describes 'Special' First Night in Sister Act
Whoopi Goldberg today described her Sister Act debut as 'truly special' after completing her first performance at the London Palladium. Watched by a packed house, including Sir Ben Kingsley and photographer Mario Testino, the actress received a standing ovation at the end of......
Posted by Ben on Wednesday 11th August 2010 at 4:26PM
Fancy Being Freddie For A Day?
We Will Rock You fans are being encouraged to celebrate the life of the late Freddie Mercury by dressing up as the great front-man to raise funds for the fight against HIV AIDS. The idea was dreamed up by Liz Swanton,......
Posted by Ben on Monday 9th August 2010 at 3:10PM
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