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Blood Brothers: Last Chance to See Melanie C

Blood Brothers

Melanie C’s acclaimed West End debut in Willie Russell’s Blood Brothers will come to a end this month.  The former Spice Girl has received terrific praise for her portrayal of the indomitable Mrs Johnstone since taking over the role last October from former......

Posted by Ben on Thursday 15th April 2010 at 8:56PM

Dreamboats and Petticoats Extends it's Run

Dreamboats

Dreamboats and Petticoats, the hit jukebox musical inspired by the golden era of Rock ‘n’ Roll, has extended its booking period by 6 months at the Playhouse theatre. Tickets are now on sale until 27 November 2010.......

Posted by Ben on Monday 12th April 2010 at 9:09PM

Romeo & Julian

Priscilla

The Shakespeare classic romance Romeo & Juliet is to get a 21st century revival.The new musical version, with an all male cast, will feature a score of ‘disco classics’ such as “Knock on Woods”, “Relight My Fire”, and “Love Hangover”. The musical, titled ‘Romeo & Julian’, takes on a......

Posted by Joseph on Thursday 8th April 2010 at 10:03AM

Les Miserables: The 25 Year Revolution

Les Miserables

Autumn 2010 will see Les Misérables mark 25 years in London. To celebrate the event two simultaneous productions will play in the city. The long-running show at the Queens theatre will be joined by the highly-rated touring production, which comes to the Barbican......

Posted by Ben on Saturday 3rd April 2010 at 12:47PM

Wicked Wins Audience Award

Wicked

Wicked has been voted the West End’s favourite long-running show at the 2010 Laurence Olivier Awards, just months after being named Best Stage Musical of the Decade by Entertainment Weekly magazine. Competition was fierce in the brand new category, which was voted......

Posted by Ben on Thursday 25th March 2010 at 9:27PM

Priscilla Enters Second Year

Priscilla

As Priscilla Queen of the Desert celebrates 12 months at the Palace Theatre, West End Theatre Breaks takes a look at some of the remarkable behind-the-scenes wizardry that makes the production one of the most visually spectacular in London theatre. A Really Useful......

Posted by Ben on Tuesday 23rd March 2010 at 7:46PM

Rock of Ages: Big Screen then West End?

Rock of Ages

Broadway musical ‘Rock of Ages’ is set to hit the big screen in 2011. Filming is scheduled to begin this summer, after the rights were sold to New Line Cinema, a major American film studio. That may pave the way for a West End transfer, for a......

Posted by Ben on Tuesday 16th March 2010 at 1:44PM

Ray Charles Musical

Comedy-Tragedy

US musician Ray Charles is to get a musical in his honour celebrating his career this November opening on Broadway.Unchain My HeartThe new musical, called Unchain My Heart, will be produced by the same person who made the Oscar-winning movie Ray, starring Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx. The musical......

Posted by Joseph on Friday 12th March 2010 at 3:56PM

Enron's Stock on the Rise

Enron

Brilliant new drama Enron has announced that due to overwhelming demand the show will extend beyond the end of its current run. The show, which has been nominated for six Olivier Awards, is currently playing at London's Noel Coward Theatre. ......

Posted by Ben on Monday 8th March 2010 at 6:03PM

Love Never Dies: Previews Begin!

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Love Never Dies, the much-anticipated sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, began previewing this week at the Adelphi Theatre. The first public performance took place on Monday.  Previews will continue until the official opening night of......

Posted by Ben on Friday 26th February 2010 at 4:43PM

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