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Monday, September 30, 2013

Ricky Gervais confirms David Brent live shows by Sean Michaels

The Office star will reunite with his band Foregone Conclusion to play gigs in October at London's Bloomsbury theatreRicky Gervais has announced two concerts as David Brent, his character fr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:10AM
Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Ricky Gervais plans a David Brent tour by Sean Michaels

Comedian asks Twitter followers to suggest venues for Brent character's 'first world tour', after alleged album bidding warRicky Gervais's David Brent character has suggested plans for a "wo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:27AM
Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Tupac Shakur musical bound for Broadway by Sean Michaels

Late rapper's music will form basis for modern-day stage show co-produced by his motherThe songs of Tupac Shakur will be used as material for a new Broadway musical, scheduled to debut in th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:55AM
Thursday, June 20, 2013

James Murphy to score Harold Pinter's Betrayal on Broadway by Sean Michaels

Former LCD Soundsystem frontman will provide music for new production starring Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz and Rafe SpallJames Murphy is heading to Broadway. The former LCD Soundsystem bandle…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:39AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Laura Marling reveals new music for Shakespeare's As You Like It by Sean Michaels

Singer unveils track to feature in forthcoming RSC production – just don't expect to see her perform as RosalindReading on mobile? Click here to view videoThe first taste of music that Lau…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:13AM
Friday, March 15, 2013

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong writing songs for Shakespeare play by Sean Michaels

Forthcoming adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing will see singer converting all your sounds of woe into hey nonny, nonnyBillie Joe Armstrong is taking his punk rock back to the Elizabethan e…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:33AM
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Amy Winehouse play cancelled after opposition from her father by Sean Michaels

Mitch Winehouse refuses to grant Danish theatre company permission to use his daughter's image or songsA play about Amy Winehouse has been cancelled following opposition from the late singer…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:40AM
Friday, October 26, 2012

Courtney Love planning Kurt Cobain musical, says manager by Sean Michaels

Sam Lufti reveals plans for stage show about Nirvana frontman while under oath as part of lawsuit against Britney SpearsCourtney Love is allegedly planning a musical based on her relationshi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:35AM
Tuesday, October 9, 2012

King Kong stage show to feature music by Elbow and Massive Attack by Sean Michaels

The soundtrack is being assembled for a new big-budget production featuring a one-tonne animatronic gorillaThe next version of King Kong will feature music by Elbow's Guy Garvey, Massive Att…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:27AM
Thursday, July 19, 2012

The Who go back on the road to play Quadrophenia by Sean Michaels

Peter Townshend and Roger Daltrey mark 40th anniversary of concept album with North American tourRoger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are taking the Who back on the road. The duo have announced …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:27AM
Friday, September 2, 2011

Sting gets on board The Last Ship musical by Sean Michaels

Ex-Police singer writing songs for show set in 80s NewcastleSting is celebrating his 60th birthday by returning to musical theatre. Twenty-two years after he appeared in a Broadway productio…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:46AM
Friday, August 26, 2011

Karen O reveals new 'psycho opera' details by Sean Michaels

Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer promises 'sucker punches to the gut' from forthcoming opera Stop the VirgensYeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O has announced more details of the "psycho opera" she is staging th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:59AM
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Songs from Clockwork Orange musical to make UK debut by Sean Michaels

Previously unheard showtunes composed by author Anthony Burgess are said to recall West Side StorySongs from a musical adaptation of A Clockwork Orange are to be performed for the first time…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:17AM

Bette Midler accuses Lady Gaga of copying her act by Sean Michaels

Imitation not sincerest form of flattery as Lady Gaga claims ignorance of singer's mermaid-in-wheelchair routineWhen Lady Gaga dressed up as a mermaid in a wheelchair, it wasn't mermaids who…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:14AM
Thursday, June 9, 2011

Scott Walker to score dance project for Royal Opera House by Sean Michaels

Experimental musician teams up with choreographer Aletta Collins to reimagine a Jean Cocteau play written for Edith PiafScott Walker will soundtrack a forthcoming dance performance, based on…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:10AM
Friday, May 20, 2011

Motown Records founder plans musical about his life by Sean Michaels

Berry Gordy developing autobiographical production featuring songs by Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson, say reportsBerry Gordy, the 81-year-old founder of Motown Records, is reportedly develop…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:15AM
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Flaming Lips plan Pink Robots musical by Sean Michaels

Oklahoma band reveal stage musical based on their 2002 album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots is 'in early stages of production'Could the Flaming Lips' acid trips be heading to London's West …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:07AM
Thursday, March 31, 2011

He's behind yo!: Vanilla Ice to star in panto in Kent by Sean Michaels

Ice Ice Baby star will play Captain Hook in 'the new hit play Peter Pan' – although he doesn't seem entirely sure where Chatham isAfter decades of rocking the mic like a vandal, Vanilla Ic…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:33AM
Thursday, February 24, 2011

Paul McCartney composes orchestral work for New York City Ballet by Sean Michaels

Ocean's Kingdom, a romantic musical saga, will include original compositions and a libretto by the former BeatlePaul McCartney has composed a new "major orchestral work" for the New York Cit…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:57AM
Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Underworld to score Danny Boyle's Frankenstein by Sean Michaels

Dance duo's crackling electronics will bring monster to life in director's stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novelUnderworld are once again collaborating with Danny Boyle, teaming u…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
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