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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Famous faces coming to the West End in 2021 by Hira Desai

From Broadway stars and TV legends to International dance superstars, we round up some famous faces coming to the West End in 2021. The post Famous faces coming to the West End in 2021 appea…

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Our trip to the opening of Here Come The Boys by Hira Desai

We went to enjoy the opening night of Here Come The Boys and would described the experience as "spectacular" and "such a thrill to watch these world-class dancers and so many different style…

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Theatre Chat Live: Manny Tsakanika from Magic Mike Live and a #BackOnStage Q&A by Hira Desai

In this week's Theatre Chat Live, Jess talks to Manny Tsakanika from Magic Mike Live and answers your #BackOnStage questions! The post Theatre Chat Live: Manny Tsakanika from Magic Mike Live…

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London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 26 May by Hira Desai

Riverside Studios announces full casting for Samuel Beckett's masterpiece Happy Days including Simon Wolfe and Lisa Dwan. Find out more! The post London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 26 May …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:35AM
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 25 May by Hira Desai

A first look at some amazing production images from the first performance of Monday Night At The Apollo starring Aimie Atkinson, Cedric Neal & more West End stars. The post London Theat…

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Our trip to the first performance of Monday Night At The Apollo by Hira Desai

We went along to the first performance of Monday Night At The Apollo, "a celebration of audiences, artists and the return to theatre." Find out more, here! The post Our trip to the first per…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:58AM
Monday, May 24, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Monday 24 May by Hira Desai

First look: Production images released from the opening of Walden Amy Berryman’s Walden which is currently running at the Harold Pinter Theatre as the first production in Sonia Friedman Pr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:07AM

Tell Us In 10: Kayi Ushe by Hira Desai

This week, we’re talking to Kayi Ushe who will be joining the cast of Disney's The Lion King in the iconic role of Simba from 29 July at the Lyceum Theatre. The post Tell Us In 10: Kayi Us…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:13AM

Six is #BackOnStage in the West End by Hira Desai

The iconic British musical returned #BackOnStage at the Lyric Theatre on Friday and fans well and truly lost their head. Find out more, here! The post Six is #BackOnStage in the West End app…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:01AM
Friday, May 21, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Friday 21 May by Hira Desai

Almeida Theatre announces a new season for 2021, The Old Vic announces full casting for Bagdad Cafe and more in today's roundup! The post London Theatre News Today: Friday 21 May appeared fi…

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Our trip to see Amélie The Musical #BackOnStage by Hira Desai

"Joyful, heartfelt, quirky, full of life, full of talent." That's how we felt leaving Amélie The Musical at the Criterion Theatre last night. Check out our #BackOnStage experience, here. Th…

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Our trip to the opening of Les Misérables – The Staged Concert by Hira Desai

Kayley and Ruth from our Official London Theatre team went along to experience the spectacular production of Les Misérables - The Staged Concert. Find out what their #BackOnStage experience…

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

How theatre can benefit your mental health by Hira Desai

UK Theatre & SOLT have today released statistics showing that theatres generate an annual cost saving to the NHS of £102,234,585, by helping benefit the physical and mental health of th…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:01PM

West End Production of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical to return from 28 July by Hira Desai

The hit production of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will re-open at the Aldwych Theatre on 28 July 2021 with a cast led by Aisha Jawando and Jammy Kasongo. The post West End Production o…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:35AM

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 20 May by Hira Desai

Zog, the smash-hit stage adaptation from Freckle Productions is flying into Rose Theatre Kingston from 4-11 August, and Cadogan Hall from 18-29 August. The post London Theatre News Today: T…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:32AM
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 18 May by Hira Desai

We've got a first look at production images from Kelly Gough in Harm, a new monologue by award-winning playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell at the Bush Theatre. The post London Theatre News Today…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:13AM

Our trip to the reopening of The Mousetrap by Hira Desai

Our social media and video coordinators, Jess and Milly, went to the reopening night of The Mousetrap at St Martin’s Theatre last night and described it as an ‘intense and intriguing cla…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:32AM
Monday, May 17, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Monday 17 May by Hira Desai

Royal Court Theatre announces reopening programme, full casting revealed for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre & a first look at Get Up! Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical. The post London Th…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:24AM

Tell Us In 10: Rhiannon Porter by Hira Desai

In our next Tell Us In 10 interview, we're talking to Rhiannon Porter who will be starring in Abba Mania at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 21 May. The post Tell Us In 10: Rhiannon Porter appe…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:02AM

Theatre is #BackOnStage by Hira Desai

London's West End theatres are thrilled to open their doors from today and shows, new and old, are returning #BackOnStage. Find out more, here. The post Theatre is #BackOnStage appeared fir…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:17AM
Sunday, May 16, 2021

London theatre industry celebrates reopening with #BackOnStage campaign by Hira Desai

To herald theatre’s return, The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) has launched an industry-wide Outdoor advertising campaign celebrating theatres reopening with Global, the Media and Entert…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:01PM
Thursday, May 13, 2021

Dear Evan Hansen to return to the West End in October by Hira Desai

Dear Evan Hansen, which won the 2020 Olivier Award for Best Musical, will reopen at the Noël Coward Theatre on 26 October 2021. Find out more here. The post Dear Evan Hansen to return to th…

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London Theatre News Today: Thursday 13 May by Hira Desai

We've got a casting announcement for Regent Park Open Air Theatre' Dragons And Mythical Beasts, new productions at Hampstead Theatre and more! The post London Theatre News Today: Thursday 13…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:31AM

The Play That Goes Wrong announces cast for return to Duchess Theatre by Hira Desai

The Olivier Award-winning box office hit, today announces the casting for its return to the Duchess Theatre with performances from Friday 18 June. The post The Play That Goes Wrong announce…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:35AM
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 12 May by Hira Desai

Full cast announced for Magic Mike, English National Opera offer free tickets to under 21s and a new Simba cast for Disney's The Lion King! The post London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 12 …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:57PM

Theatre Chat Live: Graziano di Prima & Nadiya Bychkova and the cast of Public Domain by Hira Desai

In this week's Theatre Chat Live, Jess speaks to special guests from party extravaganza, Here Come The Boys and new musical, Public Domain. The post Theatre Chat Live: Graziano di Prima &…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:20PM

Disney’s The Lion King announces new cast members for West End return by Hira Desai

DISNEY’S THE LION KING will welcome 14 new members to its cast including Londoner Kayi Ushe, who will take on the iconic role of ‘Simba’. Find out more. The post Disney’s The Lion Ki…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:55AM
Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Old Vic announces new ‘Back Together’ season by Hira Desai

We talked to Kate Varah, Executive Director of The Old Vic, to find out more about the newly announced 'Back Together' season and more! The post The Old Vic announces new ‘Back Together�…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:00AM
Monday, May 10, 2021

Government confirms reopening of theatres from 17 May with socially distanced audiences by Hira Desai

The Government today announced that step 3 of the roadmap will go ahead on 17 May, meaning theatres across England can reopen with social distancing. The post Government confirms reopening o…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:56AM

London Theatre News Today: Monday 10 May by Hira Desai

Today's news roundup includes a first look at Walden starring Gemma Arterton, Fehinti Balogun and Lydia Wilson. Check it out! The post London Theatre News Today: Monday 10 May appeared first…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:22AM

Tell Us In 10: Francesca Forristal & Jordan Paul Clarke by Hira Desai

In our new Tell Us In 10 interview, we're talking to Francesca Forristal and Jordan Paul Clarke, cast members and writers of new musical, Public Domain. The post Tell Us In 10: Francesca For…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:50AM

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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
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards