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Saturday, November 1, 2025

First Look at Paddington Bear in Paddington the Musical by Ben Thomas

Paddington The Musical has officially begun previews, marking the first time the nation’s favorite bear has taken to the stage. The show introduces audiences to a spectacular new version o…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 04:59PM
Friday, October 31, 2025

Adam Lambert Stuns in New Jesus Christ Superstar Music Video by Ben Thomas

Adam Lambert has dropped a stunning new music video for his performance of Heaven On Their Minds from Jesus Christ Superstar. Released on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s official YouTube channel, th…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:39PM

Boy George’s Taboo Musical Set for Bold New Revival by Ben Thomas

Boy George’s cult hit Taboo is getting a bold new revival, with acclaimed director Michael Longhurst now leading the charge. Known for his work on Constellations, Next to Normal and Caroli…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 04:28PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025

Aladdin Live Action Sequel Set to Film in 2026 by Ben Thomas

Disney’s live-action Aladdin sequel is officially back on track, with filming expected to begin in January 2026. Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, and Will Smith are all expected to return, repri…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 01:30PM
Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Mischief Announces First Musical Comedy, Thespians by Ben Thomas

Mischief is taking a big step into new territory with Thespians, their first-ever musical comedy. From the makers of The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the new show will laun…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:01AM
Monday, October 27, 2025

Alexandra Burke to Star as Chaka Khan in New Musical by Ben Thomas

Alexandra Burke is set to star as Chaka Khan in I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical. The new musical will premiere at the Peacock Theatre in London from 5 – 28 March 2026. The show w…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:20AM

Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to Star in The Last Five Years in London by Ben Thomas

Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler will lead a brand-new concert staging of The Last Five Years at the London Palladium. The production will run from 24 – 29 March 2026, marking the musical’s 2…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:22AM
Sunday, October 26, 2025

The Queen’s Gambit Musical Adaptation is in the Works by Ben Thomas

The Queen’s Gambit is set to be adapted for the stage, it’s been announced. The book by Walter Tevis – which was turned into a hit Netflix series – will become a musical and has its …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:53PM
Thursday, October 23, 2025

How Much Broadway Actors Get Paid After New Deal by Ben Thomas

Broadway actors and stage managers are set to get a pay boost as part of a new three-year contract between Actors’ Equity Association and the Broadway League. After weeks of tense negotiat…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:35PM

Sylvia Musical Returns With UK Tour and London Run by Ben Thomas

The powerful, Olivier-nominated musical Sylvia is officially returning to UK stages. The show will launch a limited UK tour in Autumn 2026 before ending with five unmissable performances at …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:18PM

The Karate Kid Musical Announces UK Premiere Ahead of Broadway Bow by Ben Thomas

The Karate Kid is officially coming to the stage in the UK. The beloved 80s movie is now a brand-new musical, kicking off a major UK tour in April 2026. It all starts at New Wimbledon Theatr…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:30AM
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The Lightning Thief Musical London Cast Album Announced by Ben Thomas

Center Stage Records has officially announced the release of The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording. The new record will be arriving on digital platforms Friday, November 7, wit…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:48PM

Cast Announced for Freaky Friday The Musical UK Premiere by Ben Thomas

The iconic mother-daughter body-swap story is getting a vibrant stage reboot, as Freaky Friday The Musical prepares for its UK premiere at HOME Manchester from 27 November 2025. Directed by …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 09:09AM
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Toto The Ninja Cat Musical To Make Premiere With UK Tour by Ben Thomas

Dermot O’Leary’s beloved children’s book Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape is set to leap from page to stage in a brand-new family musical opening in spring 2026. The world…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:02AM
Monday, October 20, 2025

World Premiere Of Jo – The Little Women Musical Set For London’s West End by Ben Thomas

A new musical inspired by one of literature’s most enduring heroines is heading to the West End. The semi-staged world premiere concert of Jo – The Little Women Musical will take place a…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 09:27PM

Jason Donovan Returns as Frank ‘n’ Furter in UK Rocky Horror Tour by Ben Thomas

Jason Donovan is donning the fishnets once again. The Aussie pop icon is stepping back into the heels of Frank ‘n’ Furter as The Rocky Horror Show hits the road in 2026 across the UK, wi…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:23PM
Friday, October 17, 2025

Bronco Billy The Musical Announces West End Cast Album by Ben Thomas

The wild West is heading to your headphones as Bronco Billy The Musical gears up for a live cast album release on 24 October. Recorded during its 2024 run at London’s Charing Cross Theatre…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:11PM

Pirates! The Penzance Musical Drops Broadway Cast Album by Ben Thomas

Center Stage Records has officially launched the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical to download and stream. The jazz-infused revival of the Gilbert & Sulli…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:38PM
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Watch the First Trailer for Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway Film by Ben Thomas

The official trailer for the filmed Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along has finally dropped. The stage-to-screen release stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, and…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 12:30PM

Cast Announced for Priscilla Queen of the Desert UK Tour by Ben Thomas

The full cast has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, opening at Manchester’s Palace Theatre on 19 February. Kevin Clifton will star as Tick/Mitzi,…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The Greatest Showman Musical Premiere Cast and Dates Announced by Ben Thomas

Disney has officially released all the details for the new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman. The highly anticipated stage musical adaptation of the hit movie is set to premiere in th…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:32AM
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

New London Revival and Tour of CATS Announced by Ben Thomas

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS is returning to the stage with a bold new production in the UK. The revival is set to open at London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in summer 2026, followe…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:23PM
Saturday, October 11, 2025

AQUA Musical to Premiere in 2028 by Ben Thomas

A new stage musical based on Danish pop group AQUA is officially on the way. Titled AQUA THE MUSICAL, the show will premiere in Copenhagen in 2028 and is already setting its sights on Broadw…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 05:30PM
Friday, October 10, 2025

Trisha Paytas Joins Beetlejuice the Musical on Broadway by Ben Thomas

Trisha Paytas is making her Broadway debut in Beetlejuice the Musical! The social media star will join the cast for a limited run from November 4 to 23 at the Palace Theatre. She’ll play M…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:08PM
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Cats: The Jellicle Ball Sets Broadway Run for 2026 by Ben Thomas

Cats: The Jellicle Ball is officially heading to Broadway in 2026. After a sold-out, critically acclaimed run Off-Broadway, the reimagined revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:29PM

Jeremy Jordan Will Return to The Great Gatsby on Broadway by Ben Thomas

Jeremy Jordan is heading back to the Jazz Age. The Tony-nominated actor will return to the title role in The Great Gatsby on Broadway beginning November 10 at the Broadway Theatre. Jordan or…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:16PM
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Lost Boys Sets Broadway Debut for Spring 2026 by Ben Thomas

The Lost Boys is officially making the jump to Broadway. The musical adaptation of the 1987 cult classic will begin previews at the Palace Theatre on March 27, 2026, ahead of its official op…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 04:58PM

Disney’s Hercules Musical Cast Album Announced by Ben Thomas

Disney’s Hercules Original London Cast Recording is officially arriving this autumn. Bringing new life to the beloved 1997 animated film, the new stage musical opened in the West End earli…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 11:19AM

Final Dates Announced for Les Misérables World Tour by Ben Thomas

Les Mis is going bigger than ever with new 2026 dates for Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular. The tour will hit four major cities next year—Dublin’s 3Arena (29 May–6 June),…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 09:14AM

FAME the Musical Returns With Big New Revival by Ben Thomas

A brand new revival of FAME The Musical has been announced. FAME The Musical is returning to Theatre Royal Plymouth in a bold new production, running for a strictly limited season from 28 Ju…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:05AM
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

New Musical on Yves Saint-Laurent To Make Premiere by Ben Thomas

A brand-new musical about legendary fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent is getting its first public presentation. Ready To Wear, a one-man show written by Rachel Garnet, will be performed on…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 04:21PM

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