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Sunday, February 1, 2026

A Wicked Spin-Off Musical is in the Works by Ben Thomas

Stephen Schwartz just isn’t done with the world of Wicked yet, and it looks like he doesn’t plan to be anytime soon. Backstage at Dubai Opera, where Wicked is making its UAE premiere, th…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:59PM
Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Rocky Horror Show Broadway Revival Cast Announced by Ben Thomas

Looks like Broadway’s going to be shivering with antici…pation. The Rocky Horror Show is heading back to the Main Stem, and the casting is packed with big names from stage and screen. Th…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 01:38PM
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Watch Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts Perform Songs from Two Strangers by Ben Thomas

Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts brought a taste of Broadway to Good Morning America with a medley of songs from Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The musical rom-com that’s been…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 04:53PM

Cast Announced for Avenue Q West End Revival by Ben Thomas

Avenue Q heads back to London’s West End for a special 20th anniversary run at the Shaftesbury Theatre from March 20 to August 29, 2026. Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions have na…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:34PM

Hadestown Unveils New West End Cast For 2026 by Ben Thomas

Hadestown is gearing up for a fresh start in the West End as a new cast is set to step into the underworld at the Lyric Theatre from March 10, 2026. Rachel Adedeji will take on the lively ro…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:01PM

Watch Luke Evans in Rehearsals for The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway by Ben Thomas

The Rocky Horror Show is returning to New York in a blaze of fishnets and glitter. We’ve just caught our first look at Luke Evans in rehearsal as Frank-N-Furter, guided by director Sam Pin…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 01:35PM
Friday, January 23, 2026

Starlight Express to Be Filmed for Future Release by Ben Thomas

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s high-octane stage hit Starlight Express is headed for the screen. Performances of the current London revival are set to be filmed this January. A release date for the…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:28PM
Thursday, January 22, 2026

Chess Broadway Revival to Release Cast Album by Ben Thomas

Us Chess fans have something new to celebrate with a cast recording of the new Broadway revival officially confirmed. On January 26, the current cast will start work on a brand-new cast albu…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:02PM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Six the Musical Issue Statement After Broadway Cast Announcement by Ben Thomas

The Broadway production team behind Six: The Musical is voicing zero tolerance for bullying after their latest casting news sparked a wave of transphobic comments online. Last week, the show…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:44PM

Full Cast Announced for World Premiere of Pride Musical by Ben Thomas

The world premiere of Pride, a new British musical based on the celebrated film, has revealed its full cast and creative team. Pride draws inspiration from true events during the 1984 miners…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:29PM

Sinatra The Musical Sets Its West End Debut for Summer 2026 by Ben Thomas

Sinatra The Musical is officially heading to the West End, with performances slated to begin at the Aldwych Theatre on June 3, 2026. After its initial run at Birmingham Rep in 2023, the musi…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 01:11PM
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Will Star in Sunday in the Park With George Revival by Ben Thomas

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are confirmed to lead a brand new revival of Sunday in the Park with George at London’s Barbican Centre, coming Summer 2027. The news puts months of rumor…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:02PM

The Choir of Man Announces Cast for UK & Ireland Tour by Ben Thomas

The cast is set for The Choir of Man as the hit musical gears up for its first-ever tour across the UK and Ireland. Direct from acclaimed West End runs, The Choir of Man kicks off at New Wim…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:44AM

Six The Musical Announces New West End Cast by Ben Thomas

SIX the Musical has announced a fresh lineup of queens set to take the stage at the Vaudeville Theatre starting February 24. This record-breaking hit, created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, w…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:39AM
Saturday, January 10, 2026

The Fantasticks Heads to Broadway With Reimagined Story by Ben Thomas

A beloved Off-Broadway classic is about to take center stage on Broadway, this time with a contemporary update that speaks to new generations. Producers Broadway & Beyond Theatricals, Da…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:59PM
Monday, January 5, 2026

Legally Blonde The Musical UK Tour Cast Confirmed by Ben Thomas

Exciting casting news has arrived for the upcoming UK tour of Legally Blonde The Musical. Hannah Lowther, known for her performances in Six and Heathers, will take on the roles of Margot and…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:36PM
Sunday, December 28, 2025

The Wicked Deleted Scene Everyone Was Waiting for is Here by Ben Thomas

Us Wicked fans have reason to celebrate as a much-buzzed-about deleted scene from the Wicked: For Good film has officially made its debut ahead of the movie’s home release. A cut clip feat…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:06PM

Watch Nicola Roberts as Persephone in West End Hadestown by Ben Thomas

Fans of Girls Aloud have plenty of reasons to hit London’s Lyric Theatre this holiday season. Nicola Roberts, best known for her pop stardom and as the first Queen Bee on ITV’s The Maske…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 04:01AM

13 Going on 30 Musical Cast Album Announced by Ben Thomas

The stage adaptation of 13 Going on 30 is getting its very own cast album. The show recently made its world premiere at England’s Manchester Opera House. Lucie Jones took center stage as J…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:48AM
Friday, December 26, 2025

Watch Les Misérables Performance to Mark 40 Years by Ben Thomas

Les Misérables just celebrated its landmark 40th anniversary with a star-studded performance that was truly larger than life. This year’s Royal Variety Performance saw more than 400 perfo…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:09PM
Sunday, December 21, 2025

Musicals Now Cost $25 Million and Broadway Can’t Keep Up by Ben Thomas

Broadway’s lights are shining brightly, but behind the scenes, producers are feeling the squeeze. Rising costs have made it harder than ever for shows to break even. “It’s just so diff…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:46PM
Friday, December 19, 2025

This Is Who Might Star in Disney’s Live-Action Tangled by Ben Thomas

Work is well underway on a live action adaptation of Disney’s Tangled, with filming due to start in summer 2026 in the UK. Reimagining the classic fairy tale of Rapunzel, Tangled was origi…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 09:14PM

The Jonathan Larson Project Heads to London for UK Premiere by Ben Thomas

Rent fans and musical theatre devotees have big news to mark their calendars for in 2026. The Jonathan Larson Project, a heartfelt tribute to the iconic composer behind Rent and tick, tick�…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:59PM
Thursday, December 18, 2025

Blood Brothers Announces Cast for 2026 Spring UK Tour by Ben Thomas

Bill Kenwright’s celebrated production of Blood Brothers is ready to hit the road again in Spring 2026 with a new UK tour. Vivienne Carlyle will continue her acclaimed run as Mrs Johnstone…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 10:11PM
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Set for Sunday in the Park With George Revival by Ben Thomas

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are in early talks to take on George and Dot in a new London revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Sunday in the Park With George. If plans stick…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:13PM

Beaches Musical to Open on Broadway With Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett by Ben Thomas

Spring 2026 is looking brighter for Broadway fans thanks to a new staging of Beaches, the musical adaptation of Iris Rainer Dart’s beloved novel. After a celebrated premiere at Canada’s …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:21PM

Full Cast Revealed for Mean Girls UK and Ireland Tour by Ben Thomas

Producers have pulled back the curtain on key casting for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour. The tour of the award-winning musical kicks off at the Manchester Opera House on February 23, 202…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:51AM
Monday, December 15, 2025

Titaníque to Open on Broadway in 2026 by Ben Thomas

Céline Dion parody musical Titaníque is officially moving to Broadway! Following success Off-Broadway, the show will transfer for a 16-week limited engagement at the St. James Theatre. Pre…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:56PM

Disney Developing Live-Action Gaston Movie by Ben Thomas

Disney is at it again, reimagining another of its classic animated characters for the big screen. This time, the spotlight is on Gaston, the memorable villain from Beauty and the Beast, as t…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:48PM
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Cabaret in West End Announces New Casting for 2026 by Ben Thomas

Big changes are coming to the West End’s Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, as producers have unveiled a brand new cast taking the stage from January 26, 2026. Leading the new company, Katie Hal…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:59PM

Coyote Ugly Musical to Make World Premiere by Ben Thomas

Coyote Ugly is getting the stage treatment, with a brand-new musical heading to London’s West End in 2027. Jamie Wilson Productions and Nederlander Studios are teaming up to adapt the cult…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:04PM

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