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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
Monday, September 29, 2025

Maid Marian and Her Merry Men TV Show Is Becoming A Musical by Ben Thomas

Classic BBC TV series Maid Marian and Her Merry Men is being turned into a stage musical. Rufus Hound, Bronté Barbé and Natalie Casey are set to star in Maid Marian and Her Merry Men: A Ne…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:21PM
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Amber Davies to Play Elle Woods in Legally Blonde Musical UK Tour by Ben Thomas

Amber Davies will take on the iconic role of Elle Woods in the all-new UK and Ireland tour of Legally Blonde The Musical. The tour will kick off 7 February 2026 at Leicester’s Curve theatr…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:34AM
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Wicked: For Good Soundtrack Sets Release Date With New Songs by Ben Thomas

The Wicked: For Good movie soundtrack is set to release on November 21, the same day the film hits theaters, and it’s bringing fresh music to go along with the iconic score. Two completely…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:09PM
Thursday, August 15, 2024

A Third Mamma Mia! Movie Is In The Works by Ben Thomas

A third Mamma Mia! movie seems all but confirmed. First starting as a stage show, Mamma Mia! originally came to the screen in 2008 before 2018 saw sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Now a t…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 11:30AM
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Alternates, Understudies and Swings: What’s the difference? by Ben Thomas

What's the difference between Alternates, Understudies and Swings? And what does an on stage/off stage swing mean? We explain all! The post Alternates, Understudies and Swings: What’s the …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:07PM

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