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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber Reunite for Sherlock Musical Play by Josh Darvill

Birmingham Rep will host the world premiere of a brand-new stage show with songs from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The festive mystery, Sherlock Holmes and The Twelve Days of Christmas,…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:35PM
Monday, February 10, 2025

Dolly Parton Musical Halted Over Homophobic Outburst by Josh Darvill

A cast of Dolly Parton musical Here You Come Again walked off stage after homophobic abuse was hurled at them. The performance in Manchester, England as part of the show’s UK tour was susp…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 05:30PM
Saturday, February 8, 2025

Twilight Inspired Phantom of the Opera Film in the Works by Josh Darvill

Over a century after Gaston Leroux’s novel was first published, The Phantom of the Opera is being adapted into a new feature film. Unlike the blockbuster musical or previous adaptations, t…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 05:56PM
Friday, February 7, 2025

Watch First Footage of Schmigadoon! on Stage by Josh Darvill

Step into a world of toe-tapping tunes and Golden Age musical magic as Schmigadoon! has made its leap from screen to stage. The new adaptation of the hit Apple TV series has officially premi…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:00PM
Thursday, February 6, 2025

Watch the trailer for Six The Musical movie by Josh Darvill

The first trailer for the upcoming Six The Musical movie has been released, giving fans a glimpse of the smash-hit show’s original West End cast in action. Filmed at the Vaudeville Theatre…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:19PM
Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Get a First Listen to Let Me Be Your Star From Smash on Broadway by Josh Darvill

The Broadway cast of Smash has hit the recording studio, and we’ve got an early listen to “Let Me Be Your Star”. The song, a favorite from the original NBC series, will appear multiple…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:55PM
Friday, January 31, 2025

Watch All the Deleted Scenes From Wicked Part 1 by Josh Darvill

Universal has given us Wicked fans a special treat with every deleted scene from Wicked: Part 1 now available to watch online. Normally reserved as a bonus feature for digital and Blu-ray bu…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 04:23PM
Thursday, January 30, 2025

Shucked Heads to the UK for Its London Premiere in 2025 by Josh Darvill

Shucked has confirmed plans for its UK premiere in 2025. The hit comedy musical, which took New York by storm when it opened in March 2023, will make its British debut as part of Regent’s …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:45PM
Monday, January 27, 2025

The Lost Boys Musical is Coming to Broadway in 2026 by Josh Darvill

The 80s cult classic The Lost Boys will be sinking its teeth into Broadway next year. Joel Schumacher’s iconic 1987 vampire flick is being transformed into a stage musical, with plans to d…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:55PM
Saturday, January 25, 2025

Will Ferrell is Bringing His Netflix Eurovision Movie to Broadway by Josh Darvill

Dust off your Viking helmets and get ready to sing along to Jaja Ding Dong, because Will Ferrell has just dropped some major news for fans of Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:29PM
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

First Listen to Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas in The Last Five Years by Josh Darvill

The highly anticipated Broadway debut of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years is officially underway. Previews of the new production start at the Hudson Theatre on 18 March and an open…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:24PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Waitress the Musical to Stream Online From Valentine’s Day by Josh Darvill

It’s official: Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles, will be available to stream just in time for Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025. For fans who couldn’t catch the theatric…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 01:25PM
Monday, January 13, 2025

Six the Musical Film Gets First Release Date by Josh Darvill

A proshot movie of Six The Musical is officially on its way! The show’s original West End cast returned to their roles for a special filmed performance that is set for release. Universal P…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 05:47PM

New Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Film In Development by Josh Darvill

Sir Tim Rice isn’t slowing down. At 80 years old, the legendary lyricist behind some of the most beloved musicals of all time is juggling a slate of new projects while reflecting on his re…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:09PM
Friday, January 10, 2025

Once Upon a Mattress Revival Album to Drop This Spring by Josh Darvill

The curtain may have fallen on the record-breaking revival of Once Upon a Mattress, but the show’s magic is far from over. Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, and the star-studded Broadway cast o…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:00PM
Thursday, January 9, 2025

42 Balloons Musical to Make North American Premiere in Chicago by Josh Darvill

Get ready to fly high with the North American premiere of 42 Balloons! Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) has added an exhilarating new musical to its 2024/25 season fresh from the UK. 42 Bal…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:43PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Cynthia Erivo’s New Wicked Song Left the Crew in Tears by Josh Darvill

The excitement for Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated sequel to the Wicked film adaptation, just went up a notch. Cynthia Erivo has shared that she and composer Stephen Schwartz teamed…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 10:06PM

Kerry Ellis and David Hunter to Lead If/Then UK Premiere by Josh Darvill

If/Then, the celebrated musical by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, will make its UK premiere in 2025. The show will be staged for a one-night-only concert pe…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 01:53PM

Maybe Happy Ending Cast Album Set for Spring 2025 Release by Josh Darvill

Broadway’s newest darling, Maybe Happy Ending, will soon be preserved forever with an Original Cast Recording. Ghostlight Records has confirmed plans to release the album in spring 2025, f…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 12:40AM

Freaky Friday the Musical Makes UK Stage Debut in Manchester by Josh Darvill

The beloved story of Freaky Friday is heading to the UK stage for the very first time, and it’s all happening at HOME Manchester. This brand-new musical, based on Mary Rodgers’ classic 1…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 12:33AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024

A Filmed Version of Hadestown Might Be on the Way by Josh Darvill

It’s been rumoured that a pro-shot recording of the multi-award-winning musical Hadestown is being planned. Filming is reportedly set to take place in London in 2025. The news comes hot on…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:34PM

Original Hadestown Stars Set to Reunite in the West End by Josh Darvill

The original Broadway stars of the hit musical are heading back to London for a strictly limited five-week season in early 2025. With music, lyrics, and book by Grammy winner Anaïs Mitchell…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:46PM
Friday, December 6, 2024

Critics Rip Into The Devil Wears Prada Musical by Josh Darvill

The Devil Wears Prada has sashayed onto the West End stage, but critics are less than dazzled by this adaptation of the iconic book and film. Despite an all-star creative team led by Elton J…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:38PM
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Jo – The Little Women Musical Set for Premiere in 2025 by Josh Darvill

Jo – The Little Women Musical, a new stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved Little Women, is slated to make its world premiere in the West End in 2025. This new musical features…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:30PM
Friday, June 21, 2024

Immersive Phantom Of The Opera Is Heading To The Stage by Josh Darvill

The Phantom of the Opera is making a comeback in New York in a new immersive format. Andrew Lloyd Webber has confirmed previous rumours, stating in a new interview that the production will o…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:39PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre