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Sunday, August 10, 2025

Rachel Zegler Tops UK Charts With Don’t Cry for Me Argentina Cover by Josh Darvill

Rachel Zegler has topped the UK’s Official Vinyl Singles Chart with her rendition of Don’t Cry For Me Argentina while starring as Eva Perón in the West End’s Evita. The 24-year-old st…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 05:03PM
Thursday, August 7, 2025

Hamilton Film to Be Released in Cinemas With New Footage by Josh Darvill

The original Broadway production of Hamilton is coming to theaters this year. Filmed at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 2016, this is the same performance that debuted on Disney+, but now rei…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:56PM

Music & Lyrics Is Being Turned Into a Stage Musical by Josh Darvill

A stage musical adaptation of Music & Lyrics is officially in development. The beloved 2007 rom-com, which starred Hugh Grant as a washed-up ‘80s pop star and Drew Barrymore as a quirk…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 04:11PM
Monday, July 28, 2025

Watch ‘Candy Store’ From New Heathers Revival by Josh Darvill

The queens of Westerberg High have returned, and they’re making a scene once again at New World Stages. In a brand-new clip released from the Off-Broadway revival of Heathers the Musical, …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 01:53PM
Friday, July 18, 2025

Watch Rachel Zegler Dazzle in New Evita Trailer by Josh Darvill

The West End is buzzing again and it’s all about Rachel Zegler. A new trailer has just dropped for Evita, the Jamie Lloyd-directed revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:45PM
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Ariana Grande and Josh Gad Join Dr. Seuss Musical Movie by Josh Darvill

Ariana Grande and Josh Gad are heading into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, lending their voices to the animated musical adaptation of Oh, The Places You’ll Go. Directed by Wicked filmma…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:22PM
Friday, June 6, 2025

Watch Trailer for Frozen The Musical on Disney+ by Josh Darvill

Disney has dropped the trailer for Frozen: The Broadway Musical, a live stage film set to stream globally on 20 June via Disney+. Despite the title, the film captures the 2023 West End cast,…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:39PM
Thursday, June 5, 2025

Watch Kiss of the Spider Woman Movie Musical Trailer With Jennifer Lopez by Josh Darvill

The first trailer for Kiss of the Spider Woman is here, offering a moody, stylish preview of the new film adaptation of the 1992 Kander and Ebb musical. Jennifer Lopez stars as the mysteriou…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:32PM

Wicked: For Good Trailer Reunites Elphaba and Glinda by Josh Darvill

The first trailer for Wicked: For Good has landed and it’s clear this final act won’t be pulling any punches. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande return as Elphaba and Glinda in the sequel t…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:28AM
Saturday, April 26, 2025

Watch First Look at Next to Normal Proshot by Josh Darvill

The first glimpse of the Next to Normal filmed performance has landed. The proshot of the 2008 musical will premiere in the US on PBS Great Performances on 9 May at 9 pm ET. International re…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 04:18PM
Thursday, April 24, 2025

Paddington the Musical to Make World Premiere in London by Josh Darvill

Everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear is heading to the West End. Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL, and Eliza Lumley Productions have officially announced that Paddington The M…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 01:39PM

Sunset Boulevard Cancelled Show, So Nicole Scherzinger Pulled Out a Megaphone by Josh Darvill

The 23 April matinee of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway was unexpectedly cancelled due to technical issues. But Nicole Scherzinger didn’t let the crowd leave without a moment to remember. Aft…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 11:39AM
Saturday, April 5, 2025

Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Reunite on Broadway With Surprise Wicked Duet by Josh Darvill

Broadway got a special treat on 3 April when Wicked legends Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth reunited onstage more than 20 years after their original run. Kristin was in the audience for R…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:31PM
Monday, March 31, 2025

Watch Robyn Hurder Sing Let Me Be Your Star in Broadway’s Smash by Josh Darvill

Smash is back – and this time, it’s live on stage. A new video gives us a first look at the Broadway version of the cult TV series, now in previews at the Imperial Theatre. Robyn Hurder …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:33PM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Carly Rae Jepsen rumored to score 10 Things I Hate About You musical by Josh Darvill

Could Carly Rae Jepsen be making her Broadway debut? The Call Me Maybe singer is rumoured to be writing the score for a musical adaptation of 10 Things I Hate About You. Details are scarce, …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:06PM
Friday, March 14, 2025

Go Behind the Scenes of Hadestown’s Filming in London by Josh Darvill

Step behind the scenes of Hadestown’s highly anticipated live capture! A new video gives us a first look at the original cast – Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Amber Gray, Patrick Page and …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:45PM

Rachel Zegler to Lead Evita Revival in London’s West End by Josh Darvill

Rachel Zegler is heading to the West End! The West Side Story star will take on the legendary role of Eva Perón in a brand-new production of Evita, directed by Jamie Lloyd. The show, featur…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:37PM

Artemis Fowl Musical Adaptation in Development by Josh Darvill

A brand-new musical adaptation of Artemis Fowl, based on Eoin Colfer’s best-selling book and the Disney film, is officially in development. Producers Breda Cashe, Eoin Colfer and Julian St…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:26PM
Friday, March 7, 2025

Watch the West End Muses of Hercules Perform Zero to Hero by Josh Darvill

Disney’s Hercules is gearing up for its West End premiere, and we’ve got an early taste of the magic. A new video showcases the show’s five muses – Candace Furbert, Sharlene Hector, …

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:56PM

The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals Returns for 2025 by Josh Darvill

The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals is set to light up screens once again when it airs on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, 22 March. Hosted by Jason Manford at the AO Arena Manche…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 02:17PM
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Greatest Showman Musical Set for World Premiere in 2026 by Josh Darvill

A brand-new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman is officially on its way! Disney Theatrical Group has announced that the musical, based on the beloved 2017 film, will premiere at the Br…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 08:14AM
Saturday, February 22, 2025

The Book of Mormon Cast Honors Rent With Seasons of Love Tribute by Josh Darvill

The Broadway hit The Book of Mormon just made history! With its February 22 matinee at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre, the musical reached its 5,124th performance, surpassing Rent to become th…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:10PM
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

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