Thursday, March 7, 2019
Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson's 2015 musical adaptation of Adrienne Shelly's film, about a small-town waitress who processes her feelings via her skilful baking, brings its sugar and spic…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07PMHarriet Lane's memorably unsettling 2012 novel, about an overlooked sub-editor who infiltrates the literary elite, has been adapted for stage by Lucinda Coxon. Its combination of psychologic…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AMThursday, February 28, 2019
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a starry Pinter and tasty musical treat to a portrait of grief, here are some…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AMSaturday, February 23, 2019
★★★★★ FOLLIES, NATIONAL THEATRE The Sondheim spectacular returns, better than ever
New cast members beautifully complement this definitive production
This is a golden age of London…
SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 06:49AMTuesday, February 19, 2019
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss's hit concert-style musical SIX, which gives fresh, 21st-century girl power voice to the wives of Henry VIII, has returned to the Arts Theatre in the West End. The …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01AMMonday, February 18, 2019
A remarkable true story birthed this modest Canadian musical, which went on to storm Broadway in 2017, and now makes it West End debut at a time when its heartfelt message seems more necessa…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:59PMSunday, February 17, 2019
In a programme interview, Patricia Resnick - writer of both the original 1980 film and this 2008 musical adaptation - notes that Jane Fonda wanted to convey a political message about workpla…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:44PMThursday, February 14, 2019
Rachel Chavkin's creative revival can't quite tame this sprawling epicThis year’s unofficial Arthur Miller season – following The Price and ahead of All My Sons at the Old Vic …
SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 06:36AMTuesday, February 12, 2019
Fasten your seatbelts Ivo van Hove has taken on the ultimate quotable backstage melodrama Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 1950 Oscar-winning film about a celebrated actress and her young wannabe assi…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:45PMFriday, February 8, 2019
Already admired in the industry for her impressive range of work, actress Justine Mitchell enjoyed a breakout hit recently with David Eldridge'sBeginning, which transferred from the National…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01AMThursday, February 7, 2019
Jamie Lloyd's outstanding season of Pinter shorts - chock-full of mini revelations, innovative stagings, and a thrilling range of work from both actors and creatives - finishes on a high not…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:50AMSunday, February 3, 2019
West End favourite Jenna Russell made a surprisingly belated solo concert debut at Leicester Square Theatre, but, judging by this entirely winning performance, she's a natural. Seth Rudetsky…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:25PMNatalie McQueen's past work includes Kinky Boots,Wicked,Les MiserablesandMurder Ballad. She's now starring as Doralee - Dolly Parton's role in the film version - in9 to 5 the Musical, curren…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01AMSaturday, February 2, 2019
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a hit Canadian musical to showbiz satire and a classic sitcom reborn, here ar…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AMFriday, February 1, 2019
Matthew Croke is currently starring in the title role ofAladdin in the West End. He's also found the time to record his debut album,Only Dreaming, featuring a collection of classic songs fro…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AMHampstead hosts the UK premiere of Polish-American playwright Martyna Majok's 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning work, which explores - with thoughtful tenderness and a refreshing lack of schmaltz …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AMWednesday, January 23, 2019
Step away from the returns queue. The rare presence of Hollywood star Cate Blanchett on a London stage has caused a box office frenzy, but sadly this would-be provocative vehicle - Martin Cr…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:59PMMonday, January 21, 2019
This intimate work unveils the miracle of acceptanceFollowing Caroline, or Change and Fun Home, the UK is blessed with another work from American composer Jeanine Tesori – this the British…
SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 07:06PMThursday, January 10, 2019
An intimate Andrew Lloyd Webber revival lays bare both strengths and weaknesses“Love Changes Everything”, as immortalised by Michael Ball, is the most enduring feature of Andrew Lloyd We…
SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 09:36PMSunday, January 6, 2019
Jamie Lloyd's star-studded season of short Pinter plays continues with two more intriguing productions one directed by Patrick Marber, the other by Lloyd himself. Among the subjects this tim…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:41PMThursday, January 3, 2019
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Cate Blanchett's UK stage debut to a reborn Andrew Lloyd Webber, here are som…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40PMWednesday, December 5, 2018
Trevor Nunn's intimate staging provides a soulful seasonal outingThere’s a welcome alternative to panto hijinks in this gem of a Trevor Nunn musical revival – more attuned to the bi…
SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 10:36PMSaturday, December 1, 2018
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. We've already posted our Christmas picks, and now here are some of this month's mo…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PMMonday, November 26, 2018
This fascinating tome offers an insider's history of the National Theatre, via some 800 letters exchanged between Artistic Directors, actors, directors, playwrights, politicians, agents, cri…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:08PMThursday, November 22, 2018
It's a record-breaking 21st year at the Peacock Theatre forThe Snowman, based on Raymond Briggs' beloved creation, with music from Howard Blake including the iconic 'Walking in the Air', cho…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:10AMMonday, November 19, 2018
There are plenty of seasonal treats served up in the capital this year, from pantos and plays to opera and dance. Here are some of the tastiest morsels for the 2018-19 festive period.
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:29PMTuesday, November 13, 2018
An alternative take on a classic myth produces sizzling resultsThe road to full musical theatre production has been a long one for Hadestown. It began back in 2006, with Anaïs Mitchell’s …
SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 09:06PMHayden Tee's extensive musical theatrework includes playing both Marius and Javert inLes Miserables, as wellas South Pacific,TitanicandLittle Women. He's currently starring as Miss Trunchbul…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13AMMonday, November 12, 2018
Jamie Lloyd's 10-anniversary season of Pinter which kicked off in style earlier this autumn continues with two more batches of miniatures - from familiar shorts like A Kind of Alaska to sket…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:35AMTuesday, November 6, 2018
A few protestors might be doggedly hanging on outside the Kiln was Tricycle Theatre, but their complaints are firmly refuted by its current show a vibrant adaptation of Zadie Smith's award-w…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:46PMMonday, November 5, 2018
South African actressGugwana Dlamini has a long history with Disney'sThe Lion King, from the original animated movie through to performances in the stage show around the world.She discusses …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20AM 
