Further star casting has been announced for the award-winning production of Sister Act The Musical at the Dominion Theatre from 15 March until 8 June 2024.
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Star line-up for CheerUp Charlie Gala
A host of musical theatre favourites will join inspirational young anti-bullying campaigner Charlie Kristensen at The Actors’ Church in Covent Garden for his fundraising event, #CheerUp Charlie – The Show on 31 October 2021. Produced by Mark Robert Petty, the gala performance will feature: Lewis Asquith, Lizzie Bea, Nikki Bentley, Daniel Boys, Kieran Brown, Robin […]
West End stars feature in Crazy Coqs’ reopening plans
Sophie-Louise Dann, Dominic Ferris, Ria Jones and Cassidy Janson will be among the line-up of artists to feature in the reopening programme at London’s Crazy Coqs from 17 May 2021. Subject to the Government’s ability to stick to its proposed roadmap to recovery, the popular venue within the Brasserie Zédel complex in Soho has announced […]
Anderson and Petty announce virtual concert A Christmas Wish in aid of Acting For Others
Songwriters Anderson and Petty have announced A Christmas Wish, a virtual concert with West End stars from Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Six: The Musical, Wicked and more, available to stream at select times from 17-20 December 2020. The concert is hosted by Ben Stock and Hilary O’Neil and is in aid of theatrical charity Acting For Others who provide emotional and financial support to […]
Godspell 50th to feature at West End Musical Drive-In
Stars from the recent online charity concert marking the 50th anniversary of Godspell will feature alongside a one-off screening of the event at the West End Musical Drive-In on 4 October 2020. Jodie Steele (Six, Heathers), Danyl Johnson (2009 X Factor finalist), Jenny Fitzpatrick (Tina, The Musical, Our House), John Barr (The Story of Bart, […]
Godspell 50th Anniversary Online Concert
Godspell 50th Anniversary Online Concert – available to watch until 29 August 2020. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ From Godspell in 1971 to Prince of Egypt, six weeks into its West End run when Covid-19 reared its ugly head and put theatreland into a coma, Stephen Schwartz has been a massive […]
Six star Jodie Steele records ‘Beautiful City’ as taster for Godspell 50th online
West End star Jodie Steele features on a special recording of ‘Beautiful City’ from Godspell released as a preview of the upcoming star-studded online charity concert marking the 50th anniversary of the hit show. Producer Ginger Quiff Media has teamed up with leading theatre-recording label Broadway Records to release the single which will be available […]
Star-packed online concert to mark Godspell’s 50th
West End favourites Ruthie Henshall, Ria Jones and Jenna Russell will be among the star names joining an online charity concert marking the 50th anniversary of Godspell next month. Presented by Thomas Hopkins and Michael Quinn for Ginger Quiff Media in association with Hope Mill Theatre, the Godspell 5oth Anniversary Concert will stream worldwide on 27, […]
St James Studio autumn season – 16 new shows
London’s St James Studio has announced a diverse mix of 16 new shows for a packed autumn season that also includes the previously announced EFG London Jazz Festival. Tickets are on sale this week for the line-up that begins with audience favourite Eve Ferret accompanied by musical partner and guitarist Roddy Matthews in Eve Ferret: […]
Xanadu – Southwark Playhouse
Xanadu continues at the Southwark Playhouse, London until 21 November. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Comedy musical Xanadu isn’t as stupid as it looks – but nothing could be quite that stupid. The tale of a Greek muse who comes to earth to inspire a 1980s mural painter through the medium […]
Michael Feinstein – Adelphi Theatre
Michael Feinstein performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ In the years Michael Feinstein has been visiting the UK – both in small and large scale venues – the American singer and pianist has built up a following of fans who don’t just respect his dedication to the Great American Songbook, but […]
AnnieJr – Arts Theatre / The 3 Little Pigs – Palace Theatre
AnnieJr continues at the Arts Theatre, London until 31 August. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ Stiles and Drewe’s The 3 Little Pigs continues at the Palace Theatre, London until 6 September. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ If you’re into pigging out on children’s shows that grown-ups can enjoy almost as much […]
Musical Theatre Review editor catches up with Stiles and Drewe
It was great to catch up with multi award-winning songwriting duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe at last week’s launch for The Three Little Pigs, their brand new family musical which plays at the Palace Theatre from Wednesday 5 August to Sunday 6 September 2015. The five-strong cast includes: Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist and Olivier nominated actress Alison Jiear […]
London Cabaret Awards 2015 – winners revealed
The Cafe de Paris with its mock-rococo decor and glamorous history proved the perfect venue for the London Cabaret Awards 2015. The event, created by Excess All Areas producer Paul L Martin celebrates the wealth and diversity of talent on offer to Londoners practically every day of the week. As the evening’s host – the inimitable […]
Kristin Chenoweth – Royal Albert Hall
Kristin Chenoweth performed at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Where do I begin? None of the highest praise would do justice to describing the experience of seeing Kristin Chenoweth’s fast-paced two and a half hour concert at the Royal Albert Hall. She was beyond fantastic, not only as a singer, but as a personality too: full of […]
Under the influence of Alison Jiear
Alison Jiear – Under the Influence. Reviewed at the St James Studio, London. After witnessing this somewhat exemplary vocal performance from Alison Jiear, it is hard to fathom why the actress and singer has only just released her third album. Not in a long time have I heard a voice of such versatility, clarity, tone, […]
