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West End star trio to share role of Grizabella on Cats UK and Ireland tour
Acclaimed West End performers Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn and Rachael Wooding will share the role of Grizabella in the UK and Ireland tour of the record-breaking Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats.
Broadway transfer of Jamie Lloyd’s Evita – further cast confirmed
Further casting has been confirmed for the highly anticipated Broadway debut of the hit Jamie Lloyd-directed production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita.
Book Review: Gillian Lynne’s Book of Particular Cats: A Memoir
Michael Darvell follows the life of Dame Gillian Lynne through her fame as actress, dancer, choreographer and director, with special reference to her work on the musical Cats.
Standing ovation: What it’s like to watch Jesus Christ Superstar from the stage
So, what is it really like to stand on stage for the acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium? Musical Theatre Review Instagram editor Joseph Flaherty says it’s an experience not to be missed…
Jesus Christ Superstar – London Palladium
Jesus Christ Superstar continues at the London Palladium until 5 September 2026, before transferring to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 16 October 2026 to 9 January 2027. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Second London season for Jesus Christ Superstar
This summer’s eagerly-anticipated London Palladium run of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar will be followed by a limited 12-week engagement at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Launch date for Starlight Express world tour
Following on from the successful London revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s innovative Starlight Express, the first initial dates and venues have been revealed for the musical’s eagerly anticipated first world tour.
Jamie Lloyd’s Evita is Broadway bound
The hit Jamie Lloyd-directed production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita is heading for Broadway next spring with its multi-award-winning leading lady Rachel Zegler reprising her performance as Eva Perón.
Further cast for Love Never Dies concert
Further casting has been announced for the autumn return of the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert presentation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies.
Olivier Awards star presenters confirmed
A star-studded group of guest presenters has been assembled for this weekend’s Olivier Awards with Cunard ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Further casting for Palladium’s Jesus Christ Superstar
Tyrone Huntley will reprise his Olivier Award nominated performance as Judas Iscariot alongside Olivier Award winner David Thaxton who will return to the role of Pontius Pilate in this summer’s London Palladium run of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s new production of Cats – the full cast and tour dates
The full cast has been confirmed for Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats this summer.
Love Never Dies concert to play five London performances
The WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert presentation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies will return to London this autumn as part of the celebrations marking the 40th anniversary The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre.
Seventh and final extension for Starlight Express and world tour announced
The London revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s innovative Starlight Express has been extended for the final time with tickets now on sale for performances in the Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park through to 3 May 2026.
Sam Ryder to headline major production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium
The creative team of the 2016 production of Jesus Christ Superstar will reunite 10 years on to create a unique staging of their Olivier Award-winning, worldwide smash-hit production, starring Sam Ryder as Jesus.
New Cats to prowl Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in 2026
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will be the spectacular setting for the debut of a major new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats next summer.
Tributes to Phantom and Company performer Ben Lewis
Andrew Lloyd Webber has paid an emotional tribute to Ben Lewis, the West End and Australian star who has died aged 46 two years after he was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer.
‘Thank you for all your wonderful gifts to the world’: John Yap pays tribute to Broadway composer Charles Strouse
John Yap, founder of international record company JAY Records, pays tribute to his friend and collaborator, the award-winning composer Charles Strouse.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Curve Leicester and Touring
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was reviewed at Curve Leicester. The tour continues until 10 August 2025. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Joseph continues to entertain with a winning combination of a likeable score and (techni)colourful spectacle.
Evita – London Palladium
Evita continue at the London Palladium until 6 September 2025. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Not all American movie stars can cut it on the West End stage but here’s one who most definitely can. Brava!
Five Questions With: Aaron Lee Lambert
Aaron Lee Lambert is playing Agustín Magaldi in Jamie Lloyd Company’s forthcoming production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita at the London Palladium.
Starlight Express – Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Starlight Express continues at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London, currently booking until 1 March 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Starlight Express celebrated its first full year back in London with a gala performance.
Palladium’s Evita casts Diego Andres Rodriguez as Che
Rising star Diego Andres Rodriguez will make his West End debut as Che opposite the previously announced Rachel Zegler as Eva Perón in the Jamie Lloyd-directed new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita at the London Palladium this summer.
Fifth extension for new Starlight Express plus new cast announced
The London revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s innovative Starlight Express has been extended for the fifth time with tickets now on sale for the for performances in the Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park through to 1 March 2026.
Rachel Zegler to play Eva Perón in Jamie Lloyd’s production of Evita
American actress and singer Rachel Zegler will make her West End debut as Eva Perón in the Jamie Lloyd-directed new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita at the London Palladium this summer.
Watermill Theatre to stage semi-immersive actor-musician revival of Jesus Christ Superstar
A summer revival of Jesus Christ Superstar will be one of a trio of productions to feature in the 2025 season at Newbury’s Watermill Theatre.
One Man Musical – Underbelly Boulevard Theatre
One Man Musical continues at the Underbelly Boulevard, London until 2 March 2025. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Without The Music Mandrew, Flo and Joan would not have been able to write one of the most fun new musicals of the year.
Music Review: Sunset Blvd: The Album
Sunset Blvd: The Album (The Other Songs). Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Director Jamie Lloyd’s vision has lifted a musical once regarded as a two-trick pony to the realms of seductive masterpiece.
Starlight Express – Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Starlight Express continues at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, currently booking to June 2025. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ When it’s full steam ahead, Starlight Express pulls you into the race and brings you along for the ride, and it’s thrilling.
Casting announced for London return of Starlight Express
With rehearsals underway, casting has been announced for the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express, returning to London on 8 June 2024 at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
New Sunset Boulevard is Broadway-bound with London stars
American award-winning recording artist, actress and TV personality, Nicole Scherzinger will make her Broadway debut later this year when Jamie Lloyd’s hit London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard transfers to the Great White Way.
Sunset Boulevard – Savoy Theatre
Sunset Boulevard continues at the Savoy Theatre, London until 6 January 2023. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩
Five Questions With: Grace Hodgett Young
Grace Hodgett Young is currently making her professional stage debut as Betty Schaefer in Jamie Lloyd’s acclaimed reimagining of Sunset Boulevard at London’s Savoy Theatre.
Sunset Boulevard – Savoy Theatre
Sunset Boulevard continues at the Savoy Theatre, London until 6 January 2024. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The success of this high-tariff revival hinges on Nicole Scherzinger, no past-her-sell-by has-been like Desmond but a sexy superstar who is so much more than a Pussycat Doll. She’s a powerhouse singer with a great stage presence who blows you away and a glorious, delicate dancer.
Starlight Express returns in 2024
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s innovative hit Starlight Express will steam back into London next summer with a major new production which will take up residence in the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park.
Sunset Boulevard – full cast and creatives
The full cast and creative team have been unveiled for director Jamie Lloyd’s highly anticipated new London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard.
The Wizard of Oz – London Palladium
The Wizard of Oz continues at the the London Palladium until 3 September 2023. tour??
Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩
Love Never Dies concert – full cast confirmed
The full cast has been confirmed for the special concert presentation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies this summer.
Early closing date for re-imagined Aspects of Love
The new West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspects of Love will close three months earlier than planned.
Aspects of Love – Lyric Theatre
Aspects of Love is booking at the Lyric Theatre, London until 11 November 2023. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩
Moana’s Auli’i Cravalho to make West End debut in Evita in Concert
Disney star Auli’i Cravalho will make her West End stage debut as Eva Peron in a star-studded concert presentation of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this summer.
Norma Desmond role for Nicole Scherzinger in new Sunset Boulevard
Nicole Scherzinger will play faded movie star Norma Desmond in a major new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard later this year.
Final curtain for Broadway’s Bad Cinderella
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bad Cinderella will take her final bow on Broadway on 4 June 2023 barely four months after the show’s New York debut.
On Broadway with Patrick Honoré
Patrick Honoré has been giving his regards to Broadway… Dancin’, Some Like it Hot, Bad Cinderella and Kimberly Akimbo.
Aspects of Love – full cast and rehearsals begin
The full cast has been unveiled for the eagerly anticipated new West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspects of Love as rehearsals begin ahead of the May opening.
Andrew Lloyd Webber announces death of his composer son Nicholas Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced the death of his eldest son Nicholas Lloyd Webber following an 18-month battle with gastric cancer.
The National Lottery’s Big Night Of Musicals – AO Arena, Manchester
Was there any hankie big enough to disguise the tears when children and adults with learning difficulties, all members of David Stanley’s Music Man Project, joined Michael Ball during The National Lottery’s Big Night Of Musicals at the AO Arena, Manchester?
Jason Manford and Ashley Banjo to star in Palladium’s Wizard of Oz plus UK tour announced
Jason Manford and Ashley Banjo will be following the yellow brick road to the London Palladium this summer when Leicester Curve’s hit production of The Wizard of Oz arrives in London before embarking on a UK tour.
London Palladium date for Curve’s The Wizard of Oz
Leicester Curve’s regional premiere production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s version of The Wizard of Oz is heading for the iconic London Palladium stage next summer.
