The team behind the current hit West End production of Grease has dedicated the rest of the run at the Dominion Theatre to the memory of Olivia Newton-John following the announcement of the much-loved star’s death at 73. Describing the singer on Twitter as ‘an icon who has inspired countless young performers across the world, […]
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Hit musical Saturday Night Fever to return for UK tour
Saturday Night Fever is heading for UK theatres this summer, four years after the musical’s last tour began and over 40 years since the original film made John Travolta a superstar. Presented by Bill Kenwright by special arrangement with the Robert Stigwood organisation, the major new stage version of the iconic film promises more drama, […]
In memory of Robert Stigwood – impresario extraordinaire
Robert Stigwood (16 April 1934–4 January 2016): Impresario Extraordinaire who promoted The Bee Gees, John Travolta and Lloyd Webber musicals. Impresario Robert Stigwood, who has died aged 81, was a unique example of a businessman with his own vision that saw him achieving success in many forms of public entertainment. Not one to stick to […]
If/Then – Richard Rodgers Theatre, New York
If/Then continues at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, New York, in an open-ended run. Remember when John Travolta mangled the name of Idina Menzel at this year’s Academy Awards? I’m sure you do. The moment has generated endless chatter and buzz for the last month or so. Anyway, the somewhat incomprehensible tangle of the Travolta tongue was […]
