From 25 May, Jamie Muscato will step into the role of The Emcee with Joy Woods as Sally Bowles in the hit West End production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.
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Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada to step into West End’s Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
From 22 September Reeve Carney will step into the role of The Emcee in the West End production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club alongside real-life partner Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles.
42nd Street – Sadler’s Wells
42nd Street continues at Sadler’s Wells, London until 2 July 2023. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Star casting announced for Curve and Sadler’s Wells’ 42nd Street
Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia, Les Dennis, and Nicole-Lily Baisden will lead Curve and Sadler’s Wells’ highly anticipated new production of classic backstage musical comedy 42nd Street.
Ruthie Henshall to establish a new drama school
West End and Broadway favourite Ruthie Henshall has unveiled plans to open CAST, a new drama school offering a three-year diploma in Musical Theatre Industry Preparation.
Henshall and Manford to reunite as hosts of Magic at the Musicals
Ruthie Henshall and Jason Manford will return as hosts for this year’s Magic At The Musicals at the Royal Albert Hall on 18 September 2022. Produced by TBI Media and Magic Radio, the popular annual event will once again feature performances from the casts of some of the West End’s biggest and best-loved shows with […]
Passion – Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Passion continues at the Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester until 5 June 2022. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Originally announced prior to the composer’s death last year, Hope Mill Theatre’s revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Passion is now dedicated to his memory, and what more fitting tribute could there be than this, arguably one of his […]
Watch Musical Theatre Review’s exclusive video from the Olivier Awards Green Carpet
In this exciting video Musical Theatre Review’s Green Carpet host Andy Oliver chats to nominees and guests at the Olivier Awards on Sunday 10 April 2022 at London’s Royal Albert Hall (with huge thanks to Marc Jason Ali from The Fan Carpet). This was the first time the Olivier Awards had been held as a […]
Performances and presenter line-up announced for Olivier Awards 2022
With under a week to go until the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard, details have been revealed for British theatre’s most prestigious and glamorous night, including the star-studded list of award presenters and performances. The Olivier Awards take place on Sunday 10 April at the Royal Albert Hall – returning after a two-year pandemic hiatus […]
Dean John-Wilson and Kelly Price join the cast of Passion at the Hope Mill Theatre
Dean John-Wilson and Kelly Price will join the previously announced Ruthie Henshall in Hope Mill Theatre’s highly-anticipated re-imagining of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Passion later this year. Wilson (Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre) will play Giorgio alongside Olivier nominee Price (What’s New Pussycat, Birmingham Rep) as Clara in the production which is due to play […]
Ruthie Henshall leads re-imagining of Sondheim and Lapine’s Passion at the Hope Mill Theatre
Olivier Award winner and popular musical theatre performer Ruthie Henshall (Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Oliver!, Crazy For You, Chicago, Billy Elliot) will lead a reimagining of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s multi-award-winning Passion at the Hope Mill Theatre for a limited run from 5 May to 5 June 2022. Under the direction of Michael Strassen […]
Children of Eden 30th Anniversary Celebration Concert – Cadogan Hall
Children of Eden 30th Anniversary Celebration Concert at Cadogan Hall, London. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Stephen Schwartz’s musical Children of Eden is an odd beast. First performed in 1991, Schwartz’s music and lyrics combine with a book by John Caird to tell two Biblical tales from the Book of Genesis. Act I […]
Ruthie Henshall and Jason Manford to host Magic At The Musicals
Ruthie Henshall and Jason Manford will host this year’s Magic At The Musicals when it returns to the Royal Albert Hall on 17 October 2021 Produced by TBI Media and Magic Radio, the popular annual event will once again feature performances from the casts of some of the West End’s biggest and best-loved shows. Commenting […]
Fundraising Best of the West End concert at Royal Albert Hall announced
A host of the West End’s brightest stars will take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall for a special concert in aid of Acting For Others on 21 July 2021. Presented by Alpha as part of the iconic venue’s 150th anniversary season, the third concert in the popular The Best of the West […]
Three hit online shows to return to streaming platforms
Ginger Quiff Media has unveiled plans for the return of three hit digital productions: musicals Godspell 50th Anniversary Concert and Falling Stars, and the drama Little Wars. Announcing the decision to make the three productions available online, Thomas Hopkins of Ginger Quiff Media said: “It’s an incredibly tough time for the industry, which once again finds […]
Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters will host first West End Woofs animal adoption event
Musical theatre royalty from both sides of the Atlantic will unite to host the UK’s first virtual dog and cat adoption event this month. Co-hosted by the West End’s Elaine Paige and Broadway’s Bernadette Peters, West End Woofs will be a UK-based version of Broadway Barks, the annual star-studded animal adoption event benefiting New York […]
West End stars and industry figures to unite for Magic With The Musicals at the Palladium
Magic Radio will bring together over 70 leading figures from across the industry for a special Magic With The Musicals day at the London Palladium aimed at raising awareness of the plight of the theatre industry. Produced by Magic and TBI Media, the event on 17 September 2020 will result in a special three-hour show […]
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, […]
Ruthie Henshall reschedules tour dates
West End favourite Ruthie Henshall has announced new dates for the UK debut of her hit show In My Life after the tour was shelved due to Covid-closedown. Originally due to arrive in the UK in April following a critic and audience-pleasing tour of Australia, the intimate show which features Henshall accompanied by her musical […]
The Top 12 Olivier Awards Performances of the Last Ten Years
In lieu of an Olivier Awards ceremony this Sunday evening, ITV is broadcasting a compilation of their greatest performances instead. Just in case the choices don’t match yours, here are our top 12 favourite Olivier Awards performances of the last decade, in no particular order. With thanks to Ian Bowkett. 2019 – Jason Manford, Janie […]
New radio station celebrating musicals to launch
Stage and screen star Luke Evans and West End favourites Michael Ball, Alfie Boe and Ruthie Henshall are among the big names assembled for the launch of new radio station Magic at the Musicals. Following four years of sell-out shows, the popular Magic Radio event featuring cast members from some of the West End’s biggest […]
West End Live 2018 show line-up announced
Over 25 shows and many of musical theatres biggest stars will feature in this year’s West End LIVE event when it returns to London’s iconic Trafalgar Square next month. Shows as varied as The Lion King, Wicked, Bat Out of Hell The Musical and Kinky Boots will return to appear in the main stage line-up […]
Young Frankenstein team crowned West End Bake Off champs
Young Frankenstein took home the top honours at the fourth annual West End Bake Off charity event held at The Actors’ Church, St Pauls. Judges Christopher Biggins, Ruthie Henshall and Wendi Peters crowned the team from the hit show the winners, following in the footsteps of last year’s champions 42nd Street. Commenting on the day’s […]
First judges and competitors revealed for West End Bake Off 2018
Actresses Ruthie Henshall and Wendi Peters will be among the judges at this year’s West End Bake Off which has been scheduled for the day of Prince Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle, Saturday 19 May. Due to be held once again at The Actors’ Church, St Pauls the fourth edition of the annual fundraiser organised […]
Chicago the Musical – Phoenix Theatre
Chicago the Musical continues at the Phoenix Theatre, London. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ The critics are giving this revival of Chicago a rough ride, some only giving it two stars, but don’t be put off – it’s still a very entertaining night out. How could it be otherwise? Bob Fosse’s […]
It’s opening night for Chicago in the West End – we interview Ruthie Henshall, Josefina Gabrielle, Sarah Soetaert & Cuba Gooding Jr
After five years away, Bob Fosse and Kander and Ebb’s Chicago has found a new home at the Phoenix Theatre and has its official opening tonight (Wednesday 11 April 2018). The cast is led by Josefina Gabrielle as Velma Kelly, Sarah Soetaert as Roxie Hart, Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr as Billy Flynn and Ruthie Henshall […]
Olivier Awards 2018 ceremony – Hamilton opener, Chita Rivera singing West Side Story, Joseph 50th ann tribute
Special performances to mark the 60th anniversary of the London opening of West Side Story and the 50th anniversary of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will feature in the star-studded ceremony for the 2018 Olivier Awards on 8 April 2018. Musical theatre legend Chita Rivera will celebrate her London debut as Anita in the classic […]
Paul Rider back in role of Amos Hart in West End Chicago
Paul Rider will return to the role of Amos Hart in Chicago when the multi award-winning show returns to the West End for the first time in five and a half years later this month. Rider (Hairspray UK tour), who previously played Amos at both the Adelphi and Cambridge Theatres, will join the previously announced […]
Ruthie Henshall makes history with latest Chicago West End role
West End favourite Ruthie Henshall will become the first British actress to play all three female leading roles in Chicago when she joins Hollywood star Cuba Gooding Jr in the multi award-winning show, returning to the West End for the first time in over five years next month. Henshall, who originated the role of Roxie […]
Some Enchanted Evening – Cadogan Hall, London
Some Enchanted Evening continues until 20 August at the Cadogan Hall, London. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Spanning over 60 years, the career of composer Richard Rodgers, in his partnerships with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II, is celebrated by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, a choir from Arts Educational Schools, […]
Interview – Michael Xavier on Richard Rodgers tribute, Some Enchanted Evening
This week West End leading man MICHAEL XAVIER will join Ruthie Henshall, Lesley Garrett and Gary Wilmot in Some Enchanted Evening, a series of concerts at Cadogan Hall celebrating the timeless music of Broadway legend Richard Rodgers. Presented by Garrett, the four performances running from 18 August until 20 August will feature the four vocalists […]
That’s Entertainment! – Churchill Theatre, Bromley and Touring
That’s Entertainment! was reviewed at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley and continues touring until 10 September. Rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩ This new incarnation of the touring show Puttin’ On the Ritz, now retitled That’s Entertainment!, has become a fully-fledged West End calibre musical revue. However, aside of the fact that there is not a […]
New Union Theatre patrons Ruthie Henshall and Stephen Mear back The Fix
New Union Theatre patrons, West End leading lady Ruthie Henshall and award-winning choreographer Stephen Mear, joined the cast and crew of Atomicus Entertainment’s production of The Fix to promote the first show to play the state-of-the-art theatre space. Commenting on her decision to take on the role of patron at the new Union, Henshall said: “The success of […]
Billy Elliot the Musical – West End production bids farewell
This weekend, after 4,600 performances and prior to the theatre’s previously announced refurbishment programme, the final Victoria Palace Theatre performance of Billy Elliot the Musical took place in front of a packed house with guests including past and present Billy Elliots, original cast members and members of the show’s creative team. The 1,530-strong audience rose to their […]
Garrett and Henshall lead Rodgers tribute at Cadogan Hall
The timeless music of Richard Rodgers will be celebrated with a short series of special performances at London’s Cadogan Hall this summer. Hosted by Lesley Garrett and starring Ruthie Henshall and special guests, Some Enchanted Evening is a musical tribute to the multi award-winning stage and screen composer. Each of the four performances between 18 and […]
Ruthie Henshall guests on new song and dance touring show That’s Entertainment!
West End favourite Ruthie Henshall is one of number of famous names who have signed up to make guest appearances in a new touring song and dance show. The latest from the producers of the show Puttin’ On The Ritz, That’s Entertainment! will feature special guest stars at each venue on a UK tour which […]
Billy Elliot final West End performance is in support of East Durham Trust
The final London performance of Billy Elliot the Musical will be a fundraiser for a charity based in the former mining town that provides the setting for the tale of the dancing schoolboy. A flagship voluntary and community sector organisation, the East Durham Trust is a charity based in Easington, Co. Durham, set up to […]
Billy Elliot extends West End run and announces UK tour
Tonight, 12 May 2015, the multi award-winning smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical celebrates ten years in the West End. The musical received its world premiere at the Victoria Palace Theatre in March 2005 with the gala opening night taking place exactly ten years ago today. To coincide with the tenth birthday celebrations, Billy Elliot the Musical today announces an extension to the West […]
Follies in Concert – Royal Albert Hall
Follies in Concert was performed at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Star rating: 4 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ London has had a surprisingly – and tragically – short history with Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies. The original full-scale West End production opened in 1987 (which, admittedly, remains the show’s longest ever run, anywhere in the world). […]
Betty Buckley and Lorna Luft join cast for Follies in Concert at Royal Albert Hall
Betty Buckley, Lorna Luft, Charlotte Page, Peter Polycarpou, Amy Ellen Richardson and Jos Slovick complete the cast of Follies in Concert, with The City of London Philharmonic Orchestra, at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday 28 April 2015, alongside ensemble members Sarah Bakker, CJ Field, Jennifer Davison, Emily Warner, Lucy James and Luke Fetherstone. They join the previously announced Christine Baranski, playing Phyllis Stone (Into the Woods, The Good Wife, Mamma Mia!), Alistair Brammer, playing Young Ben (Miss Saigon, War Horse, Les Misérables), Anita Dobson, playing […]
Follies in Concert – Jennifer Coolidge and Stefanie Powers join cast
Further star casting has been announced for Follies in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday 28 April 2015 in celebration of Stephen Sondheim’s 85th birthday year, including Jennifer Coolidge, Alexander Hanson, Stefanie Powers, Alistair Brammer and Laura Pitt-Pulford. The musical will be directed by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood and will also feature […]
Follies concert will feature Christine Baranski and Ruthie Henshall
SilverBlue Entertainment, in association with Elliot Davis are presenting Follies in Concert, with The City of London Philharmonic Orchestra, at the Royal Albert Hall in celebration of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s 85th birthday year. The show will be playing on Tuesday 28 April for one matinee (at 3pm) and one evening performance (at 7.30pm) only. The all-star cast includes Christine Baranski (Into the Woods, The Good Wife, Mamma Mia!), Anita Dobson (EastEnders, Chicago), Anita Harris (Carry On Doctor and Follow That Camel, Cats), Ruthie Henshall (original Roxy in Chicago, Les Misérables), […]
Billy Elliot the Musical Live – review of DVD and Blu-ray release
Cinema screenings and DVDs related to theatrical productions have become a lot more common in recent years which can only be a bonus for the industry and enthusiasts who want to relive an experience or don’t have the budget to see everything they want to. In the early stages of watching new release Billy Elliot […]
Stephen Mear travels from Gypsy to the City of Angels in Part Two of our exclusive interview
Last week Gypsy opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre, and among the rave reviews were comments such as: “Stephen Mear’s choreography is a joy” (The Stage) and “Stephen Mear’s choreography has a bright-eyed wit” (London Evening Standard). Olivier Award-winning STEPHEN MEAR has become hugely respected in the industry as both a choreographer and director. At Chichester, where he is […]
Billy Elliot the Musical Live – more screenings to come
This weekend saw a record-breaking 25 former and current Billy Elliots come together on stage in a specially choreographed mash-up finale of Billy Elliot the Musical. At a unique performance, broadcast live to eight countries from the show’s West End home at the Victoria Palace Theatre, all three original Billy Elliots – James Lomas, George Maguire and Liam Mower – took part in […]
Ollie Jochim is 38th lead in Billy Elliot the Musical
This week 12-year-old Ollie Jochim from Chelmsford, Essex gives his first performance in the title role of the award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical. Ollie joins a cast lead by Ruthie Henshall who plays Mrs Wilkinson, Billy’s dance teacher, and becomes the 38th boy to perform the role at the Victoria Palace Theatre and the 75th boy to perform the role worldwide. More […]
Billy Elliot the Musical to be broadcast from cinema
On Sunday 28 September 2014, Billy Elliot the Musical will be broadcast live from the West End to cinemas across the UK and around the world. Based on the Academy Award-nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has been entertaining London’s theatergoers at the Victoria Palace Theatre since 2005, and has transferred around the world, winning more than 80 theatre awards globally including […]
Ruthie Henshall joins Billy Elliot the Musical cast
Olivier Award-winning actress Ruthie Henshall is to join the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical to play Billy’s dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson. Henshall’s first performance will be on 12 May 2014, nine years to the day since the show officially opened at the Victoria Palace Theatre. The musical, which has now been seen by more […]
