The Walt Disney Company has been leading the tributes to Richard M. Sherman following his death at the age of 95. Half of one of the most successful songwriting partnerships in the history of Hollywood, Richard M. together with his brother Robert B. were regarded as an integral part of the Disney success story.
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The Jungle Book – Watermill Theatre, Bagnor
The Jungle Book continues at the Watermill Theatre, Bagnor until 31 December 2021. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Recently, themes of acceptance and finding one’s place in society have never been more discussed, dissected and dramatised. When Jamie Campbell invited a production crew to film his attendance at his school prom […]
Special pyjama performances announced for Watermill’s festive The Jungle Book
The Watermill Theatre, Bagnor has unveiled plans for a series of family-friendly ‘pyjama performances’ this Christmas during the festive run of Tom Jackson Greaves’ musical version of The Jungle Book. Due to play the distinctive Berkshire venue from 18 November until 31 December 2021, the musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s much-loved classic story of Mowgli […]
Sherman family’s musical theatre legacy continues with launch of new company
Third generation songwriter and producer Robert J. Sherman has joined forces with American finance experts Bret Goldin and Andrew Kaplan to form a new production company aimed at showcasing and preserving the work of his illustrious family with plans to produce musicals on stage, screen and streaming platforms. With Sherman serving as chairman and chief […]
‘Suddenly there was quite a buzz’: Robbie Sherman chats about the success of A Spoonful of Sherman
With his hit celebration of one of the most successful and creative dynasties in musicals, A Spoonful of Sherman delighting audiences across the country, Musical Theatre Review’s Susan Elkin caught up with ROBBIE SHERMAN to talk about his illustrious family business. As the son and nephew of the famous Sherman Brothers, Robert B and Richard M, the team […]
A Spoonful of Sherman – Live At Zédel
A Spoonful of Sherman continues at Live At Zédel, London until 20 August. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ The Sherman Brothers made their mark in film history with a repertoire including Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Jungle Book, just to name a few. A Spoonful of Sherman tells […]
Disney in Concert – The Jungle Book – Royal Festival Hall
Disney in Concert – The Jungle Book was performed at the Royal Festival Hall, London. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ The UK premiere of Disney in Concert – The Jungle Book, produced by Senbla Live, played on the big screen at the Royal Festival Hall for two special symphonic cinema concerts yesterday, […]
Disney in Concert – The Jungle Book to play the Royal Festival Hall
Much-loved animated classic The Jungle Book will swing into London’s Royal Festival Hall next year for two special symphonic cinema concerts. The UK premiere of Disney in Concert –The Jungle Book will feature the enduringly popular film which was to be the last produced by Walt Disney on the big screen accompanied by a live orchestra […]
Interview – Robert J. Sherman reveals new musical Love Birds at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe
ROBERT ‘ROBBIE’ J. SHERMAN is the son of Robert B. Sherman (1925–2012), one half of the Academy-Award-winning songwriting partnership (with brother Richard) responsible for the unforgettable numbers in classic movie musicals such as Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book, The Aristocats and Bedknobs and Broomsticks. His grandfather Al Sherman also enjoyed a successful […]
