Into the Woods continues at the Noël Coward Theatre, London until 9 January 2027. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ As the stage went black and applause filled the Noël Coward Theatre, a gentleman sitting behind me in row H of the stalls confessed to his friend that he assumed Into the Woods was […]
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No 2027 date for Sunday in the Park With George
The team behind the high-profile new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park With George have announced the production will no longer be staged in 2027.
Jonathan Bailey withdraws from Sunday in the Park With George following Ariana Grande’s departure
Following the news in early August that Ariana Grande had withdrawn from next year’s eagerly awaited new production of Sunday in the Park With George at London’s Barbican Theatre, it has now been announced that Jonathan Bailey will also no longer appear in the production.
Barbican’s Sunday in the Park With George to be recast as Ariana Grande plans to take a break from public life
The team behind next year’s eagerly awaited new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer-winning musical Sunday in the Park With George is on the search for a new leading lady after Grammy Award winner Ariana Grande has withdrawn from the production.
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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
West End transfer season beckons for The Bridge’s Into the Woods
Jordan Fein’s multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s magical musical Into the Woods will become the first West End transfer for London’s Bridge Theatre.
Critics’ Circle Awards 2026 – winners announced
Paddington The Musical and Into the Woods took away the Best New Musical and Best Ensemble or Cast prizes at this year’s Critics’ Circle Awards.
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande to lead major new London production of Sunday in the Park With George
Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey and Grammy Award winner Ariana Grande will lead a major new London production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park With George.
Into the Woods – Bridge Theatre
Into the Woods continues at the Bridge Theatre, London until 30 May 2026. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fein has respectfully shown us what a gorgeous show this is with no need for high-tech bells nor gimmicky whistles.
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.
Fiddler on the Roof – Barbican Theatre and Touring
Fiddler on the Roof continues at the Barbican Theatre, London until 19 July 2025. The production then tours from 24 July to 3 January 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ A staggeringly beautiful revival of a musical that celebrates the human spirit.
Jordan Fein to direct new production of Into the Woods at the Bridge Theatre
London’s Bridge Theatre will present a major new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s magical musical Into the Woods later this year.
The Outsiders is named Best Musical at the 77th Tony Awards, Suffs wins Best Book and Score, while Merry We Roll Along and Hell’s Kitchen pick up the acting honours
The Outsiders was crowned Best Musical at the 77th Tony Awards. The musical version of SE Hinton’s 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s cult 1983 film fought off stiff opposition from Alicia Keys’ semi-autobiographical Hell’s Kitchen (featuring a book by Kristoffer Diaz and musical and lyrics by Keys).
Cabaret – The Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre, New York
Cabaret continues at The Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre, New York. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It is still an innovative, perhaps even defining take on one of the great works of musical theatre. Don’t expect the Cabaret to be over any time soon.
Jesus Christ Superstar – Palace Theatre, Manchester and Touring
Jesus Christ Superstar continues at the Palace Theatre, Manchester until 23 September 2023. The production then tours until 17 August 2024 (with more dates to be announced). Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Oklahoma! wins top genre award at the 66th Evening Standard Awards
The Young Vic’s recent sold-out production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s much-loved Oklahoma! took home the title of Best Musical at the 66th Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
Three wins for Cabaret at Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards but Spring Awakening nabs Best Musical prize
Rebecca Frecknall’s hit revival of Cabaret led the list of winners at the 31st annual Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards, taking home three major awards at the Ham Yard Hotel ceremony. Frecknall’s acclaimed new staging of the 1966 musical won her the Best Director award, while Jessie Buckley was named Best Actress for her performance as […]
Little Shop of Horrors – Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors continues at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London until 22 September 2018. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Under Maria Aberg’s direction, this production of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s 1982 classic glitters, often literally, with quality. From the moment the anonymous hooded figures slide on to the all grey impoverished Skid […]
