How will audiences remember Olivia Newton-John, who has died from breast cancer at age 73? Michael Darvell looks back at an artist who was very much more than just a pop singer with an astonishing musical career… Will they remember her as a singer of 11 chart-topping singles and 15 albums, with over 100 million […]
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West End’s Grease dedicates all performances to Olivia Newton-John
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, […]
Musical Theatre 2015 – a reflection – what was your favourite?
Musical Theatre Review reflects on an incredibly busy year of theatre – in the West End, on the London Fringe, across the UK and in New York – and pick four shows from each month that topped the FOUR and FIVE star ratings with our contributors. The results may surprise you… JANUARY Whistle Down the Wind continues […]
Xanadu – Southwark Playhouse
Xanadu continues at the Southwark Playhouse, London until 21 November. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Comedy musical Xanadu isn’t as stupid as it looks – but nothing could be quite that stupid. The tale of a Greek muse who comes to earth to inspire a 1980s mural painter through the medium […]
Xanadu UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse – casting revealed
Casting has been announced for the UK premiere of the Broadway musical comedy Xanadu, based on the 1980s classic cult movie starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, at Southwark Playhouse this autumn (16 October to 21 November, press night is 2 November). Carly Anderson will star as Kira, Samuel Edwards as Sonny, Alison Jiear as Melpomene, Lizzy Connolly as […]
Xanadu musical receives UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse
The UK premiere of the Broadway musical comedy Xanadu, based on the 1980s classic cult movie starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, will arrive at Southwark Playhouse this autumn (16 October to 21 November, press night is 3 November). In this roller-skating musical adventure, Kira, the magical and beautiful Greek muse, descends from the heavens […]
