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Photos: First Look at THE DEEP BLUE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


New production photos have been released from Theatre Royal Bath’s production of The Deep Blue Sea, Terence Rattigan’s 1950’s study of obsession and the destructive power of love, starring Tamsin Greig as Hester Collyer and Oliver Chris as Freddie.

Photos: First Look at SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


Studio Ghibli’s SPIRITED AWAY, created by legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki, has been re-imagined for the stage. Check out all new production photos here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


Following a sell-out tour of Japan in 2022, the original Japanese cast will perform this spectacular production for a strictly limited London season. Check out photos from opening night at the London Coliseum here!

Finalists Revealed For The 2024 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition – affectionately known as SSSSPOTY – was inaugurated in 2007, and in 2024 returns for its 16th year.

Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas Will Lead the World Premiere of A FACE IN THE CROWD With Songs By Elvis Costello
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas will lead the world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah in his final production as Young Vic Artistic Director, designed by Anna Fleischle.

Zoe Birkett and Rolan Bell Will Join The West End Cast of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, has announced new principal cast members joining the musical.

Cast Set For First Reading of MAKE ME at Norfolk & Norwich Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024


HighTide has announced full casting for the first reading of Make Me to be performed as part of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival on 16 May. 

El Palacio De Bellas Artes Recibió A La Compañía Nacional De Teatro Clásico De España Con La Vida Es Sueño
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024


Experience the magic of Spanish classical theater as the National Theater Company of Spain performs LA VIDA ES SUEÑO at the Palace of Fine Arts.

FALCON GIRLS World Premiere & More Set for Yale Repertory Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024


Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed its 2024–25 season of five productions. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for THREE MEN IN A BOAT The The Mill At Sonning Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024


See who is starring in THREE MEN IN A BOAT at The Mill at Sonning Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Seana McKenna Will Receive Stratford Festival's Legacy Award
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024


The Stratford Festival has announced that actor and director Seana McKenna will receive the 2024 Legacy Award at a gala celebration on September 23 at Toronto’s Four Seasons Hotel.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For MY FAIR LADY at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024


My Fair Lady, a Leeds Playhouse and Opera North co-production, opens in the Playhouse’s epic Quarry Theatre from 31 May – 29 June.  Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Graeae Theatre Company Awarded Awarded From Arts Council England's Capital Investment Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024


Graeae will receive £445,000 from Arts Council England, thanks to its Government-funded Capital Investment Programme.

The Yard Reveals Plans For A Bigger, Better Theatre in Hackney Wick
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024


The Yard Theatre has announced a major step forward. They have secured a significant £700,000 grant from Arts Council England (ACE) towards their building project, bringing the total raised by the organisation for the capital works to over £6m.

Westport Country Playhouse Will Host a Script in Hand Playreading of MRS. CHRISTIE
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024


Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the comedic mystery, “Mrs. Christie,” a fictional account of the unsolved 1926 disappearance of Agatha Christie, one of the most-read mystery writers, written by Heidi Armbruster and directed by Mark Shanahan, on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m.

Marin Theatre Announces Two U.S. Premieres And More For 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024


Marin Theatre reveals its 24/25 season featuring two U.S. premieres and more.

MEAN GIRLS to Return to The Fisher Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024


Catch the hit Broadway musical MEAN GIRLS as it returns to the Fisher Theatre in November. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

AGE IS A FEELING Comes to Soulpepper Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024


Soulpepper Theatre will present the Canadian Premiere of Age is a Feeling, the award-winning smash hit by Dora-award-winning artist Haley McGee (The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale).

Video: James Corden Reveals He'd Like to Return to Broadway Next Year
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024


On the red carpet at last night's Met Gala, James Corden revealed that he'd like to return to Broadway in the near future. When asked what's next for him, Corden talked about how he's going back to London to rehearse for The Constituent at The Old Vic. He was then asked when he's returning 'here', meaning to New York, to do Broadway again.

Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, and More Will Join CABARET in London
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024


New principal casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. Learn more about the cast here!

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