Jamie Griffiths, Author at Matinee Musicals

New Tour: Aladdin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2jmDT64nJ0 First Ever UK Tour: Aladdin 24-02-23 Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, have announced that their critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical Aladdin will tour the UK and Ireland for the first time, opening in Edinburgh in October 2023, followed by dates in Cardiff, Plymouth, Sunderland, and Milton Keynes, with further cities to be announced. Tickets will go on sale in March and full casting […]

February 24, 2023

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New Tour: Shrek

New Tour: Shrek 24-02-23 Producers Mark Goucher, Gavin Kalin and Matthew Gale have announced a Shrektacular principal cast line-up including Joanne Clifton (Princess Fiona), James Gillan (Shrek) and Brandon Lee Sears (Donkey) in the brand-new production of Shrek the Musical. Opening at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 21 July 2023, the smash hit musical will tour through to April 2024 to a total of 31 venues. Anthony Lawrence (Shrek) recently played […]

February 24, 2023

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Adam Lambert Has High Drama Covered

Adam Lambert Has High Drama Covered 24-02-23 Today, Grammy-nominated international superstar Adam Lambert releases his highly anticipated brand-new album High Drama . An album of inspired covers, High Drama marks his first release via his new deal with Warner Music. The astonishing visual for ‘Getting Older’, a cover of the Billie Eilish song, is also out now. Directed by Heather Gildroy, the video shows Adam dramatically transformed, with the aid […]

February 24, 2023

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New Tour: Hamilton

New Tour: Hamilton 21-02-23 Producers Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh have revealed that the multi award-winning Hamilton will tour the UK for the very first time opening at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Saturday 11 November 2023 for a 15 week season until Saturday 24 February 2024 followed by a run at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Wednesday 28 February – Saturday 27 April 2024. Casting for the UK tour […]

February 21, 2023

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New Tour: The Wizard Of Oz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi6Inr-0o-w New Tour: The Wizard Of Oz 20-02-23 Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group have announced today that The Wizard of Oz, the musical based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, will embark on a UK Tour, following this summer’s forthcoming season at the world-famous London Palladium. The Wizard of Oz will open its tour with a Christmas season at the Liverpool Empire, beginning performances on […]

February 20, 2023

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Rocky Horror’s 50th Anniversary is in full swing

Rocky Horror's 50th Anniversary is in full swing 17-01-23 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the legendary smash hit musical The Rocky Horror Show, as it continues to play a newly extended tour through 2023 to sell-out crowds. Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical celebrates 50 years of non-stop partying with this special anniversary production. Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court […]

February 19, 2023

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Sparks to headline the Hollywood Bowl

Sparks to headline the Hollywood Bowl 07-02-23 Sparks will headline the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on July 16 with special guests They Might Be Giants. Sparks have recently completed their 27th studio album, 'The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte' which is slated to be released via Island Records on May 26th 2023. It follows on from 2020’s ‘A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip’ and the band’s soundtrack album to […]

February 19, 2023

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New Tour: Jesus Christ Superstar

New Tour: Jesus Christ Superstar 16-02-23 Following several acclaimed and sold-out runs in London as well as an extensive tour of North America, the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s celebrated musical Jesus Christ Superstar is to tour the UK later this year. Produced by David Ian for Crossroads Live, the UK tour will launch at Manchester’s Palace Theatre from 11 September 2023 and will […]

February 17, 2023

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Disney’s 100th Anniversary Super Bowl Announcement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnWrxwQ6Ytw Disney's 100th Anniversary Super Bowl Announcement 12-02-23 The Walt Disney Company marks its 100th anniversary on 16th October 2023, and throughout the year, will celebrate the fans and storytellers who have sparked the joy and magic that is Disney over the last 100 years. Today, Disney honors those fans and creators with a special commercial debuting during Super Bowl LVII that spotlights 100 years of unrivaled storytelling and innovation. […]

February 12, 2023