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Sam Ryder to Star in Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium 07-11-25 The award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar will storm into the London Palladium next summer, led by Sam Ryder as Jesus in his West End debut. Playing for an 11-week season from 20 June to 5 September 2026, this electrifying production brings rock roots, powerhouse vocals […]
It's Halloween on Matinee Gareth Evans plays his pick of the greatest shows in the runup to Halloween! Here are some of the highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3NIK-nsI2g The Phantom Of the Opera Few musicals compare in power to this - Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman deliver a note perfect masterclass in this deliciously gothic, macabre musical. Wednesday This iconic musical moment in Wednesday Series 2 came courtesy of Lady Gaga and her […]
Fresh Faces in the Shadows: New Casting for The Phantom of the Opera 15-06-25 *Updated 26-07-25* New casting has been announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre. From Monday 28 July 2025, Adam Rhys-Charles joins the company as Raoul, with Bradyn Debysingh taking on the role of Ubaldo Piangi. Rhys-Charles’s stage work includes From Here to Eternity at Charing Cross Theatre, Kiss Me, […]
Sunset Blvd: The Album is Out Now 25-10-24 Following the triumphant Broadway opening of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary Sunset Blvd. at the St. James Theatre, the highly-anticipated Sunset Blvd: The Album, is released today on The Other Songs label. This recording of the multi-award winning SUNSET BLVD., masterfully reimagined by two-time Tony Award® nominee and multiple Olivier Award® winning director Jamie Lloyd, was captured live on the stage at London’s […]
The Phantom Of The Opera Extends Run 02-10-24 Cameron Mackintosh has announced that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre has extended its booking until Saturday 27 September 2025, as new production images are also released. The Phantom Of The Opera currently stars Dean Chisnall as The Phantom alongside Lily Kerhoas as Christine Daaé, Joe Griffiths-Brown as Raoul, Joanna Ampil as Carlotta Giudicelli, Martin Ball […]
Review: Jesus Christ Superstar 21/05/2024 – The Lowry by Tiffany Chevis Jesus Christ Superstar has been a theatrical megahit for over 50 years, helping elevate Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice as the kings of musical theatre. The sung-through rock musical depicts Jesus’ last week from the perspective of Judas, unravelling questions of betrayal, faith, mob mentality, and martyrdom. The iconic telling under Tim Sheader’s direction remains as poignant as […]
Cast News: Donny Osmond returns to Joseph 21-02-24 Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group have announced that Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will mark the opening of its second UK tour with a strictly limited festive season at the Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas. Making his first UK appearance in a stage version of the production, global entertainment icon and highly-celebrated alumni star of Joseph, Donny Osmond returns to […]
Review: The Wizard of Oz Liverpool Empire - 15th December 2023 by Jamie Griffiths Join Dorothy, Toto and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz. Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We're Off To See the Wizard - with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber […]
Cast News: Evita 03-10-23 Leicester’s Curve Theatre has announced the full company joining its new Made at Curve production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, running 27 November 2023 to 13 January 2024. Joining the previously announced Martha Kirby as Eva Perón and Tyrone Huntley as Che will be Gary Milner (The Third Man, Menier Chocolate Factory; Doctor Zhivago, The Broadway Theater) as Perón and Chumisa Dornford-May (Aspects […]
