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NEWS: The Devil Wears Prada to Receive World Premiere in Chicago

The musical is set to play at the James M. Nederlander theatre in Chicago from the 19th July until the 21st August before a Broadway run. The pre-Broadway production is set to make its debut in Chicago for a limited five week run from next week, with tickets on sale here. Directed by Tony Award… Continue reading NEWS: The Devil Wears Prada to Receive World Premiere in Chicago

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NEWS: Lea Michele to Star in Funny Girl on Broadway

The news comes as Beanie Feldstein announces her departure from the show on the 31st July. Lea Michele is set to take on the role of Fanny Price in the recent Broadway revival of Jule Styne and Bob Merrill's musical. She will begin performances in the production on the 6th September, while understudy Julie Benko… Continue reading NEWS: Lea Michele to Star in Funny Girl on Broadway

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Review Round Up: Into the Woods, St James Theatre

We take a look at what critics have had to say about Lear deBessonet's production starring Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel. The New York Times: "If the production’s style is minimal, it is never austere and on this mostly blank canvas, deBessonet, aided by Lorin Latarro’s playful choreography, paints in rich and plentiful tones. Kindness… Continue reading Review Round Up: Into the Woods, St James Theatre

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NEWS: & Juliet Announces Broadway Run Details

The production will begin performances at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on the 28th October, with opening night set for the 17th November. (c)Matthew Murphy Casting has been revealed for the upcoming Broadway run of & Juliet, which is set to open on Broadway in the Autumn this year. Leading the Broadway company will be Lorna… Continue reading NEWS: & Juliet Announces Broadway Run Details

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NEWS: 2022 Tony Awards Nominations Announced

The nominations for this year's awards were announced in a ceremony by Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry. The Tony Awards themselves will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, 12th June 2022 and will be hosted by Ariana DeBose. The nominations for this year's awards sees A Strange Loop becoming… Continue reading NEWS: 2022 Tony Awards Nominations Announced

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Review Round Up: Macbeth, Longacre Theatre

We take a look at what critics have been saying about Sam Gold's production starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga. (c)Joan Marcus WhatsOnStage: "Gold's Macbeth is both austere and overdesigned, teeming with half-executed conceits and uneven performances. Actors are left to sink or swim, with those who bring their own strong perspective to the stage faring better… Continue reading Review Round Up: Macbeth, Longacre Theatre

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Review Round Up: A Strange Loop, Lyceum Theatre

Broadway's latest musical by Michael R Jackson is now officially open! But what have critics had to say about it? © Marc J Franklin WhatsOnStage: "As Jackson's script has been refined, Stephen Brackett's production has also gotten sharper. Arnulfo Maldonado's set is versatile enough to facilitate a fast-moving, liquid style of storytelling, as are Montana… Continue reading Review Round Up: A Strange Loop, Lyceum Theatre

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Review Round Up: Funny Girl, August Wilson Theatre

We discover what critics have had to say about the Broadway revival of this musical starring  Beanie Feldstein and Ramin Karimloo. New York Post: "the revival could be a whole lot better than the uninvolving stroll that director Michael Mayer has turned it into. High jinks, romance, heartbreak, Brooklyn, Broadway and Monte Carlo are all… Continue reading Review Round Up: Funny Girl, August Wilson Theatre

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Review Round Up: Hangmen, Golden Theatre

We take a look at what critics have had to say about Martin McDonagh's play starring Alfie Allen and David Thelfall. Deadline: "no one does dark impulses with as much comedic flare – yes, it’s sneaky, menacing and funny – as McDonagh at full tilt." Variety: "a deadly beauty, flawlessly cast and directed in the… Continue reading Review Round Up: Hangmen, Golden Theatre

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Review Round Up: American Buffalo, Circle on the Square Theatre

We take a look at what is being said about the Broadway revival of David Mamet's play. The Guardian: ** "There is pleasure, of course, in Fishburne and Rockwell’s performances. As Donny, Fishburne keeps his voice low, his eyes hooded, his physicality contained until it isn’t. Fishburne’s natural clout lends Donny gravity; his sensitivity to… Continue reading Review Round Up: American Buffalo, Circle on the Square Theatre