Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the UK premiere of Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas’s musical. Time Out: ** “Still, these lyrical passages aren’t matched by this production’s clumsy staging: the substantial plaster bum of a Roman statue looms over a dated-feeling curve of Florentine scenery, which feels strangely cramped in Southbank… Read More
NEWS: Further Casting Announced for The Light in the Piazza
The musical will play for a limited run at the Royal Festival Hall from the 14th June. Joining the previously announced Renée Fleming and Dove Cameron, the production directed by Olivier award-winner, Daniel Evans is also set to star: Rob Houchen,Celinde Schoenmaker, Liam Tamne, Marie McLaughlin and Malcolm Sinclair. Casting for the role of Signor Naccarelli, Fabrizio’s father has yet to be announced. Meanwhile, the company will also include Matthew Woodyatt,… Read More
REVIEW: West End Women, Cadogan Hall
Lambert Jackson Productions brought together powerful female voices for this stunning concert. Following on from their successful concert There is Nothing Like a Dame, Lambert Jackson Productions continues to be inspired by female West End performers. Their latest offering showcasing the variety of talent that can be found on the West End stage – this time in the form of Rachel John, Lauren Samuels and Celinde… Read More
REVIEW: Camelot, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, London Palladium
As well as marking Alan Jay Lerner’s centenary, the London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s concert production of Camelot brought the musical back to the capital for the first time in thirty years. Based on T.H. White’s The Once and Future King, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s musical Camelot tells the story of King Arthur… Read More
REVIEW: State Fair, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Cadogan Hall
The London Musical Theatre Orchestra make the Rodgers and Hammerstein score fly with the help of a strong leading cast. It seems to be the year for reviving Rodgers and Hammerstein’s work. Earlier this year audiences were treated to their forgotten show Allegro at the Southwark Playhouse and now the London Musical Theatre Orchestra have… Read More
NEWS: London Musical Theatre Orchestra to Perform UK Debut Roger and Hammerstein’s State Fair
Roger and Hammerstein’s State Fair will be performed on the London stage for the first time by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra and a host of stars from the West End stage. Having officially launched in June this year, the London Musical Theatre Orchestra will present State Fair at the Cadogan Hall on the 6th… Read More
REVIEW: The Phantom of the Opera: 30th Anniversary Gala, Her Majesty’s Theatre
Romantic, gothic and lavish it is no real surprise that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical has lasted so long. From the second the overture starts up, all the way through to the dramatic and powerful finale (made all the more special at this 30th Anniversary gala), the music and the quality of the performances make Phantom… Read More
NEWS: The Phantom of the Opera to Celebrate 30th Anniversary with Gala Performance
On Monday 10th October, the West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a special gala performance in aid of The Music in Secondary Schools Trust. With tickets for the special performance now on sale, priced between £19.86, £30.00 and £300 (for top price seats and an… Read More
NEWS: Cast Changes Announced for Phantom of the Opera
As Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical heads towards its 30th anniversary celebrations, several cast changes have been announced. The hit production will continue to see Ben Forster as the Phantom, Celinde Schoenmaker as Christine Daae and Nadim Naaman as Raoul. Joining the cast from the 5th September will be Siôn Lloyd as Monsieur Firmin; Mark Oxtoby as Monsieur… Read More