Tag: London Musical Theatre Orchestra

• Review Round Up: A Christmas Carol, Dominion Theatre

  We round up the reviews from last night’s press performance of this musical at the Dominion Theatre. WhatsOnStage: *** “It’s fun rather than frightening, jolly rather than admonitory. With the London Musical Theatre Orchestra joyfully conducted by Freddie Tapner taking up most of the stage, director Shaun Kerrison concentrates on keeping the movement fluid and […]

  Emma Clarendon

  December 15, 2020

  Musicals, Review Round Up, Theatre

  Brian Conley, Dominion Theatre, Freddie Tapner, Jacqueline Jossa, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Lucie Jones

• NEWS: Brian Conley to Star as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol

  The production is set to play at the Dominion Theatre from the 7th December. It has been confirmed that Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent’s acclaimed musical A Christmas Carol will play at the Dominion Theatre from the 7th December for a limited season. The musical brings Dickens’ timeless fable to glorious life: Ebenezer Scrooge, […]

  Emma Clarendon

  October 16, 2020

  Music, Musicals, Theatre

  Alan Menken, Brian Conley, Dominion Theatre, Freddie Tapner, London Musical Theatre Orchestra

• REVIEW: Cinderella, Cadogan Hall

  Warmhearted and sincere, Jonathan O’Boyle’s concert production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical take on Cinderella is gorgeous to watch and listen to from start to finish. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s take on the classic fairytale Cinderella was one that was unknown to me before watching Jonathan O’Boyle’s dreamy concert production and how it deserves a full […]

  Emma Clarendon

  October 21, 2019

  Music, Musicals, Reviews, Theatre

  Cadogan Hall, Christine Allado, Dean John-Wilson, Dianne Pilkington, Jac Yarrow, Jérôme Pradon, Jodie Jacobs, Jonathan O’Boyle, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Mazz Murray, Oscar Hammerstein, Richard Rodgers, Sam Oladeinde, Take Two Theatricals, Zoe Rainey

• Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 21st April

  Here’s a few reads that have been proving popular on Love London Love Culture this week… The Overtures Piano bar announce collaboration with the London Musical Theatre Orchestra: the newly opened piano bar will collaborate with the London Musical Theatre Orchestra for one special evening in which guests can sing along to their favourite musical […]

  Emma Clarendon

  April 21, 2019

  Books, drama, Food & Drink, Interviews, Music, Musicals, News, Reviews, Theatre

  Cadogan Hall, Cockpit Theatre, Helen Rolf, Kiln Theatre, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Overtures Piano Bar, Theatre503

• Album Review: Girlfriends by London Musical Theatre Orchestra

  This debut album from the London Musical Theatre Orchestra is lively and expertly performed – but highlights a couple of issues with the musical itself. Having been to see this concert performance at the Bishopsgate Institute last November, I was curious to hear if the London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s performance translated just as well onto […]

  Emma Clarendon

  April 17, 2019

  Music, Musicals, Reviews, Theatre

  Bronte Barbe, Freddie Tapner, Howard Goodall, Lauren Samuels, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Lucie Jones, Natasha Barnes, Vikki Stone

• NEWS: London Musical Theatre Orchestra Release Debut Album

  The live recording of the London Musical Theatre’s concert performance of Girlfriends, by Emmy Award-winner Howard Goodall and recorded at Bishopsgate Institute has been released. The London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s live recording of their concert performance of Howard Goodall’s Girlfriends has been released on CD and digital download. Recorded at the Bishopsgate Institute, the album […]

  Emma Clarendon

  April 15, 2019

  Music, Musicals, News, Theatre

  Bronte Barbe, Freddie Tapner, Lauren Samuels, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Lucie Jones, Natasha Barnes, Rob Houchen, Vikki Stone

• NEWS: Overtures Announce Collaboration with London Musical Theatre Orchestra

  It has been confirmed that the sing along piano bar will collaborate with the London Musical Theatre Orchestra for a one-off celebration at Bishopsgate Institute on the 12th May. Accompanied by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra conducted by Freddie Tapner (Wicked, Victoria Apollo Theatre; Jersey Boys, UK Tour; Mack and Mabel,Hackney Empire), guests will be […]

  Emma Clarendon

  April 11, 2019

  Music, Musicals, News, Theatre

  London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Overtures Piano Bar

• REVIEW: A Christmas Carol, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Lyceum Theatre

  This cosy festive musical treat is performed beautifully by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra.  It is always such a treat to listen to the London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s interpretation of Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent’s A Christmas Carol. The orchestra’s performance is always filled with passion and warmth that really brings the story, […]

  Emma Clarendon

  December 18, 2018

  Music, Musicals, Reviews

  Cedric Neal, David Hunter, Emma Clarendon, Freddie Tapner, Griff Rhys Jones, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Lucie Jones, Lyceum Theatre

• NEWS: Further Casting Announced for London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s A Christmas Carol

  Full casting has now been announced for the London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s concert production of Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol, playing at the lyceum Theatre on the 10th and 17th December.  Based on the original story by Charles Dickens, this musical returns to the Lyceum Theatre for the […]

  Emma Clarendon

  November 19, 2018

  Music, Musicals, News, Theatre, Uncategorized

  Alan Menken, Griff Rhys Jones, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Lyceum Theatre, Shaun Kerrison

• NEWS: Griff Rhys Jones to Star in London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s A Christmas Carol

  It has been confirmed that Griff Rhys Jones will star as Ebenezer Scrooge in London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s concert performances of A Christmas Carol at the Lyceum Theatre. Following successful performances in 2016 and 2017, the London Musical Theatre Orchestra will return to the Lyceum Theatre for three performances of their concert production of Alan Menken, Lynn […]

  Emma Clarendon

  November 4, 2018

  Music, Musicals, News, Theatre

  Alan Menken, Griff Rhys Jones, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Shaun Kerrison