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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… Continue reading Review Round Up: A Christmas Carol, Dominion Theatre

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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,… Continue reading NEWS: Brian Conley to Star as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol

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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. (c) Darren Bell 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… Continue reading REVIEW: Cinderella, Cadogan Hall

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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… Continue reading Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 21st April

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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… Continue reading Album Review: Girlfriends by London Musical Theatre Orchestra

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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… Continue reading NEWS: London Musical Theatre Orchestra Release Debut Album

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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… Continue reading NEWS: Overtures Announce Collaboration with London Musical Theatre Orchestra

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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,… Continue reading REVIEW: A Christmas Carol, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Lyceum Theatre

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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… Continue reading NEWS: Further Casting Announced for London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s A Christmas Carol

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