Musicals, News, Theatre

NEWS: 10th Anniversary Concert of Love Story to Take Place at Cadogan Hall

The concert will take place on Sunday the 17th May. It has been confirmed that The Love Story: 10th Anniversary Concert is set to star original cast members Michael D. Xavier (Oliver Barrett), Emma Williams (Jenny Cavilleri) and Peter Polycarpou (Phil Cavilleri) to celebrate the premiere of the musical at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2010.… Continue reading NEWS: 10th Anniversary Concert of Love Story to Take Place at Cadogan Hall

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REVIEW: Something Wonderful, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre

If you love Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals then there was no better way to celebrate it than in this magical concert celebrating one of the best partnerships in musical history.  What a line up: Michael Xavier, Louise Dearman, Ryan O'Gorman and Emma Kingston performing alongside the wonderful Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra to create an exquisite… Continue reading REVIEW: Something Wonderful, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre

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REVIEW: Bumblescratch, Adelphi Theatre

This new musical by Robert J Sherman is fun, entertaining, poignant and excellently cast, delighting audiences at the Adelphi Theatre last night.  You hear the name Sherman and you automatically think of the Sherman Brothers, who created some of the most memorable music for films including The Jungle Book and Mary Poppins. Now continuing their… Continue reading REVIEW: Bumblescratch, Adelphi Theatre

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REVIEW: Some Enchanted Evening, Cadogan Hall

This special concert celebrating the work of Richard Rodgers is certainly an enchanting way to spend the evening - thanks to a wonderful cast of talent involved.  With a line up of performances from Lesley Garrett, Ruthie Henshall, Gary Wilmot and Michael Xavier, this tribute concert was already irresistible but it is only when looking… Continue reading REVIEW: Some Enchanted Evening, Cadogan Hall

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Review Roundup…Sunset Boulevard @London Coliseum

This semi-staged production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical sees Glenn Close making her West End debut. But is it a successful revival?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y-hmaltmxs The Guardian: **** Michael Billington wrote: "this semi-staged version seems closer to the Wilder film noir and boasts a breathtaking performance from Glenn Close." A Younger Theatre: Samuel Sims commented: "This isn’t… Continue reading Review Roundup…Sunset Boulevard @London Coliseum

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Casting Announced for Sunset Boulevard at the ENO

Full details of those who will be joining Glenn Close in English National Opera's semi-stage production of Sunset Boulevard have been revealed.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ1slgj06sc Running at the London Coliseum from the 1st April to the 7th May, Sunset Boulevard will see Glenn Close making her West End debut, playing Norma Desmond - a role she last… Continue reading Casting Announced for Sunset Boulevard at the ENO