This special celebrating the work of composer Stephen Schwartz is filled with treats and insights. First things first: it is delightful to have theatres reopening and audiences are able to experience new as well as familiar work in person once again – but equally it is happy news that the Theatre Channel is continuing to… Read More
Happy 15th Anniversary Wicked The Musical!
The long running musical offering the untold story of the witches of Oz still has the power to enthrall audiences – Emma Clarendon offers five reasons why…. Last night (28th September 2021) was my third trip to the wonderful land of Oz and everything that it has to offer and I can report that perhaps… Read More
REVIEW: Pippin, Charing Cross Theatre
This bright and colourful production of the musical is dazzling to watch- even if the story feels a bit flimsy. Confession time: I have never actually seen Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s musical on stage and the only song that I remembered hearing was ‘Corner in the Sky’ – which meant I was extremely curious… Read More
NEWS: The Prince of Egypt Announces Full Company for West End Return
The production is set to resume performances at the Dominion Theatre from the 1st July with socially distanced audiences. The musical, based on the DreamWorks Animation film, has confirmed the complete cast, orchestra and company of 154 who will bring the show back into the West End from next month. Joining the previously announced Clive Rowe (Jethro), will be… Read More
NEWS: Wicked the Musical Announces West End Return Date
The musical is set to resume performances at the Apollo Victoria Theatre later this year. The Tony and Olivier Award winning musical is set to resume performances at the Apollo Victoria Theatre on the 15th September it has been announced. Telling the untold story of the witches of Oz, Wicked the Musical is based on… Read More
NEWS: The Prince of Egypt to Reopen at the Dominion Theatre in July
The musical based on the Dreamworks animated film will resume performances on the 1st July. With tickets on sale now, it has also been confirmed that people can now book tickets until the 8th January 2022.With this in mind, the performances between 1st July and 4th September will take place under Step 3 protocols in which there… Read More
NEWS: Film of Musical Wicked to be Directed by Jon M Chu
The big screen adaptation of the Broadway and West End musical is now set to be directed by the director of the upcoming film In the Heights and Crazy Rich Asians. Following his work on the In the Heights set to be released in cinemas this year, it has been confirmed that Jon M Chu… Read More
First Look at…Pippin, The Garden Theatre
The first images of the new production of the musical have been released as the show begins previews at The Garden Theatre. Now booking until the 11th October, the musical directed by Steven Dexter is now playing at The Garden Theatre, based at The Eagle in Vauxhall. This new production of the musical, featuring music… Read More
NEWS: New Open Air Production of Pippin Announced
This new production of the musical is set to run at The Garden Theatre from the 8th to the 27th September. The newly announced production to be directed by Steven Dexter at The Garden Theatre at The Eagle in Vauxhall will follow on from the theatre’s current production of Fanny & Stella. Pippin is set… Read More
NEWS: Godspell 50th Anniversary Concert Release ‘Beautiful City’ Single
Producers Ginger Quiff Media have teamed up with Broadway Records to release ‘Beautiful City’ as a single. Performed by Jodie Steele (SIX; Heathers; Wicked), the new single marking the 50th anniversary of Stephen Schwartz’s musical, was released today on all major digital platforms. By releasing the single, it offers a glimpse of what people can… Read More