A chat with Rachel Fabri: “Musical theatre can offer tremendous support”

12 Viernes Abr 2019

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adam pascal, andrew lloyd webber, broadway, care, charlie waller, charlie waller memorial trust, comedy, concert, david michael johnson, dear evan hansen, depression, disney, drama, eventim apollo, hammersmith, hugh wooldridge, jesus christ superstar, judy khun, kerry ellis, london, mental illness, mulan, musical, musical theatre, rent, rock musicals, support, the corner shop, the corner shop pr, tim rice, west end

Just a month before ‘The Best of Rock Musicals’ brings the house down at London’s Eventim Apollo Hammersmith, we talk with one of its leading performers, who will bring the role of Mary Magdalene to life in a night starring the greatest musical theatre tunes in the last 50 years. Come with us to know more about Rachel Fabri and find out what’s in store on this unrefusable date for any true show lover.

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‘Mamma Mia!’ celebrates 20 years in London in a very special way

05 Viernes Abr 2019

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abba, anniversary, austria, benny anderson, berlin, bjorn ulvaues, cher, china, colin firth, denmark, donna sheridan, dutch, fernando, germany, here we go again, honey honey, kate graham, korea, london, londres, mamma mia, meryl streep, novello theatre, pierce brosnan, prince edward theatre, prince of wales theatre, ricky butt, sara poyzer, super trouper, swtizerland, the winner takes it all, waterloo, west end

The most sucessful jukebox musical in the last decades has launched an exclusive offer throughout April to commemorate its long-running stay in the West End. Composed by ABBA’s greatest hits, the show has been seen by more than 65 million viewers and translated into 16 languages in 50 different versions. The next ones include a UK and international tour, as well as new permanent productions in Korea, Berlin and Denmark.

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Drag queen Bianca del Río joins the cast of West End’s ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’

03 Miércoles Abr 2019

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britney spears, cabaret, cabaret el musical, carson daly, drag queen, everybody's talking about jamie, gay, gay pride, gypsy, hurricane bianca, in bed with joan, it's jester joke, lgtb, loco chanelle, london, musical theatre, rent, roy haylock, rupaul, rupaul's drag queen, sheffield, the feeling, west end

For a limited period of time, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race will join the production that has seduced audiences and critics alike with its simple message about dreams bound to become true. With previous musical theatre credits such as Gypsy, Cabaret or Rent, Roy Halock (aka Bianca) will be the first genuine drag queen to play sensational and crazy Loco Chanelle, as well as to explore a second role due to his alter ego, Hugo.

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A chat with Hugh Wooldridge: “This concert is a once in a lifetime opportunity”

22 Viernes Mar 2019

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adam pascal, alan jay lerner, andrew lloyd webber, broadway, charlie waller, charlie waller memorial trust, chess, dear evan hansen, eventim apollo, eventim apollo hammersmith, hammersmith, hedwig, hugh wooldridge, idina menzel, jesus christ superstar, jon robyns, josh groban, judy kuhn, kerry ellis, lion king, london, musical theatre, new york, phantom of the opera, rachel fabri, rent, rock musicals, royal albert hall, the night of the thousand voices, tim rice, tina turner, west end

One of the most distinguished directors in the West End reunites with the original team from Royal Albert Hall’s Night of the 1000 Voices to create a new concert which will pay tribute to the greatest tunes from rock musicals. Find out in this interview all the exciting facts of this must-see production starring the best talent from all over ther world, with several interesting annecdotes about the most famous writers and shows of all time.

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The creators of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ announce a chaotic magic show

13 Miércoles Mar 2019

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adama meggido, diciembre, henry lewis, henry shields, illusion, illusionist, ilusionismo, j j abrams, jonathan sayers, kevin mccollum, london, magia, magic, magic goes wrong, magician, mischief theatre, pen jillete, teller, the play that goes wrong, vaudeville theatre, west end

Magicians Penn & Teller join the Mischief company to create a show full of surprises both for the audience and the people behind the curtain. Scheduled for december of this very year, the play will count on the collaboration of renowned Broadway producers Kevin McCollum and J J Abrams – in a project that represents the first Goes Wrong since the opening of the original one.

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English National Opera co-produces an open air version of Hansel and Gretel’

06 Miércoles Mar 2019

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Adelheid Wette, ben glassberg, david pountney, derek j clark, die fiedermaus, elizabeth karani, Engelbert Humperdinck, engelbert humperndinck, english national opera, hansel and gretel, heather lowe, jacob ludwig, la clemenza di tito, lizzi gee, london, nick lindster, oliver fenwick, peter mckintosh, rachel kelly, regent's park, susanna hurrell, the magic flute, the monstrous child, timothy sheader, west end

Regent’s Park Theatre is the chosen location for this new montage which will be entirely performed in English, based on the German opera by Engelbert Humperdinck y Adelheid Wette. The cast will include 7 leading actors apart from an ensemble of 30 people, who will be accompanied by a nearly 20-piece-orchestra.

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First images of the West End production of ‘Waitress’ released

01 Viernes Mar 2019

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adelphi theatre, adrienne shelly´, bareilles, broadway, comedy, convent garden, cook, diane paulus, diner, gran via, jack mcbrayer, johan persson´, katherine mcphee, london, love, madrid, marisha wallace, musical, musical theatre, new york, peter hannah, pies, pop music, rock, romance, scott pask, shaun prendergast, show, showbusiness, sitcom, usa, waitress, west end

The show has launched its first collection of promotional pictures featuring its protagonist, Katharine McPhee – as well as some other onstage photographs. The musical, still in previews, has already extended its run thanks to public demand, apart from organising several events where fans and genre loves will be in direct contact with the creative team.

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Broadway and West End’s stars to gather in a rock musicals concert

22 Viernes Feb 2019

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adam pascal, adrianna hicks, andrew lloyd webber, charlie waller, charlie waller memorial trust, charlotte harwood, christian lund, david micahel johnson, elvie ellis, eventim apollo, hammersmith, hugh wooldridge, jesus christ supersstar, jon robyns, judy kuhn, kerry ellis, kevin amos, kristina love, london, may, noel sullivan, rachel fabri, rob houchem, royal albert hall, sabrina aloueche, stuart morley, the best of rock musicals, the night of 1000 voices, tim rice, west end, wicked

The world’s best artists will reunite in this benefit event which will include a repertoire of the most important rock musicals in the last 50 years. Directed by Hugh Wooldridge, this production coincides with the 20th anniversary of The Night of the 1000 Voices at the Royal Albert Hall, whose first creative team will collaborate again on this occasion. The cast, who has been confirmed this very week, includes actors such as Adams Pascal or Kerry Ellis, apart from an exceptional host: lyricist Tim Rice.

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Gywneth Strong to perform on ‘The Mousetrap’ tour until July

20 Miércoles Feb 2019

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agatha christie, aldwych theatre, bbc, bush theatre, david alcock, gareth armstrong, geoff arnold, gwyneth strong, hampstead theatre, harriett hare, john griffiths, la ratonera, lewis chandler, london, londres, nick biadon, norwich´, nottingham, only fools, only fools and horses, royal court, saskia vaigncourt strallen, sitcom, the mousetrap, west end

The longest-running play in theatre history restarts its tour around the UK due to public demand – with a cast which will include several stars. Directed by Gareth Armstrong, the production is being performed at Colchester’s Mercury Theatre this week, which will be succeeded by other cities such as York, Liverpool or Edimburgh, among others.

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Josie Rourke says goodbye to Donmar Warehouse with the new production of ‘Sweet Charity’

06 Miércoles Feb 2019

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anne marie duff, arthur davill, backstage trust, charity hope valentine, cy coleman, donmar warehouse, jo allan, jo allan pr, josie rourke, london, neil simon, susie sainsbury, sweet charity, sweet fridays, the bush, wayne mcgregor, west end

From April to June, the theatre will perform this new version of one of Neil Simon’s classics, which will conclude Rourke’s position as Artistic Director after a 12-year-path. The production, which will count on world-renowned coreographer Wayne McGregro, will start an action called Sweet Fridays, which will provide free tickets every Friday performance – available for all viewers who are 25 or under.

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Publicaciones de la categoría: English contents

A chat with Rachel Fabri: “Musical theatre can offer tremendous support”

‘Mamma Mia!’ celebrates 20 years in London in a very special way

Drag queen Bianca del Río joins the cast of West End’s ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’

A chat with Hugh Wooldridge: “This concert is a once in a lifetime opportunity”

The creators of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ announce a chaotic magic show

English National Opera co-produces an open air version of Hansel and Gretel’

First images of the West End production of ‘Waitress’ released

Broadway and West End’s stars to gather in a rock musicals concert

Gywneth Strong to perform on ‘The Mousetrap’ tour until July

Josie Rourke says goodbye to Donmar Warehouse with the new production of ‘Sweet Charity’