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Cynthia Erivo To Host The 78th Tony Awards
What a year Cynthia Erivo has had! She recently bagged an Oscar nomination for her groundbreaking portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked - now the highest-grossing musical of all time - and was just announced as Jesus in a new production of Jesus C...
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Bollywood meets the West End as this exciting new musical is set to enjoy its UK premiere at Manchester Opera House this summer! One of Indian Cinema's most popular movies, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (or DDLJ), has been playing in theatres since its 1995 premiere. An intoxicating romantic comedy of colliding cultures, Come Fall In Love tells the story of Indian-American Simran, a young woman, who, on the cusp of an arranged marriage, convinces her strict father to allow her one final summer of freedom in Europe....
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The Ton is abuzz with the news that Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton is coming to town. So tighten up your corsets and choose your best gown for the event of the season! Whether you're a Kathony, a Polin, or a Benophie stan, you're sure to.....
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Alan Davies is returning to his stand-up roots with his brand new tour, Think Ahead, coming to you this autumn! His first show in over a decade, Think Ahead will see the QI star in classic middle-aged comedian mode, ruminating over his age, his health and much more besides. Quick-witted, silly and a fantastic observational comic, don't miss Alan's return, one he promises to be funnier than ever....
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Beloved musical theatre classic Fiddler On The Roof smashed records when its first 1964 run on Broadway surpassed over 3000 performances, garnering a total of nine Tony Awards for its humour, warmth, honesty, and celebration of the proud Jewish tradition. The Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince penned hit enjoyed an all-new staging from director Jordan Fein (Oklahoma) as part of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2024 season, now the show continues to rise the ranks as it heads across the UK on a brand-new tour!...
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The UK is about to get a whole lot brighter with the arrival of HERE & NOW, the new Steps musical! Get ready to wrap yourself in pure joy with this delightfully giddy and touching showcase of all the beloved hits from the pop legends. When the feeling's gone and you can't go on, book tickets for HERE & NOW....
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Oh Jason! That's right, 80s soap and musical theatre legend Jason Donovan is donning the corset and fishnets of Dr. Frank'N'Furter in Richard O'Brein's The Rocky Horror Show! Now celebrating over half a century since its premiere at the Royal Court Theatre, the bonkers cult classic remains as sexy and as sinful as ever. Telling the story of two clean-cut American kids who stumble on a spooky castle - and the spookier inhabitants within - join Donovan for a night of Absolute Pleasure as his Dr. Frank gives Brad and Janet a night they'll never forget. Enter at your own risk!...
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The edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller is ready to haunt the rest of the UK after scaring West End audiences silly since 2021! 2:22 - A Ghost Story is brought to you by award-winning writer and creator of hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, Danny Robins, and directed by Matthew Dunster. Will you believe in ghosts once the clock strikes 2:22?...
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Behold, time travellers, as the surprise hit movie of 2004 starring Jennifer Garner is making its way to Broadway in 2017, in a brand-new stage musical adaptation! Penned by the original screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, the music and lyrics will be provided by musical dream team Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, who were behind recent successes such as First Date and the similarly themed 17 Again....
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