This uplifting and compassionate musical is a reminder of how important kindness and friendship is. Now available to watch online via Broadway HD.
‘It is musically where the show really shines’: PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL – West End ★★★★★
Suitably romantic and updated to make it feel more contemporary, Pretty Woman the Musical has plenty to recommend it in terms of music and characterisations to make for a feel-good show.
NEWS: Paul Merton will make his West End musical debut in Hairspray at the London Coliseum
Paul Merton, the popular comedian and star of BBC’s renowned programme Have I Got News For You – is to join the new production of Hairspray the Musical at the London Coliseum, making his West End musical debut as Wilbur Turnblad.
NEWS: Full casting announced for the West End production of Pretty Woman The Musical
To mark the first day of rehearsals, the full cast of the Pretty Woman: The Musical has been announced.
NEWS: Danny Mac & Aimie Atkinson take the lead roles in West End’s Pretty Woman The Musical
Aimie Atkinson will play Vivian and Danny Mac will play Edward in Pretty Woman: The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre from 13 February 2020 where it will play for a strictly limited engagement of 46 weeks.
NEWS: Pretty Woman The Musical will open in the West End on Valentine’s Day 2020
Pretty Woman: The Musical will preview from Valentine’s Day 2020 at the Piccadilly Theatre where it will play for a strictly limited engagement of 46 weeks. Casting to be announced soon.
‘Watch out, because the rhythm will get you!’: ON YOUR FEET! – London Coliseum ★★★★
One test of biography jukebox musicals is how much an uninitiated audience member ends up learning about the artist through the course of the show.
‘The rhythm is gonna get you’: ON YOUR FEET! – West End ★★★
On Your Feet! isn’t perfect and isn’t up there with band bios like Jersey Boys or Sunny Afternoon but ultimately resistance is futile because the rhythm is gonna get you.
‘An entertaining delight of a show’: ON YOUR FEET! – West End ★★★★
Overall On Your Feet! is an entertaining delight of a show. The book is hugely lacking but for fans of Gloria Estefan it’s a perfect portrayal of her life and music. Transport yourself to the Miami sun and take a journey through the lives of Gloria and Emilio.
NEWS: Michael Ball is back in the role of Edna Turnblad as Hairspray the Musical returns to the West End
Michael Ball is to return to his legendary, Olivier Award-winning role of Edna Turnblad as Hairspray the Musical comes to London for a special, strictly limited season in 2020. The multi-award-winning hit musical plays at the London Coliseum for 12 weeks only, beginning performances on 23 April 2020 (press night is 29 April). With the original award-winning creative team of director Jack O’Brien …
NEWS: Killian Donnelly & Matt Henry return for filming of West End Kinky Boots
Original West End cast members Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry will return to the London production of Kinky Boots when it is filmed later this month for future worldwide screening.
Mark Shenton views the week of openings, interviews & latest lists… in the West End & on Broadway
News, reviews, interviews and farewells of the week in London, New York and the regions, including social media influencers, Pinter in the West End and more.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Pretty Woman at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre
Pretty Woman the Broadway musical is featured highly on LLLC’s six musicals that need to come to London list – so here’s what the critics have been making of it…
NEWS: UK premiere of Gloria Estefan musical On Your Feet! opens at the London Coliseum in June
The UK premiere of On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan will play a limited season at the London Coliseum from 14 June to 31 August 2019, following seven performances at Curve, Leicester from 3- 8 June.
FEATURED VENUE: Producer Jamie Chapman Dixon joins Barn Theatre team ahead of One Minute & Little Voice
As we continue our feature series in the lead up to Iwan Lewis’ major new, social media-focused production of Simon Stephens’ One Minute, let’s catch you up on other developments at the newly opened Barn Theatre in Cirencester, which has got Mates co-founders Terri Paddock and Mark Shenton so excited. Have you seen the news about the Barn’s recent recruiting coup?
NEWS: Barn Theatre extends The Secret Garden, announces revival of Simon Stephens’ One Minute
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester triumphantly flung open its doors this week with its inaugural production of The Secret Garden. Dominic Shaw’s fresh new actor-musician, folk-influence take on this Tony Award-winning family musical continues until 15 April 2018 at this new theatrical destination in the heart of the Cotswolds. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite review quotes – plus new “Come to the Garden” videos.
FEATURED SHOW: The Secret Garden at the Barn Theatre, ★★★★★ reviews are in! (Plus, new videos!)
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester triumphantly flung open its doors this week with its inaugural production of The Secret Garden. Dominic Shaw’s fresh new actor-musician, folk-influence take on this Tony Award-winning family musical continues until 15 April 2018 at this new theatrical destination in the heart of the Cotswolds. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite review quotes – plus new “Come to the Garden” videos.
WATCH: Actor-turned-artistic director Iwan Lewis lays out his vision for The Barn
Continuing our series on Cirencester’s new Barn Theatre and its inaugural production of The Secret Garden, we’ve had tingles down the spine watching this speech that artistic director Iwan Lewis gave to local business leaders last year, laying out his vision for the venue as a creative hub in the Cotswolds and the transformational power of theatre for a community. We’ve also rounded up more great interviews with Iwan about this inspiring project.
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Onstage & off with The Secret Garden’s 12-strong, actor-musician company
Made your travel plans yet for Cirencester? The new Barn Theatre opens its doors in the Cotswolds with Dominic Shaw’s fresh new actor-musician, folk-influence take on family musical The Secret Garden, which starts previews tomorrow (16 March 2018). Check out our galleries of rehearsal and production photography and watch a sneak-peak video of the cast in performance – and then get booking!
WATCH: Visit the Cotswolds & the brand-new Barn Theatre with artistic director Iwan Lewis
Yesterday we told you about Dominic Shaw’s fresh new, actor-musician production of The Secret Garden, which officially inaugurates The Barn Theatre in Cirencester when it opens to the press next Monday (19 March 2018). But how much do you know about the brand-new, 200-seat, state-of-the-art theatre in the Cotswolds itself? Watch these fun-filled and inspiring videos with artistic director, and former West End star, Iwan Lewis about this small, country gem with very big ambitions – and start planning your trip to Cirencester!
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