Actor Olivier Ormson chatted to Love London Love Culture about bringing Frozen the Musical to the West End and playing Prince Hans.
Now & forever? What is the legacy of Cats 40 years on?
There’s hardly a more insistent ear worm of a song in all of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ear-wormy repertoire than ‘Memory’, the breakout hit of his 1981 musical Cats, which last night celebrated the 40th anniversary of its premiere at the then New London Theatre (now itself renamed for Gillian Lynne, the choreographer whose work on the show ignited a revolution in global musical theatre, and accidentally created the West End’s first authentic dance-based musical).
NEWS: Opening dates confirmed for West End’s Frozen
The West End production of Disney’s Frozen will open for previews at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 27 August 2021, with a press night on 8 September.
NEWS: West End cast is announced for Frozen – now opening in April 2021
Casting has been announced for the West End production of Disney’s Frozen, now opening at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 14 April 2021, with previews from 2 April, due to the ongoing impact throughout the theatre industry of Covid-19.
NEWS: Samantha Barks will play Elsa in the West End production of Frozen
It has been announced that British actress and singer Samantha Barks has been cast as Elsa in the West End production of Frozen The Musical, opening at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane in October 2020.
NEWS: Frozen The Musical announces on sale plans ahead of October 2020 opening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Frozen The Musical will reopen the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with previews commencing in October 2020.
‘Makes us think while making us laugh’: AVENUE Q – Touring ★★★★
Hilariously insightful, touchingly funny, tunefully sharp and filthily charming, Avenue Q is the street where you laugh.
NEWS: Broadway musical Frozen will reopen the refurbed Theatre Royal Drury Lane in autumn 2020
As musical Frozen celebrates its first year on Broadway, Disney Theatrical Productions has announced the opening of a new West End production in autumn 2020 at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
‘Quite a breath of fresh air’: AVENUE Q – Touring ★★★★★
Irreverent puppet musical Avenue Q stands the test of time thanks to its outrageous humour and catchy songs – heartily recommended for anyone in need of a laugh!
‘Delivers on so many levels’: THE BOOK OF MORMON – Sydney, Australia ★★★★
Wickedly witty, The Book of Mormon pokes fun at the seemingly un-pokeable and ultimately manages to leave the audience with the cheerfully uncomfortable warm fuzzies. It’s also fantastic to see homegrown Australian talent holding their own (and killing it) alongside the Broadway greats.
Album Review: Frozen – Original Broadway Cast Recording ❤❤❤❤
Capturing the spirit of the story and the characters, the Broadway Cast Recording of Frozen features a wealth of talent vocally to make it a joy to listen to.
ON BROADWAY: Frozen the Broadway Musical
Disney has clearly spent a fortune on white-hot property Frozen the Broadway Musical, and yet the new musical is lukewarm at best.
NEWS: The Book of Mormon extends booking til 17 Sep in West End
The hit musical comedy The Book of Mormon has extended its booking period until 17 September 2016. This Olivier and Tony Award-winning production originally opened at the Prince of Wales Theatre in 2013, receiving positive reviews from critics and audiences to ensure that it has lasted in the West End for the past three years.