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entertainment10 days ago•14 min saved

London Welcomes The Greatest Showman Stage Musical to the West End

Disney’s The Greatest Showman stage musical will open in spring 2027 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End under director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw, with much of the Bristol Hippodrome cast returning (including Oliver Tompsett as P.T. Barnum and Samantha Barks as Charity Barnum). The show is adapted from the 2017 film with a book by Tim Federle and a score by Pasek and Paul, plus new material, produced by Disney Theatrical Group alongside The Seelig Group after a sell-out UK premiere earlier this year.

via Playbill|

#casey-nicholaw #disney-theatrical-group #entertainment

theater10 days ago•17 min saved

The Greatest Showman Musical Gears Up for 2027 West End Debut

Disney’s The Greatest Showman stage musical will premiere in London’s West End at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Spring 2027, starring Oliver Tompsett as P.T. Barnum and Samantha Barks as Charity Barnum, with Ben Joyce, Vajèn van den Bosch and Malinda Parris in key roles; the show, based on the 2017 film and directed by Casey Nicholaw with songs by Pasek and Paul, had a successful Bristol Hippodrome pre-West End run and will feature additional casting to be announced.

via Deadline|

#cast #disney #musical

theater22 days ago•15 min saved

London Revival of Sunday in the Park With George Continues Without Ariana Grande

London’s Sunday in the Park With George will continue without Ariana Grande after she announced she’s stepping back from visibility following her Eternal Sunshine tour; Jonathan Bailey remains attached, casting will be announced, and the production is planned to open at the Barbican in summer 2027.

via Deadline|

#ariana-grande #london #sunday-in-the-park-with-george

entertainment22 days ago•2 min saved

Ariana Grande pauses public life, exits West End show amid scrutiny

Ariana Grande will finish her Eternal Sunshine Tour and then take a break from public-facing work, withdrawing from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George due to ongoing public scrutiny. A representative said she wants to finish the tour on a high note, support the creative team, and prioritize health and happiness. After the tour, she is set to appear in Focker-in-Law, the Meet the Parents sequel, releasing in theaters on November 25.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#ariana-grande #entertainment #eternal-sunshine-tour

entertainment23 days ago•17 min saved

Ariana Grande Withdraws From West End Debut Amid Public Scrutiny Over Weight

Ariana Grande has pulled out of her planned West End debut in Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George, opting to step back from public life after ongoing scrutiny of her weight. She plans to finish the Eternal Sunshine Tour and then take a break from appearances to prioritize health and happiness, with reps stressing the move is about personal well‑being; a source defended her on‑tour performances. The Barbican show was set for next summer opposite Jonathan Bailey.

via Page Six|

#ariana-grande #entertainment #public-scrutiny

theater23 days ago•15 min saved

Ariana Grande Skips West End Return of Sunday in the Park with George for Break

Ariana Grande will not appear in the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George as she takes a much‑deserved public break after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour amid ongoing scrutiny. The Marianne Elliott‑directed production had been linked with a 2027 Barbican opening with Grande and Jonathan Bailey, but Grande will step back and support the project from the sidelines.

via Deadline|

#ariana-grande #barbican #jonathan-bailey

entertainment25 days ago•4 min saved

Boy George Leaves West End Jesus Christ Superstar After Pro-Israel Reggae Post

Boy George has been pulled from the London Palladium revival of Jesus Christ Superstar after posting a pro-Israel reggae song that triggered backlash; his manager said the decision preserves the production’s focus and ensures the cast can move forward, with the singer not appearing as King Herod on the Aug. 3–15 engagement.

via Los Angeles Times|

#backlash #boy-george #entertainment

entertainment25 days ago•15 min saved

Boy George Withdraws From West End Jesus Christ Superstar Over Controversial AI Song

Boy George has withdrawn from his planned run as King Herod in the West End revival of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium after backlash to his June song We Will Dance Again, which critics say includes anti-Palestinian rhetoric and was created with AI; the track has since been taken down. The production will continue with other cast members and relocate to Theatre Royal Drury Lane later in 2026, with Sam Ryder as Jesus, with the news announced by his manager on Instagram.

via Playbill|

#ai #boy-george #entertainment

theater26 days ago•16 min saved

Boy George Drops Out of West End Jesus Christ Superstar Over Controversial Pro-Israel Song

Boy George withdrew from the London West End revival of Jesus Christ Superstar just days before his scheduled appearance as King Herod, amid backlash over his pro-Israel song that disputes genocide and criticizes pro-Palestine supporters; his manager said the decision was made with respect for the production and will allow the show to move forward with other cast members.

via Deadline|

#boy-george #israel #jesus-christ-superstar

entertainment1 month ago•18 min saved

Hadestown Gets a Cinematic Live Capture, Heading to Theaters for a Five-Night Run

The Tony-winning musical Hadestown is being released as a film-length live capture filmed in London’s West End, featuring five original cast members. Directed by Brett Sullivan, the production will hit theaters for a five-night run starting July 24, with producers aiming to broaden the show’s audience and redefine how live theater is captured on film.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#broadway #entertainment #film-adaptation

entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

Oh, Mary! to Be Captured on Film During West End Run

Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola's Tony-winning Broadway comedy, is headed to a live stage film; the July 28 performance at London's Trafalgar Theatre will be filmed with Escola in the title role, directed by Sam Pinkleton, and featuring Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht, Michael Urie, and Giles Terera, with a filming cast joining July 20–August 1 as the show transfers to the West End.

via Playbill|

#cole-escola #entertainment #live-stage-film

theater1 month ago•14 min saved

Cole Escola Reprises Oh, Mary! Lead in West End Filmed Production at Trafalgar Theatre

Cole Escola returns to the title role in Oh, Mary!, a revisionist comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln, for a West End pro-shot filmed at the Trafalgar Theatre. Filming is set for July 28 with performances July 20–Aug 15; Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht, Giles Terera, and Michael Urie co-star, directed by Sam Pinkleton. Producers include Kevin McCollum, Lucas McMahon, Mike Lavoie and Carlee Briglia; release planned for a future date.

via Deadline|

#cole-escola #oh-mary #sam-pinkleton

entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

AEW Teams With The Last Match for a West End Rock-Wrestling Musical Experience

AEW is partnering with The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience to debut a West End rock-wrestling musical this fall—a first-ever collaboration between a major wrestling company and original theatre. The immersive show will fuse an 1980s-inspired rock score with theatrical storytelling and live wrestling inside a 52,000 sq ft West End venue, plus preshow wrestling installations and opportunities for AEW appearances on select nights. Tickets run from £30 to £80, with premium VIP add-ons.

via AEW|

#aew #entertainment #live-entertainment

arts2 months ago•16 min saved

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Bids Farewell to Broadway and West End

Stranger Things: The First Shadow has announced final performances on both sides of the Atlantic, closing in London’s West End on December 27, 2026 and on Broadway January 3, 2027, after more than three years in London and about 1.5 years on Broadway. The production, which won Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play and Best Set Design and earned four Tony Awards (including Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Sound Design, plus a Special Tony for Illusions and Technical Effects), is produced by Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions and directed by Stephen Daldry. The Duffer Brothers praised the creative team, and the show’s cast included Louis McCartney as Henry Creel, among others, marking a notable milestone in hit-adapted theatre tied to the Stranger Things universe.

via Playbill|

#arts #broadway #stranger-things

theater2 months ago•17 min saved

Netflix’s Stranger Things stage prequel to end Broadway and West End runs

Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Netflix’s prequel stage production, will end its Broadway run in January 2027 and its London run in December, with closing nights at the Marquis Theatre in New York and the Phoenix Theatre in London. Despite a high-budget, effects-driven presentation produced by Netflix and Sonia Friedman, the show has struggled to recoup its costs and attract sustained, strong attendance, signaling a premature end for Netflix’s biggest stage project to date.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#broadway #netflix #stranger-things