Ambassador Theatre Group Buys Live Nation's UK Theatres
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Nov 3, 2009
Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) today confirmed that it had completed the purchase of Live Nation's UK Theatres (excluding their one third share of The Dominion Theatre). The acquisition is the most significant development in ATG's 17 year history.
Denise Van Outen Weds Lee Mead
by Eddie Varley
- Apr 27, 2009
British TV personality and former 'You're the One That I Want' Co-Host Denise Van Outen has married her fiance, actor Lee Mead in the Seychelles.
Sylvia Young Theater School Moves Location In 2009
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 9, 2008
The Sylvia Young theater school will move to a new location next year, allowing them to admit more students for part time and full time classes. They have been looking to move to a larger space for over two years and are now in the process of signing a contract which would secure a 75-year lease on a building near Edgware Road, which is currently used as a church.
Polydor Records to Release Lloyd Webber's 3 CD Set '60'
by Faetra Petillo
- Oct 3, 2008
Polydor Records celebrates the 60th birthday of Andrew Lloyd Webber, indisputably the most successful composer of our time, with the release of '60'. This amazing 3 CD, 60 track set spans the whole of Andrew's illustrious career and includes hits from all of his most famous musicals - Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Starlight Express, Evita, Sunset Boulevard and of course The Phantom Of The Opera.
BBC's 'I'd Do Anything' Off To A Great Start
by Robert Gould
- Apr 1, 2008
Reality TV merged with Musical Theatre again this weekend as presenter Graham Norton reunited with the 'Phantom Lord' Webber in BBC's I'd Do Anything, which aims to cast the roles of Oliver and Nancy for the upcoming Cameron Mackintosh production of Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Following in the footsteps of previous searches, which earned Connie Fisher and Lee Meade leading roles in The Sound Of Music and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, twelve potential Nancys sang their hearts out in a bid to gain the votes of the viewing public.
'When Joseph Met Maria' with Mead & Fisher on BBC1 Dec.24
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 17, 2007
Marias and Josephs from the award-winning BBC1 television series 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?' and this year's 'Any Dream Will Do' will perform together for the first time in the Christmas Eve extravaganza 'When Joseph Met Maria,' to air on Christmas Eve, December 24, at 7PM on BBC 1.
'Rent' Remixed at the Duke of York's
by Robert Gould
- Oct 16, 2007
When Jonathon Larson conceived his ground-breaking musical Rent, he set out to create a serious piece of musical theatre with a rock score. Director William Baker and musical supervisor Steve Anderson have decided to 'remix' what has become a revered rock cult classic musical rather than re-hash the Broadway and previous West End productions. Unfortunately, despite some quite lavish new orchestrations and some great vocal performances, it does not totally work.
West End Rent's Joanne: Francesca Jackson
by Robert Gould
- Sep 30, 2007
In a Broadwayworld.com exclusive, hot budding star Francesca Jackson, set to play lesbian lawyer Joanne opposite Denise van Outen's Maureen in the upcoming West End 'Remix' of Rent, talks to Robert Gould about her career and her role in the Jonathon Larsen musical.
Casting - Except for Joseph - Set for London 'Dreamcoat'
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 8, 2007
Casting - with the exception of the young actor who will play the title role - has been announced for the upcoming West End revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Any Dream Will Do Recap #6
by Glenn Meads
- Jun 2, 2007
Tonight was Andrew Lloyd Webber's last chance to save someone. Who would he allow to wear the coat once more and who would he 'close every door' to? Glenn Meads guides you through the penultimate weeks' events.
Any Dream Will Do Recap # 4
by Glenn Meads
- May 20, 2007
Well, it had to happen; the surprise exit that takes place on every reality show from American Idol to Big Brother occurred on Saturday. This leaves the path to the West End clear for an obvious winner. But will the public vote for Andrew's choice, or will we end up with a 'surprise' final? Glenn Meads takes a look at the runners and riders.
Any Dream Will Do: Recap # 3
by Glenn Meads
- May 12, 2007
With 7 Josephs left on Eurovision Song Contest day, the competition has opened up, as clearly everyone has started to get that 'fighting instinct.' But who has the all round ability to sing on a West End stage, week after week? Even Graham Norton couldn't tell you that, it's up to the UK viewers, who vote. So, how did they do?
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