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Matt Gillett To Play The Childcatcher In CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG UK Tour
by Marianka Swain - Mar 23, 2016


Music & Lyrics and West Yorkshire Playhouse have announced that Matt Gillett will take the role of The Childcatcher in the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, which is touring across the UK and Ireland until February 2017. Matt was already a part of the ensemble when the producers discovered his talent for playing this iconic role. John Stalker, Executive Producer of Music & Lyrics, said: 'We are delighted to offer Matt this starring role having understudied the part of The Childcatcher since the beginning of the show in Leeds. Matt's performance will have everyone on the edge of their seats!' Martin Kemp, who currently plays The Childcatcher, leaves the production on April 24 and Matt will be taking over the role from May 4 in Milton Keynes.

World Premiere of EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL Coming to the St. James Theatre, July 16
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 22, 2016


The World Premiere of Exposure The Musical - Life Through A Lens will run at the St. James Theatre, for a limited season, from 16 July until 27 August 2016, with press night on Thursday 28 July 2016. 

HAIRSPRAY Announces Second UK Tour in 2017/18
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 14, 2016


Today, producer Mark Goucher has confirmed that following the phenomenal success of the current UK tour, the new production of Hairspray will return at the end of summer 2017 to once again tour the UK. This second tour of the smash hit musical will visit venues across the country until the spring of 2018. Casting, dates and locations for the 2017/18 tour will be announced in due course.

Phill Jupitus to Star in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at King's Theatre Glasgow
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 10, 2016


?Further casting has been announced for the Music & Lyrics Limited and West Yorkshire Playhouse production of the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. Phill Jupitus (The Producers, Hairspray), who currently plays the roles of Lord Scrumptious and Baron Bomburst, is set to return to the show from 24 August, coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow from Wednesday 19 until Saturday 29 October 2016.

Tim Etchells Recieves 2016 Spalding Gray Award
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 22, 2016


The Spalding Gray National Consortium is pleased to announce that theater-maker and visual artist Tim Etchells is the recipient of the 2016 Spalding Gray Award. Named after the groundbreaking monologist Spalding Gray (1941-2004), the award is sponsored by a consortium that includes Kathleen Russo, Gray's widow; Performance Space 122; the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis;The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh; and On the Boards in Seattle. The Award comes with a $20,000 commission to create a new work and provides for a full production of that work presented by each organization. Past recipients include Richard Maxwell, Rabih Mroue, National Theater of the United States of America, Radiohole, and Heather Woodbury.

Photo Flash: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG UK Tour Opens at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton!
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 12, 2016


Music & Lyrics Limited and West Yorkshire Playhouse presents the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. The 2016-17 UK and Ireland tour begins at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on 10 February 2016. BroadwayWorld brings you a look inside the opening night below!

Photo Flash: First Look at the UK and Ireland Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 10, 2016


Music & Lyrics Limited and West Yorkshire Playhouse presents the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. The 2016-17 UK and Ireland tour begins at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on 10 February 2016. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

Absolutely Amazing E-Books Offers Children's Books for the Holidays
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 27, 2015


Absolutely Amazing E-Books is offering a variety of children's books on sale for the holidays. To download these titles immediately, click HERE, or go to the Absolutely Amazing eBooks online bookstore. Check out the full list of titles below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Jon Robyns, Amy Griffiths and More in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 4, 2015


West Yorkshire Playhouse and Music & Lyrics Limited presents the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, opening at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds on 2 December, with a national press night on Thursday 10 December, for a nine-week season finishing on 30 January 2016.  BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

West Yorkshire Playhouse Sets Full CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Cast
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 10, 2015


Casting has been announced for the West Yorkshire Playhouse and Music & Lyrics Limited production of the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, opening at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds on 2 December, with a national press night on Thursday 10 December, for a nine-week season finishing on 30 January 2016. 

West Yorkshire Playhouse's CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Announces Full Cast, Including Jon Robyns
by Matt Smith - Sep 10, 2015


Casting has been announced for the West Yorkshire Playhouse and Music & Lyrics Limited production of the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, opening at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds on 2 December, with a national press night on Thursday 10 December, for a nine-week season finishing on 30 January 2016. 

Dogstar Theatre's THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS Launches 2015 'Brits Off Broadway' Festival Tonight at 59E59
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2015


The New York premiere of Dogstar Theatre's THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS, written by Matthew Zajac, and directed by Ben Harrison (of Scotland's famed Grid Iron Theatre Company), launches 59E59 Theaters' 2015 Brits Off Broadway festival this month.

Dogstar Theatre's THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS to Launch 2015 'Brits Off Broadway' Festival at 59E59
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2015


The New York premiere of Dogstar Theatre's THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS, written by Matthew Zajac, and directed by Ben Harrison (of Scotland's famed Grid Iron Theatre Company), will launch 59E59 Theaters' 2015 Brits Off Broadway festival next month.

Photo Flash: First Look at Ashley Day, Charlotte Wakefield & More in OKLAHOMA! UK Tour!
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 23, 2015


A first look at the cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical OKLAHOMA! presented by Music & Lyrics Limited and Royal & Derngate Northampton, has been revealed. Check out photos below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Cast of the OKLAHOMA! UK Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2015


A first look at the cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical OKLAHOMA! presented by Music & Lyrics Limited and Royal & Derngate Northampton, in rehearsal has been revealed. Check out photos below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of the OKLAHOMA! UK Tour - Charlotte Wakefield, Ashley Day & More!
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2015


A first look at the cast for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical OKLAHOMA! presented by Music & Lyrics Limited and Royal & Derngate Northampton, has been revealed. Check out photos below!

Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace in Hollywood Spectacular DANCE 'TIL DAWN 2015 Tour Begins Next Month
by Anna Bencivengo - Dec 15, 2014


Fresh from wowing audiences in London's glittery West End, TV's Strictly Come Dancing favourites VINCENT SIMONE and FLAVIA CACACE announce a 2015 UK Tour. DANCE 'TIL DAWN, a sensational show straight from the Golden Age of Hollywood will head out on tour from Wednesday 28 January. Tickets are on sale now, please see www.dancetildawnonstage.com for details.

BWW Reviews: THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Curve Theatre Leicester, December 3 2014
by Jenny Antill - Dec 4, 2014


The Sound of Music has seen several UK tours and productions over recent years and the Curve has decided to produce yet another version of the show for its Christmas production this year. Some say it's been done to death and Bill Kenwright has just announced another tour featuring Danielle Hope as Maria but the Curve somehow always manages to find something fresh. Artistic Director Paul Kerryson leaves the Curve on a massive directorial high.

UK Tour of OKLAHOMA Announces Full Cast
by Matt Smith - Nov 24, 2014


The full cast has been announced for the new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical OKLAHOMA! presented by Music & Lyrics Limited and Royal & Derngate Northampton. From the award-winning producers of the highly successful tours of The King and I and Fiddler on the Roof, this new production of one of the great classic American musicals will feature Lucy May Barker as Ado Annie, James O'Connell as Will Parker, Paul Grunert as Andrew Carnes, Kara Lane as Gertie Cummings, Christopher D Hunt as Cord Elam and Barnaby Thompson as Ike Skidmore. Also in the cast are Simon Anthony, Christina Bennington, Robbie Boyle, Katie Marie-Carter, Lisa Dent, Emilie du Leslay, Ian Gareth-Jones, Hannah Grace, Ross Lee Fowkes, Perry O'Dea, Sasi Strallen and Gabriella Stylianou. They join the previously announced Belinda Lang as Aunt Eller, Gary Wilmot as Ali Hakim, Ashley Day as Curly, Charlotte Wakefield as Laurey and Nic Greenshields as Jud Fry.

Mary J. Blige Launches New Album 'The London Sessions' with Multiple TV Appearances
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 13, 2014


The Queen Mary J. Blige traveled across the Atlantic to record her new album, The London Sessions, but she's back home and ready to share her new music and the story behind the album during her visit to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" today

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