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Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for DIRTY DANCING in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022


Get a first look inside rehearsals for Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage, returning to the Dominion Theatre in January!

Michael O'Reilly and Kira Malou Will Lead DIRTY DANCING When it Returns to the West End in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022


Following its record-breaking run earlier this year, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage shimmies and shakes its way back to the Dominion Theatre in 2023 for a limited time only.

HAIRSPRAY Rehearses 12 New Performers to Avoid Further Performance Cancellations
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2021


This comes after the show was forced to close on July 4 after a cast member tested positive for COVID-19. The closure period extended on July 12 due to “a small number of isolated positive cases of Covid-19 within the company.'

HAIRSPRAY Extends Cancelled Performances Through 18 July After Member of Team Tests Positive For COVID-19
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2021


Learn more about options for ticketholders, including rebooking for a new date, or receiving a full refund.

HAIRSPRAY Cancels Performances Through 13 July After Member of Team Tests Positive For COVID-19
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2021


Learn more about options for ticketholders, including rebooking for a new date, or receiving a full refund.

HAIRSPRAY Cancels Today's Matinee Due to Suspected Case of COVID-19 Among Production Team
by Stephi Wild - Jul 4, 2021


If you are a ticketholder for today's performance, learn more about options for refunds or exchanging your tickets to an alternative date.

Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Ball, Lizzie Bea, Marisha Wallace, and More in HAIRSPRAY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2021


The production is now playing at the London Coliseum, running 21 June through 29 September 2021.

VIDEO: Inside HAIRSPRAY's Return to London's West End!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2021


This week the smash hit musical Hairspray made its big return to the West End stage! Get a peek inside the show's joyous first performance here!

VIDEO: The Cast of HAIRSPRAY Performs 'You Can't Stop the Beat' on BBC The One Show
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2021


Check out the 2021 West End cast performing the show's finale - You Can't Stop the Beat!

Les Dennis Joins the Cast of HAIRSPRAY at The London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2021


Entertainment legend Les Dennis will join the new production of Hairspray the Musical which is set to play a limited season at the London Coliseum from Monday 21st June – Wednesday 29th September 2021.

HAIRSPRAY West End Revival Postponed to Autumn 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2020


The multi-award-winning smash hit musical Hairspray has announced new dates for its limited West End return.

West End's MATILDA to Open on Broadway Spring 2013?
by Robert Diamond - Feb 15, 2012


The show transfered to London's West End and opened November 24 to tremendous critical acclaim. Today, Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post that the show is now aiming to open on Broadway in the Spring of 2013, produced by the RSC themselves and overseen by Andre Ptaszynski, who formerly ran Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group.

Rialto Chatter: Royal Shakespeare Company to Bring MATILDA to Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 16, 2012


Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfered to London's West End and opened November 24 to tremendous critical acclaim, and according to Whatsonstage, plans will soon be made concerning bringing the new musical to Broadway. RSC artistic director Michael Boyd announced at a press conference last week that the Mailda team will travel to New York at the end of January to discuss future Broadway plans. Additionally the RSC will 'retain "absolute control" over the production.'

TV: First Look at West End's MATILDA!
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 5, 2011


Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfered to London's West End and opened November 24 to tremendous critical acclaim. A potential Broadway transfer already being discussed. Last week, we brought you the official production shots and today, we bring you a first look at MATILDA onstage in the just released video montage!

MATILDA Now Booking Through October 2012!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 30, 2011


Following a triumphant opening at the Cambridge Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical has extended its booking period. Tickets are now on sale up to, and including, 21 October 2012. The new stage musical, which has captured the imagination of young and old alike, transferred to the West End on Tuesday 25 October 2011.

Photo Flash: West End's MATILDA - Official Production Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 28, 2011


Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfered to London's West End and opened last week to tremendous critical acclaim. A potential Broadway transfer already being discussed and below, BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you a look at the official production photo coverage!

STAGE TUBE: MATILDA Makes its West End Debut! Broadway Next?
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 27, 2011


Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfered to London's West End and opened last week to RAVE reviews, with a potential Broadway transfer already being discussed.

STAGE TUBE: Matthew Warchus, Tim Minchin, et al. on MALTILDA THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2011


The Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical will transfer to London's Cambridge Theatre, previewing from Tuesday 18 October. Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Paul Kaye (Mr Wormwood) Josie Walker (Mrs Wormwood) and Lauren Ward (Miss Honey) will reprise their roles alongside Marc Antolin, Verity Bentham, Peter Howe, Michael Kent, Melanie La Barrie, Matthew Malthouse, Alastair Parker, Nick Searle and Emily Shaw who also appeared in the original production in Stratford. Click below to hear from the creative team on what to expect from the new show!

Bertie Carvel, Paul Kaye, et al. Set for Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 23, 2011


The Royal Shakespeare Company's world premiere production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical will transfer to London's Cambridge Theatre, previewing from Tuesday 18 October.

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