Cast Announced For DREAMGIRLS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021
The full cast has been released for Dreamgirls, as it embarks on its first ever tour of the UK, opening at the Liverpool Empire Theatre this December before visiting cities right across the country throughout 2022 and into 2023.
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of BAT OUT OF HELL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2021
In BAT OUT OF HELL - The Musical, the electrifying rock songs of Mr Steinman propel an epic story of rebellious youth and passion as Strat, the immortal leader of The Lost, has fallen in love with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the tyrannical ruler Falco.
Andrew Polec Wins The International Lotte Lenya Competition " Theatrical/Voice
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2021
Andrew Polec, 32, actor/singer/musician/composer from Doylestown, PA, is honored to have been named the first prize winner in The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music 's 23rd Annual Lotte Lenya Competition, which took place in New York City on August 28, 2021. He received the $20,000 First Prize plus a $2,000 Finalist Prize, for a total of $22,000. Each of his four selections were a fully realized one-act drama.
VIDEO: Check Out a Rehearsal Clip for the BAT OUT OF HELL UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2021
Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf's greatest hits, will be touring the UK and Ireland in 2021 and 2022, with performances beginning on 11 September 2021 at Manchester Opera House and running through to 5 November 2022.
VIDEO: Alex Lodge Announces His Casting In PIPPIN
by Marianka Swain - Sep 6, 2021
Alex Lodge is joining the critically acclaimed immersive London production of ‘Pippin’, Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BAT OUT OF HELL UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2021
In BAT OUT OF HELL - The Musical, the electrifying rock songs of Jim Steinman propel an epic story of rebellious youth and passion as Strat, the immortal leader of The Lost, has fallen in love with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the tyrannical ruler Falco.
Final Programme Released For Liverpool Theatre Festival 2021
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2021
Now added to the programme are shows Perfectly Frank, Twice Nightly and Swan Song, with cast announcements for 2Gorgeous4U, Everybody’s Talking About Musicals, Boing…Meow! The Musical, and Broken Biscuits. Tickets are on sale for all shows.
VIDEO: First Look at Arcola Outside
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2021
Arcola Outside is the brand-new outdoor covered performance space and bar designed by multi-award-winning stage designer Jon Bausor (‘Bat Out of Hell: The Musical’, ‘The Grinning Man’, London 2012 Paralympics Opening Ceremony), and built by a team of freelance theatre and live events technicians.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For HEATHERS in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2021
Leading the cast in the highly celebrated return of Heathers the Musical in the West End is Christina Bennington (Bat Out Of Hell) in the role of high school geek Veronica Sawyer and Jordan Luke Gage (& Juliet) as the dark and moody teen, Jason “J.D.” Dean.
Bucks County Playhouse Announces Updated Covid Plan for Live Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2021
As Pennsylvania loosened its Covid-19 mask mandate and other restrictions, and the CDC revised its guidelines, Bucks County Playhouse has announced a measured approach in the short term for the reopening of the theater as it continues to welcome back audiences.
BWW Interview: Broadway actor Tyrick Wiltez Jones
by Clarissa Moon - May 24, 2021
Tyrick Wiltez Jones has appeared in FINIAN’S RAINBOW and HAIRSPRAY on Broadway in addition to multiple national tours, including BAT OUT OF HELL, FOSSE and MISS SAIGON.
I sat down with Jones to discuss performing on Broadway, touring the world and Fosse’s influence on his career.