By Phil Willmott Tuesday, May 17 2016, 15:17
There's been several failed attempts to write a successful musical about Marilyn Monroe over the years and no one has yet succeeded.
You may recall there was even a TV series, SMASH, about creating a Broadway Marilyn musical called BOMBSHELL. In that fictional success story the show had a fantastic score by the song writing team behind HAIR SPRAY and CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY which we regularly heard in the programme; the cast album's readily available and it's a treat.
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, May 17 2016, 13:39
Intriguing news from the Royal Court who've announced much loved actor and former Dr Who, Matt Smith will appear in a new play that hasn't actually been written yet!
At the helm is maverick writer and director Anthony Neilson who when I knew him, back on the London fringe, was often terrifying producers by only finishing his plays at the last moment. The fact that the results are always stunning has rightly won a lot of tolerance for his uncompromising approach to making theatre. However, as far as I'm aware this will be the first time he's actually started rehearsals without a finished text.
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, May 17 2016, 10:46
There’s only six months to go until the BIG musical of 2016 opens at the Savoy Theatre. It’s DREAM GIRLS of course and the producers have announced a new tidbit of information to keep us intrigued.
It’s already been reported that Amber Riley will only play the lead role for seven performances a week. This isn't unusual when a part is exhausting to sing. The artist’s vocal chords just can’t take the gruelling schedule and if you go to a matinee or Monday night show in the West End and on Broadway you’ll often see the cover, what used to be called the understudy, standing in for the star.
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, May 10 2016, 09:33
Stage magic made an unexpected impact on West End Theatre last year with two major productions.
Celebrity magician, Derren Brown wowed everyone with his usual trickery and deception, whilst IMPOSSIBLE employed a Vegas style cabaret format to become an unexpected hit without any famous TV names.
By Stacey Tyler Monday, May 9 2016, 10:16
MOTOWN is a brand new musical that has flown into the West End after a hugely successful run on Broadway. For millions of people their generation is defined by the music of Motown and no matter what your age, this catalogue of hits has something for everybody to enjoy. From classics such as Reet Petite and Shop Around to a medley of Jackson 5 songs and the Stevie Wonder Classic: Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m yours, this is a Jukebox musical that really lives up to its name. Looking around the audience, it is clear to see that from the very first chord MOTOWN is the perfect night out.
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