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Wendi Peters-Led THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Opens at The Arts Theatre Tonight, May 22
by BWW News Desk

(May. 22 12:30 AM) - Following its run at the Landor Theatre, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, based on Dickens’ final unfinished novel, with book, music and lyrics by Rupert Holmes, directed by Matthew Gould, will get a 4-week season at the Arts Theatre, opening tonight, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. and running through Sunday 17 June.

Des O'Connor Stars as The Wizard in THE WIZARD OF OZ from Tonight, May 22
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(May. 22 12:30 AM) - Following a staggering 1,200+ solo appearances at the London Palladium, Des O'Connor is set to star at the world renowned venue for the very first time in a stage musical. He takes over the iconic role of The Wizard in Andrew Lloyd Webber's reimagining of THE WIZARD OF OZ, presented by Bill Kenwright and The Really Useful Group, from tonight, 22 May to the show's final season, booking through 2 September.

Dawn French Set as Judge for Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUPERSTAR Series
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(May. 21 2:25 PM) - As BroadwayWorld previously reported the judging panel for Andrew Lloyd Webber's upcoming SUPERSTAR television competition is shaping up, with Jason Donovan and former Spice Girl Mel C confirmed. Now according to STV, actress Dawn French will also be a judge on the show. On findning the right 'Jesus,' French revealed: '"I have actually been searching for him my whole life, and I can't believe that inside a few weeks we are going to find him. The fact that he is going to be a rock god is a massive bonus.'

Dominic McHugh to Sign LOVERLY: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MY FAIR LADY July 21 at Dress Circle
by BWW News Desk

(May. 21 9:15 AM) - Dress Circle have announced that on Saturday 21st July 2012 from 12pm -1pm, they will be joined by Dominic McHugh to sign copies of his new book ‘Loverly: The Life and Times of My Fair Lady’ - a behind the scenes look at My Fair Lady.

curious directive, Les Enfants Terribles & More Set for Free Shows in Lyric Square This Summer
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(May. 21 9:06 AM) - The Lyric Hammersmith is collaborating with Latitude festival, Greenwich+Docklands International Festival and Watford Palace Theatre to bring a series of spectacular outdoor performances to Lyric Square from the 12th of June to 5th of July, thanks to the generous support of HammersmithLondon.

Lisa Maxwell Joins Cast of CHICKEN for June 25 - July 21 Run, London
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(May. 21 8:57 AM) - LISA MAXWELL has joined the cast of the West End premiere of CHICKEN, a dark and devilish comedy –which opens at the Trafalgar Studio 2 from Monday 25 June 2012.

Noel Coward's VOLCANO Receives Major National Tour Before West End; In Windsor, May 21
by BWW News Desk

(May. 21 12:30 AM) - Thelma Holt and Bill Kenwright previously announced that their production of Noel Coward’s VOLCANO, starring Jenny Seagrove, Dawn Steele and Jason Durr, opens at Theatre Royal, Windsor tonight, 21 May. Tour dates are confirmed until August this year, with more to be announced.

Danny Boyle Backs Out of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE Musical; Julian Fellowes in the Wings?
by BWW News Desk

(May. 20 6:02 PM) - According to The Independent, Danny Boyle has broken off negotiations to bring a Slumdog Millionaire musical adaptation to the West End. But his collaborator, TV producer Paul Smith, supposedly has Downton Abbey's creator Julian Fellowes in the wings.

BWW Reviews: SWAN LAKE ON ICE, Royal Albert Hall, May 18 2012
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(May. 20 5:13 AM) - Swan Lake is a ballet about dance. Dance is how its characters – not just the performers who play them – communicate with each other: it is how the the beautiful Swan-Maiden Odette wins Prince Siegfried's heart, and it is how Odile, daughter of the evil Count Von Rothbart, seduces him.

WE ONLY DO IT TO GET GIRLS, Featuring Songs By Sterling and Orton, at the Freedom Bar, Soho, June 3
by BWW News Desk

(May. 19 12:00 PM) - The next of the monthly Gigging For It cabarets at Freedom, Soho, on June 3, features the brand new original songs of Joe Sterling and Christopher J. Orton.

Photo Flash: First Look at SMASH's Raza Jaffrey as CHICAGO'S 'Billy Flynn'
by BWW News Desk

(May. 18 12:15 PM) - Life is imitating art for leading man Raza Jaffrey, as CHICAGO producer, Barry Weissler spotted him in the new Steven Spielberg TV series Smash, and immediately offered him the role of Billy Flynn in the West End production of the musical. He just began his run in CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre and will continue through July 14, playing the role between David Bedella, and Olympian Robin Cousins, who joins on 17 July.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of THE SUNSHINE BOYS!
by BWW News Desk

(May. 18 10:05 AM) - Thea Sharrock’s production of SUNSHINE BOYS continues at the Savoy Theatre for a strictly limited run until 28 July 2012, having opened last night, May 17. The Sunshine Boys is designed by Hildegard Bechtler with lighting by Neil Austin, music by Adrian Johnston and sound by Ian Dickinson for Autograph. Joining Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths as the ageing vaudevillian team Willie Clark and Al Lewis in Neil Simon’s award-winning comedy The Sunshine Boys are Rebecca Blackstone (Miss Mackintosh), Nick Blakeley (Eddie), Peter Cadden (Voice of TV Director), Johnnie Fiori (Registered Nurse), Adam Levy (Ben Silverman) and William Maxwell (Patient). Check out photos from opening night below!

TV: Andrew Lloyd Webber & Gary Barlow's Official Diamond Jubilee Song Video with Gareth Malone & Prince Harry
by Stage Tube

(May. 18 8:15 AM) - Decca Records today announced "Sing", the Official Diamond Jubilee song co-written by Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber, two of the UK’s greatest living songwriters. Check out the offical music video below, featuring Gary Barlow as well as Gareth Malone and the Military Wives Choir, the African Children's Choir, and Prince Harry on tamborine, making his recording debut.

Review Roundup: Danny DeVito in THE SUNSHINE BOYS - All The Reviews
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(May. 18 7:57 AM) - Thea Sharrock’s production of THE SUNSHINE BOYS starring Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths opened last night, 17 May, at Savoy Theatre. BroadwayWorld has gathered all of the reviews below - updating live as they come in.

Michael Morpurgo's PRIVATE PEACEFUL to Play Theatre Royal Haymarket 18-29 September
by BWW News Desk

(May. 18 6:12 AM) - Tickets go on sale today, Friday 18 May, for award-winning children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful which plays for a strictly limited 16 performances only at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 18 – 29 September 2012. Directed and adapted for the stage by Simon Reade, Private Peaceful has designs by Bill Talbot and sound by Jason Barnes. Casting will be announced shortly. The National Theatre’s One Man, Two Guvnors will continue its run at the Haymarket from 1 October after this two-week break.

RAGTIME and MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Play at Regent's Park, Now thru Sep 8
by BWW News Desk

(May. 18 12:30 AM) - The 2012 season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre includes productions of RAGTIME and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. Playing in repertory from tonight, 18 May through 8 September 2012, Timothy Sheader directs RAGTIME, a contemporary musical based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow; Olivier Award nominated Javier De Frutos is choreographing.

Mike Leigh's ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Starring Jill Halfpenny Opens Tonight at Wyndham's Theatre, May 18
by BWW News Desk

(May. 18 12:30 AM) - Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Chocolate Factory Productions open Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party at Wyndham’s Theatre tonight, May 18.

Wendi Peters-Led THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Transfers to The Arts Theatre from Tonight, May 18
by BWW News Desk

(May. 18 12:30 AM) - Following its run at the Landor Theatre, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, based on Dickens’ final unfinished novel, with book, music and lyrics by Rupert Holmes, directed by Matthew Gould, gets a 4-week season at the Arts Theatre from tonight, Friday 18 May - Sunday 17 June. The opening night is on Tuesday 22 May at 7.30pm.


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