Marguerite - new musical at the Haymarket January 31, 2008
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Ruthie Henshall will star with Julien Ovendon in a brand new musical at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket from May 7th 2008. Marguerite the musical will be the World Premiere of a collaboration between Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg (Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and Martin Guerre) and the Oscar award-winning musical legend Michel Legrand and lyricist Herbert Kretzmer (Les Misérables).
A love story set in Paris during the Second World War, Marguerite is based on the great romantic novel, La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas. That’s right - the exact same story as Baz Lurmans’ film Moulin Rouge! This stage version though is set against the background of occupied war time Paris.
In this tense, dangerous atmosphere Marguerite,the beautiful and notorious mistress of a high ranking German officer, falls for Armand a young musician half her age. Armand’s obsessive love for Marguerite puts them both at risk.
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We will rock you at the Dominion January 29, 2008
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Now that the scaffolding has come down the old Dominion Theatre in the sunshine manages to express itself even with a giant Freddy Mercury in front of it.
Up date Whispers suggest he may be replaced by a gorgeous blonde in the not too distant future. Watch this space!
Jersey Boys January 29, 2008
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Replaces Mary Poppins
Prince Edward Theatre January 29, 2008
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An audience with the Mafia - Apollo January 29, 2008
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Apollo theatre but not the one at Victoria, currently showing “An audience with the Mafia”
Gielgud Theatre January 29, 2008
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The Gielgud is usually showing a succession of short runs, currently God of Carnage
Les Miserables January 29, 2008
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Still running but with new giant posters outside
Spamalot theatre breaks affected by cast changes January 28, 2008
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theatre breaks advance bookings
If you book theatre breaks in advance, there is always the chance that a star you particularly want to see won’t be playing the part any more. You can mitigate against by keeping an eye out on theatre news sources such as this London Theatre blog to get advance warning before you book a theatre break, but cast changes can also be no bad thing. They provide a great excuse to go and see a favourite show for a second or subsequent time and compare performances. Spamalot is a favourite theatre break show and here is the latest news:
Cast Changes at Spamalot
Some interesting cast exchanges are happening to Monty Python’s smash musical Spamalot this month. Currently playing Lady of the Lake on Broadway, Marin Mazzie, is joining the London cast from January 14th. The current West End Lady of the Lake, Hannah Waddingham, will join the Broadway production on Jan. 18. Other stars of the West End company currently include Peter Davison, Robert Hands, Steven Kynman, Graham MacDuff, Andrew Spillett, Tony Timberlake and Bill Ward.
Mazzie is a genuine Broadway star and has received Tony Award nominations for her roles in Ragtime, Passion and Kiss Me, Kate.
Waddingham was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for her role in the London production of Spamalot. Her face will be familiar to TV addicts from the hit series Footballer’s Wives.
Spamalot story
The musical tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table on their quest from God for the Holy Grail - with a short stop in the dazzling Spam-filled land of Camelot.
The book is by Eric Idle and is loosely based on a screenplay he co-wrote with Monty Python creators Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. The show’s score includes songs “Brave Sir Robin” and “Knights of the Round Table” from the film as well as the Python signature “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.”
Spamalot video
Opinions vary as to whether viewing videos beforehand contributes or detracts from the pleasure of theatre breaks. I’ll let you decide whether or not to play this backstage look at Spamalot
theatre breaks
Now that Spamalot is booking until 27 September 2008 it’s possible to plan theatre breaks for birthdays, anniversaries or just for a fun weekend in spring or summer in London. Midweek theatre breaks may also provide the best seats and hotel bargains.
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Stomp extended at the Ambassadors January 27, 2008
Posted by admin in : Ambassadors, stomp , add a commentStomp (Ambassadors) is extended for booking until 11th October, 2008.
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Fiddler on the Roof closes January 27, 2008
Posted by admin in : Fiddler on the roof, Savoy , add a commentFiddler on the Roof, is to close on 16th February at the Savoy Theatre.
It has been running for nine months. The replacement show in May will be the “Take That” musical “Never Forget”
