The Darius Danesh interview April 30, 2008
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For fans of Darius Danesh, and all interested in Gone with the Wind the new musical, the “Official London Theatre Guide” have just published a Big Interview with the star:
The Official London Theatre Guide | Darius Danesh
The Big Interview: Darius DaneshDarius Danesh has had to take a break from his life in Los Angeles, where he lives with his Canadian model-turned-actress girlfriend Natasha Henstridge and hangs out with Hollywood pals like Robert Duvall, to come to London to star as Rhett Butler in Trevor Nunn’s musical stage adaptation of Gone With The Wind in the West End. It’s a hard life.
In the interview Danesh enthuses about the cameraderie between the caste and is full of praise for Trevor Nunn’s adaptation of the Margaret Mitchell novel. Well, he would be wouldn’t he you might say, but have a read anyway.
Never Forget April 30, 2008
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Never Forget the new musical at the Savoy theatre is being promoted around London now, ready for the previews and opening in May.
The new musical with the songs of Take That
A million love songs and a happy ending!
The Deep Blue Sea April 29, 2008
Posted by admin in : Vaudeville , add a commentFollowing The Importance of being Earnest with Penelope Keith, The Vaudeville theatre in the Strand is continuing the drama series with “The Deep Blue Sea”
The title is reference to the phrase “caught between the devil and the deep blue sea” denoting a hopeless dilemma, in this case about love. A powerful drama of passion versus loyalty, a clergyman’s daughter who is also the wife of a judge is the drowning woman in the painful ending of a messy affair.
Two great shows extended - new dates. April 28, 2008
Posted by admin in : Musicals, Prince Edward, adelphi, jersey boys, joseph, news , add a commentJoseph, currently one of the most popular shows in town, is still going strong and has just extended its run. The hit show at the Adelphi is now booking right through to January 2009! Joseph fans will be thrilled.
Jersey Boys, a newcomer that has quickly become a real favourite in London has also extended. Defying those who thought UK audiences wouldn’t warm to such an American story Jersey Boys has turned out to be a real winner with audiences. It is now booking until April 25th 2009 at the Prince Edward Theatre.
Oliver! theatre breaks on sale now April 28, 2008
Posted by admin in : Drury Lane, Oliver, theatre breaks , add a commentTheatre breaks for Oliver! the musical are on sale now for dates between Friday January 16th 2009 right up until September 26th, that’s next year.
Oliver! is shaping up to be the biggest show in the West End, with massive exposure from the TV show “I’d do Anything” and opening at the Drury Lane Theatre Royal just at the busiest time of year for Christmas and New Year theatre breaks in London. If you book now, there’ll be the added excitement of watching the TV show to find out which Oliver and Nancy you are most likely to be seeing live on stage. What a treat!
Star holiday dates
Note that Rowan Atkinson will be Fagin in Oliver! the musical at New London Theatre until Saturday 18 July 2009, excluding Thursday 26 March until Saturday 5 April 2009 inclusive.
**book Oliver theatre breaks**
Wicked Stars in the limelight April 28, 2008
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Wicked stars picture with Stephanie J Block and Annaleigh Ashford (New York cast)
Gone With The Wind April 27, 2008
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Gone with the WInd at the New London Theatre, Drury Lane.
Dirty Dancing theatre breaks extended until 2009 April 26, 2008
Posted by admin in : Dirty Dancing, adelphi , add a commentI can’t believe it’s nearly a year and a half since Dirty Dancing opened, and now this most popular West End musical has been extended until at least 17th October 2009. Chances are they’ll still be selling out during the London Olympics!
Dirty Dancing Story
The story of Dirty Dancing is set in the early nineteen sixties, with teenager Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman with her family at a holiday camp. Then she falls in love with a streetwise dance teacher from the wrong side of town.
Nobody puts baby in the corner
The music from the blockbuster film Dirty Dancing has been rewritten for the winning West End stage production.
Dirty Dancing stars are currently Josef Brown as Johnny Castle and Sarah Manton as Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman. James Powell directs, with choreography by Kate Champion.
Theatre breaks to Dirty Dancing are the most popular yet, perhaps due to the nostalgic setting, feel-good storyline, great music and not forgetting of course the sensual, raunchy Dirty Dancing itself, live on stage with all the breathtaking lifts and manoevres from the 1980’s film version reproduced stunningly on the live stage. Definitely a special night out for either couples or single sex groups.
Pete Doherty to write rock’n'roll musical April 26, 2008
Posted by admin in : Donmar , add a commentThe Guardian has the scoop on this exciting news which could see a breath of fresh young writing talent coming to London musical theatre.
Pete Doherty to write rock’n'roll musical with former Libertines bandmate | Theatre story | guardian.co.uk Arts
Pete Doherty to write rock’n'roll musical with former Libertines bandmateAndrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice had better watch out: a new musical-writing duo are hot on their heels. Former Libertines bandmates Pete Doherty and Carl Barat are at work on a new musical project for the Donmar Warehouse, the small but influential London theatre whose recent productions have featured stars such as Ewan McGregor and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Comedy Theatre April 23, 2008
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Comedy Theatre showing two Harold Pinter plays:
Harold Pinter: The Lover
and
Harold Pinter: The Collection
