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London News
Read the latest news about London musicals and plays produced in and out of the West End.
Playbill Experiences
Explore London's West End From Your Home April 18
By Victoria Cairl | 04/18/2021
Learn about centuries of theatrical history in a virtual walking tour from Neil Maxfield and Playbill Experiences.
London News
Simon Russell Beale Will Star in World Premiere of Nina Raine’s
Bach & Sons
at London's Bridge Theatre
By Andrew Gans | 04/16/2021
The Bridge season will also include Suzan-Lori Parks’
White
Noise
and
Philip Pullman’s The Book of Dust—La Belle Sauvage
.
London News
Drag Superstar Alyssa Edwards Sashays Her Way to the West End With
Alyssa, Memoirs of a Queen!
By Talaura Harms | 04/15/2021
Take a look at the trailer for the drag spectacular—and yes, there are tongue pops.
London News
Disney’s
Frozen
Sets New Dates for West End Opening
By Dan Meyer | 04/15/2021
Check out Samantha Barks, Stephanie McKeon and more in costume.
London News
Come From Away
Sets Reopening Date in London’s West End
By Dan Meyer | 04/14/2021
The Olivier-winning musical will return to the Phoenix Theatre.
London News
Old Vic: In Camera Presents
The Lorax
Musical April 14
By Dan Meyer | 04/14/2021
The production returns for a live stream run after playing the venue in 2015 and 2017.
London News
West End
The Phantom of the Opera
to Reduce Orchestra by Half; Broadway Production Commits to Return With Full Pit
By Logan Culwell-Block | 04/13/2021
The London production of the long-running Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will use a reduced orchestration upon reopening, currently slated for July.
Awards
The Father
, Emerald Fennell, More Win BAFTA Awards
By Dan Meyer | 04/12/2021
Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller shared the award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
London News
London's
The Last 5 Years
to Transfer to West End
By Andrew Gans | 04/12/2021
Molly Lynch and Oli Higginson will reprise their roles in the Jason Robert Brown musical.
Theatre Alternatives
In the News: Peppermint, Monét X Change, and Manila Luzon Cackle as Witches on
Macbeth
Podcast
By Talaura Harms | 04/09/2021
Plus: April 8, 2021, was proclaimed "André De Shields Appreciation Day" by NY State Senator Brad Hoylman. But really, isn't that every day?
Theatre Alternatives
The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch April 9-11
By Talaura Harms | 04/09/2021
A digital
Disenchanted!,
an Anna Deavere Smith new work excerpt, a Bill Berloni visit, and more online offerings this weekend.
London News
4 Casts Will Star in West End Revival of Nick Payne's
Constellations
By Andrew Gans | 04/09/2021
The Donmar Warehouse production, directed by Michael Longhurst, will play the Vaudeville Theatre this summer.
London News
Alexandra Burke Will Join Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow in
Joseph…
at the London Palladium
By Andrew Gans | 04/09/2021
Laurence Connor returns to direct the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.
London News
Six
Stars Jodie Steele, Sophie Isaacs, Grace Mouat, and More Are
Disenchanted!
April 9 in West End Stream
By Andrew Gans | 04/09/2021
Tom Jackson Greaves directs Dennis T. Giacino's take on famed fairy tale princesses.
Film & TV News
Conor McPherson’s Adaptation of
Uncle
Vanya
, Starring Toby Jones and Richard Armitage, Will Premiere on PBS in May
By Andrew Gans | 04/08/2021
Ian Rickson directed the London production, which closed early due to the pandemic.
London News
Heathers the Musical
Will Return to London and Launch U.K. Tour
By Dan Meyer | 04/08/2021
Performances will begin this summer at Theatre Royal Haymarket.
London News
The Mousetrap
Will Reopen in London's West End With 2 Different Casts
By Andrew Gans | 04/02/2021
The Agatha Christie thriller will feature a host of U.K. stars.
Industry News
In the News: Catch Dave Malloy and Joe Iconis in Guggenheim Pop Ups, April
Live at the Lortel
Guests Announced, More
By Talaura Harms | 04/01/2021
Plus: Tune in Saturday for a surprise NY Pops Up performance live from a Broadway theatre.
London News
Mischief's
Magic Goes Wrong, The Play That Goes Wrong,
and
Groan Ups
Will Tour U.K.
By Andrew Gans | 04/01/2021
All three productions are scheduled to launch their tours this summer and continue through 2022.
London News
Now or Never
Song Cycle Streams April 1
By Andrew Gans | 04/01/2021
The new song cycle marks the first collaboration between the U.K.'s Barn Theatre and composer Matthew Harvey.
Photos
Go Inside Rehearsal for
The Lorax
With the Old Vic: In Camera
By Marc J. Franklin | 03/31/2021
The stage adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic is set to stream live beginning April 14.
London News
Star-Studded Stream of
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Extends Run
By Andrew Gans, Dan Meyer | 03/29/2021
The cast features Fionn Whitehead, Alfred Enoch, Joanna Lumley, Russell Tovey, and more.
London News
Shane Richie Stars in Streaming Version of
Scaramouche Jones
Beginning March 26
By Andrew Gans | 03/26/2021
Ian Talbot directs Justin Butcher's solo show.
London News
Dates Set for the West End Return of
Love Letters
By Dan Meyer | 03/26/2021
The A.R. Gurney play reopens at Theatre Royal Haymarket this spring.
London News
Rafe Spall Will Star in
To Kill a Mockingbird
in London's West End
By Andrew Gans | 03/26/2021
Bartlett Sher will again direct Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
Theatre Alternatives
In the News: Southwark Playhouse to Stream Dave Malloy's
Preludes,
David Rockwell Tapped to Design the Oscars
By Talaura Harms | 03/25/2021
Plus: Kara Young will host the PEN Literary Awards.
London News
Michael Sheen to Star in London
Under Milk Wood
as National Theatre Reopens
By Ryan McPhee | 03/25/2021
The U.K. venue will also present the stage adaptation of Hirokazu Kore-eda's
After Life
in June.
London News
Latrice Royale and Willam to Make West End Debut in
Death Drop
Reopening
By Dan Meyer | 03/25/2021
The drag queen murder-mystery musical returns to the Garrick Theatre this spring.
London News
Pretty Woman: The Musical
Sets July Return to the West End
By Andrew Gans | 03/23/2021
The musical based on the blockbuster film of the same name will reopen at a different venue: the Savoy Theatre.
London News
London
Sunday in the Park With George
Delayed Indefinitely
By Dan Meyer | 03/23/2021
The Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford-led production was due to play the Savoy Theatre.
London News
Disney’s
The Lion King
Sets West End Reopening Dates
By Dan Meyer | 03/22/2021
After its coronavirus hiatus, the Tony-winning musical will roar again this summer.
London News
Emma Kingston, Marisha Wallace, More Star in Virtual Production of
BKLYN The Musical
Beginning March 22
By Andrew Gans | 03/22/2021
Dean Johnson directs the filmed production for Lambert Jackson Productions.
Regional News
In the News: Signature Streams
Daniel J. Watts' The Jam: Only Child
, SoHo Playhouse Reopens in April With
Haunt Quest
By Talaura Harms | 03/19/2021
Plus,
Swingin' With the Music of Broadway: Volume 1
drops March 27 featuring
Hadestown
"Fates," Brittney Johnson, and more.
London News
Hairspray
Will Open at London Coliseum in June
By Andrew Gans | 03/19/2021
Olivier winner Michael Ball will head the cast as Edna Turnblad.
London News
Ian McKellen to Star in
Hamlet
at the Theatre Royal Windsor
By Logan Culwell-Block | 03/19/2021
The Olivier- and Tony-winning actor will also appear in Theatre Royal's new production of
The Cherry Orchard
.
London News
Jersey Boys
Will Return to London's West End This Summer
By Andrew Gans | 03/19/2021
The original Broadway creative team reunites for the upcoming production at the newly renovated Trafalgar Theatre.
London News
London's
Anything Goes
, Starring Megan Mullally and Robert Lindsay, Moves Opening to July
By Ryan McPhee | 03/18/2021
Among those newly added to the cast is
Wicked
and
Les Misérables
favorite Samuel Edwards as Billy Crocker.
London News
Back to the Future
Musical Will Begin Performances at London's Adelphi in August
By Andrew Gans | 03/16/2021
The musical's out-of-town tryout at the Manchester Opera House was cut short last March due to the pandemic.
Regional News
In the News: Woolly Mammoth Announces Spring Season, BBC Commissions New Musical for Radio
By Talaura Harms | 03/15/2021
Plus,
Rent
will return to live performances at the U.K.'s Hope Mill Theatre in August.
London News
The Play That Goes Wrong
Will Return to London's Duchess Theatre in June
By Andrew Gans | 03/15/2021
The cast will be led by Blayar Benn, Milo Clarke, Ross Green, Michael Keane, David Kirkbride, and Ciara Morris.
London News
Sheffield's Virtual Production of
The Band Plays On
Begins March 15
By Andrew Gans | 03/15/2021
Robert Hastie and Anthony Lau direct the Chris Bush play.
London News
John Owen-Jones Will Celebrate 50th Birthday With Live-Streamed Concert
By Andrew Gans | 03/12/2021
The
Les Misérables
star will perform at London's Cadogan Hall.
London News
3 New Works to Play London's Harold Pinter This May With Emma Corrin, Gemma Arterton, More
By Andrew Gans | 03/12/2021
Ian Rickson will serve as artistic director for the RE:EMERGE season, featuring plays by Amy Berryman, Yasmin Joseph, and Joseph Charlton.
London News
The Prince of Egypt
Sets July Return to London's Dominion Theatre
By Andrew Gans | 03/12/2021
The first two months of performances will take place with social distancing.
London News
West End Celebration at London's Palace Theatre Sets New Dates
By Dan Meyer | 03/11/2021
The show will feature Layton Williams, Alice Fearn, Rachel John, and more.
London News
London's
Les Misérables
Concert Will Resume West End Performances in May
By Andrew Gans | 03/10/2021
The limited engagement will continue through September, with a full production of the international hit musical to follow.
London News
As London Theatres Approach Reopening,
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Will Return to the West End in May
By Andrew Gans | 03/05/2021
The cast will be headed by Noah Thomas as Jamie New and Shane Richie as Hugo/Loco Chanelle.
London News
Back to Court:
Six
Plans (Another) West End Reopening
By Ryan McPhee | 03/04/2021
The London musical continues to be a symbol of resilience during the coronavirus pandemic.
Industry News
In the News: Larry Powell Awarded Playwriting Commission, Donmar Reimagines
Assembly
for Digital Production
By Talaura Harms | 03/03/2021
Plus: New Federal Theatre will present readings of Pearl Cleage and Cassandra Medley plays for Women's History Month.
London News
'Midnight, Not a Sound From the Stages': Kerry Ellis Records an Apt New Version of
Cats
Anthem 'Memory'
By Andrew Gans | 03/03/2021
Jon Monie penned new lyrics to the Andrew Lloyd Webber hit to raise awareness about the struggling theatre industry.
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