God, That’s Good!: An Interview with Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan, Stars of Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, it’s a wonder that the Stephen Sondheim musical thriller has never before been brought to Singapore. Thankfully, Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group and the Singapore Repertory Theatre are here to resolve that, as Sweeney Todd hits the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands for a two week run, fresh from a critically-acclaimed run in Manila. Beyond the fact that it’ll be making … Continue reading God, That’s Good!: An Interview with Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan, Stars of Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Review: A Spoonful of Sherman by Sing’theatre

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 20/11/19) A simple, joyful family affair of a musical revue. You may know the songs, but do you know the people behind them? Best known for their work on soundtracks from Marry Poppins to Winnie the Pooh and The Jungle Book, Robert and Richard Sherman are undoubtedly two of America’s most well-known songwriters of the 20th century. But beyond them, even their father Al Sherman, and eventually, Robert’s son … Continue reading Review: A Spoonful of Sherman by Sing’theatre

In London’s West End 2020: Andy Nyman and Jenna Russel Join Imelda Staunton For Cast of Hello Dolly! at the Adelphi Theatre

LONDON – Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced that Imelda Staunton has been cast in a new production of Hello, Dolly!, one of the most iconic musicals of all time coming to the Adelphi Theatre in 2020. This brand new production reunites Imelda with director Dominic Cooke, following the critically acclaimed production of Follies at the National Theatre. With an unforgettable score by the legendary Jerry Herman, Hello, Dolly! will … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020: Andy Nyman and Jenna Russel Join Imelda Staunton For Cast of Hello Dolly! at the Adelphi Theatre

In London’s West End 2021: Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre

LONDON – After all these years, still can’t get Lady Marmalade out of your head? Moulin Rouge! is about to come back in vogue to London come 2021, as producers Global Creatures announce the UK premiere of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre in London in March 2021. “After ten years in development, and following the fantastic response to Moulin Rouge! The Musical in New York, we are thrilled … Continue reading In London’s West End 2021: Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre

Review: Lie With Me by Intercultural Theatre Institute

★★☆☆☆ (Attended 7/11/19) Graduating show from latest batch of ITI students a modern exploration of human relationships, but is marred by actors getting lost in iffy chemistry and a dragged out pace. Taking inspiration from Arthur Schnitzler’s 1897 play Reigen (La Ronde), Kaite O’Reilly’s Lie With Me was originally written for a group of graduating theatre students from London’s LAMDA in 2017, and has now been adapted for the … Continue reading Review: Lie With Me by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Sing’theatre’s A Spoonful of Sherman: An Interview with Sing’theatre Artistic Director Nathalie Ribette

Sing’theatre has been around for a long time – since 2007 in fact, and each year, they’ve only been upping their game with bigger production value, better performances and always with heart. “Sing’theatre usually produces musical theatre, or performances with music, such as Souvenir last year,” says Sing’theatre Artistic Director Nathalie Ribette. “It’s always been a part of our ethos since our very beginning, and … Continue reading Sing’theatre’s A Spoonful of Sherman: An Interview with Sing’theatre Artistic Director Nathalie Ribette

In London’s West End 2020: Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat at the London Palladium (Preview)

LONDON – Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are delighted to announce that Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow will be back at the London Palladium in 2020, as the new, smash hit production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns following its triumphant season this year. Jason Donovan will return in the role of Pharaoh. He was originally in the show when he made his defining stage performance as the title character … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020: Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat at the London Palladium (Preview)

Preview: CATS presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

Following its triumphant season in London’s West End, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS comes to the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands for a strictly limited season this December. Coming to town just in time to coincide with Universal Pictures’ film adaptation, CATS is based off T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats and takes place in a larger-than-life junkyard playground. Here, audiences are set to meet … Continue reading Preview: CATS presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

In London’s West End 2019/20: CURTAINS at Wyndham’s Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – The producers of the Tony award winning musical CURTAINS have announced the show will premiere in London at Wyndham’s Theatre, playing 38 performances from 13th December 2019 until 11th January 2020. CURTAINS is currently delighting audiences and critics on tour across the UK and stars comedian, actor and singer Jason Manford as Detective ‘Lt. Frank Cioffi’. He will be joined by Carley Stenson as ‘Georgia Hendricks’, Rebecca Lock as ‘Carmen Bernstein’, Samuel Holmes as ‘Christopher Belling’, Leah Barbara … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019/20: CURTAINS at Wyndham’s Theatre (Preview)

In London’s West End 2020: The Drifters Girl at the Garrick Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced The Drifters Girl, a brand new musical starring Beverley Knight, which tells the remarkable story of one of the world’s greatest vocal groups The Drifters and the woman who made them. It will make its World Premiere at Newcastle Theatre Royal next year, before transferring to the Garrick Theatre in London for a strictly limited season of 20 weeks. … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020: The Drifters Girl at the Garrick Theatre (Preview)