London Theatre News

Dates confirmed for remaining Oscar Wilde season productions

Dominic Dromgoole's company Classic Spring has announced dates for the final two productions in his Oscar Wilde season at the Vaudeville Theatre.Following the opening production A Woman of No Importance, which currently runs at the theatre starring Eve Best, and Kathy Burke's production of Lady Windermere's Fan (from 12th January), An Ideal Husband will run from 10th April to 14th July (with an official opening on 3rd May) and The Importance of Being Earnest will conclude the season from 20th...

Five classic songs from Tim Rice's musical Chess

UPDATED: 26 November 2020Have you seen The Queen's Gambit on Netflix? Then you'll love Chess ​by Tim Rice, Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' musical. We revisit the original album recording to bring you five of our favourite songs from the musical (and a couple of brilliantly '80s music videos).The show tells the story of a chess tournament in Italy, and a love triangle that develops between two of the players and one of their assistants. The original album features the voices of Murray Head,...

The differences between the West End and Broadway

London and New York City have many similarities, but their differences make each city unique. While Londoners have the Royal Family and a nice cup of tea, New Yorkers have huge skyscrapers and the world’s best bagels. When it comes to theatre, these cities have one thing in common: they both have some of the best shows and talent to offer. That and the fact that you can still see The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, or The Lion King in both New York and London. Both the West End and Broadway offer...

How to enjoy West End theatre in the half term

See West End theatre in the February 2023 half term. Discover new family-friendly shows in London and enjoy live entertainment.

Date confirmed for live television broadcast of musical Rent

Fox will broadcast the musical live in 2019

Everything you need to know about 'Tina - The Tina Turner Musical' in London

Tina Turner transformed rock and roll. But, do you know much about the singer? Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, the show based on Tina Turner's career is going down a storm at the Aldwych Theatre. Here's a taste of what you can expect from the world premiere production of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical currently running in London. Book Tina - The Tina Turner Musical tickets on London Theatre. ## What is Tina - The Tina Turner Musical about? Tina - The Tina Turner Musical dramatises the life and...

Five of Patti LuPone's iconic musical roles

With the news that Broadway and general musical theatre legend Patti LuPone will be gracing the London stage in Company from next autumn, we take a look back on five of the star's iconic roles on stage.Do you agree with these picks? What are your favourite LuPone moments? Let us know on Twitter.FantineLes Miserables<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tNNPWvUqB-U" width="100%"It's currently the longest-running musical in the West End, and...

Top 10 longest-running musicals currently in London's West End

Whether you're looking to book a ticket to some of the best shows in town, or want a reminder of the best London has to offer, we revisit the 10 longest-running musicals in the West End which are still currently running. Book tickets to West End musicals on London Theatre. ## 1. Les Miserables Opened 8th October 1985 Running in the West End for a whopping 36 years and counting, Les Miserables is the longest-running musical in the West End (and the second longest-runner in the world). With music...

New cast announced for Disney's The Lion King in London's West End

Disney's hit musical announces new cast

How Disney's Beauty and the Beast changed Broadway and Musical Theatre Forever

It may have been over a quarter of a century since Walt Disney's animated picture Beauty and the Beast stormed onto movie screens changing the face of the animation studio for years to come, but the effects of the movie continue to be felt in musical theatre around the world. With the new live-action remake opening in cinemas next week attention has once again been placed on this spectacular musical story with debate rising from the feminist nature of Disney Princesses to the studio's apparent...