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Check here for the latest musical news with links to all your #StageFaves performers, shows and theatres. Also look out for our regular #GetSocial features and contributions from our syndicate media partners including MyTheatreMates.com and the Musical Theatre Appreciation Society.

05 Jun
2017

Last month was a dream come true for one lucky fan who got to meet singing superstar and #StageFave Rachel Tucker. Yasmin Turner entered our exclusive #StageFaves competition and won free premium tickets to Rachel's gig and a special meet and greet with the WICKED star. Four other lucky people won tickets to see Rachel on her tour...

05 Jun
2017

SON OF A PREACHE MAN is the heart-warming new musical featuring the soulful music of Dusty Springfield. They have announced that X-factor finalist Diana Vickers will create the role of Kat for the 2017 tour. With a book by Warner Brown and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, SON OF A PREACHER MAN embarks on a national tour starting at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre from Monday 4 September 2017.

05 Jun
2017

Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome back CABARET! The brilliant production directed by Rufus Norris, is returning with a UK tour this autumn and our #StageFave Will Young will reprise his Olivier Award-nominated performance as the enigmatic Emcee alongside musician and presenter Louise Redknapp, who makes her stage debut as Sally Bowles. The London production won many awards and we're really excited to see it tour the UK. This time, it'll win even MORE hearts...

04 Jun
2017

We've already announced that Björn Ulvaeus is aiming to bring his immersive project MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY to London (it's already been a huge success in Stockholm) and they're currently trying to get planning permission in Waterloo. We've got an awesome trailer for the party to get us all excited. My my, we hope it comes over here soon...

02 Jun
2017

HAIRSPRAY is back on tour this summer and the cast, which has now been announced, is full of fantastic #StageFaves. Joining the previously announced Layton Williams are some great names including Normal Pace, Brenda Edwards and Gina Murray. They really are the nicest kids in town...

02 Jun
2017

A gay love story set in the military during WWII? YANK! We salute you! To celebrate this awesome musical transferring to the Charing Cross Theatre this July, we've got an official trailer to whet your appetite. We're sure you'll all be quick-marching right over to the box office...

02 Jun
2017

It's been a rough couple of years for the music industry. We've lost some of our most iconic legends who left us far too soon. But consolation comes from many angles and the theatre scene has been rife with shows celebrating their achievements and keeping their music alive! The next exciting addition to the list of these shows is PURPLE RAIN, a spectacular new theatrical event celebrating the music of one of the world’s greatest pop artists, Prince...

02 Jun
2017

We all love a good drink but most of us draw the line at drinking onstage. Not this lot! SHIT-FACED SHOWTIME will be stumbling its way to the Leicester square theatre this July and it's breaking all the rules. Every night, one of the actor will have to perform the show...absolutely wasted, and the rest of the cast have to try and keep the show afloat. Check out the full press release from this raucous bunch and make sure you head to the gallery for a truly original take on THE WIZARD OF OZ...

After 100 performances on the road, the new stage adaptation of Fellini’s masterpiece LA STRADA came to THE OTHER PALACE for the final leg of the tour! We’ve rounded up some top cast tweets…

01 Jun
2017

It's a classic, but it's never been on the London Fringe before! But Upstairs at the Gatehouse are here to change that as they announce a new production of 9 TO 5 that will open this August and run for a full month. Bring on the Dolly, we say...

01 Jun
2017

Calling all patriots, full casting has been announced for YANK! which transfers to the Charing Cross Theatre in the summer for a seven week season after the UK spring première at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester received such a great response from audiences and critics alike. The cast of the original production are joined by three new performers for the London run and we can't wait! Bring on July...

01 Jun
2017

He may only be 22, but triple-threat, all-star #StageFave Layton Williams is already making a name for himself in the Musical Theatre world. Having just completed the fantastic 20th Anniversary tour of RENT, Layton will return to the national tour of HAIRSPRAY (where he previously played the role of Duane) as the smooth-talking Seaweed, opening at the Wales Millennium Centre this August...

01 Jun
2017

My my, what a fantastic idea! When Björn Ulvaeus saw how much fun audiences were having at performances of MAMMA MIA! he wondered how they could take the awesome atmosphere further. Thus, MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY was born. Opening in Stockholm last year, it has been a huge sell-out success, and now Björn wants to bring the fun and festivities to London...

Would you do anything for tickets to the stage musical version of Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL? An extra fortnight's worth have now gone on sale for the West End season, starting previews next week at the London Coliseum. Get revved...

31 May
2017
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In recent years, the world of musical theatre has received an extra dose of LOLs with well-known comedians taking to the stage and appearing to take the new challenge in their stride. With Miranda Hart coming into the role of Miss Hannigan in the new production of much loved musical Annie opening soon at the Piccadilly Theatre, and with her name plastered across the advertising, Becky Wallis from the Musical Theatre Appreciation Society asks if comics can really make it work on the West End...

30 May
2017

There's no business like Showbusiness it's true, and every Musical is wonderful and unique, but there are some universal experiences every performer will recognise no matter the show. Here are 12 of our favourite Memes every Musical Theatre Actor will understand...

30 May
2017

Emma Rice may be leaving her position as Artistic Director of The Globe next year, but she's still bringing a whole host of exciting new shows to the theatre in the time she has left! They have just announced the 2017 winter season in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, entitled "The Winter Selection". Opening the season will be ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS, a new musical directed by Emma Rice (who also wrote the book), with lyrics by Christopher Dimond and music by Michael Kooman, presented by special arrangement with Radio Mouse Entertainment. Read all the info below...

30 May
2017

Newcomer Fred Haig unfortunately won't now be making his official West End debut at the Open Air Theatre this summer as injury forces him out of Drew McOnie's production of ON THE TOWN. But the show goes on with #StageFaves stalwart Jacob Maynard stepping up into the role of Chip, alongside Lizzy Connolly and Danny Mac...

29 May
2017

It's nearly summer holidays! If that's not enough to shout about, SOLT are returning with Kids Week, giving millions of free tickets to some amazing West End shows! Let's see which StageFaves favourites are on the list this year...

29 May
2017

Last month, a craze took over the Twittersphere and loads of #StageFaves got involved. The #FaceApp takes a photo of you and shows morphs it into various scenarios (mainly male, female, younger, older and a couple of different smiles), We've put together our list of our top 10 #StageFaves superstars #FaceApp posts. We think Irvine Iqbal wins though, if only for originality...