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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.

20 Apr
2017
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Irving Berlin’s rootin', tootin' Wild West Broadway classic ANNIE GET YOUR GUN will be re-imagined at London’s Union Theatre next month. We can't wait to dust off our cowboy boots...

19 Apr
2017
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Brilliant, versatile West End star and #StageFave Jessica Martin will take on the central role in the European premiere of Broadway musical BALLROOM at Waterloo East Theatre next month...

19 Apr
2017

The first "Live At The Other Palace" has been announced and it's a big one! The new series, curated by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, will kick off this Sunday 23 April 2017 at The Other Palace in London Victoria, with #StageFave Lin-Manuel Miranda "In Conversation". What questions would you ask?

18 Apr
2017

All Star Productions have announced the full cast list for their rare London revival of the 1963 musical 110 IN THE SHADE, running at Ye Old Rose & Crown Theatre in May. And they're now all on #StageFaves...

18 Apr
2017

How did you spend the long Bank Holiday weekend? For the nine #StageFaves who made our favourite in our Easter tweets round-up, there were stately homes and adorable pooches, not to mention chocolates and bunnies...

13 Apr
2017

We all love singing along to our favourite #showtunes but how often do you get the chance to have a singalong to your favourite musicals via Facebook Live! Meet your new fave muso Eric Neuenschwander! Eric is a Choral and Theatre Director at Xenia High School in Ohio with a big love of Musical Theatre. He collects hundreds of musical theatre scores and every week he takes requests and jams out to his favourite showtunes...

13 Apr
2017

We hope Rhys Jennings and Darren Clark are feeling pretty special today. The pair not only won the first-ever MTI Stiles + Drewe Mentorship Award but their musical today receives a star-studded industry showcase at The Other Palace. When the likes of Clive Rowe, Rebecca Trehearn and Tyrone Huntley (all award winners in their own right) flock to appear in your show, you're doing something right...

13 Apr
2017

The Easter weekend is almost upon us! Everyone's getting ready to enjoy a glorious 4 day break, soak up the sun and take part in some festive fun. But what about your favourite stars and shows? They may be busy over the weekend entertaining us all but your #StageFaves are celebrating the Easter holidays in their own unique way!

13 Apr
2017
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Headlong's premiere production of new British musical JUNKYARD arrives at Rose Theatre Kingston next week. Musical Theatre Review’s Aura Simon caught up with its composer Stephen Warbeck to contemplate a varied and award-filled career...

Last night was the opening of ENO’s beautiful Rogers & Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL starring ALFIE BOE and KATHERINE JENKINS. We’ve gathered our ten favourite first night tweets including good luck wishes, post-show reactions and a few backstage moments…Check out more with our Carousel Cast Tweets!

12 Apr
2017

After winning two #OlivierAwards And we are telling you that, yes, we are excited. The original London cast recording of DREAMGIRLS, including Amber Riley as Effie White, will officially be released in mid-April but you can pre-order it online now...

Last night was the primetime broadcast of the 2017 Olivier Awards on ITV! Fans finally got to see for themselves the glitz and glamour of Sunday's star-studded event and watch their #StageFaves perform songs from nominated shows. There was an awful lot of fan love in particular for Gary Barlow, Amber Riley and Lin-Manuel Miranda, but they were far from being the only stars worthy of praise. Here are our 18 favourite (and some of the funniest) audience tweets while watching the show. (You must scroll down to see young Jena's reaction to Amber!)...

11 Apr
2017

Today is no ordinary Tuesday - it's #NationalPetDay AND #NationalSiblingsDay!! Your #StageFaves have been busily sharing pics of their families and furry friends on Twitter and we've rounded up our favourite tweet pics of the day. The question is, who has the cutest pet and who has the coolest sibling!?

11 Apr
2017

Korean actress Sooha Kim makes her professional debut as Kim in the major new UK tour of MISS SAIGON, along with Filipino stars Red Concepcion Gerald Santos, and West End #StageFaves Zoe Doano and Ashley Gilmour. Further casting now announced for the tour opening in July in Leicester...

11 Apr
2017

It's no secret that belting out your favourite showtunes is one of life's guilty pleasures when you're alone...but have you ever tried NOT singing along? We spotted this hilarious challenge on YouTube. Tune in...

11 Apr
2017

After a fantastic win for Best New Comedy at the #OlivierAwards on Sunday, OUR LADIES OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR have released a brand new trailer for their West End premiere at the Duke of York's Theatre next month. We can't wait to see the ladies back onstage in London...

11 Apr
2017

In the same week that Tim Minchin's Groundhog Day won the Olivier, his previous Best New Musical winner (and musical writing debut) MATILDA announces a major UK and Ireland tour that will launch in March 2018, as West End booking continues. Everyone can do with a little more Minchin in their lives...

How did #StageFaves celebrate their Olivier Award wins on social media? Reactions from Andy Karl, Amber Riley, Adam J Bernard, Rebecca Trehearn, Andrew Lloyd Webber and the teams behind this year's award-winning shows...

The #OlivierAwards ceremony may have ended at 10pm, but the night went on until morning! Here's our collection of favourite tweets from the party bus, the celebration, and the aftermath!

10 Apr
2017

We were blown away by the performances from last night's Olivier Awards ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall! Check out these photos of five #StageFave musicals vying for top spot - taken by people in the room! Who's jealous!?