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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.
2017
Here at #StageFaves HQ, we're delighted to introduce you to our new #StageFaves Performer Ambassador and vlogger: Shalana Serafina! Who is she? Where did we find her? What will she be bringing to the world of #StageFaves? Shalana explains all - and 10 facts you should know about her and her musical theatre world - in this launch video.
2017
On Thursday 27 June, London’s West End showed an overwhelming display of support to the Mayor’s "London is Open" campaign. Over 30 theatres and shows collectively shared photos and videos on Twitter, encouraging visitors to come and experience the magic of London theatres. The Mayor of London then shared a bunch of them on his own Twitter! We've collected our favourite videos and photos so you can see all your #StageFaves messages in one place...
2017
The fabulous KINKY BOOTS celebrated another year in the West End and welcomed new cast members. We thought it was time to catch up with some KINKY BOOTS cast tweets so we rounded up our top 10 from the media night and after party! #londongetskinky
2017
We know we know, it's the most wonderful day of the year. We know, it's been on your calendars since January and you've been counting the days since the new year, but it's finally here - #WorldEmojiDay has filled our twitter feed with happy poop faces (faeces?) and a language completely consisting of cartoon doodles. And your favourite musicals have been joining in! Marvel at the beauty of the WHOLE OF LES MISERABLES written out in emojis, figure out which HAIRSPRAY song involves pointy fingers and a snare drum and try and guess what tunes you're going to be sailing to during the Stages cruise...and don't forget to tweet us yours @StageFaves. We'll retweet our favourite ones!
2017
It takes a lot to out-hype the Wimbledon finals, but #Doctor13 may well have managed it! The announcement that Jodie Whittaker will be the first female doctor practically shut down the internet and loads of #StageFaves got on board to tweet their support. Here's a round-up of our #TopTweets from the epic announcement...
2017
James Corden may be a big American TV host these days but his heart still clearly beats in time with the musicals of the West End. On and off for the last two years, James has created a series of Crosswalk Musicals, taking a classic show and condensing it into sections that last the time it takes to cross an American road. He started this series back in 2015 with the all-time classic, GREASE...
2017
The whole of the West End was celebrating Pride this weekend and came up with some very creative rainbow images! We rounded up 10 of our favourite #StageFave show tweets!
2017
London’s biggest and most vibrant Pride Festival ever took place this July! From shared West End pre-show warm ups to messages of love we’ve rounded up our 20 top rainbow tweets! #LoveHappensHere
She tried to suppress it, but it was only a matter of time until Lauren Philpott from our friends at the Musical Theatre Appreciate Society fell under the Hamilton spell! Here's the story of how she fell hard for the #Hamiltonhype (look out for the puns!)...
2017
It wouldn't be summer without strawberries & cream, and it wouldn't be worth eating them without Wimbledon on the TV in the background! Monday 3 July marked the beginning of Wimbledon 2017 and your StageFaves took to twitter to share their unique take on the world-famous sporting event. We've put together 8 #TopTweets from day 1...
2017
Forget Glastonbury, this weekend the only place to be was WEST END LIVE with amazing performances from all of our favourite shows! We’re rounded up 20 of our favourite tweets from performers and shows that capture some of the magic! You can find our full social media coverage, features and more on our dedicated WEST END LIVE page.
2017
Disney knows a thing or two about getting people talking - and sharing. We loved their use of social media at West End Live this year. In the Disney hut, fans were encouraged to get pics of themselves with props and costumes from Disney's two current West End hits, ALADDIN and THE LION KING, both of which performed at this weekend's festival....
2017
Illustrator Andy Robinson's 'inky mission' is to see as many shows as possible and try to capture them within an ink drawing - which he does with extraordinary flair, each creation a real work of art in itself. Over this weekend's #WestEndLive, he set himself an even more gargantuan task - capture ALL of the shows in one drawing before the end of the two-day event. See how he got on...
2017
With all the #StageFaves super-stars treading the boards at West End Live, the 'real stars' were positioned just offstage. The British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters, and in particular bearded super-mover 'Jack' during performances of Dreamgirls, Motown and Thriller Live, won over scores of fans on social media. See them in action here...
2017
Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the official world premiere (on 20 June 2017) of BAT OUT OF HELL at the London Coliseum. Which rock 'n' roll celebrities did he meet on the red carpet and at the after-party? (Here's a hint. The names include: McFly's Tom Fletcher, Craig Revel Horwood, Steps' Lisa Scott Lee and Faye Tozer, Arlene Phillips, Richard Fleeshman, Nathan Amzi and, well, tons of the cast and creatives!)
2017
With major cast changes at LES MISÉRABLES and MAMMA MIA! we thought it was time to catch up with some cast tweets! Here are 10 of our favourites!
2017
Last week was a busy one and not just because of the election! There were opening nights for ANNIE, WORKING and HOLY CRAP as well as a major cast change for ALADDIN! We’ve rounded up 12 #TopTweets from our #StageFaves!
2017
Today's the day! On the anniversay of the death of Emily Davison (who in 1913 jumped in front of a horse in protest of the fact women could not vote), the UK is taking to the polls for #ElectionDay2017. Twitter is overrun with your #StageFaves sharing their voting experience and urging others to take part. We've rounded up our #TopTweets from today. Expect Corbyn memes, fabulousness and #DogsInPollingStations...
2017
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…
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...