106 stories by "Ben Thomas"
HOME Manchester is in for some musical mayhem as Freaky Friday, the hit body-swap comedy, drops its latest production images ahead of its anticipated UK premiere. Directed by Andy Fickman an…
La Voix will take on the role of Miss Hannigan in the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of Annie. Fans can catch La Voix's performance in cities including Wimbledon, Birmingham, Manchester, Plymo…
Wicked fans, get ready to pack your bags for another trip to Oz. Universal has confirmed it's exploring sequels and spin-offs that would expand the world of the blockbuster Broadway and West…
Novelist Gregory Maguire is expanding the world of Oz once more. The celebrated author behind Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West just revealed his latest novel, Galin…
A Broadway smash hit is taking center stage on your game shelf. Monopoly has joined forces with Hamilton for a special edition of the classic board game, in celebration of the musical's 10th…
It seems the Wicked film franchise may not be over just yet. As Wicked: For Good hits cinemas this week, composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz has revealed that he and longtime collaborator Win…
Get ready for a spellbinding sneak peek as Cynthia Erivo's take on No Good Deed from Wicked: For Good has been unveiled. Cynthia brings her incredible voice to Elphaba in a moment that teete…
Fans of everyone's favorite marmalade-loving bear, rejoice! Paddington The Musical isn't just taking over London's West End, but it's making waves with a cast album. Producers Sonia Friedman…
Broadway sensation Cynthia Erivo made a surprise trip back to her London roots, and there wasn't a dry eye in the house. During a special visit to La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, C…
Concord Theatricals now holds the worldwide stage licensing rights for Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton. Fans and schools eager to stage the game-changing musical have a new reason to get excit…
Disney has released the first trailer for the live action adaptation of Moana. The new teaser gives us a full look at Catherine Laga aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. The tr…
Cynthia Erivo and Misty Copeland have teamed up once again, this time for a breathtaking live performance of No Good Deed. Ahead of the release of Wicked: For Good, a new released music vide…
Center Stage Records has released a brand new 3-track EP from new musical It's Kind of a Funny Story. The in-development show has music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini and a book by Alex Bright…
A new way to experience Paddington the Musical has just been announced with the launch of the £35 Paddington Lottery. The new ticket lottery gives fans the chance to see London's most tal…
Sabrina Carpenter is diving headfirst into Wonderland. The singer and actress is set to star in and produce a brand new movie musical inspired by Alice in Wonderland for Universal Pictures. …
A TikTok creator has taken internet creativity to a new level. They went live for over two hours performing The Phantom of the Opera using nothing but Lego. Yes, a full musical made brick by…
Jonathan Bailey fans can now see the moment that helped him land his Wicked role. His audition tape was filmed in true West End fashion during his five-minute call at the Ambassadors Theatre…
The legendary rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is returning to London for a strictly limited run at The London Palladium. The hit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, famous for tim…
The award-winning hit musical Avenue Q is making its long-awaited return to the West End. From Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez, the co-creator of The Book of Mormon, the laugh-out-loud show opens…
Get ready for a Renaissance with a twist as Something Rotten! is finally making its fully staged UK premiere. After a sold-out concert run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the hit Broadway music…
Paddington The Musical has officially begun previews, marking the first time the nation's favorite bear has taken to the stage. The show introduces audiences to a spectacular new version of …
Adam Lambert has dropped a stunning new music video for his performance of Heaven On Their Minds from Jesus Christ Superstar. Released on Andrew Lloyd Webber's official YouTube channel, the …
Boy George's cult hit Taboo is getting a bold new revival, with acclaimed director Michael Longhurst now leading the charge. Known for his work on Constellations, Next to Normal and Caroline…
Disney's live-action Aladdin sequel is officially back on track, with filming expected to begin in January 2026. Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, and Will Smith are all expected to return, reprisi…
Mischief is taking a big step into new territory with Thespians, their first-ever musical comedy. From the makers of The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the new show will laun…
