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Rebecca Trehearn, Gloria Onitiri, Georgina Castle, and Laura Baldwin Join the Cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2021


The full cast has been announced for the world premiere production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella, featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber,  book by Academy Award winning Emerald Fennell and lyrics from David Zippel.

Moscow Production of CHESS Hits 150,000 Audience Members Since Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2021


A legendary musical about confrontation between a Soviet and an American chess masters for the world chess crown set against the backdrop of the Cold War has been seen by over 150 000 spectators in Moscow in 6 months.

Russian Premiere of CHESS to Open at Moscow's MDM Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2020


The opening night of the Russian production of CHESS, from the author Tim Rice and composers Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus is to take place in Moscow's MDM Theatre - home of Broadway Moscow Theatre Company on October 17, 2020.

Russia's CHESS Is Set To Premiere on October 17 at MDM Theatre
by Daria Vorobyeva - Jul 20, 2020


The opening night of the Russian production of CHESS is to take place in Moscow's MDM Theatre a?' home of Broadway Moscow Theatre Company on October 17, 2020. It will become the first and only large-scale musical premiere in Russia this Fall, after the restrictions on presentation of theatrical productions have been lifted by the authorities.

SCHOOL OF ROCK UK Tour Launches Online Search For Talented Young Musicians
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2020


School of Rock a?" The Musical is launching an online search for talented young musicians.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's SCHOOL OF ROCK Will Tour The UK And Ireland In 2021
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020


School of Rock - The Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit, award-winning West End show, will go on a major UK Tour in 2021, opening at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on Saturday 13 February 2021.

SCHOOL OF ROCK Comes to Wolverhampton in 2021
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020


SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL, Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit, award-winning West End show, will embark on a major UK Tour in 2021, visiting Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Monday 20 a?" Saturday 25 September 2021. On sale information will be announced soon.

SCHOOL OF ROCK West End To Close This March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2020


The West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical School of Rock is set to play its final performance on March 1, 2020.

Nominations Announced For 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards - &JULIET, EVITA, PRESENT LAUGHTER, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2019


Tyrone Huntley today announced the nominations for the 20th annual WhatsOnStage Awards via WhatsOnStage's social channels, the only major theatre prize-giving decided entirely by the theatregoers themselves. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final voting stage (until 27 January), with winners announced at the annual Awards Concert held on 1 March 2020 at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Christmas Carol Singalong Comes To Royal Festival Hall This December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019


Raymond Gubbay Limited is celebrating over 25 years of presenting brilliant season entertainment in 2019, with an incredible line up of Christmas Festivals in London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham including some iconic favourites a?" which have become UK festive institutions a?" and some exciting new concerts for 2019. Highlights of the new concerts for 2019 are:

Raymond Gubbay Ltd Celebrates 25 Years Of Seasonal Entertainment With 2019 Christmas Festivals
by Julie Musbach - Oct 1, 2019


Raymond Gubbay Limited is celebrating over 25 years of presenting brilliant season entertainment in 2019, with an incredible line up of Christmas Festivals in London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham including some iconic favourites a?" which have become UK festive institutions a?" and some exciting new concerts for 2019.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Announces Tickets on Sale Sept. 6 for Chicago Engagement
by Sarah Hookey - Aug 28, 2019


Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale Friday, September 6 for the triumphant return Chicago engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph). 

Noel Sullivan Joins West End Cast Of SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2019


Noel Sullivan will join the award-winning show School of Rock - The Musical from 19 August 2019 and will play the lead role of Dewey Finn at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. The hit West End production, based on the iconic film of the same title, is currently booking to January 2020.

BWW Contest: Win Two Tickets To THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre!
by BWW Contests - May 27, 2019


Get ready to hear the music of the night because BroadwayWorld is giving you a chance to win tickets to the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre! The winner will receive two tickets to the June 9th performance at 6:30pm. The contest will run now through June 2nd, at 11:59 PM EST. Enter for your chance to win TODAY, that's all we ask of you!

SCHOOL OF ROCK: THE MUSICAL Coming to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts
by Sarah Hookey - Apr 3, 2019


Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-octane Broadway and West End hit School of Rock - The Musical is coming to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) from Tuesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 9, 2019. 

Kravis Center Presents SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Julie Musbach - Mar 20, 2019


Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-octane Broadway and West End hit School of Rock - The Musical is coming to West Palm Beach's Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from March 27 - March 31.

BWW Review: Enjoyable SCHOOL OF ROCK at the Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - Mar 8, 2019


What happens when a musical film earns over $131-million on a $35-million-dollar investment? If you are Andrew Lloyd Webber, you buy the rights and turn it into School of Rock The Musicalwith lyrics by Glenn Slater and book by Julian Fellowes.

Photo Flash: SCHOOL OF ROCK Celebrates 1,000 Performances in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2019


Last night (6 March 2019), Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning show School of Rock - The Musical celebrated its 1000th performance in the West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. The cast were joined in the celebrations by Julian Fellowes, who wrote the book for the show, director Laurence Connor and the show's choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter, as well as VIP guests.

SCHOOL OF ROCK Premieres In Cleveland At Playhouse Square
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2019


Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-octane Broadway and West End hit School of Rock - The Musical is coming to Playhouse Square's Connor Palace for a three-week engagement, March 5-24, 2019, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series.

New Kids Cast Announced For SCHOOL OF ROCK As Show Celebrates 1000 West End Performances
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2019


On 23 February 2019 Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning show School of Rock - The Musical will welcome a new kids cast to join Dewey's band and embrace the power of rock! The hit West End production, based on the iconic film of the same title which this month celebrated 15 years since its UK release, is now booking to January 2020 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre and on 6 March will celebrate 1000 performances.

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