Olivia Moore News

London is gearing up for an exciting month of West End shows, concerts and more. From an Abba concert merging the physical and digital, to the return of Eliza Dolittle at the London Coliseum and female revision of Tudor history at the Globe, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

All new rehearsal images have been released for the new West End production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022. 

For the first time in 15 years, Grease is back in the West End this summer with a gritty makeover, and former Heathers star Olivia Moore is stepping into Sandy’s leather catsuit. Two weeks into her rehearsal process, we discuss the pressure that comes with the role, the ubiquity of high school-set musicals, and Olivia’s advice for young performers.

All new video has been released of Olivia Moore singing 'Hopelessly Devoted To You' from GREASE. Olivia plays Sandy in the new West End production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022.

Australian star singer and actor Jason Donovan will play Teen Angel at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022.

The Black Rep announced the extension of Fireflies by Donja R. Love for an additional week, through March 6. Directed by Atlanta-based actor and director Andrea Frye, and featuring Zahria Moore and Eric Conners, the courageous work takes an intimate approach to exploring personal aspects of the Civil Rights Movement.

Heathers has found its way back to the charts... thanks to TikTok. Ghostlight Records just announced that the track 'Meant to Be Yours' from Heathers the Musical: Original West End Cast Recording hit Spotify's 'Viral Top 50' chart in 31 countries.

The St Louis Black Repertory Company continues its 45th Anniversary Season with Fireflies by Donja R. Love. Fireflies opens on February 11, 2022 at at the 125-seat Hotchner Studio Theatre on Washington University’s campus. Previews begin on February 9, 2022.  The show is directed by Atlanta-based actor and director Andrea Frye, featuring Zahria Moore and Eric Conners. The courageous work takes an intimate approach to exploring personal aspects of the Civil Rights Movement.

Peter Andre will make his West End debut playing the role of Vince Fontaine at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022. GREASE is directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.

La Traviata: Essential Opera presents a second essential work of the opera repertory as we continue in a format that responds to the needs of our current times and to our artists and audience.

Second Chances is an online fundraising concert raising funds for Sophia Moore to receive the hip replacement she desperately needs. For 8 years Sophia has been on and off crutches and in excruciating pain causing her to struggle to follow her dream of becoming a musical theatre performer.

Acclaimed stage and screen director, Andy Fickman, who's West End hit musical Heathers announced a UK tour earlier this year, has joined the Halls creative team after he heard opening number “Flat 15B” which was performed by a West End Cast during the first UK lockdown, earlier this year.

Current West End stars have come together during lockdown to perform the opening number, 'Flat 15B', from brand new, British musical: Halls.

Today's top stories: the West End will remain dark until June, the original cast of Hamilton reunited, and more!

Next week's lineup of West End stars has been announced for the online concert series, Leave a Light On!

The hosts of the next Waitress London Cast Album Karaoke Night taking place on 24 February will be the show's composer and 2020 Grammy® Award winner Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave) and Olivier and Tony Award winner Gavin Creel (The Book of Mormon, Hello Dolly!) who are now starring in the roles of Jenna and Dr Pomatter for six weeks only until 7 March.

After making her West End debut as Jenna in Waitress Desi Oakley again took to the West End stage last night in the lead role after Lucie Jones was unable to perform for Act 2 following her return to the production. Oakley was flown in overnight to fill in at the production when all the performers who could go on as Jenna became ill.x

Desi Oakley is set to make her West End debut in Waitress this weekend, after the three cast members who play Jenna have fallen ill.

The next Waitress London Cast Album Karaoke Night has been confirmed for Wednesday 15 January 2020 in partnership with Encore Tickets. The event will be hosted by cast members Lucie Jones (Rent, Les Misérables, Legally Blonde) and David Hunter (Kinky Boots, Once, One Man, Two Guvnors). Audience members can sign up before the show for the chance to sing one minute of any song from Waitress live on stage at the Adelphi and accompanied by the show's musical director Katharine Woolley. Tickets for this performance can be purchased at the venue, waitressthemusical.co.uk and are also available via Encore Tickets at encoretickets.co.uk.

11 Year Old Triple Threat, Lauren Yeobin Park Lands 3 Shows! 'Shine Holiday Spectacular Show' Tonight! Friday, December 13th at 8PM at The Playroom Theater, on Saturday, December 14th at Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall in American Protègè Winners Recital and beginning December 20th, 'A Christmas Carol' in Bergen Performing Arts Center!