Warwick Davis News

The story of “Willow” began when an aspiring sorcerer, played by Warwick Davis, is whisked away on a journey to protect an infant empress Elora Danan and vanquish the evil Queen Bavmorda from their world of Andowyne. “Willow” also stars Ellie Bamber, Ruby Cruz, Erin Kellyman, Tony Revolori, Amar Chadha-Patel, Dempsey Bryk, and Joanne Whalley.

Tickets are on sale now to see Lucasfilm's “Willow” at The El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood November 28 with a live Q&A after the movie followed by a sneak peek of the new “Willow” Disney+ series.

There’s no place like Disney+ for the holidays with the “Happy Holidays” collection returning for the third year. New trailers are now available for three upcoming holiday specials exclusive to Disney+; “Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays,” “Best in Snow,” and “Hip Hop Nutcracker.”

“Willow” stars Warwick Davis, Ellie Bamber, Ruby Cruz, Erin Kellyman, Tony Revolori, Amar Chadha-Patel, Dempsey Bryk, and Joanne Whalley. Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Jonathan Kasdan, Tommy Harper, Wendy Mericle, Roopesh Parekh, Ron Howard, and Samie Kim Falvey serve as executive producers. Watch the special look video now!

Fresh from the West End production of Moulin Rouge The Musical, West End leading lady and singing sensation Zoe Birkett will play Spirit Of The Ring alongside EastEnders’ Beppe Di Marco, Michael Greco as Abanazar. Joining them is CBeebies favourite Ben Cajee in the title role of Aladdin, returning favourites Tam Ryan as Wishee Washee and Ian Adams as Widow Twankey, Duane Gooden as the Genie, Ian Billings as the Notary and introducing Wolverhampton’s own Sofie Anné as Princess Jasmine.

Off-Broadway's hilariously irreverent musical comedy; A Musical About Star Wars, which was forced to close in 2020, is excited to announce they are returning for a strictly-limited two week engagement at The American Theatre of Actors.  With performances beginning Friday, Dec 17th the musical comedy celebrates the blockbuster film franchise, nerd culture, cosplay, and comic-con in a show-within-a-show that is a little meta and hella rad.

Two years before the deranged genius of ROBOWAR and SHOCKING DARK, writer/director Bruno Mattei and co-writers Claudio Fragasso & Rossella Drudi borrowed from RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II, MISSING IN ACTION and more to create their own mind-blowing 'Namsploitation masterpiece STRIKE COMMANDO.

The Artistic Director and Executive Director of Donmar Warehouse, Michael Longhurst and Henny Finch, are guests on today's episode of Figureheads. Hosted by Warwick Davis, Figureheads is a new business and culture podcast which interviews leaders from the UK’s top sporting and entertainment institutions. 

The magical world of George Lucas’ “Willow,” the epic fantasy adventure set in an age of swords, sorcery, myths and monsters, will be returning in a Disney+ series slated to begin production next year. 

While Broadway and Off-Broadway is on hiatus, the cast and crew of the off-Broadway musical A Musical About Star Wars got together to sing a virtual version of the show's anthem, a?oeBe The Change That You Wish To See In The Galaxy' from their homes!

Adult Swim has released the official trailer for the twisted new animated series 'JJ Villard's Fairy Tales.' Created by the Emmy-winning animator JJ Villard (“King Star King”), the series will premiere on May 10 on Sunday night at 12:15 AM (Sunday night leading into Monday).

With the theatre industry in an unprecedented position and venues closed across the UK due to the COVID - 19 outbreak, industry leaders are creatively seeking ways to support theatre and bring it directly to you - at home. Following their hugely popular run at the Other Palace in 2018, the out-of-this-world British musical Eugenius! will release the full archive footage of the show online on Friday 20th March at 7pm in order to raise money for Acting for Others and provide some much-needed relief to those self-isolating.

Following their hugely popular run at the Other Palace in 2018, the out-of-this-world British musical Eugenius! will release the full archive footage of the show online on Friday 20th March at 7pm in order to raise money for Acting for Others and provide some much-needed relief to those self-isolating.

The Second City is excited to announce its new fully improvised show The Second City's Temple of Geekdom: An Improvised Adventure. This a?oechoose your own adventurea?? experience allows the audience to guide a party of improv adventurers and fracture their favorite fandoms in search of comedic gold. The show is directed by Second City alumnus and resident director Anthony LeBlanc and will be performed by a rotating cast of The Second City's sharpest, geekiest, and most intergalactically fluent improvisers. 

Billy Recce is an up and coming composer and lyricist that I had the pleasure of seeing first perform a series of his comedy songs at the Duplex about a year ago. Quickly, he's gained some recognition for his work over the course of this past year on 'A Musical About Star Wars.' Impressed, when I heard about his CD release, I jumped at the opportunity to interview him for Broadway World.

Off-Broadway's hilariously irreverent new musical comedy; A Musical About Star Wars a?" or, Why Star Wars is the Greatest Thing in the History of the Galaxy, Much, Much Better than Star Trek, is excited to welcome Justin Sargent to the role of a?oeTaylora?? beginning tonight, Nov 29h.

Off-Broadway's hilariously irreverent new musical comedy; A Musical About Star Wars - or, Why Star Wars is the Greatest Thing in the History of the Galaxy, Much, Much Better than Star Trek is heading into the recording studio to record its original cast album! Get a look behind the scenes in the studio below!

Off-Broadway's hilariously irreverent new musical comedy; A Musical About Star Wars a?" or, Why Star Wars is the Greatest Thing in the History of the Galaxy, Much, Much Better than Star Trek, is excited to announce that Justin Sargent will be taking over the role of a?oeTaylora?? beginning Nov 15th.

Broadway Records announced today the Original Cast Recording of A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS will be released digitally and in stores on Friday, November 8, 2019. The album is currently available for pre-order atwww.BroadwayRecords.com and Amazon.com

Michael Sterling, BroadwayWorld's LA On Air Host and Co-Producer for BWW TV and Jerry Evans of JLE Media in Los Angeles spent the day at rehearsal for Hollywood Bowl's upcoming, new production of Into the Woods.