The Life 2017 - Articles Page 4

Run Time:
2 hours and 50 minutes
Opened: April 12, 2017
Closing: April 29, 2017

The Life - 2017 - West End History , Info & More

Southwark Playhouse
77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD, United Kingdom London

You’re not in Kansas anymore...

A thrilling expose of the darker side of 1980's New York, The Life is a defiant and heartfelt musical lament for the old Times Square. A world of pimps and prostitutes, innocents and opportunists, it's a gutsy and gritty joyride filled with both pathos and fun.

Queen and Fleetwood are just trying to get by. New York has hit a moral rock bottom, and opportunity is becoming a scarcity. Queen is now selling herself to anyone with cash in Times Square, while Fleetwood is spending that cash on his nightly fix. Such is a regular story for those in The Life – just ask Sonja, whose market value as a hooker is depleting. It seems that nothing ever improves for those in The Life, but when a mysteriously innocent farm girl named Mary shows up, and Memphis and Joio, the biggest players in town, offer to help Queen out, will things start looking up?

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Cast Set For World Premiere of AGATHE at the Playground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024


Marking 30 years since the 1994 genocide against Tutsi people in Rwanda, Agathe tells the true story of the extraordinary woman who became Rwanda’s head of state for less than a day.

Matt Henry Joins THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical as 'Nigel'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024


Matt Henry will bring the esteemed character of Nigel to the stage in The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical. Learn more about Matt here!

Everything Coming to Max in April
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2024


Stream The Debut Of HBO Original Limited Series “The Sympathizer,” Max Original Unscripted Series “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” HBO Original Comedy Special “Alex Edelman: Just For Us,” HBO Original Documentary Series “The Jinx – Part Two” And “The Synanon Fix,” HBO Original Documentaries “Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion” and more.

Adventure Theatre MTC To Present SING DOWN THE MOON: Appalachian Wonder Tales
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Experience the magic of Appalachian folklore with Adventure Theatre MTC's SING DOWN THE MOON, running from April 26 to May 26, 2024. A captivating journey into wonder tales for all ages.

GRENFELL: IN THE WORDS OF SURVIVORS Comes to St. Ann's Warehouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024


St. Ann’s Warehouse will continue a season of major international works with the U.S. premiere of Gillian Slovo’s Grenfell: in the words of survivors.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Comes to Farmers Alley Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024


 Farmers Alley Theatre will partner with the Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival to bring Sondheim on Sondheim to Southwest Michigan audiences this April and May.

Review: STEPHEN HOUGH WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY at San Diego Civic Center Theater
by Ron Bierman - Mar 22, 2024


Read BroadwayWorld's review of Stephen Hough with the San Diego Symphony at San Diego Civic Center Theater.

BETTYE AND THE JOCKETTES SPINNING RECORDS AT THE HOLIDAY INN is Coming to the Gene Frankel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024


The world premiere of Christie Perfetti Williams' new play, BETTYE AND THE JOCKETTES SPINNING RECORDS AT THE HOLIDAY INN is Coming to the Gene Frankel Theatre.

Ballet Hispánico Announces THE QUINCEAÑERA GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024


Ballet Hispánico has announced THE QUINCEAÑERA GALA, honoring former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz and celebrating Eduardo Vilaro's 15th season as Artistic Director.

Meet the Cast of SUFFS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2024


Following a sold-out, extended run at The Public Theater, Shaina Taub’s new musical Suffs is marching to Broadway! Meet the cast of Suffs here!

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 24, 2024


Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

Chatham Baroque Presents IN THE COURT OF KINGS: MUSIC OF BACH & MARAIS.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024


Join Chatham Baroque in Pittsburgh as they present Parker Ramsay and Arnie Tanimoto in IN THE COURT OF THE KING: MUSIC OF BACH & MARAIS.

World Premiere of The Falling Company's FAMILY ROOM to be Presented by The Dance Centre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024


Experience the world premiere of FAMILY ROOM by The Falling Company, a dance theatre piece choreographed by Marissa Wong. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Alexia Alexander to Present One-Woman Play ROBIN FLY at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024


Alexia Alexander's award-winning one-woman play, ROBIN FLY, will premiere in Los Angeles at the Eastwood Performance Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Full Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024


Discover the full cast of Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, in a new version adapted and directed by Benedict Andrews, announced by Donmar Warehouse.

Elvis-inspired World Premiere By Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to Headline Smuin's 30th Season Finale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024


Smuin's 30th season will end with a unique Elvis-inspired world premiere by renowned choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Video: Go Behind The Scenes Of Guthrie's THE HISTORY PLAYS Set Design
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2024


Watch as Scene Shop Supervisor Jesse Delaney as he breaks down the complex build process happening in the scene shop for the History Plays: RICHARD II, HENRY IV and HENRY V at the Guthrie Theatre. 

DINNER WITH FRIENDS To Be Presented At The Zephyr Theatre This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024


DINNER WITH FRIENDS, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Donald Margulies, will be presented by Adriano Aragon and Foursome Productions at the Zephyr Theatre.

Lineup Unveiled for W.O.(e).R.D. �" ON THE VERGE Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024


Heather Litteer and wild project has revealed the complete line up for W.O.(e).R.D. – On The Verge. Learn more about the festival!

Patricia Hodge, Lucie Jones, Cedric Neal, Zizi Strallen, and Jac Yarrow Will Lead 50th Anniversary Concert of PIPPIN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024


The latest stars have been announced to join Tony Award-winning Broadway star of Shucked, Grammy nominated Alex Newell, in the upcoming 50th anniversary concert production of PIPPIN, with the score performed by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra.

China Arts and Entertainment Group Presents DONGPO: LIFE IN POEMS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024


Experience the poetic modern dance production, DONGPO: LIFE IN POEMS, at The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center this weekend.

Interview: Simon Thew - Future Music Director & Chief Conductor of the Houston Ballet
by Miranda Keating - Mar 14, 2024


As Maestro Ermanno Florio steps down after 32 seasons, Australian Conductor Simon Thew will be appointed as Houston Ballet's Music Director and Chief Conductor. BroadwayWorld got the chance to speak with Simon Thew about his worldly career, his experience with the Houston Ballet, and his goals for the future of the Houston Ballet.

THE NOTEBOOK to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording; Listen to 'Leave The Light On'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024


Atlantic Records will release The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording). Listen to 'Leave The Light On' now!

Conceived, Produced, Written and Starring Award-Winning Actor and Singer Beto Sargentelli in the Role of Elvis Presley, THE KING OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL Opens in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 13, 2024


Conceived and starring the award-winning actor and singer Beto Sargentelli as Elvis Presley, the show is a tribute to one of the greatest world music icons. Unreleased and originally Brazilian, O Rei do Rock - O Musical delves into Elvis' fascinating trajectory, from his first album recording, at the age of 18, until his premature death at 42.

Nina Wadia, Sinitta, Sonia, and More Will Lead NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024


Nina Wadia will star as Gemma in the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical, a brand-new British musical written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood.

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