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Wilson is a British conductor, arranger and musicologist, who conducts orchestras and operas, as well as big band jazz. He is the creator of the John Wilson Orchestra and Associate Guest Conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

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[Broadway, 2013]
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Emma Kingston Brings MY LOVE LETTER TO NY to 54 Below in June


54 Below will present West End’s Leading Lady Emma Kingston in My Love Letter to NY on Sunday, June 9 2024.

Review: YOUR LIE IN APRIL �" THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane


If Your Lie in April follows the same patterns as Death Note, it won’t be the last time we hear of this iteration. It would be absolutely wonderful to see both of them completely realised as full production at last. The demand is there and the West End should take note.

Michael Tilson Thomas Appointed Distinguished Professor Of Music At The San Francisco Conservatory Of Music


The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) has named conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) as the institution's Distinguished Professor of Music. To celebrate MTT’s artistic achievements in the year of his 80th birthday, SFCM's allied record label PENTATONE will release a box set collection of 18 MTT compositions in the fall of 2024. 

Cast Set For Frank Wildhorn's YOUR LIE IN APRIL in Concert


The cast has been announced for Your Lie in April the Musical in Concert, set for April at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Find out more about the cast members here.

Idle Muse Theatre Company Announces Cast And Creative Team For The New Version Of WHAT THE WEIRD SISTERS SAW


Idle Muse Theatre Company announces the cast and creative team for the new version of WHAT THE WEIRD SISTERS SAW. Get ready for an exciting production from March 14 - April 14.

Inkwell Singers Will Debut AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY MINUTES at the Triad


One of New York City's most acclaimed new singing groups, THE INKWELL SINGERS, will debut their new show AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY MINUTES on November 4th and November 9th, 2023, at 7:00pm at The Triad Theater.

DOGFIGHT Comes to Melbourne in November


Following ongoing successes including recent productions of American Idiot and The Wizard of Oz,  acclaimed new musical theatre company Theatrical will present a new production of Dogfight, playing for a strictly limited season at Chapel Off Chapel from 9-26 November. 

Review: THE IMMIGRANT at The New Jewish Theatre


What did our critic think of THE IMMIGRANT at The New Jewish Theatre?

THE KING AND I Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre Next Month


Following a critically acclaimed Broadway smash-hit run, a sold-out season at the London Palladium (which resulted in the biggest global live event cinema release of 2018) and a previous record-breaking UK and International tour, this multi-Tony Award-winning production returns to Milton Keynes this autumn.

BBC to Run Extensive Shakespeare Season to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of First Folio


The BBC is celebrating this extraordinary anniversary with an ambitious season of content across TV, Radio, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sounds exploring why, 400 years on, Shakespeare's relevance and influence is as strong as ever. A wealth of programming featuring major actors and leading experts, including new documentaries, performance, music, drama, comedy, news coverage and the best of the BBC archive, as well as special items on flagship BBC shows, will celebrate the man, his world and his timeless writing.

Tony Yazbeck Will Direct Reading of STAGE FRIGHT Starring Debra Messing, Betsy Wolfe, and More!


 Tony Yazbeck will direct the industry presentation of Stage Fright, a new comedy by Jed Seidel on October 6, 2023. Learn more about the reading here!

DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL Will Release London Concept Album


Following ten sold out performances at London’s Palladium and Lyric theatres, the London Concept Album of Death Note The Musical is coming! Learn more about how to get the album here!

DavJasFran Entertainment To Present UNNATURAL WEIRD WONDER FESTIVAL Of Short Plays This Month


DavJasFran Entertainment will present the UNNATURAL WEIRD WONDER FESTIVAL of short plays from Oct 27-29. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Words From The Wings: Nathaniel Hackmann of BACK TO THE FUTURE Shares Backstage Moments, Must-Haves, and More!


BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Nathaniel Hackmann from Back to the Future! Nathaniel told us all about his favorite backstage moments, must-haves and more!

Album Review: Extra! Extra! Read All About It! The WORLD PREMIER COMPLETE RECORDING OF OKLAHOMA! Is An H-I-T All Over Again!


Sinfonia of London is indeed an exciting super-orchestra and John Wilson & CO have polished a diamond of the American Musical Theatre to a high gloss

Photos: First Look at DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL in Concert at the Lyric Theatre


All new photos have been released from Death Note The Musical in Concert at the Lyric Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Video: Watch An All-New Trailer For DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL in Concert


An all-new trailer has been released for Death Note the Musical in Concert in London, featuring new show footage. Check out the video here!

DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL In Concert Adds Extra West End Performance at the Lyric Theatre


After selling out 3 shows at the London Palladium in just hours and announcing an unprecedented immediate transfer to another West End Theatre, the Lyric, for 6 additional shows, Death Note THE MUSICAL in Concert today adds a 10th show due to overwhelming public demand.

Hannah Waddingham to Present FANTASY, MYTHS AND LEGENDS PROM at the Royal Albert Hall


Emmy Award-winning actress and singer Hannah Waddingham will present an evening of orchestral works from film, television and gaming, from titles including Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and World of Warcraft. The BBC Concert Orchestra led by their new Chief Conductor, Anna-Maria Helsing, will be joined by Mezzo Soprano Felicity Buckland and The Huddersfield Choral Society.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL, in Concert at the London Palladium?


Death Note: The Musical has made its European debut at the London Palladium, before transferring to the Lyric Theatre from 7 to 11 September.

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