Samantha Barks News

The first teaser has been released for ITV1 and ITVX's highly anticipated theatrical competition, MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream. See first look video!

Rachel Tucker, West End and Broadway Actress, is releasing a new album titled '...you're already home' on November 3rd. The album features a collection of tracks that reflect the choices we make between family, home, and career. Get more information here!

Jenna Lee-James is to take over the role of Elsa in Disney’s Frozen when Samantha Barks goes on maternity leave.Barks announced on social media today (August 1) that she was expecting a baby, due in October 2023.

To mark the upcoming second anniversary of Disney’s Frozen The Musical in the West End, and the 10th anniversary of the film, Disney Theatrical Productions has released 'Dangerous to Dream' from Frozen the Musical, sung by Samantha Barks who created the role of Elsa for the London production. Check out the video here!

 Laura Dawkes and Jammy Kasongo have joined the company of Frozen in London as Anna and Kristoff.

Check out photos and video of West End Live 2023!

Musical Theatre superstar Samantha Barks has announced special guests for her upcoming London Theatre Royal Show on 30th May, in which she will celebrate musical theatre from the past decade.

Radio and TV stalwart Zoe Ball will serve as the host of ITV1 and ITVX's highly anticipated theatrical competition, MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream.   

Lionel Bart's Oliver! has been a household name since its premiere in 1960 but has not been seen on a New York City stage for nearly 40 years. While we await its return, study up on videos of some of the greatest performances of the show's most iconic anthem, Nancy's 'As Long As He Needs Me.'

Ramin Karimloo’s hit podcast “The Hang” has returned with a brand new season of conversations with his showbiz friends on the Broadway Podcast Network. The first episode, featuring Andrew Kober is now available.

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards, honouring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 until September 30, 2022.

Frozen is extending until October 2023 due to public demand – having broken box office records at Theatre Royal Drury Lane across November, December and through Christmas. See how to purchase tickets!

Frozen star Samantha Barks has confirmed a West End solo concert for 2023 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. On 30 May 2023, Barks will perform tracks from her studio album Into the Unknown and other musical hits. She released her album in November 2021 under new record label, Westway.

Disney Theatrical Productions' critically acclaimed production of Frozen is extending until 18 June 2023 due to public demand. Plus, check out all new photos here!

Taylor Swift and Eddie Redmayne are looking back on their screen test for the Les Misérables film, which Swift remembers as a 'nightmare.' During the audition process for the acclaimed 2012 film adaptation of the iconic Boublil and Schönberg musical, Swift was in the running for the roles of Cosette and Éponine.

Joining the company of Frozen in the West End are Emily Lane as Anna and Djavan van de Fliert as Kristoff, who from 28 September will play alongside Samantha Barks (Elsa) and more. Get a first look at the new cast members in character here!

Olivier Award winner and Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey will play Fiyero in Jon M. Chu's upcoming film adaption of Wicked. He joins the previously announced Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in the two-part film adaption of the hit Broadway musical. Check out just a few video highlights of Bailey onstage!

Rehearsal photos have been released from the West End production of Frozen as new cast members prepare to join the company!

In the aftermath of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at 96 after serving as the monarch of the United Kingdom for 70 years, Theatres across the UK will be dimming their lights tonight and observing a minute's silence.

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