Ride West End

Ride 2023

Opened: July 19, 2023
Closing: August 12, 2023

Ride - 2023 - West End History , Info & More

Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Dante Place 80 Newington Butts London

The extraordinary story of the first woman to cycle around the world. Multi-award-winning new musical RIDE returns to London this summer in a “sublime, pitch-perfect production” (WhatsOnStage) with a “stunning original score” (EverythingTheatre) following its critically acclaimed, sell out run last year.

It’s 1894 and as the bicycle is sweeping change across America, Annie Londonderry has a wager to settle: can a woman cycle across the world? 4 continents in 15 months: easy! Except she’s only been on a bicycle twice. From moneymaking masquerades as a Harvard professor to hunting tigers with German royalty, Annie spins the media into a frenzy with tales of her thrilling escapades. But with time running out and press coverage spiralling, she soon discovers that no matter how many miles she rides, the secrets of her past are never far behind.

Hold on to your handlebars and join Annie on the journey of a lifetime in this ‘sublime, pitch perfect’ (WhatsOnStage) new musical that will leave you breathless! Liv Andrusier returns to the saddle straight from her win at the OffWestEnd Awards for her “barnstorming performance” (The Stage) as Annie Londonderry in this five-star production that “ticks literally all of the boxes” (Musical Theatre Musings).

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A RETROSPECTION, A Solo Clown Play, to Run at Church of Clown in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024


Claire Woolner blows hard on the brutalist edges of performance art and swims into surrealist clown in this intimate evening of clown confessional.

Breakout Singer/Songwriter Stephen Sanchez Releases 'Angel Face (Club Deluxe)'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 26, 2024


Multi-platinum crooner Stephen Sanchez has released Angel Face (Club Deluxe), the highly anticipated follow up to his 2023 debut album, Angel Face. The deluxe album features 5 brand-new songs. Fresh off his sold-out North American tour last fall, Stephen will be playing at festivals across North America throughout the year. Listen to the deluxe album here!

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording; Listen to the First Two Songs!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Water for Elephants will be released on Friday, May 17. The first two singles, “Wild” and “Silver Stars,” are available today, Friday, April 26.

STILL, Starring Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly, Extends Off-Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024


The New York premiere of STILL by Lia Romeo, the new Off-Broadway play, has extended to May 23, 2024 at DR2 Theatre.

Tiffany Mann, Aisha Jackson, and More Will Lead DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024


Tiffany Mann, Aisha Jackson, Courtnee Carter, Charl Brown, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Ron Himes, Aramie Payton, Robby Clater and Natalie Kaye Clater will star in the Muny production of Dreamgirls.

First Stage's ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND: A Create Your Own Adventure Play Opens In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2024


First Stage concludes its 2023/24 season with ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND: A Create Your Own Adventure Play by award-winning playwright and frequent First Stage collaborator Finegan Kruckemeyer.

Milwaukee's First Stage to Open ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND: A Create Your Own Adventure Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024


First Stage will conclude its 2023/24 season with ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND, a unique interactive play by award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Kevin Winebold's KEVIN ON THE KEYS Celebrates Hollywood At The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2024


Join Kevin Winebold at The Green Room 42 for Kevin on the Keys Celebrates Hollywood, a cabaret series showcasing his talent as a solo pianist and accompanist. Expect performances of hits from popular Hollywood films, with special guests Michael Judson Berry, Albert Guerzon, and Kimberly Marable.

Penn Live Arts Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring World, US & Philadelphia Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024


Discover the exciting 24/25 season of PENN LIVE ARTS, featuring world, U.S., and Philadelphia premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.

SYMPHONIE OF THE BICYCLE Comes to Adelaide in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024


After a sell-out Tour Down Under season in 2023, Brink’s Symphonie of the Bicycle comes racing back to the Space Theatre in May with the support of State Theatre Company South Australia’s State Educate program.

Baroness Add New Dates to U.S. Summer Tour In Support of Latest Album 'Stone'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2024


Baroness continue to add new tour dates in support of their latest album, STONE, with the U.S. getting a new round of Summer outings in support of the critically-acclaimed collection. Tickets for the newly announced U.S. dates are on-sale this Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time. See the new dates here!

From Taiwan to the World Stage and Silver Screen: Meet Viola Virtuoso Yu-Ting Hsu
by Team BWW - Apr 22, 2024


While the violin is undoubtedly more commonly known among most circles, there is something uniquely special about the viola, as well as the musicians that choose it as their main instrument. With its deep and mellow sound, the viola is capable of conveying darker and more expressive tones that remain out of reach to the violin, something Taiwanese violist Yu-Ting Hsu knows all about.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Mackenzie Porter Serves Up 'Have Your Beer' Ahead of Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 19, 2024


Global country chart-topper MacKenzie Porter serves another taste of her 19-track Big Loud Records debut, Nobody's Born With A Broken Heart (out April 26), with “Have Your Beer,” out now. “I just couldn't wait till the 26th, so I'm dropping one more song for y'all,” Porter shares. “'Have Your Beer' is one of my favorites on the record and it's so much fun to play live. The vibe is very much 'I don't think so,' 'your loss,' 'don't even try it,' etc. This one's for all the girls out there…for when he realizes what he lost!” Listen to the song here!

Terrific New Theatre Announces New Matching Gift For $2.3M Capital Campaign
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024


Terrific New Theatre has launched an additional matching gift program for its “R3 Capital Campaign: Relocate, Renovate, Reopen.” A donor who wishes to remain anonymous has pledged to match new donations up to a total of $150,000.

Oliver Cronin Unveils Anthemic New Single 'Burning House'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2024


Following the release of “Hello Goodbye” earlier this year, a sold out debut headline tour, and being nominated for Best New Artist at the 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Awards, Australian dark-pop artist Oliver Cronin keeps the momentum going with the anthemic new single Burning House. Listen to the song here!

Photos: Tina Turner's Husband Erwin Bach Celebrates 6th Birthday of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


Last night, Erwin Bach, Tina Turner's husband, celebrated the 6th Birthday of the West End run of TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre. Erwin joined the cast onstage for photos after the show. Check out the photos here!

Two World Premieres & More Set for Center REP 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024


Center Repertory Company has unveiled its 57th season—an extraordinary lineup of six works to be presented September 2024 through June 2025. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Center REP Announces ARSENIC AND OLD LACE And More for 2024-25 Season Including World Premieres & More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Discover the upcoming 2024-25 season at CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY, featuring two World Premieres, a queer interpretation of a classic, and an EGOT winner's fireside chat. Also, learn about their new audience initiatives.

DISTRACTIONS AT THE CRASH SITE Comes to Theatre of NOTE in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024


The west coast premiere of DISTRACTIONS AT THE CRASH SITE: Short Plays by Steve Yockey, directed by Ryan Bergmann, will preview on Wednesday, May 1 at 8pm; opens on Thursday, May 2 at 8pm (press opening) and will run through Saturday, June 1 at Theatre of NOTE.

Photos: First Look at Bergen County Players' THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024


Bergen County Players will conclude its 2023-2024 mainstage season with the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Check out all new photos of the cast here!

Cast Set For MARIE CURIE at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024


Producers have announced the cast for the English language premiere of major new musical Marie Curie, with Book & Lyrics by Seeun Choun, Music by Jongyoon Choi, Directed by Sarah Meadows, at London’s Charing Cross Theatre.

Caroga Arts Collective Reveals 2024 Caroga Lake Music Festival Programming
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024


Caroga Arts Collective has announced the lineup for Caroga Lake Music Festival (CLMF)'s 2024 summer season.

theSpaceUK Announces Another 150 Shows on Sale at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024


theSpaceUK continues its tradition of championing new writing with an eclectic array of shows that promise to entertain, enlighten, and engage. From stand-up comedy to poignant dramas, musical mayhem to physical theatre, there's something for every taste.

Interview: Leda Hoffmann of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Riffe Center Studio One
by Paul Batterson - Apr 9, 2024


When she was living in Chicago eight years ago, Leda Hoffmann remembers getting a postcard from the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, encouraging patrons to see RIDE THE CYCLONE.

Ride FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Ride have there been?
Ride has had 1 productions including West End which opened in 2023.

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