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Win a bundle of A Little Life goodies including a copy of the book signed by the West End cast
The show had its gala night last night!
Olivier Awards
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Olivier Awards 2023: everything you need to know
Put on your Sunday clothes and get ready!
A variety of shows that are nominated for Olivier Awards
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Olivier Awards – predicting the 2023 winners
The awards are coming this Sunday!
Anjana Vasan, Patsy Ferran, and Paul Mescal at the West End opening night of <em>A Streetcar Named Desire</em>
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A Streetcar Named Desire hits the West End – larger canvas, same vivid hues
Patsy Ferran, Anjana Vasan and Paul Mescal are burning brightly at the Phoenix!
The cast of <em>Hamilton</em> on stage
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Big Night of Musicals on the BBC – line-up, cast, numbers and more details from broadcast
The event is being shown tomorrow night
Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music) and Tim Minchin (Judas Iscariot) during the curtain call on press night for <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> at The O2 Arena
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Andrew Lloyd Webber at 75 – the man has left an indelible mark on the theatre world
Today marks Andrew Lloyd Webber's birthday
Wicked, Hamilton, Heathers, Jesus Christ Superstar and Come From Away montage thumbnail
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20 award-winning musicals on tour across the UK
Take a look at what's heading to a theatre near you over the next 12 months!
A photo of Sheridan Smith
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How much money do West End shows make?
It's a surprisingly tricky question...
Classic characters from <em>Winnie the Pooh</em> gather on Pooh Bridge - there is Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet, to name a few!
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Explore the Hundred Acre Woods with the cast of Winnie the Pooh
The Disney musical has its UK premiere this Spring
Olivier Awards
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Olivier Awards nominations: shocks, surprises and thrills from yesterday's news
We mull over the results
Photos from <em>My Neighbour Totoro</em>, <em>A Streetcar Named Desire</em>, <em>Oklahoma!</em> and <em>Newsies</em>
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Olivier Awards 2023: our nominations predictions
The nominations are to be announced next Tuesday
The stage at the WhatsOnStage Awards
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Live updates: get all the latest from this year's WhatsOnStage Awards
The event is taking place at the Prince of Wales Theatre
The WhatsOnStage Awards at the Prince of Wales Theatre
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23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Everything you need to know
Somethin's comin', somethin' good... and you better be prepared!
Piccadilly Circus and Times Square
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How much do West End performers earn compared with Broadway?
We've crunched the data available
Voting is closing soon!
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Vote now in the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
Voting has opened – have your say now!
Zizzi Strallen in <em>Mary Poppins</em> / Nuwan Hugh Perera in <em>Life of Pi</em> / Alice Fearn in <em>Come From Away</em>
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Last chance saloon: 16 West End shows are closing in the next fortnight
Miss them... miss out!
A mosaic of shows featured in Sarah Crompton's top picks
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Critic's pick: Top shows to see in 2023
Sarah Crompton selects the shows she's most excited by this year
The cast of <em>The Music Man</em>
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Broadway shows we'd love to see in the UK
We pick ten shows we'd love to see over here!
Damian Lewis and Bernadette Peters
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Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends BBC broadcast – cast, line-up and running order revealed
The event takes place tomorrow night
What shows do you want to see return to the stage?
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What shows do you want to see return to the stage?
Productions, vintage shows – what do you want to see back?
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Meanwhile on Broadway: A musical producer sues Actors' Equity for defamation
Turns out Paradise Square hasn't been such a paradise for those involved
A mosaic of shots from shows we'd love to see make a comeback
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Top shows we'd love to see return in 2023
Here's our 2023 wishlist!
Lashana Lynch in <em>Matilda</em>
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The Matilda easter egg that foreshadows its ending twist
Did you spot this?
Musical revivals hitting the stage in 2023
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Top musical revivals to see in 2023
Which gems of the past are getting a shiny makeover next year?