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Mazz Murray and Ramin Karimloo sing "The Perfect Year" in <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> rehearsals

Mazz Murray and Ramin Karimloo sing "The Perfect Year" in Sunset Boulevard rehearsals

New plays from Florian Zeller, Roy Williams and Alexis Zegerman to premiere at Hampstead Theatre

New plays from Florian Zeller, Roy Williams and Alexis Zegerman to premiere at Hampstead Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber states <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> movie has stalled: 'Paramount has not wanted to go ahead'

Andrew Lloyd Webber states Sunset Boulevard movie has stalled: 'Paramount has not wanted to go ahead'

<em>Sunset Boulevard</em> concert to be staged at the Royal Albert Hall

Sunset Boulevard concert to be staged at the Royal Albert Hall

Ramin Karimloo joins <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> at Alexandra Palace Theatre

Ramin Karimloo joins Sunset Boulevard at Alexandra Palace Theatre

Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern to star in <em>The Son</em> film adaptation

Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern to star in The Son film adaptation

Glenn Close on <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> film: 'I hope we're shooting it later this summer'

Glenn Close on Sunset Boulevard film: 'I hope we're shooting it later this summer'

Curve's <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> to be re-released to support Andy Nairn bursary

Curve's Sunset Boulevard to be re-released to support Andy Nairn bursary

<em>Sunset Boulevard</em> concert at Alexandra Palace Theatre unveils new dates and cast

Sunset Boulevard concert at Alexandra Palace Theatre unveils new dates and cast

Stage stars recognised in BAFTA nominations

Stage stars recognised in BAFTA nominations

Exclusive first listen: Mazz Murray sings <em>Sunset Boulevard</em>'s "With One Look"

Exclusive first listen: Mazz Murray sings Sunset Boulevard's "With One Look"

First look: Watch the new <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> trailer for the show's online run

First look: Watch the new Sunset Boulevard trailer for the show's online run

Review: <em>Sunset Boulevard in Concert</em> (Curve Leicester – online)

Review: Sunset Boulevard in Concert (Curve Leicester – online)

Watch Molly Lynch and Danny Mac return to Curve Leicester ahead of <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> stream

Watch Molly Lynch and Danny Mac return to Curve Leicester ahead of Sunset Boulevard stream

<em>Sunset Boulevard</em> revival at Curve Leicester further casting announced

Sunset Boulevard revival at Curve Leicester further casting announced

Tony Awards 2020: UK shows to watch out for at this year's event

Tony Awards 2020: UK shows to watch out for at this year's event

<em>Sunset Boulevard</em> concerts to be staged at Alexandra Palace Theatre starring Mazz Murray

Sunset Boulevard concerts to be staged at Alexandra Palace Theatre starring Mazz Murray

Trailer for Florian Zeller's <em>The Father</em> film starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman released

Trailer for Florian Zeller's The Father film starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman released

Watch Curve Leicester's <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> cast reunite for a special performance from lockdown

Watch Curve Leicester's Sunset Boulevard cast reunite for a special performance from lockdown

Don Black to receive Special Award at 2020 Olivier Awards

Don Black to receive Special Award at 2020 Olivier Awards

Christopher Hampton on <em>Youth Without God</em>, <em>The Son</em> and <em>A German Life</em>

Christopher Hampton on Youth Without God, The Son and A German Life

Amanda Abbington, Laurie Kynaston and more celebrate <em>The Son</em> West End opening night

Amanda Abbington, Laurie Kynaston and more celebrate The Son West End opening night

Andrew Scott, Imogen Poots and more at <em>The Son</em> West End opening

Andrew Scott, Imogen Poots and more at The Son West End opening

<em>The Son</em> in the West End: Amanda Abbington, Laurie Kynaston and more discuss the show's transfer

The Son in the West End: Amanda Abbington, Laurie Kynaston and more discuss the show's transfer

<em>The Son</em> to transfer to the West End

The Son to transfer to the West End

Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman to star in film version of Florian Zeller's <em>The Father</em>

Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman to star in film version of Florian Zeller's The Father

Review: <em>A German Life</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: A German Life (Bridge Theatre)

Maggie Smith in <em>A German Life</em> at the Bridge Theatre first look photos

Maggie Smith in A German Life at the Bridge Theatre first look photos

Amanda Abbington and the cast of <em>The Son</em> celebrate opening night at Kiln Theatre

Amanda Abbington and the cast of The Son celebrate opening night at Kiln Theatre

Review: <em>The Son</em> (Kiln Theatre)

Review: The Son (Kiln Theatre)

Maggie Smith to return to the stage in <em>A German Life</em> at the Bridge Theatre

Maggie Smith to return to the stage in A German Life at the Bridge Theatre

Amanda Abbington to star in <em>The Son</em> at the Kiln as cast announced

Amanda Abbington to star in The Son at the Kiln as cast announced

Was <em>Height of the Storm</em> a storming success?

Review Round-Ups

Was Height of the Storm a storming success?

<em>The Height of the Storm</em> opening night with Jonathan Pryce and cast

The Height of the Storm opening night with Jonathan Pryce and cast

David Morrissey, Lolita Chakrabarti and Terry Gilliam at <em>The Height of the Storm</em> opening: photos

David Morrissey, Lolita Chakrabarti and Terry Gilliam at The Height of the Storm opening: photos

Review: <em>The Height of the Storm</em> (Wyndham's Theatre)

Review: The Height of the Storm (Wyndham's Theatre)

What to watch: best shows to see this week

What to watch: best shows to see this week

Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins rehearse for Florian Zeller's <em>The Height of the Storm</em>

Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins rehearse for Florian Zeller's The Height of the Storm

West End <em>Tartuffe</em> to offer all seats at £25 for weekday shows

West End Tartuffe to offer all seats at £25 for weekday shows

<em>The Height of the Storm</em> further casting joining Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins announced

The Height of the Storm further casting joining Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins announced

Did the critics scream sacré bleu at dual-language <em>Tartuffe</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics scream sacré bleu at dual-language Tartuffe?

Paul Anderson: 'Molière was an anarchist, he'd have loved our <em>Tartuffe</em>'

Paul Anderson: 'Molière was an anarchist, he'd have loved our Tartuffe'

Review: <em>Tartuffe</em> (Theatre Royal Haymarket)

Review: Tartuffe (Theatre Royal Haymarket)

Paul Anderson: 'I've only just realised that <em>Tartuffe</em> is my West End debut'

Paul Anderson: 'I've only just realised that Tartuffe is my West End debut'

<em>Peaky Blinders</em> ballet and musical in the works

Peaky Blinders ballet and musical in the works

The Tricycle to be renamed as Kiln Theatre: first season to feature Sharon D Clarke and Clive Rowe

The Tricycle to be renamed as Kiln Theatre: first season to feature Sharon D Clarke and Clive Rowe

<em>Tartuffe</em> announces full casting for West End premiere

Tartuffe announces full casting for West End premiere

<em>Peaky Blinders</em> star cast in <em>Tartuffe</em> West End production

Peaky Blinders star cast in Tartuffe West End production

Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins to star in Florian Zeller's <em>The Height of the Storm</em>

Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins to star in Florian Zeller's The Height of the Storm

<em>Tartuffe</em> in Donald Trump's America to run in the West End

Tartuffe in Donald Trump's America to run in the West End

Julian Glover, Kara Tointon and Florian Zeller attend opening night of <em>The Lie</em>

Julian Glover, Kara Tointon and Florian Zeller attend opening night of The Lie

Review: <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> (Leicester Curve)

Review: Sunset Boulevard (Leicester Curve)

Niamh Cusack and Patrick Baladi to star in <em>Christmas Eve</em>

Niamh Cusack and Patrick Baladi to star in Christmas Eve

Samantha Bond: 'Florian Zeller writes parts that are immensely appealing to actors'

Samantha Bond: 'Florian Zeller writes parts that are immensely appealing to actors'

Full casting announced for <em>The Lie</em> at Menier Chocolate Factory

Full casting announced for The Lie at Menier Chocolate Factory

Samantha Bond to star in <em>The Lie</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Samantha Bond to star in The Lie at the Menier Chocolate Factory

F Murray Abraham and company celebrates opening night of <em>The Mentor</em>

F Murray Abraham and company celebrates opening night of The Mentor

Review: <em>The Mentor</em> (Vaudeville Theatre)

Review: The Mentor (Vaudeville Theatre)

Jack Whitehall and Zawe Ashton join Lily Cole and cast to celebrate <em>The Philanthropist</em>

Jack Whitehall and Zawe Ashton join Lily Cole and cast to celebrate The Philanthropist

Did <em>The Philanthropist</em> get top marks from the critics?

Review Round-Ups

Did The Philanthropist get top marks from the critics?

Review: <em>The Philanthropist</em> (Trafalgar Studios)

Review: The Philanthropist (Trafalgar Studios)

Exclusive: First look at Matt Berry, Lily Cole and cast in <em>The Philanthropist</em>

Exclusive: First look at Matt Berry, Lily Cole and cast in The Philanthropist

Lily Cole and Matt Berry in new production of <em>The Philanthropist</em>

Lily Cole and Matt Berry in new production of The Philanthropist

Ria Jones to star in <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> at Leicester Curve

Ria Jones to star in Sunset Boulevard at Leicester Curve

Christopher Hampton: 'The first play I saw at the Royal Court was my own'

Christopher Hampton: 'The first play I saw at the Royal Court was my own'

In pictures: Opening night of <em>The Truth</em>

In pictures: Opening night of The Truth

<em>The Truth</em> (Wyndham's Theatre)

The Truth (Wyndham's Theatre)

<em>Stephen Ward</em> the musical to return?

Stephen Ward the musical to return?

Did critics enjoy <em>An Enemy of the People</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics enjoy An Enemy of the People?

John Boyega to star in new Old Vic season

John Boyega to star in new Old Vic season

First look: Glenn Close in <em>Sunset Boulevard</em>

First look: Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard

<em>The Truth</em> (Menier Chocolate Factory)

The Truth (Menier Chocolate Factory)

Exclusive first look: <em>The Truth</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Exclusive first look: The Truth at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Casting announced for <em>The Truth</em> at Menier Chocolate Factory

Casting announced for The Truth at Menier Chocolate Factory

William Gaskill obituary

William Gaskill obituary

<em>The Mother</em> (Tricycle, Kilburn)

The Mother (Tricycle, Kilburn)

Alan Rickman obituary: He loved the baddies he played

Alan Rickman obituary: He loved the baddies he played

Rising Star: Morfydd Clark

Rising Star: Morfydd Clark

Michael Coveney: 2015 was the year of the triple whammy

Michael Coveney: 2015 was the year of the triple whammy

<em>Les Liaisons Dangereuses</em> (Donmar Warehouse)

Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Donmar Warehouse)

Donmar Warehouse announces spring season

Donmar Warehouse announces spring season

Gina McKee to reprise role in <em>The Mother</em>

Gina McKee to reprise role in The Mother

Elaine Cassidy to star in Donmar's <em>Les Liaisons Dangereuses</em>

Elaine Cassidy to star in Donmar's Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Husbands & Sons (National Theatre, Dorfman)

Husbands & Sons (National Theatre, Dorfman)

<em>The Father</em> doesn't win over all the critics

Review Round-Ups

The Father doesn't win over all the critics

The Father (Wyndham's Theatre)

The Father (Wyndham's Theatre)

Kenneth Cranham: ‘This is my hat-trick of decrepitude’

Kenneth Cranham: ‘This is my hat-trick of decrepitude’

Donmar announces further casting for <em>Les Liaisons Dangereuses</em>

Donmar announces further casting for Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Michael Coveney: Hare and Billington illuminate the importance of playwrights

Michael Coveney: Hare and Billington illuminate the importance of playwrights

Glenn Close returns to <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> at ENO?

Glenn Close returns to Sunset Boulevard at ENO?

<em>The Father</em> transfers to West End this autumn

The Father transfers to West End this autumn

Dominic West, Michelle Dockery and Sinead Cusack feature in new Donmar season

Dominic West, Michelle Dockery and Sinead Cusack feature in new Donmar season

The Mother (Ustinov Studio, Bath)

The Mother (Ustinov Studio, Bath)

The Father (Tricycle Theatre)

The Father (Tricycle Theatre)

Gina McKee and cast in rehearsals for <em>The Mother</em>

Gina McKee and cast in rehearsals for The Mother

Gina McKee stars in Zeller's <em>The Mother</em> at Bath

Gina McKee stars in Zeller's The Mother at Bath

Leading Ladies: Nancy Carroll – 'I have no idea how anyone sustains a plan in this business'

Leading Ladies: Nancy Carroll – 'I have no idea how anyone sustains a plan in this business'

Claire Skinner joins Kenneth Cranham in Tricycle's <em>The Father</em>

Claire Skinner joins Kenneth Cranham in Tricycle's The Father

Tricycle announces further productions for 2015

Tricycle announces further productions for 2015

Warren Clarke obituary – 'unforgettable in almost everything he did'

Warren Clarke obituary – 'unforgettable in almost everything he did'

Ustinov announces Spring 2015 season

Ustinov announces Spring 2015 season

The Trial (Royal Opera House)

The Trial (Royal Opera House)

Hugh Dennis aims to tell <em>The Truth</em> in West End next year?

Hugh Dennis aims to tell The Truth in West End next year?

<em>Speed-the-Plow</em> director: 'Lindsay Lohan is a proper actress'

Speed-the-Plow director: 'Lindsay Lohan is a proper actress'

Kenneth Cranham and Alun Armstrong star in Bath autumn season

Kenneth Cranham and Alun Armstrong star in Bath autumn season

Armstrong, Cranham and Hicks announced for the Ustinov's 'Three Black Comedies'

Armstrong, Cranham and Hicks announced for the Ustinov's 'Three Black Comedies'

Andrew Lloyd Webber's <em>Stephen Ward</em> to close on 29 March

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Stephen Ward to close on 29 March

Is <em>Stephen Ward</em> a hit for Lloyd Webber?

Review Round-Ups

Is Stephen Ward a hit for Lloyd Webber?

Brief Encounter with… <em>Stephen Ward</em> star Alexander Hanson

Brief Encounter with… Stephen Ward star Alexander Hanson

God of Carnage (Bishop's Stortford)

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s Stephen Ward premieres at Aldwych in December

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