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Michael Ball and Alfie Boe comedy show to run at the Soho Theatre – performed by Adam Riches and John Kearns

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe comedy show to run at the Soho Theatre – performed by Adam Riches and John Kearns

Les Misérables arena show – new photos released as tour progresses

Les Misérables arena show – new photos released as tour progresses

Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular review – stars bring the spectacle

Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular review – stars bring the spectacle

Les Misérables arena tour – first look photos

Les Misérables arena tour – first look photos

Les Misérables arena tour starts performances tonight

Les Misérables arena tour starts performances tonight

Les Misérables arena tour – first look at rehearsals

Les Misérables arena tour – first look at rehearsals

Les Misérables arena tour – cast dates and performers for European shows confirmed

Les Misérables arena tour – cast dates and performers for European shows confirmed

Michael Ball and Lucy St. Louis join Drury Lane Rodgers and Hammerstein concert

Michael Ball and Lucy St. Louis join Drury Lane Rodgers and Hammerstein concert

Watch the <em>Sondheim: Old Friends</em> finale and "Being Alive" performance

Watch the Sondheim: Old Friends finale and "Being Alive" performance

<em>Sondheim's Old Friends</em> review – the shivering sense of seeing musical history embodied

Sondheim's Old Friends review – the shivering sense of seeing musical history embodied

<em>Sondheim's Old Friends</em> – first look at the West End concert event

Sondheim's Old Friends – first look at the West End concert event

Further names and first look revealed for Sondheim West End concert event

Further names and first look revealed for Sondheim West End concert event

Michael Ball to pen first novel about fictional theatre

Michael Ball to pen first novel about fictional theatre

Sondheim West End gala to be live-streamed into second venue

Sondheim West End gala to be live-streamed into second venue

Further names added to all-star Sondheim concert

Further names added to all-star Sondheim concert

Sondheim gala to take place in the West End in May

Sondheim gala to take place in the West End in May

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe to embark on outdoor tour this summer

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe to embark on outdoor tour this summer

2019 <em>Les Misérables</em> concert and <em>The War of the Worlds</em> to be broadcast this Christmas

2019 Les Misérables concert and The War of the Worlds to be broadcast this Christmas

<em>Hairspray</em> adds new off-site West End company members to prevent further closures

Hairspray adds new off-site West End company members to prevent further closures

Review round-up: Did critics have a Ball at <em>Hairspray</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Review round-up: Did critics have a Ball at Hairspray?

<em>Hairspray the Musical</em> at the London Coliseum – review

Hairspray the Musical at the London Coliseum – review

<em>Hairspray the Musical</em> in the West End: First look at Michael Ball, Marisha Wallace, Lizzie Bea and more

Hairspray the Musical in the West End: First look at Michael Ball, Marisha Wallace, Lizzie Bea and more

Michael Ball concert to be streamed on YouTube as part of The Shows Must Go On!

Michael Ball concert to be streamed on YouTube as part of The Shows Must Go On!

Government confirms new pilot events – with no theatre performances currently involved

Government confirms new pilot events – with no theatre performances currently involved

Watch the <em>Hairspray</em> cast perform on The One Show

Watch the Hairspray cast perform on The One Show

<em>Hairspray</em> will still begin performances next week, following English roadmap delay

Hairspray will still begin performances next week, following English roadmap delay

<em>Hairspray</em> in the West End full casting confirmed

Hairspray in the West End full casting confirmed

Les Dennis replaces Paul Merton in West End <em>Hairspray</em>

Les Dennis replaces Paul Merton in West End Hairspray

<em>Hairspray the Musical</em> announces new West End dates with plans for run with social distancing

Hairspray the Musical announces new West End dates with plans for run with social distancing

<em>Les Misérables</em> concert to return in May with new cast announced

Les Misérables concert to return in May with new cast announced

<em>Miss Saigon</em>, <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> and more to be shown on Sky Arts Freeview channel

Miss Saigon, The Phantom of the Opera and more to be shown on Sky Arts Freeview channel

BBC One's <em>Musicals: The Greatest Show</em> TV event: all the shows performing this weekend

BBC One's Musicals: The Greatest Show TV event: all the shows performing this weekend

BBC's musical celebration <em>The Greatest Show</em>: all the stage shows set to perform

BBC's musical celebration The Greatest Show: all the stage shows set to perform

All-star <em>Les Misérables</em> concert cancels all performances until March

All-star Les Misérables concert cancels all performances until March

BBC unveils primetime musical celebration shows, with performances recorded at the Palladium

BBC unveils primetime musical celebration shows, with performances recorded at the Palladium

Michael Ball, <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> and more shows to be presented on Sky Arts this week

Michael Ball, Jesus Christ Superstar and more shows to be presented on Sky Arts this week

<em>Les Misérables</em>: 'We intend to continue performances in January as soon as we are allowed to'

Les Misérables: 'We intend to continue performances in January as soon as we are allowed to'

Watch Samantha Barks sing "Let It Go" as <em>Frozen</em>'s Elsa ahead of West End run

Watch Samantha Barks sing "Let It Go" as Frozen's Elsa ahead of West End run

Photos: First look at the all-star <em>Les Misérables</em> production at the Sondheim Theatre

Photos: First look at the all-star Les Misérables production at the Sondheim Theatre

Cameron Mackintosh reveals plans to begin full-scale West End performances in May 2021

Cameron Mackintosh reveals plans to begin full-scale West End performances in May 2021

First look: Samantha Barks as Elsa in <em>Frozen</em> ahead of West End run

First look: Samantha Barks as Elsa in Frozen ahead of West End run

All-star <em>Les Misérables</em> West End show extends run by a month

All-star Les Misérables West End show extends run by a month

All-Star <em>Les Misérables</em> West End concert announces full casting

All-Star Les Misérables West End concert announces full casting

<em>Les Misérables</em>: 'We're working hard to assess the impact of the Government's latest statement'

Les Misérables: 'We're working hard to assess the impact of the Government's latest statement'

Royal Variety Show: Michael Ball, Samantha Barks, Marisha Wallace and Sheridan Smith among line-up

Royal Variety Show: Michael Ball, Samantha Barks, Marisha Wallace and Sheridan Smith among line-up

Watch West End stars sing <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>'s "You Will Be Found" for #CheerUpCharlie campaign

Watch West End stars sing Dear Evan Hansen's "You Will Be Found" for #CheerUpCharlie campaign

Claire Skinner and Hugh Dennis to star in touring revival of Benefactors from next February

Claire Skinner and Hugh Dennis to star in touring revival of Benefactors from next February

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

Alfie Boe and Michael Ball announce 2021 arena tour

Alfie Boe and Michael Ball announce 2021 arena tour

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe announce DVD release details for arena tour show

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe announce DVD release details for arena tour show

<em>Les Misérables</em> extends socially distanced West End run

Les Misérables extends socially distanced West End run

Cameron Mackintosh: 'It is time to tear down the barricades and let tomorrow come'

Cameron Mackintosh: 'It is time to tear down the barricades and let tomorrow come'

Watch <em>Mary Poppins</em>, <em>Phantom</em> and <em>Les Misérables</em> casts perform together on <em>Britain's Got Talent</em>

Watch Mary Poppins, Phantom and Les Misérables casts perform together on Britain's Got Talent

All-Star <em>Les Misérables</em> and Mary Poppins cast recordings and <em>Les Mis</em> DVD release dates set

All-Star Les Misérables and Mary Poppins cast recordings and Les Mis DVD release dates set

Chichester Festival Theatre announces autumn season including Sondheim concerts and <em>Crave</em>

Chichester Festival Theatre announces autumn season including Sondheim concerts and Crave

Overheard at the theatre – even more of the funniest comments by audience members

Overheard at the theatre – even more of the funniest comments by audience members

12 musical revivals to see in 2021

12 musical revivals to see in 2021

Judi Dench, Whoopi Goldberg, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more to take part in theatre charity auction

Judi Dench, Whoopi Goldberg, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more to take part in theatre charity auction

Stage shows, musicals and more to buy or rent on YouTube movies

Stage shows, musicals and more to buy or rent on YouTube movies

West End stars unite with Matt Lucas to sing "Thank You Baked Potato" for NHS charity

West End stars unite with Matt Lucas to sing "Thank You Baked Potato" for NHS charity

Watch <em>Hairspray</em> stars perform a special rendition of "You Can't Stop the Beat"

Watch Hairspray stars perform a special rendition of "You Can't Stop the Beat"

Cameron Mackintosh: 'Unless we hear something in the next few weeks, we won't be back until early next year'

Cameron Mackintosh: 'Unless we hear something in the next few weeks, we won't be back until early next year'

Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber's Royal Albert Hall musical concert here for free

Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber's Royal Albert Hall musical concert here for free

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Royal Albert Hall concert with Elaine Paige, Antonio Banderas and more to be streamed for free

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Royal Albert Hall concert with Elaine Paige, Antonio Banderas and more to be streamed for free

Watch the all-star West End <em>Les Misérables</em> cast sing "One Day More"

Watch the all-star West End Les Misérables cast sing "One Day More"

<em>Les Misérables</em> releases special behind-the-scenes documentary for all-star West End concert

Les Misérables releases special behind-the-scenes documentary for all-star West End concert

All-Star <em>Les Misérables</em> West End concert production recording to be released for charity

All-Star Les Misérables West End concert production recording to be released for charity

Michael Ball, Captain Thomas Moore and NHS Choir release "You'll Never Walk Alone" for charity

Michael Ball, Captain Thomas Moore and NHS Choir release "You'll Never Walk Alone" for charity

Watch Marisha Wallace sing "I Know Where I've Been" from <em>Hairspray</em> at musical's West End launch

Watch Marisha Wallace sing "I Know Where I've Been" from Hairspray at musical's West End launch

Top ten selling shows in London on WhatsOnStage in January

Top ten selling shows in London on WhatsOnStage in January

All-Star <em>Les Misérables</em> West End concert production recording announces new home release date

All-Star Les Misérables West End concert production recording announces new home release date

Louise Dearman to perform solo concert at London's Cadogan Hall

Louise Dearman to perform solo concert at London's Cadogan Hall

Paul Merton to make West End musical debut in <em>Hairspray</em> with full casting announced

Paul Merton to make West End musical debut in Hairspray with full casting announced

Top ten selling London shows on WhatsOnStage in 2019

Top ten selling London shows on WhatsOnStage in 2019

20 Spotify albums to get you musical ready for 2020

20 Spotify albums to get you musical ready for 2020

BBC Radio 2 to broadcast special <em>Les Misérables</em> concert, hosted by Matt Lucas

BBC Radio 2 to broadcast special Les Misérables concert, hosted by Matt Lucas

2019 on stage: Our top photos from the last year

2019 on stage: Our top photos from the last year

Lesley Garrett: I am approaching my first panto in the same way as I approach opera

Lesley Garrett: I am approaching my first panto in the same way as I approach opera

All-Star <em>Les Misérables</em> West End concert production announces new cinema screening dates

All-Star Les Misérables West End concert production announces new cinema screening dates

Watch <em>Hairspray</em>'s Lizzie Bea singing "Good Morning Baltimore" ahead of the show's West End return

Watch Hairspray's Lizzie Bea singing "Good Morning Baltimore" ahead of the show's West End return

All-star <em>Les Misérables</em> staged concert to be broadcast in cinemas

All-star Les Misérables staged concert to be broadcast in cinemas

Marisha Wallace to embark on debut UK tour

Marisha Wallace to embark on debut UK tour

Marisha Wallace and Lizzie Bea to join London cast of <em>Hairspray</em>

Marisha Wallace and Lizzie Bea to join London cast of Hairspray

Watch Carrie Hope Fletcher and Shan Ako perform a <em>Les Misérables</em> mash-up at BBC Proms in the Park

Watch Carrie Hope Fletcher and Shan Ako perform a Les Misérables mash-up at BBC Proms in the Park

Top 10 selling shows in London on WhatsOnStage in August

Top 10 selling shows in London on WhatsOnStage in August

BBC Proms in the Park to feature musical supergroup The Cardinals, Michael Ball, <em>Hamilton</em> and <em>Les Mis</em>

BBC Proms in the Park to feature musical supergroup The Cardinals, Michael Ball, Hamilton and Les Mis

Watch Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Matt Lucas celebrate opening <em>Les Misérables</em>

Watch Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Matt Lucas celebrate opening Les Misérables

All-Star <em>Les Misérables</em> West End concert production: first look photos

All-Star Les Misérables West End concert production: first look photos

All-Star <em>Les Misérables</em> West End concert production casts Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas

All-Star Les Misérables West End concert production casts Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas

<em>Hairspray</em> with Michael Ball to run at the Coliseum in the West End in 2020

Hairspray with Michael Ball to run at the Coliseum in the West End in 2020

Bradley Jaden and Rob Houchen join all-star West End <em>Les Misérables</em> with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe

Bradley Jaden and Rob Houchen join all-star West End Les Misérables with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe

Top ten selling shows on WhatsOnStage in February

Top ten selling shows on WhatsOnStage in February

Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Matt Lucas to star in <em>Les Misérables</em> at the Gielgud Theatre

Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Matt Lucas to star in Les Misérables at the Gielgud Theatre

Review: <em>Aspects of Love</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Aspects of Love (Southwark Playhouse)

Michael Ball to perform UK solo concert tour in 2019

Michael Ball to perform UK solo concert tour in 2019

Stages at Sea Festival (Musical Theatre Cruise)

Stages at Sea Festival (Musical Theatre Cruise)

Tim Howar to lead cast of <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> in the West End

Tim Howar to lead cast of The Phantom of the Opera in the West End

Review: <em>Aspects of Love</em> (Hope Mill Theatre)

Review: Aspects of Love (Hope Mill Theatre)

<em>Aspects of Love</em> revival at Hope Mill Theatre casting announced

Aspects of Love revival at Hope Mill Theatre casting announced

Luke Evans, Elaine Paige and Mark Gatiss among guests at <em>Chess</em> opening night

Luke Evans, Elaine Paige and Mark Gatiss among guests at Chess opening night

We chat to Michael Ball, Alexandra Burke, Abba and more at <em>Chess</em> opening night

We chat to Michael Ball, Alexandra Burke, Abba and more at Chess opening night

Was it checkmate for <em>Chess</em> at the Coliseum?

Review Round-Ups

Was it checkmate for Chess at the Coliseum?

Review: Chess (London Coliseum)

Review: Chess (London Coliseum)

Sarah Tynan: a diva double at ENO next season

Sarah Tynan: a diva double at ENO next season

What to watch: best theatre to see this week

What to watch: best theatre to see this week

Tim Howar leaves first West End preview of <em>Chess</em> as wife goes into labour

Tim Howar leaves first West End preview of Chess as wife goes into labour

Michael Ball, Alexandra Burke and Cassidy Janson in the <em>Chess</em> West End revival

Michael Ball, Alexandra Burke and Cassidy Janson in the Chess West End revival

<em>Chess</em> full cast joining Michael Ball and Alexandra Burke announced

Chess full cast joining Michael Ball and Alexandra Burke announced

Michael Ball, Alexandra Burke and Cassidy Janson confirmed for <em>Chess</em> West End revival

Michael Ball, Alexandra Burke and Cassidy Janson confirmed for Chess West End revival

Michael Ball and Alexandra Burke to star in ENO's <em>Chess</em>?

Michael Ball and Alexandra Burke to star in ENO's Chess?

Michael Ball, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Warwick Davis at the opening night of <em>Eugenius!</em>

Michael Ball, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Warwick Davis at the opening night of Eugenius!

Musical theatre themed cruise to star Beverley Knight, Michael Ball and more

Musical theatre themed cruise to star Beverley Knight, Michael Ball and more

Photos: Gary Barlow and stars at <em>The Girls</em> gala night

Photos: Gary Barlow and stars at The Girls gala night

In pictures: Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Michael Ball at <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em>

In pictures: Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Michael Ball at Everybody's Talking About Jamie

The week in pictures: 8 – 14 October

The week in pictures: 8 – 14 October

Photos: Michael Crawford joins the <em>Phantom of the Opera</em>'s 30th anniversary celebration

Photos: Michael Crawford joins the Phantom of the Opera's 30th anniversary celebration

Watch: current and past <em>Phantom of the Opera</em> cast celebrate 30th birthday

Watch: current and past Phantom of the Opera cast celebrate 30th birthday

The week in pictures: 23 – 29 July

The week in pictures: 23 – 29 July

The week in pictures – 16 – 22 July

The week in pictures – 16 – 22 July

Michael Ball joins West End Bake Off

Michael Ball joins West End Bake Off

The week in pictures: 15-22 April

The week in pictures: 15-22 April

Full details of Olivier Awards ceremony announced

Full details of Olivier Awards ceremony announced

Everything you need to know about the Olivier Awards

Everything you need to know about the Olivier Awards

Olivier Awards to be broadcast on ITV

Olivier Awards to be broadcast on ITV

Michael Ball takes over BBC Radio Two slot <em>Weekend Wogan</em>

Michael Ball takes over BBC Radio Two slot Weekend Wogan

Nominations announced for 2016 Olivier Awards

Nominations announced for 2016 Olivier Awards

Michael Ball to host this year's Olivier Awards

Michael Ball to host this year's Olivier Awards

WhatsOnStage Award winners: where are they now?

WhatsOnStage Award winners: where are they now?

Maxine Peake nominated twice for Manchester Theatre Awards

Maxine Peake nominated twice for Manchester Theatre Awards

Further casting announced for 40th anniversary Oliviers concert

Further casting announced for 40th anniversary Oliviers concert

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

New artistic director of Chichester Festival Theatre announced

New artistic director of Chichester Festival Theatre announced

Michael Coveney: Love is in the air

Michael Coveney: Love is in the air

Does <em>Mack and Mabel</em> strike a chord with critics?

Review Round-Ups

Does Mack and Mabel strike a chord with critics?

Mack and Mabel (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Mack and Mabel (Chichester Festival Theatre)

First look at Michael Ball and cast of <em>Mack and Mabel</em>

First look at Michael Ball and cast of Mack and Mabel

First look at Michael Ball and Rebecca LaChance rehearsing for <em>Mack and Mabel</em>

First look at Michael Ball and Rebecca LaChance rehearsing for Mack and Mabel

31 shows that should be on your radar in July

31 shows that should be on your radar in July

Spacey, Cumberbatch and Ball among Queen's birthday honours

Spacey, Cumberbatch and Ball among Queen's birthday honours

Full casting announced for <em>Mack and Mabel</em> with Michael Ball

Full casting announced for Mack and Mabel with Michael Ball

Matt Trueman: Church and Finch will leave big shoes to fill at Chichester

Matt Trueman: Church and Finch will leave big shoes to fill at Chichester

Further casting announced for <em>Mack and Mabel</em> with Michael Ball

Further casting announced for Mack and Mabel with Michael Ball

Lenny Henry stars in <em>Educating Rita</em> at Chichester

Lenny Henry stars in Educating Rita at Chichester

Perfect Pitch announces Michael Ball as new patron

Perfect Pitch announces Michael Ball as new patron

Chichester confirms dates and tour for <em>Mack and Mabel</em> with Michael Ball

Chichester confirms dates and tour for Mack and Mabel with Michael Ball

Dream Casting: <em>Mrs Doubtfire the Musical</em>

Dream Casting: Mrs Doubtfire the Musical

Michael Ball stars in Chichester's <em>Mack and Mabel</em>

Michael Ball stars in Chichester's Mack and Mabel

Michael Ball announces 2015 tour

Michael Ball announces 2015 tour

<em>West End Heroes</em> in pictures

West End Heroes in pictures

1st Night Photos: Bruce Forsyth, Lesley Manville and Tom Jones attend <em>Dirty Rotten Scoundrels</em> opening

1st Night Photos: Bruce Forsyth, Lesley Manville and Tom Jones attend Dirty Rotten Scoundrels opening

Benny, Björn and Bernadette Peters join Olivier Awards line-up

Benny, Björn and Bernadette Peters join Olivier Awards line-up

<em>Odyssey</em> musical wins inaugural Perfect Pitch Award

Odyssey musical wins inaugural Perfect Pitch Award

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