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Heathers returns to the West End – first look photos

Heathers returns to the West End – first look photos

Murder on the Orient Express to embark on UK and Ireland tour

Murder on the Orient Express to embark on UK and Ireland tour

WhatsOnStage is looking for a Marketing and AdOps executive

WhatsOnStage is looking for a Marketing and AdOps executive

James Graham's <em>Best of Enemies</em> to transfer to the West End

James Graham's Best of Enemies to transfer to the West End

Were critics in a flap over <em>The Seagull</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Were critics in a flap over The Seagull?

<em>Jersey Boys</em> unveils new West End cast

Jersey Boys unveils new West End cast

Editor's picks – top shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe

Editor's picks – top shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe

Watch the video for new musical <em>babies</em>

Watch the video for new musical babies

Full company for <em>Sing Yer Heart Out For The Lads</em> announced

Full company for Sing Yer Heart Out For The Lads announced

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> to embark on new tour

Everybody's Talking About Jamie to embark on new tour

<em>Six</em>'s Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss announced as writers of Tonys opening number

Six's Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss announced as writers of Tonys opening number

<em>Prima Facie</em> with Jodie Comer to run on Broadway

Prima Facie with Jodie Comer to run on Broadway

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre tweets disappointment over insensitive <em>Legally Blonde</em> review

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre tweets disappointment over insensitive Legally Blonde review

Did the critics have a cracking time at <em>The Glass Menagerie</em> with Amy Adams?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics have a cracking time at The Glass Menagerie with Amy Adams?

<em>& Juliet</em> extends West End run into 2023

& Juliet extends West End run into 2023

Watch the trailer for <em>That Is Not Who I Am</em>, the new Royal Court play by an anonymous writer

Watch the trailer for That Is Not Who I Am, the new Royal Court play by an anonymous writer

WhatsOnStage to live-stream <em>Prima Facie</em> post-show Q&A

WhatsOnStage to live-stream Prima Facie post-show Q&A

Mercury Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse debut new comedy from Mischief duo

Mercury Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse debut new comedy from Mischief duo

<em>Life of Pi</em> extends West End run

Life of Pi extends West End run

Cast for <em>A Journey to the Past</em> West End concert announced

Cast for A Journey to the Past West End concert announced

Watch <em>Prima Facie</em> director Justin Martin discuss overseeing Jodie Comer's West End debut

Watch Prima Facie director Justin Martin discuss overseeing Jodie Comer's West End debut

Award-winning physical theatre company DV8 announces closure

Award-winning physical theatre company DV8 announces closure

Carolyn Maitland steps into <em>But I'm A Cheerleader</em> musical with four hours' rehearsal

Carolyn Maitland steps into But I'm A Cheerleader musical with four hours' rehearsal

Gina Beck joins <em>But I'm A Cheerleader</em> musical world premiere

Gina Beck joins But I'm A Cheerleader musical world premiere

<em>Great British Bake Off – the Musical</em> announces cast for world premiere

Great British Bake Off – the Musical announces cast for world premiere

Ariana DeBose wins Oscar for <em>West Side Story</em>

Ariana DeBose wins Oscar for West Side Story

<em>The Choir of Man</em> to return to the West End

The Choir of Man to return to the West End

Ben Stiller in talks to star in <em>The Shining</em> in the West End

Ben Stiller in talks to star in The Shining in the West End

<em>Cabaret</em> in the West End: first look at the new cast

Cabaret in the West End: first look at the new cast

Gary Barlow to perform one-man show in the West End

Gary Barlow to perform one-man show in the West End

Watch Kerry Ellis perform "Anything Goes" as show extends London run and brings forward opening

Watch Kerry Ellis perform "Anything Goes" as show extends London run and brings forward opening

Women's Prize for Playwriting won by Karis Kelly for <em>Consumed</em>

Women's Prize for Playwriting won by Karis Kelly for Consumed

Follow along with the 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Follow along with the 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Tom Francis cast as new Romeo in <em>& Juliet</em>

Tom Francis cast as new Romeo in & Juliet

Watch the <em>Gypsy</em> cast in their sitzprobe

Watch the Gypsy cast in their sitzprobe

<em>Six the Musical</em> to appear on <em>Dancing on Ice</em> this weekend

Six the Musical to appear on Dancing on Ice this weekend

Denzel Washington in <em>The Tragedy of Macbeth</em> – exclusive clip

Denzel Washington in The Tragedy of Macbeth – exclusive clip

<em>The Play That Goes Wrong</em> to embark on fifth UK tour

The Play That Goes Wrong to embark on fifth UK tour

Disney's <em>Beauty and the Beast</em> to run at The London Palladium

Disney's Beauty and the Beast to run at The London Palladium

John Owen-Jones joins <em>Mimma</em> musical concert at Cadogan Hall

John Owen-Jones joins Mimma musical concert at Cadogan Hall

Fra Fee joins <em>Beauty and the Beast</em> musical prequel series on Disney Plus

Fra Fee joins Beauty and the Beast musical prequel series on Disney Plus

Behind-the-scenes at <em>The Lion King</em> as the West End show looks back on reopening

Behind-the-scenes at The Lion King as the West End show looks back on reopening

<em>Small Island</em> at the National Theatre announces full cast

Small Island at the National Theatre announces full cast

<em>Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)</em> to close in the West End and tour

Pride and Prejudice (sort of) to close in the West End and tour

<em>She Loves Me</em> at Sheffield Crucible – new trailer released

She Loves Me at Sheffield Crucible – new trailer released

<em>Cabaret</em> opening night – on the red carpet with Josh O'Connor, Layton Williams, Aimee Lou Wood and more

Cabaret opening night – on the red carpet with Josh O'Connor, Layton Williams, Aimee Lou Wood and more

<em>Half a Sixpence</em> to be broadcast on TV this Christmas

Half a Sixpence to be broadcast on TV this Christmas

<em>Girl from the North Country</em> to tour the UK and Ireland

Girl from the North Country to tour the UK and Ireland

<em>Gypsy</em> with Imelda Staunton added to Netflix UK

Gypsy with Imelda Staunton added to Netflix UK

22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations – all the information on eligibility

22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations – all the information on eligibility

Nominations open for 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Nominations open for 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Numbers announced for <em>Strictly Come Dancing</em> musicals week

Numbers announced for Strictly Come Dancing musicals week

<em>Moulin Rouge!</em> adopts mandatory facemask policy for West End premiere

Moulin Rouge! adopts mandatory facemask policy for West End premiere

<em>tick, tick…Boom!</em> review – Jonathan Larson's musical becomes a note-perfect big-screen movie

tick, tick…Boom! review – Jonathan Larson's musical becomes a note-perfect big-screen movie

<em>South Pacific</em> to transfer to Manchester, Sadler's Wells and embark on UK and Ireland tour

South Pacific to transfer to Manchester, Sadler's Wells and embark on UK and Ireland tour

Charing Cross Theatre issues apology after security guard ejects patron for same-sex kiss

Charing Cross Theatre issues apology after security guard ejects patron for same-sex kiss

<em>Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)</em> extends West End run

Pride and Prejudice (sort of) extends West End run

Vanara musical world premiere – cast interviews

Vanara musical world premiere – cast interviews

The Other Palace bought by producer Bill Kenwright

The Other Palace bought by producer Bill Kenwright

Judi Dench, Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey and more to star in Alan Bennett's <em>Allelujah</em> film

Judi Dench, Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey and more to star in Alan Bennett's Allelujah film

Cast of <em>Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical</em> discuss West End premiere

Cast of Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical discuss West End premiere

New <em>Six</em> West End cast unveiled

New Six West End cast unveiled

Tim Minchin: <em>Groundhog Day</em> is coming back to London

Tim Minchin: Groundhog Day is coming back to London

<em>Macbeth</em> at the Almeida – Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle celebrate opening Shakespeare's tragedy

Macbeth at the Almeida – Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle celebrate opening Shakespeare's tragedy

<em>Potted Panto</em> announces West End cast

Potted Panto announces West End cast

<em>West End Musical Christmas</em> to run this December

West End Musical Christmas to run this December

Original <em>Six</em> Queens reflect on three years with the show as they complete their runs

Original Six Queens reflect on three years with the show as they complete their runs

<em>The Book of Dust</em> stage adaptation announces casting

The Book of Dust stage adaptation announces casting

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'

We're looking for a junior editor to join our WhatsOnStage team!

We're looking for a junior editor to join our WhatsOnStage team!

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals <em>Cinderella</em> Broadway plans for 2022

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals Cinderella Broadway plans for 2022

<em>HMS Pinafore</em> revival at the London Coliseum full casting revealed

HMS Pinafore revival at the London Coliseum full casting revealed

Tyrone Huntley leads cast of new 1066 musical, which has released a cast album

Tyrone Huntley leads cast of new 1066 musical, which has released a cast album

Director Roger Michell has died aged 65

Director Roger Michell has died aged 65

<em>Brief Encounter</em> at the Watermill casting anounced

Brief Encounter at the Watermill casting anounced

Curve Leicester begins search for <em>Billy Elliot</em> stars

Curve Leicester begins search for Billy Elliot stars

Disney's Royal Albert Hall musical concert added to Disney Plus

Disney's Royal Albert Hall musical concert added to Disney Plus

WhatsOnStage's chief operating officer Sita McIntosh to step down

WhatsOnStage's chief operating officer Sita McIntosh to step down

Cast for <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>'s West End return revealed

Cast for Dear Evan Hansen's West End return revealed

Alan Bennett's <em>Habeas Corpus</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory initial cast revealed

Alan Bennett's Habeas Corpus at the Menier Chocolate Factory initial cast revealed

Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham: 'West End musical theatre performers need to be on screen more'

Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham: 'West End musical theatre performers need to be on screen more'

In photos: West End Live with <em>Cinderella</em>, <em>Frozen</em>, <em>Hamilton</em>, <em>Six</em> and more

In photos: West End Live with Cinderella, Frozen, Hamilton, Six and more

West End Live 2021 – live updates and photos from the event

West End Live 2021 – live updates and photos from the event

<em>Rumi</em> musical with Nadim Naaman – first listen

Rumi musical with Nadim Naaman – first listen

<em>Back to the Future</em> West End opening night – in photos

Back to the Future West End opening night – in photos

<em>Back to the Future</em> musical opening night – Christopher Lloyd chats the stage version of the film

Back to the Future musical opening night – Christopher Lloyd chats the stage version of the film

<em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> West End cast announced

The Ocean at the End of the Lane West End cast announced

RSC artistic director Gregory Doran to take compassionate leave to care for husband Antony Sher

RSC artistic director Gregory Doran to take compassionate leave to care for husband Antony Sher

<em>Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of)</em> announces West End run dates and casting

Pride and Prejudice (Sort Of) announces West End run dates and casting

Casting announced for <em>Grenfell: Value Engineering</em> – based on the Grenfell Inquiry

Casting announced for Grenfell: Value Engineering – based on the Grenfell Inquiry

Full casting for <em>Cabaret</em> in the West End with Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley revealed

Full casting for Cabaret in the West End with Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley revealed

<em>The Choir of Man</em> to open in the West End

The Choir of Man to open in the West End

WhatsOnStage has 50 pairs of tickets for the <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> world premiere

WhatsOnStage has 50 pairs of tickets for the Everybody's Talking About Jamie world premiere

Keith Allen and Mathew Horne to star in <em>The Homecoming</em> tour

Keith Allen and Mathew Horne to star in The Homecoming tour

<em>Cinderella</em> takes out a full page ad in the <em>New York Times</em> – is Belleville headed for Broadway

Cinderella takes out a full page ad in the New York Times – is Belleville headed for Broadway

Did <em>Bedknobs and Broomsticks</em> cast a spell over critics?

Review Round-Ups

Did Bedknobs and Broomsticks cast a spell over critics?

<em>Carousel</em> revival at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre releases footage in new trailer

Carousel revival at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre releases footage in new trailer

Anna Maxwell Martin, Omari Douglas, Chris O'Dowd and Russell Tovey discuss <em>Constellations</em>

Anna Maxwell Martin, Omari Douglas, Chris O'Dowd and Russell Tovey discuss Constellations

<em>Cinderella</em> extends West End run

Cinderella extends West End run

Clive Rowe discusses joining <em>The Prince of Egypt</em> in the West End

Clive Rowe discusses joining The Prince of Egypt in the West End

Linda Bassett and John Heffernan to star in new Caryl Churchill Royal Court play

Linda Bassett and John Heffernan to star in new Caryl Churchill Royal Court play

<em>The Cherry Orchard</em> at Theatre Royal Windsor full casting announced

The Cherry Orchard at Theatre Royal Windsor full casting announced

Watch Emma Corrin's full <em>Phantom of the Opera</em> performance from <em>The Crown</em>

Watch Emma Corrin's full Phantom of the Opera performance from The Crown

<em>Constellations</em> opening night – stars take to the red carpet

Constellations opening night – stars take to the red carpet

Cast for <em>How to Survive an Apocalypse</em>'s UK premiere revealed

Cast for How to Survive an Apocalypse's UK premiere revealed

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> reveals initial cast for north American premiere

Everybody's Talking About Jamie reveals initial cast for north American premiere

<em>Walden</em> with Gemma Arterton, Lydia Wilson and Fehinti Balogun – cinema release exclusive first look

Walden with Gemma Arterton, Lydia Wilson and Fehinti Balogun – cinema release exclusive first look

<em>Children of Eden</em> concerts reveal full casting

Children of Eden concerts reveal full casting

Watch <em>The Choir of Man</em> perform "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)"

Watch The Choir of Man perform "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)"

Was there a chorus of approval at <em>Singin' in the Rain</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Was there a chorus of approval at Singin' in the Rain?

Karl Queensborough and Adam Pearce sing "The Hardest Part of Love" from <em>Children of Eden</em>

Karl Queensborough and Adam Pearce sing "The Hardest Part of Love" from Children of Eden

Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes to star in <em>Bonnie and Clyde</em> concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes to star in Bonnie and Clyde concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Disney's free pop-up space in the West End: first look

Disney's free pop-up space in the West End: first look

<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

<em>Tokyo Rose</em> musical casting announced

Tokyo Rose musical casting announced

First listen: <em>What the Ladybird Heard</em> prepares for West End run

First listen: What the Ladybird Heard prepares for West End run

New West End cast revealed for <em>Leopoldstadt</em>

New West End cast revealed for Leopoldstadt

Watch Emma Corrin and Nabhaan Rizwan discuss bringing <em>Anna X</em> to the West End

Watch Emma Corrin and Nabhaan Rizwan discuss bringing Anna X to the West End

<em>Rent</em> revival unveils 2021 cast

Rent revival unveils 2021 cast

Help shape the future of WhatsOnStage with our user survey

Help shape the future of WhatsOnStage with our user survey

New <em>Guys and Dolls</em> movie announces director

New Guys and Dolls movie announces director

<em>Walden</em> with Gemma Arterton, Fehinti Balogun and Lydia Wilson to be released in cinemas

Walden with Gemma Arterton, Fehinti Balogun and Lydia Wilson to be released in cinemas

<em>NHS: The Musical</em> revival further details revealed

NHS: The Musical revival further details revealed

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>Tokyo Rose</em> musical to run at Southwark Playhouse this autumn

Tokyo Rose musical to run at Southwark Playhouse this autumn

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!

<em>The Last Five Years</em> extends West End run and moves to larger venue

The Last Five Years extends West End run and moves to larger venue

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre reopens with <em>Romeo and Juliet</em>

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre reopens with Romeo and Juliet

<em>Once Upon a Time in Nazi Occupied Tunisia</em> at the Almeida cast announced

Once Upon a Time in Nazi Occupied Tunisia at the Almeida cast announced

Watch Adam Woodyatt, Gaynor Faye and Peter James discuss bringing <em>Looking Good Dead</em> to the stage

Watch Adam Woodyatt, Gaynor Faye and Peter James discuss bringing Looking Good Dead to the stage

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

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

<em>Be More Chill</em> in the West End: meet the full cast

Be More Chill in the West End: meet the full cast

Watch Lucie Shorthouse perform tune from Victoria Wood's <em>Talent</em> at Sheffield Crucible

Watch Lucie Shorthouse perform tune from Victoria Wood's Talent at Sheffield Crucible

<em>Bloody Elle</em> gig musical at the Royal Exchange – first listen

Bloody Elle gig musical at the Royal Exchange – first listen

Boris Johnson: We're in talks with Andrew Lloyd Webber to help opening <em>Cinderella</em>

Boris Johnson: We're in talks with Andrew Lloyd Webber to help opening Cinderella

Anthony Ramos on <em>In the Heights</em>: 'Musicals can save lives'

Anthony Ramos on In the Heights: 'Musicals can save lives'

<em>Matilda</em> musical movie release date revealed

Matilda musical movie release date revealed

National seeks neurodivergent actors for <em>Curious Incident</em> tour

National seeks neurodivergent actors for Curious Incident tour

<em>Annie Get Your Gun</em> outdoor revival announced

Annie Get Your Gun outdoor revival announced

First eight minutes of <em>In the Heights</em> movie released

First eight minutes of In the Heights movie released

WhatsOnStage to broadcast live from the red carpet ahead of <em>The Show Must Go On!</em> concert stream on Sunday

WhatsOnStage to broadcast live from the red carpet ahead of The Show Must Go On! concert stream on Sunday

Playwright and performer Chris Goode has died

Playwright and performer Chris Goode has died

<em>Greatest Showman</em> star Keala Settle plays Christmas concert in London

Greatest Showman star Keala Settle plays Christmas concert in London

Watch our interview with Gemma Arterton and the cast of <em>Walden</em>

Watch our interview with Gemma Arterton and the cast of Walden

Watch <em>Here Come the Boys</em> in rehearsals ahead of run at The London Palladium

Watch Here Come the Boys in rehearsals ahead of run at The London Palladium

WhatsOnStage to reveal the next JMK Award winner this evening

WhatsOnStage to reveal the next JMK Award winner this evening

Theatres reopen with social distancing as England reaches step three in its reopening roadmap

Theatres reopen with social distancing as England reaches step three in its reopening roadmap

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> to reopen in the West End in October

Dear Evan Hansen to reopen in the West End in October

Watch Amy Trigg's <em>Reasons You Should(n't) Love Me</em> in rehearsals at Kiln Theatre

Watch Amy Trigg's Reasons You Should(n't) Love Me in rehearsals at Kiln Theatre

Kayi Ushe to play Simba in <em>The Lion King</em> when the show returns in July

Kayi Ushe to play Simba in The Lion King when the show returns in July

Prime Minister: We'll reopen the doors to our theatres next Monday

Prime Minister: We'll reopen the doors to our theatres next Monday

New <em>Cinderella</em> musical movie to be released on Amazon Prime rather than in cinemas

New Cinderella musical movie to be released on Amazon Prime rather than in cinemas

Watch new musical <em>You Are Here</em> in rehearsals at Southwark Playhouse

Watch new musical You Are Here in rehearsals at Southwark Playhouse

Filmed Broadway <em>Come From Away</em> to be distributed by Apple with show to be recorded next month

Filmed Broadway Come From Away to be distributed by Apple with show to be recorded next month

Jason Robert Brown's <em>13</em> musical film on Netflix announces cast

Jason Robert Brown's 13 musical film on Netflix announces cast

Cirque du Soleil's <em>Luzia</em> to run at the Royal Albert Hall next year

Cirque du Soleil's Luzia to run at the Royal Albert Hall next year

Lin-Manuel Miranda's animated musical <em>Vivo</em> to premiere on Netflix

Lin-Manuel Miranda's animated musical Vivo to premiere on Netflix

Theatre leaders support calls for Covid status certification in open letter

Theatre leaders support calls for Covid status certification in open letter

<em>The Comeback</em> to reopen in the West End this summer

The Comeback to reopen in the West End this summer

Exclusive: New <em>Six</em> musical tour cast announced

Exclusive: New Six musical tour cast announced

Video: Watch Tennessee Williams and Truman Capote discuss love in new documentary

Video: Watch Tennessee Williams and Truman Capote discuss love in new documentary

Watch new musical <em>Cells</em> – premiering online as venues remain closed

Watch new musical Cells – premiering online as venues remain closed

<em>Now or Never</em> song cycle: watch a number from Matthew Harvey's piece

Now or Never song cycle: watch a number from Matthew Harvey's piece

New <em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> West End trailer released

New The Ocean at the End of the Lane West End trailer released

Told By An Idiot's <em>Charlie and Stan</em> to embark on a UK tour and reveals plans for West End run

Told By An Idiot's Charlie and Stan to embark on a UK tour and reveals plans for West End run

Watch stage stars Sarah O'Connor and Peter Hannah prank Amanda Holden live on Heart Radio

Watch stage stars Sarah O'Connor and Peter Hannah prank Amanda Holden live on Heart Radio

Over 60 per cent of theatregoers would be happy to use vaccine passports, research shows

Over 60 per cent of theatregoers would be happy to use vaccine passports, research shows

Stephen Fry joins cast of BBC's <em>U.Me: The Musical</em>

Stephen Fry joins cast of BBC's U.Me: The Musical

<em>Disenchanted</em> musical, reimagining fairytale princesses, to be revived online

Disenchanted musical, reimagining fairytale princesses, to be revived online

Watch the <em>West End Acoustic</em> streamed concert trailer

Watch the West End Acoustic streamed concert trailer

<em>Romeo and Juliet</em> at Shakespeare's Globe with Alfred Enoch announces initial casting

Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare's Globe with Alfred Enoch announces initial casting

<em>& Juliet</em> announces plans to reopen in the West End in September

& Juliet announces plans to reopen in the West End in September

Adam Lambert to create '70s-set rock 'n' roll musical

Adam Lambert to create '70s-set rock 'n' roll musical

Exclusive: New dates and cast announced for <em>Monday Night at the Apollo</em>

Exclusive: New dates and cast announced for Monday Night at the Apollo

Exclusive: <em>Rent</em> returning to the Hope Mill Theatre this summer

Exclusive: Rent returning to the Hope Mill Theatre this summer

WhatsOnStage Awards virtual red carpet to take place tonight

WhatsOnStage Awards virtual red carpet to take place tonight

Six <em>In the Heights</em> film posters released – ahead of the new trailer this weekend

Six In the Heights film posters released – ahead of the new trailer this weekend

<em>In the Heights</em> movie brings UK and Ireland release date forwards by a month

In the Heights movie brings UK and Ireland release date forwards by a month

New documentary to highlight efforts to stage musicals across the world during the pandemic

New documentary to highlight efforts to stage musicals across the world during the pandemic

Watch Giles Terera sing new number from his streamed song cycle

Watch Giles Terera sing new number from his streamed song cycle

<em>Death Drop</em> to reopen in the West End in May

Death Drop to reopen in the West End in May

ITV's All-Star Musicals: line-up announced

ITV's All-Star Musicals: line-up announced

Lynette Linton to direct <em>My Name is Leon</em> BBC series with casting announced

Lynette Linton to direct My Name is Leon BBC series with casting announced

Stage stars win big at the Golden Globes

Stage stars win big at the Golden Globes

Why can't outdoor theatre return earlier than indoor?

Why can't outdoor theatre return earlier than indoor?

Almeida Theatre's <em>Hymn</em> to be streamed on-demand next month

Almeida Theatre's Hymn to be streamed on-demand next month

Evita, Moulin Rouge! and more to be released on Disney Plus tomorrow as "Star" brand is launched

Counting stars: should we do away with ratings?

Counting stars: should we do away with ratings?

21st Annual WhatsOnStage Awards to be streamed online – with tickets on sale now

21st Annual WhatsOnStage Awards to be streamed online – with tickets on sale now

<em>Six the Musical</em> extends socially distanced run until August

Six the Musical extends socially distanced run until August

Seyi Omooba's claims against Curve Leicester rejected by employment tribunal

Seyi Omooba's claims against Curve Leicester rejected by employment tribunal

Photos: <em>The Color Purple</em> musical streamed run first look

Photos: The Color Purple musical streamed run first look

<em>The King and I</em> film remake reportedly in the works

The King and I film remake reportedly in the works

West End version of <em>The Masked Singer</em> launched by stage star Oliver Tompsett

West End version of The Masked Singer launched by stage star Oliver Tompsett

Rosalind Eleazar and Luke Thallon win Equity's 2020 Clarence Derwent Awards

Rosalind Eleazar and Luke Thallon win Equity's 2020 Clarence Derwent Awards

<em>Wicked</em> musical film: our dream casting

Wicked musical film: our dream casting

<em>Mischief Movie Night In</em> streamed show announces final performance dates

Mischief Movie Night In streamed show announces final performance dates

Watch the trailer for <em>Typical</em> at the Soho Theatre ahead of on-demand release

Watch the trailer for Typical at the Soho Theatre ahead of on-demand release

<em>Moulin Rouge!</em>, <em>Evita</em>, <em>Romeo + Juliet</em> and more to be added to Disney Plus

Moulin Rouge!, Evita, Romeo + Juliet and more to be added to Disney Plus

First look: Watch the trailer for Samuel Bailey's<em> Shook </em>ahead of recorded show's release

First look: Watch the trailer for Samuel Bailey's Shook ahead of recorded show's release

<em>Anything Goes</em> revival at the Barbican – Gary Wilmot and Felicity Kendal join the cast

Anything Goes revival at the Barbican – Gary Wilmot and Felicity Kendal join the cast

<em>The Shows Must Go On!</em> series of free streamed shows to go on hiatus

The Shows Must Go On! series of free streamed shows to go on hiatus

<em>Frozen</em> in the West End full casting announced

Frozen in the West End full casting announced

<em>Songs for a New World</em> suspends West End run due to ongoing uncertainty

Songs for a New World suspends West End run due to ongoing uncertainty

Judi Dench reveals she's had the Covid vaccine

Judi Dench reveals she's had the Covid vaccine

Simon Lipkin steps into <em>I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change</em> virtual show with an afternoon's rehearsal

Simon Lipkin steps into I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change virtual show with an afternoon's rehearsal

National Theatre's <em>Beginning</em> tour finds new dates, opening in Hornchurch

National Theatre's Beginning tour finds new dates, opening in Hornchurch

Erica Whyman on the RSC's mass-participation event, new musical <em>Swingin' the Dream</em> and 2021 hopes

Erica Whyman on the RSC's mass-participation event, new musical Swingin' the Dream and 2021 hopes

<em>The Crown</em> season five: stage stars set to appear in the Netflix series

The Crown season five: stage stars set to appear in the Netflix series

<em>Spamalot</em> musical to be adapted into a film, it has been confirmed

Spamalot musical to be adapted into a film, it has been confirmed

Lashana Lynch set to play Miss Honey in <em>Matilda</em> musical film, according to reports

Lashana Lynch set to play Miss Honey in Matilda musical film, according to reports

New Year's Honours: Sheila Hancock, Nina Wadia and Lesley Manville among those recognised

New Year's Honours: Sheila Hancock, Nina Wadia and Lesley Manville among those recognised

Exclusive: Watch new multi-lingual version of opening number from Netflix musical <em>Jingle Jangle</em>

Exclusive: Watch new multi-lingual version of opening number from Netflix musical Jingle Jangle

The Sorcerer's Apprentice musical: Exclusive first listen to "Brand New Me"

<em>Hamilton</em> confirms West End return and on-sale date

Hamilton confirms West End return and on-sale date

<em>Hamilton</em>, <em>Mary Poppins</em>, <em>Leopoldstadt</em> and more reveal plans for 2021 returns

Hamilton, Mary Poppins, Leopoldstadt and more reveal plans for 2021 returns

Ian McKellen receives first part of Covid vaccination

Ian McKellen receives first part of Covid vaccination

<em>Kinky Boots</em> to be streamed worldwide on YouTube this weekend

Kinky Boots to be streamed worldwide on YouTube this weekend

<em>The Greatest Play in the History of the World…</em> starring Julie Hesmondhalgh to tour from next month

The Greatest Play in the History of the World… starring Julie Hesmondhalgh to tour from next month

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> at the Dominion Theatre: first look at Brian Conley and more

A Christmas Carol at the Dominion Theatre: first look at Brian Conley and more

<em>The Play That Goes Wrong</em> tour casting announced

The Play That Goes Wrong tour casting announced

Lin-Manuel Miranda channels <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> with <em>His Dark Materials</em> co-star Andrew Scott

Lin-Manuel Miranda channels The Phantom of the Opera with His Dark Materials co-star Andrew Scott

Shakespeare's Globe's <em>Christmas at the (Snow) Globe</em> casting announced

Shakespeare's Globe's Christmas at the (Snow) Globe casting announced

Oliver Tompsett: 'I think a large percentage of people will never take theatre for granted again'

Oliver Tompsett: 'I think a large percentage of people will never take theatre for granted again'

Sonia Friedman: 'We will be back fully as soon as that vaccine's completely out there'

Sonia Friedman: 'We will be back fully as soon as that vaccine's completely out there'

Alan Menken and Glenn Slater confirm they're working on <em>Animal Farm</em> musical with James Graham

Alan Menken and Glenn Slater confirm they're working on Animal Farm musical with James Graham

Shane Richie to return to <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> in the West End in January

Shane Richie to return to Everybody's Talking About Jamie in the West End in January

Killian Donnelly to star in <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em>'s summer 2021 West End return

Killian Donnelly to star in The Phantom of the Opera's summer 2021 West End return

Olivia Colman, Sharon D Clarke, Kenneth Branagh, Clive Rowe and more to star in <em>Peter Pan</em> charity audio play

Olivia Colman, Sharon D Clarke, Kenneth Branagh, Clive Rowe and more to star in Peter Pan charity audio play

Lin-Manuel Miranda completes filming on <em>Tick, Tick…Boom!</em> Netflix musical film

Lin-Manuel Miranda completes filming on Tick, Tick…Boom! Netflix musical film

Donmar Warehouse to stream free concert with Imelda Staunton, Minnie Driver, Giles Terera and more

Donmar Warehouse to stream free concert with Imelda Staunton, Minnie Driver, Giles Terera and more

Sarah Brightman to broadcast concert with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Aled Jones

Sarah Brightman to broadcast concert with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Aled Jones

Theatres Trust: 'Theatres can play a crucial role in the Build Back Better agenda'

Theatres Trust: 'Theatres can play a crucial role in the Build Back Better agenda'

<em>& Juliet</em> to perform on <em>Strictly Come Dancing</em>

& Juliet to perform on Strictly Come Dancing

<em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> world tour opens in Taiwan – to an audience of over 5000

The Phantom of the Opera world tour opens in Taiwan – to an audience of over 5000

<em>Anything Goes</em> to be revived next summer with Megan Mullally and Robert Lindsay

Anything Goes to be revived next summer with Megan Mullally and Robert Lindsay

<em>The Understudy</em> in the West End further casting announced

The Understudy in the West End further casting announced

Watch Hiba Elchikhe sing number from new musical <em>Worlds Apart</em>

Watch Hiba Elchikhe sing number from new musical Worlds Apart

New directory of products and services created and sold by arts workers set up

New directory of products and services created and sold by arts workers set up

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

Joe Allen restaurant announces virtual fundraiser with Ian McKellen, <em>42nd Street</em>, Jennifer Saunders and more

Joe Allen restaurant announces virtual fundraiser with Ian McKellen, 42nd Street, Jennifer Saunders and more

First look: New musical <em>Worlds Apart</em> releases performance video

First look: New musical Worlds Apart releases performance video

<em>The Grinch</em> musical broadcast further casting and creative team confirmed

The Grinch musical broadcast further casting and creative team confirmed

New streamed charity quiz and concert announced

New streamed charity quiz and concert announced

New streaming platform <em>Stage2View</em> to release West End shows from today

New streaming platform Stage2View to release West End shows from today

Jodie Prenger, Jason Manford and Louis Gaunt join Manchester socially distanced pantomime

Jodie Prenger, Jason Manford and Louis Gaunt join Manchester socially distanced pantomime

Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove to star in <em>Love Letters</em> in the West End

Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove to star in Love Letters in the West End

English Touring Theatre unveils series of audio work including Mike Bartlett piece

English Touring Theatre unveils series of audio work including Mike Bartlett piece

<em>Little Wars</em> digital revival extends run through new lockdown period

Little Wars digital revival extends run through new lockdown period

National Theatre announces full <em>Dick Whittington</em> pantomime cast

National Theatre announces full Dick Whittington pantomime cast

New audio play by Margaret Perry with Nicola Coughlan and Hannah Bristow released

New audio play by Margaret Perry with Nicola Coughlan and Hannah Bristow released

Helena Bonham Carter and Pierce Brosnan to star in film based on West End production of <em>Pygmalion</em>

Helena Bonham Carter and Pierce Brosnan to star in film based on West End production of Pygmalion

<em>Oleanna</em> at Theatre Royal Bath announces casting – with the show now directed by Lucy Bailey

Oleanna at Theatre Royal Bath announces casting – with the show now directed by Lucy Bailey

<em>Hair</em> to be staged at The London Palladium next month

Hair to be staged at The London Palladium next month

Amanda Wilkin wins 2020 Verity Bargate Award for her play <em>Shedding A Skin</em>

Amanda Wilkin wins 2020 Verity Bargate Award for her play Shedding A Skin

Nicole Kidman to star in Amazon Prime screen version of Andrew Bovall's <em>Things I Know To Be True</em>

Nicole Kidman to star in Amazon Prime screen version of Andrew Bovall's Things I Know To Be True

Quiz: Which of these shows picked up the Best Play or Musical at both Oliviers and Tonys?

Quiz: Which of these shows picked up the Best Play or Musical at both Oliviers and Tonys?

Theatre Channel announces line-up for next two episodes

Theatre Channel announces line-up for next two episodes

Olivier Awards 2020 winners: <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>, Sharon D Clarke, Andrew Scott, <em>Emilia</em> and more

Olivier Awards 2020 winners: Dear Evan Hansen, Sharon D Clarke, Andrew Scott, Emilia and more

Watch the Olivier Award 2020 winners being revealed live – follow our text commentary here

Watch the Olivier Award 2020 winners being revealed live – follow our text commentary here

Glenn Close on <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> film: 'We're ready'

Glenn Close on Sunset Boulevard film: 'We're ready'

Review: <em>The Great Gatsby</em> (Immersive LDN)

Review: The Great Gatsby (Immersive LDN)

Digital play <em>The Haunting of Alice Bowles</em> to premiere in December starring Janie Dee

Digital play The Haunting of Alice Bowles to premiere in December starring Janie Dee

Composer Jeff Wayne: Government's treatment of freelancers is 'absolutely shameful'

Composer Jeff Wayne: Government's treatment of freelancers is 'absolutely shameful'

10 Olivier Award-winning musicals to watch now on BroadwayHD

10 Olivier Award-winning musicals to watch now on BroadwayHD

Sky Arts and National Theatre Live to broadcast shows on Freeview channel this year

Sky Arts and National Theatre Live to broadcast shows on Freeview channel this year

Quiz: Can you guess these 10 famous musical characters' surnames?

Quiz: Can you guess these 10 famous musical characters' surnames?

Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran and Eben Figueiredo to appear in Bridge Theatre's <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran and Eben Figueiredo to appear in Bridge Theatre's A Christmas Carol

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> musical to run at the Dominion Theatre this Christmas with Brian Conley

A Christmas Carol musical to run at the Dominion Theatre this Christmas with Brian Conley

Tamsin Greig to perform <em>Talking Heads</em> monologue in Sheffield and Leeds

Tamsin Greig to perform Talking Heads monologue in Sheffield and Leeds

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

Battersea Arts Centre's beatbox <em>Frankenstein</em> to be broadcast on the BBC

Battersea Arts Centre's beatbox Frankenstein to be broadcast on the BBC

Alfie Boe: 'I just can't wait to get back out there again'

Alfie Boe: 'I just can't wait to get back out there again'

Actors, directors and producers recognised in this year's Queen's honours

Actors, directors and producers recognised in this year's Queen's honours

Iain Glen, Will Young and more to star in Theatre Royal Windsor season

Iain Glen, Will Young and more to star in Theatre Royal Windsor season

Listen to Sharon D Clarke, Ell Potter and Mary Higgins perform in new play <em>Lem N Ginge</em>

Listen to Sharon D Clarke, Ell Potter and Mary Higgins perform in new play Lem N Ginge

Charity West End concert to take place at the Palace Theatre

Charity West End concert to take place at the Palace Theatre

Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana DeBose, Dove Cameron and more to star in new musical comedy series

Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana DeBose, Dove Cameron and more to star in new musical comedy series

Exclusive: First listen to <em>After You</em>, recorded at the London Coliseum

Exclusive: First listen to After You, recorded at the London Coliseum

Young Vic announces cast for reopening weekend shows

Young Vic announces cast for reopening weekend shows

Gerald Caesar joins <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> musical film

Gerald Caesar joins Dear Evan Hansen musical film

WhatsOnStage to host online <em>Wicked</em> quiz presented by West End cast

WhatsOnStage to host online Wicked quiz presented by West End cast

Daisy Ridley to star in Elinor Cook audio play <em>Islanders</em>

Daisy Ridley to star in Elinor Cook audio play Islanders

Theatres affected by new restrictions on serving alcohol

Theatres affected by new restrictions on serving alcohol

Juliet Stevenson, Linda Bassett, Sophie Thompson to star in <em>Little Wars</em> digital revival

Juliet Stevenson, Linda Bassett, Sophie Thompson to star in Little Wars digital revival

Cast announced for <em>Hair</em> open-air concerts in Norwich

Cast announced for Hair open-air concerts in Norwich

New musical <em>PS I'm A Terrible Person</em> set to be workshopped next month

New musical PS I'm A Terrible Person set to be workshopped next month

Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan to star in Leonard Bernstein biopic on Netflix

Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan to star in Leonard Bernstein biopic on Netflix

Theatre Royal Bath announces cast for autumn season including Nancy Carroll and Haydn Gwynne

Theatre Royal Bath announces cast for autumn season including Nancy Carroll and Haydn Gwynne

Cast announced for audio drama series featuring Sharon D Clarke, Katherine Parkinson and more

Cast announced for audio drama series featuring Sharon D Clarke, Katherine Parkinson and more

New <em>Mary Poppins</em> West End cast recording confirmed with date announced

New Mary Poppins West End cast recording confirmed with date announced

<em>The Shows Must Go On</em> online series announces return from 25 September

The Shows Must Go On online series announces return from 25 September

Diana Rigg has died aged 82

Diana Rigg has died aged 82

New <em>Matilda</em> film announces casting call for lead role

New Matilda film announces casting call for lead role

Camden Council closes down series of outdoor West End concerts over licensing issues

Camden Council closes down series of outdoor West End concerts over licensing issues

The top 20 characters from stage plays – as voted for by you

The top 20 characters from stage plays – as voted for by you

Review round-up: Was the <em>Sleepless</em> musical the stuff of dreams?

Review Round-Ups

Review round-up: Was the Sleepless musical the stuff of dreams?

Indira Varma, Michael Sheen and David Threlfall to star in Old Vic's live-streamed <em>Faith Healer</em> revival

Indira Varma, Michael Sheen and David Threlfall to star in Old Vic's live-streamed Faith Healer revival

West End performers to star in new charity concert at the Actor's Church

West End performers to star in new charity concert at the Actor's Church

<em>Pippin</em> musical outdoor revival extends run by further two weeks

Pippin musical outdoor revival extends run by further two weeks

Nottingham Playhouse announces season including James Graham world premiere, concerts and more

Nottingham Playhouse announces season including James Graham world premiere, concerts and more

New Stephen Schwartz documentary to look at life and career of <em>Wicked</em> and <em>Prince of Egypt</em> composer

New Stephen Schwartz documentary to look at life and career of Wicked and Prince of Egypt composer

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>'s Nicole Raquel Dennis and Sam Tutty to perform live-streamed concert

Dear Evan Hansen's Nicole Raquel Dennis and Sam Tutty to perform live-streamed concert

Amy Adams joins <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> film

Amy Adams joins Dear Evan Hansen film

Watch newly released footage from socially distanced <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> in Regent's Park

Watch newly released footage from socially distanced Jesus Christ Superstar in Regent's Park

Stage shows, musicals and more you can watch in cinemas now

Stage shows, musicals and more you can watch in cinemas now

Line-up for Greenwich and Docklands International Festival's NHS tribute shows announced

Line-up for Greenwich and Docklands International Festival's NHS tribute shows announced

<em>Wicked</em> and <em>Aladdin</em> reunions to occur at north London open-air concerts

Wicked and Aladdin reunions to occur at north London open-air concerts

Rosalie Craig, Esh Alladi and more to star in Yvonne Arnaud comedy next month as venue reopens

Rosalie Craig, Esh Alladi and more to star in Yvonne Arnaud comedy next month as venue reopens

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> movie casts Nik Dodani and Colton Ryan

Dear Evan Hansen movie casts Nik Dodani and Colton Ryan

<em>Three Kings</em> with Andrew Scott at the Old Vic – new dates and extra tickets revealed

Three Kings with Andrew Scott at the Old Vic – new dates and extra tickets revealed

Quiz: Can you guess the show when it's written backwards with vowels removed?

Quiz: Can you guess the show when it's written backwards with vowels removed?

More stars from <em>Six the Musical</em> to reunite for outdoor concert

More stars from Six the Musical to reunite for outdoor concert

<em>Roles We'll Never Play</em> outdoor musical concert casting announced

Roles We'll Never Play outdoor musical concert casting announced

New open-air musical <em>St Anne Comes Home</em> casting announced

New open-air musical St Anne Comes Home casting announced

Open-air musical concerts featuring West End performers to run in Cheshire

Open-air musical concerts featuring West End performers to run in Cheshire

Quiz: Can you guess the stage show from its final line?

Quiz: Can you guess the stage show from its final line?

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> announces it will remain closed in the West End until February 2021

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announces it will remain closed in the West End until February 2021

Top 10 musical opening numbers of all time – as voted for by you

Top 10 musical opening numbers of all time – as voted for by you

John Owen-Jones, Earl Carpenter, Kerry Ellis and Katie Hall to perform outdoor musical tour

John Owen-Jones, Earl Carpenter, Kerry Ellis and Katie Hall to perform outdoor musical tour

The Old Vic reschedules Andrew Scott live-stream show following actor's hospitalisation

The Old Vic reschedules Andrew Scott live-stream show following actor's hospitalisation

Producer Andre Ptaszynski has died aged 67

Producer Andre Ptaszynski has died aged 67

The Phantom of the Opera to return with 'a brand new physical production' of the original design

Olivia Colman and Phoebe Waller-Bridge launch new fund to support theatre artists displaced by pandemic

Olivia Colman and Phoebe Waller-Bridge launch new fund to support theatre artists displaced by pandemic

<em>Rock of Ages</em> to embark on a new 2021 tour

Rock of Ages to embark on a new 2021 tour

Maureen Lipman to star in Martin Sherman's <em>Rose</em> online production

Maureen Lipman to star in Martin Sherman's Rose online production

New West End series to see musical stars perform special numbers online

New West End series to see musical stars perform special numbers online

Ben Platt and Olivia Colman to guest star in <em>The Simpsons</em>

Ben Platt and Olivia Colman to guest star in The Simpsons

Phoebe Waller-Bridge appointed vice president of Acting for Others charity

Phoebe Waller-Bridge appointed vice president of Acting for Others charity

<em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre concert full casting announced

Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre concert full casting announced

David Tennant-led <em>Good</em> in the West End delays run

David Tennant-led Good in the West End delays run

Clint Dyer to replace Dominic Cooke as director of new Bob Marley West End musical

Clint Dyer to replace Dominic Cooke as director of new Bob Marley West End musical

Beverley Knight to perform Andrew Lloyd Webber's pilot show scheme at The London Palladium

Beverley Knight to perform Andrew Lloyd Webber's pilot show scheme at The London Palladium

Quiz: Can you put the songs of <em>Mamma Mia! </em>in order from start to finish

Quiz: Can you put the songs of Mamma Mia! in order from start to finish

Layton Williams, Sophie Evans, Shan Ako and John Owen-Jones to appear in drive-in musical concerts

Layton Williams, Sophie Evans, Shan Ako and John Owen-Jones to appear in drive-in musical concerts

Watch Katharine McPhee, Shoshana Bean and Megan Hilty sing a mash-up of Andrew Lloyd Webber songs

Watch Katharine McPhee, Shoshana Bean and Megan Hilty sing a mash-up of Andrew Lloyd Webber songs

<em>Swan Lake</em> production performed in bath tubs by 27 ballet dancers released

Swan Lake production performed in bath tubs by 27 ballet dancers released

Lucie Jones and David Hunter to star in live-streamed concert from the West End

Lucie Jones and David Hunter to star in live-streamed concert from the West End

BBC announces broadcast dates for RSC's <em>Othello</em> and <em>Much Ado about Nothing</em>

BBC announces broadcast dates for RSC's Othello and Much Ado about Nothing

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and <em>Hamilton</em> stars discuss the new Disney film

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton stars discuss the new Disney film

Alice Fearn to host live concerts from her garden with West End stars such as Shan Ako and Sam Tutty

Alice Fearn to host live concerts from her garden with West End stars such as Shan Ako and Sam Tutty

Sharon D Clarke, Noma Dumezweni and more join virtual concert to support Black Lives Matter movement

Sharon D Clarke, Noma Dumezweni and more join virtual concert to support Black Lives Matter movement

<em>Celtic Tiger</em> starring Michael Flatley to be streamed for free as part of The Shows Must Go On series

Celtic Tiger starring Michael Flatley to be streamed for free as part of The Shows Must Go On series

Tim Rice reveals plans for <em>Aida</em> London production

Tim Rice reveals plans for Aida London production

Ruth Wilson, Cush Jumbo and Rosamund Pike in talks to star in Take That musical movie

Ruth Wilson, Cush Jumbo and Rosamund Pike in talks to star in Take That musical movie

Inaugural Antonyo Awards winners including <em>Tina</em> and Audra McDonald announced

Inaugural Antonyo Awards winners including Tina and Audra McDonald announced

<em>Mamma Mia!</em> producer: 'There's meant to be a trilogy'

Mamma Mia! producer: 'There's meant to be a trilogy'

Andrew Lloyd Webber announces plans to test live performances at the London Palladium in July

Andrew Lloyd Webber announces plans to test live performances at the London Palladium in July

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> musical movie delays release to January 2021

Everybody's Talking About Jamie musical movie delays release to January 2021

Immersive <em>1984</em> production reveals plans for socially distanced performances

Immersive 1984 production reveals plans for socially distanced performances

Ben Platt and Kaitlyn Dever expected to star in <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> film

Ben Platt and Kaitlyn Dever expected to star in Dear Evan Hansen film

University students launch nationwide campaign to support local theatres during pandemic

University students launch nationwide campaign to support local theatres during pandemic

Black lives are in danger, black stories are unrepresented on stage and black faces are missing from our workforces

Black lives are in danger, black stories are unrepresented on stage and black faces are missing from our workforces

Black Lives Matter: Powerful tweets and links from the theatre community

Black Lives Matter: Powerful tweets and links from the theatre community

Director Sam Mendes calls on Netflix, Amazon and the government to invest in the arts sector

Director Sam Mendes calls on Netflix, Amazon and the government to invest in the arts sector

West End stars to celebrate work of <em>Loserville</em> composer with free online concert

West End stars to celebrate work of Loserville composer with free online concert

All-star <em>Peter Pan</em> musical with Christopher Walken to be streamed for free

All-star Peter Pan musical with Christopher Walken to be streamed for free

West End stars to give live performances and dance classes as part of new Theatre Cafe programme

West End stars to give live performances and dance classes as part of new Theatre Cafe programme

<em>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat</em> moves West End run to 2021

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat moves West End run to 2021

<em>Hello, Dolly!</em> in the West End starring Imelda Staunton postponed

Hello, Dolly! in the West End starring Imelda Staunton postponed

<em>Six</em> and <em>Pretty Woman</em> star Aimie Atkinson to perform 24-hour musical marathon for charity

Six and Pretty Woman star Aimie Atkinson to perform 24-hour musical marathon for charity

Ian Charleson Awards 2020 nominees announced

Ian Charleson Awards 2020 nominees announced

'We need to get back up this autumn' – Nica Burns and James Graham speak about theatre's future

'We need to get back up this autumn' – Nica Burns and James Graham speak about theatre's future

David Tennant and Michael Sheen to star in BBC comedy series about actors in lockdown

David Tennant and Michael Sheen to star in BBC comedy series about actors in lockdown

<em>The Shows Must Go On</em> series of free YouTube streams to continue 'for the foreseeable future'

The Shows Must Go On series of free YouTube streams to continue 'for the foreseeable future'

Quarantine Quiz – Arun Blair-Mangat gives us the lowdown from lockdown

Quarantine Quiz – Arun Blair-Mangat gives us the lowdown from lockdown

Vicky Featherstone: '34 million people go to the theatre every year – twice the number of the Premier League'

Vicky Featherstone: '34 million people go to the theatre every year – twice the number of the Premier League'

Sonia Friedman: 70 per cent of performing arts companies will be out of business by the end of the year

Sonia Friedman: 70 per cent of performing arts companies will be out of business by the end of the year

Michelle Collins releases series of monologues for charity with Ian McKellen, Pearl Mackie and more

Michelle Collins releases series of monologues for charity with Ian McKellen, Pearl Mackie and more

Judi Dench to appear in conversation with Giles Terera as part of free Mountview series

Judi Dench to appear in conversation with Giles Terera as part of free Mountview series

Michael Morpurgo to retell Shakespeare's plays using modern language for young readers

Michael Morpurgo to retell Shakespeare's plays using modern language for young readers

Gillian Anderson on starring in <em>A Streetcar Named Desire</em>: 'It's an epic deconstruction of genius'

Gillian Anderson on starring in A Streetcar Named Desire: 'It's an epic deconstruction of genius'

Cameron Mackintosh, Leonard Blavatnik, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more make <em>Sunday Times</em> Rich List

Cameron Mackintosh, Leonard Blavatnik, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more make Sunday Times Rich List

Two Gary Owen monologues, starring Lynn Hunter and Michael Sheen, presented online

Two Gary Owen monologues, starring Lynn Hunter and Michael Sheen, presented online

Beverley Knight to perform solo concert online as part of final week of "Leave a Light On" series

Beverley Knight to perform solo concert online as part of final week of "Leave a Light On" series

Watch ten minutes of the National Theatre's <em>Barber Shop Chronicles</em> in 360-degrees

Watch ten minutes of the National Theatre's Barber Shop Chronicles in 360-degrees

WhatsOnStage announces the Lockdown Playwriting Prize

WhatsOnStage announces the Lockdown Playwriting Prize

<em>Strictly Ballroom</em> tour starring Kevin Clifton postponed by a year

Strictly Ballroom tour starring Kevin Clifton postponed by a year

Andrew Scott's <em>Sea Wall</em> to be streamed for free for a week

Andrew Scott's Sea Wall to be streamed for free for a week

<em>Doctor Semmelweis</em> starring Mark Rylance postponed at Bristol Old Vic

Doctor Semmelweis starring Mark Rylance postponed at Bristol Old Vic

Quiz: Can you guess the musical by listening to the first second of it?

Quiz: Can you guess the musical by listening to the first second of it?

10 actors who could play Hercules in the live-action film

10 actors who could play Hercules in the live-action film

Rachel Tucker, Nicole Raquel Dennis and Lizzie Bea to perform live online concerts

Rachel Tucker, Nicole Raquel Dennis and Lizzie Bea to perform live online concerts

Daniel Radcliffe, Noma Dumezweni, Eddie Redmayne and more to read Harry Potter novel online

Daniel Radcliffe, Noma Dumezweni, Eddie Redmayne and more to read Harry Potter novel online

West End stars to perform free online concert for composers Daniel and Laura Curtis

West End stars to perform free online concert for composers Daniel and Laura Curtis

Watch National Theatre's <em>Frankenstein</em> with Benedict Cumberbatch here for free

Watch National Theatre's Frankenstein with Benedict Cumberbatch here for free

Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter and more to read all of Shakespeare's sonnets to support flooded theatre

Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter and more to read all of Shakespeare's sonnets to support flooded theatre

Rose Theatre Kingston launches poetry reading series featuring Christopher Eccleston, Angellica Bell and more

Rose Theatre Kingston launches poetry reading series featuring Christopher Eccleston, Angellica Bell and more

Quarantine Quiz – Miriam-Teak Lee on her time away from her <em>& Juliet</em> family

Quarantine Quiz – Miriam-Teak Lee on her time away from her & Juliet family

The National Theatre has released its first online pub quiz with hosts including Ian McKellen

The National Theatre has released its first online pub quiz with hosts including Ian McKellen

Quarantine Quiz – Hammed Animashaun on hugs, guitar playing and Monopoly

Quarantine Quiz – Hammed Animashaun on hugs, guitar playing and Monopoly

Tamsin Greig, Noma Dumezweni and Patrick Stewart to help students with their homework for the RSC

Tamsin Greig, Noma Dumezweni and Patrick Stewart to help students with their homework for the RSC

Tributes pour in for stage star Nolan Frederick

Tributes pour in for stage star Nolan Frederick

Quarantine Quiz – <em>The Goes Wrong Show</em>'s Dave Hearn and Charlie Russell

Quarantine Quiz – The Goes Wrong Show's Dave Hearn and Charlie Russell

Olivia Colman and Gary Oldman to perform children's work in special online showcase

Olivia Colman and Gary Oldman to perform children's work in special online showcase

Watch the National Theatre's <em>Twelfth Night</em> right here for free

Watch the National Theatre's Twelfth Night right here for free

Award-winning industry experts to provide free online theatre masterclasses

Award-winning industry experts to provide free online theatre masterclasses

Quarantine Quiz – Joanne Clifton on penning a musical and teaching Italian though Instagram

Quarantine Quiz – Joanne Clifton on penning a musical and teaching Italian though Instagram

Shakespeare's Globe's <em>The Tempest</em> and <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> to be streamed on BBC iPlayer

Shakespeare's Globe's The Tempest and A Midsummer Night's Dream to be streamed on BBC iPlayer

Stephen Fry, Jo Brand and Gyles Brandreth to host Riverside Studios charity quiz nights

Headlong's online series <em>Unprecedented</em> announces casting

Headlong's online series Unprecedented announces casting

Dawn French's West End show is available to watch online

Dawn French's West End show is available to watch online

Quarantine Quiz – <em>Joseph</em> star Jac Yarrow fills us in on lockdown life

Quarantine Quiz – Joseph star Jac Yarrow fills us in on lockdown life

<em>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat</em> streamed charity concert announced

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat streamed charity concert announced

New <em>Pride and Prejudice</em> musical to have its free virtual "UK premiere" on WhatsOnStage this Saturday

New Pride and Prejudice musical to have its free virtual "UK premiere" on WhatsOnStage this Saturday

Quiz: Can you name the show from its sibling characters?

Quiz: Can you name the show from its sibling characters?

Quarantine Quiz – Jodie Prenger spills the beans from her farm

Quarantine Quiz – Jodie Prenger spills the beans from her farm

Hope Mill Theatre to stream online concert of Rodgers and Hammerstein's music featuring West End stars

Hope Mill Theatre to stream online concert of Rodgers and Hammerstein's music featuring West End stars

Philip Ridley to premiere new series of online monologues

Philip Ridley to premiere new series of online monologues

Jason Robert Brown to pick winning tune in global charity search for "a song for our time"

Jason Robert Brown to pick winning tune in global charity search for "a song for our time"

Out of the archives: starry stage photos from the last 15 years

Out of the archives: starry stage photos from the last 15 years

West End stars to perform live online concerts during theatre shut-downs

West End stars to perform live online concerts during theatre shut-downs

Headlong to create digital play series featuring work from James Graham, Jasmine Lee-Jones and more

Headlong to create digital play series featuring work from James Graham, Jasmine Lee-Jones and more

Susan Wokoma and Danny Kirrane to perform online monologues by Rachel De-Lahay and Anders Lustgarten

Susan Wokoma and Danny Kirrane to perform online monologues by Rachel De-Lahay and Anders Lustgarten

Mother's Day special – can you guess the musical from its mother-related lyrics?

Mother's Day special – can you guess the musical from its mother-related lyrics?

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt joins Andrew Lloyd Webber's <em>Cinderella</em> starring Carrie Hope Fletcher

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt joins Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella starring Carrie Hope Fletcher

Quiz: Is it a Stephen Sondheim or Andrew Lloyd Webber number?

Quiz: Is it a Stephen Sondheim or Andrew Lloyd Webber number?

LIFT 2020 cancelled due to ongoing coronavirus outbreak

LIFT 2020 cancelled due to ongoing coronavirus outbreak

Who is the nation's favourite living playwright?

Who is the nation's favourite living playwright?

Acting for Others' Golden Bucket Awards winners announced

Acting for Others' Golden Bucket Awards winners announced

Kevin Clifton to star in <em>Strictly Ballroom</em> UK and Ireland tour

Kevin Clifton to star in Strictly Ballroom UK and Ireland tour

<em>The Life of Galileo</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre full cast joining Henry Goodman announced

The Life of Galileo at Chichester Festival Theatre full cast joining Henry Goodman announced

All-female <em>Hamlet</em> at the Watermill Theatre to star Evanna Lynch, Nenda Neurer and more

All-female Hamlet at the Watermill Theatre to star Evanna Lynch, Nenda Neurer and more

Jade Ewen, Steve Furst and more to star in new Philip Ridley play <em>The Beast of Blue Yonder</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Jade Ewen, Steve Furst and more to star in new Philip Ridley play The Beast of Blue Yonder at Southwark Playhouse

<em>The Boys in the Band</em> playwright Mart Crowley has died aged 84

The Boys in the Band playwright Mart Crowley has died aged 84

Ruth Wilson to star in 24-hour show at the Young Vic as part of LIFT opposite 100 men

Ruth Wilson to star in 24-hour show at the Young Vic as part of LIFT opposite 100 men

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> musical film: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Steven Levenson offer an update

Dear Evan Hansen musical film: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Steven Levenson offer an update

Robert Icke to adapt George Orwell's <em>Animal Farm</em> for 2022 tour

Robert Icke to adapt George Orwell's Animal Farm for 2022 tour

<em>Orfeus: A House Music Opera</em> at the Young Vic – exclusive first listen

Orfeus: A House Music Opera at the Young Vic – exclusive first listen

The 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: a triumph of the offbeat, the unexpected, the unusual

The 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: a triumph of the offbeat, the unexpected, the unusual

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards winners include Andrew Scott, Claire Foy, <em>Come From Away</em> and <em>Six</em>

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards winners include Andrew Scott, Claire Foy, Come From Away and Six

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: all the latest updates from the Concert in the West End

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: all the latest updates from the Concert in the West End

<em>The Prince of Egypt</em> musical in the West End: opening night photos at the British Museum

The Prince of Egypt musical in the West End: opening night photos at the British Museum

Colin Morgan and Roger Allam in <em>A Number</em> at Bridge Theatre: first look

Colin Morgan and Roger Allam in A Number at Bridge Theatre: first look

Emma Rice's <em>Wuthering Heights</em> stage adaptation cast to include Lucy McCormick and John Pfumojena

Emma Rice's Wuthering Heights stage adaptation cast to include Lucy McCormick and John Pfumojena

Neil Gaiman's <em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> stage adaptation to transfer to the West End

Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane stage adaptation to transfer to the West End

<em>Far Away</em> at Donmar Warehouse: opening night with Jessica Hynes, Simon Manyonda and Aisling Loftus

Far Away at Donmar Warehouse: opening night with Jessica Hynes, Simon Manyonda and Aisling Loftus

New Bob Marley musical <em>Get Up, Stand Up!</em> to open in the West End in 2021

New Bob Marley musical Get Up, Stand Up! to open in the West End in 2021

Jay McGuiness and Kimberley Walsh to star in <em>Sleepless the Musical</em> world premiere

Jay McGuiness and Kimberley Walsh to star in Sleepless the Musical world premiere

Cheyenne Jackson to make UK concert debut at Cadogan Hall

Cheyenne Jackson to make UK concert debut at Cadogan Hall

Watch Lucie Jones sing "Don't Rain On My Parade" ahead of her West End concert

Watch Lucie Jones sing "Don't Rain On My Parade" ahead of her West End concert

<em>Cinderella</em> musical movie casts Beverley Knight, James Corden, Idina Menzel, Fra Fee and Pierce Brosnan

Cinderella musical movie casts Beverley Knight, James Corden, Idina Menzel, Fra Fee and Pierce Brosnan

<em>The Watsons</em> in the West End initial casting announced

The Watsons in the West End initial casting announced

Winners of the Critic's Circle Theatre Awards include Andrew Scott, Sharon D Clarke and more

Winners of the Critic's Circle Theatre Awards include Andrew Scott, Sharon D Clarke and more

Watch West End's Dean John-Wilson sing Lady Gaga on <em>The Voice</em>

Watch West End's Dean John-Wilson sing Lady Gaga on The Voice

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

<em>Back to the Future the Musical</em>: exclusive rehearsal video with Roger Bart, Olly Dobson and more

Back to the Future the Musical: exclusive rehearsal video with Roger Bart, Olly Dobson and more

Watch Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Cumming celebrate opening in <em>Endgame</em> at the Old Vic

Watch Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Cumming celebrate opening in Endgame at the Old Vic

Daniel Boys and Earl Carpenter join <em>The Pirate Queen</em> West End concert premiere

Daniel Boys and Earl Carpenter join The Pirate Queen West End concert premiere

Shakespeare's Globe announces cast for three touring shows

Shakespeare's Globe announces cast for three touring shows

<em>Kunene and the King</em> in the West End: opening night for John Kani's play

Kunene and the King in the West End: opening night for John Kani's play

<em>Life of Pi</em> in the West End full casting announced

Life of Pi in the West End full casting announced

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

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

Competition: win tickets to the 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, plus party passes and goody bags!

Competition: win tickets to the 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, plus party passes and goody bags!

<em>Pretty Woman</em> musical in the West End: watch Danny Mac, Aimie Atkinson and Rachael Wooding interview

Pretty Woman musical in the West End: watch Danny Mac, Aimie Atkinson and Rachael Wooding interview

Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel on joining <em>Waitress</em> in the West End

Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel on joining Waitress in the West End

<em>The Good Life</em> stage adaptation to star Katherine Parkinson and premiere at Theatre Royal Bath

The Good Life stage adaptation to star Katherine Parkinson and premiere at Theatre Royal Bath

James Graham's <em>Quiz</em> to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

James Graham's Quiz to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

Samuel Bailey's award-winning <em>Shook</em> to transfer to Trafalgar Studios

Samuel Bailey's award-winning Shook to transfer to Trafalgar Studios

New <em>Matilda</em> film confirmed – expected to start shooting later this year

New Matilda film confirmed – expected to start shooting later this year

Flute Theatre announced as the official charity for the 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Flute Theatre announced as the official charity for the 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Cynthia Erivo, Sam Mendes and more nominated for Oscars

Cynthia Erivo, Sam Mendes and more nominated for Oscars

<em>Love, Love, Love</em> at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre casting announced

Love, Love, Love at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre casting announced

Jodie Prenger and Tom Read Wilson to host 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards Concert

Jodie Prenger and Tom Read Wilson to host 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards Concert

<em>& Juliet</em> extends West End run at the Shaftesbury Theatre

& Juliet extends West End run at the Shaftesbury Theatre

<em>The Birthday Party</em> to embark on a new tour starring Michelle Collins, Tristan Gemmill and more

The Birthday Party to embark on a new tour starring Michelle Collins, Tristan Gemmill and more

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's <em>Fleabag</em> wins two Golden Globes

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag wins two Golden Globes

Go backstage with Noel Sullivan in <em>School of Rock</em>

Go backstage with Noel Sullivan in School of Rock

Join the WhatsOnStage Theatre Club in our amazing January sale

Join the WhatsOnStage Theatre Club in our amazing January sale

<em>Albion</em> at the Almeida full cast joining Victoria Hamilton announced

Albion at the Almeida full cast joining Victoria Hamilton announced

The best new musicals of the decade…as voted for by you

The best new musicals of the decade…as voted for by you

<em>Once</em> musical tour: first look at the award-winning show

Once musical tour: first look at the award-winning show

Emilia Clarke to make West End debut in <em>The Seagull</em>, directed by Jamie Lloyd

Emilia Clarke to make West End debut in The Seagull, directed by Jamie Lloyd

2019 on stage: Our top photos from the last year

2019 on stage: Our top photos from the last year

Lucie Jones to perform solo concert at the Adelphi Theatre

Lucie Jones to perform solo concert at the Adelphi Theatre

<em>Girl from the North Country</em> in the West End: opening night at the Gielgud Theatre

Girl from the North Country in the West End: opening night at the Gielgud Theatre

Matt Lucas, Andy Serkis, Grace Potter and more to appear in Royal Albert Hall's first ever Christmas Variety Show

Matt Lucas, Andy Serkis, Grace Potter and more to appear in Royal Albert Hall's first ever Christmas Variety Show

Emma Rice's <em>Romantics Anonymous</em> musical full cast announced

Emma Rice's Romantics Anonymous musical full cast announced

<em>My Best Friend's Wedding</em> musical world premiere tour to star Alexandra Burke

My Best Friend's Wedding musical world premiere tour to star Alexandra Burke

Watch a brand new The Prince of Egypt musical number performed by Christine Allado and Luke Brady

Watch 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees celebrate at the Awards launch

Watch 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees celebrate at the Awards launch

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees celebrate at the launch party

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees celebrate at the launch party

<em>The Boy Friend</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory: watch Janie Dee, Adrian Edmondson and Amara Okereke on opening night

The Boy Friend at the Menier Chocolate Factory: watch Janie Dee, Adrian Edmondson and Amara Okereke on opening night

<em>Bat Out of Hell</em> to embark on a UK tour in 2020

Bat Out of Hell to embark on a UK tour in 2020

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: watch Tyrone Huntley announce the nominees

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: watch Tyrone Huntley announce the nominees

<em>Strictly Ballroom The Musical</em> to embark on tour with Craig Revel Horwood directing

Strictly Ballroom The Musical to embark on tour with Craig Revel Horwood directing

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> in the West End: Sam Tutty and Rebecca McKinnis go through their Insta and Twitter feeds

Dear Evan Hansen in the West End: Sam Tutty and Rebecca McKinnis go through their Insta and Twitter feeds

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> tour full casting announced

Everybody's Talking About Jamie tour full casting announced

<em>Amélie the Musical</em> at The Other Palace: meet stars Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared

Amélie the Musical at The Other Palace: meet stars Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared

<em>West Side Story</em> at the Curve Leicester: first look at revival with Jamie Muscato and Adriana Ivelisse

West Side Story at the Curve Leicester: first look at revival with Jamie Muscato and Adriana Ivelisse

<em>The Boy Friend</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory: first look at Janie Dee, Adrian Edmondson and cast

The Boy Friend at the Menier Chocolate Factory: first look at Janie Dee, Adrian Edmondson and cast

<em>A Monster Calls</em> UK tour cast announced

A Monster Calls UK tour cast announced

<em>What's In A Name?</em> starring Joe Thomas announces 2020 tour dates

What's In A Name? starring Joe Thomas announces 2020 tour dates

<em>Nora: A Doll's House</em> at the Young Vic casting announced

Nora: A Doll's House at the Young Vic casting announced

<em>& Juliet</em> in the West End: watch Max Martin, the cast and crew discuss the smash new musical

& Juliet in the West End: watch Max Martin, the cast and crew discuss the smash new musical

Jessie J and more join <em>& Juliet</em> West End opening night celebrations

Jessie J and more join & Juliet West End opening night celebrations

Samantha Barks, Camilla Kerslake, Alice Fearn and more join Barricade Boys Christmas run at The Other Palace

Samantha Barks, Camilla Kerslake, Alice Fearn and more join Barricade Boys Christmas run at The Other Palace

<em>Touching the Void</em> in the West End – meet the cast, Tom Morris and Simon Yates

Touching the Void in the West End – meet the cast, Tom Morris and Simon Yates

<em>Footballers' Wives</em> musical announces workshop starring Wendi Peters, Alice Fearn, Emma Hatton and more

Footballers' Wives musical announces workshop starring Wendi Peters, Alice Fearn, Emma Hatton and more

Opening night at <em>Mary Poppins</em> in the West End – meet the cast and guests at the Prince Edward Theatre

Opening night at Mary Poppins in the West End – meet the cast and guests at the Prince Edward Theatre

Watch Judi Dench, Jessie Buckley and Kenneth Branagh in <em>The Winter's Tale</em> cinema screening

Watch Judi Dench, Jessie Buckley and Kenneth Branagh in The Winter's Tale cinema screening

<em>Swive [Elizabeth]</em> by Ella Hickson and Natalie Abrahami at Shakespeare's Globe cast announced

Swive [Elizabeth] by Ella Hickson and Natalie Abrahami at Shakespeare's Globe cast announced

The Bridge Theatre announces Roger Allam, Colin Morgan, <em>Book of Dust</em> stage show and <em>They Shoot Horses, Don't They?</em>

The Bridge Theatre announces Roger Allam, Colin Morgan, Book of Dust stage show and They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

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

The Watsons to transfer to the West End

Sarah Travis: So you want to be a musical supervisor?

Sarah Travis: So you want to be a musical supervisor?

<em>West Side Story</em> at the Curve Leicester: first look at rehearsals with Jamie Muscato and Adriana Ivelisse

West Side Story at the Curve Leicester: first look at rehearsals with Jamie Muscato and Adriana Ivelisse

The WhatsOnStage Awards: in numbers

The WhatsOnStage Awards: in numbers

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards tickets are now on sale

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards tickets are now on sale

Rebecca Trehearn, Emma Rice and Lolita Chakrabarti celebrate winning at the UK Theatre Awards

Rebecca Trehearn, Emma Rice and Lolita Chakrabarti celebrate winning at the UK Theatre Awards

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations are now open

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations are now open

Denise Gough and Haydn Gwynn join <em>Botticelli in the Fire</em> team on opening night

Denise Gough and Haydn Gwynn join Botticelli in the Fire team on opening night

Chris Stafford and Nikolai Foster to guest edit WhatsOnStage

Chris Stafford and Nikolai Foster to guest edit WhatsOnStage

<em>Soho Cinders</em> musical: exclusive first listen to Millie O'Connell and Luke Bayer

Soho Cinders musical: exclusive first listen to Millie O'Connell and Luke Bayer

<em>[BLANK]</em> at Donmar Warehouse: cast celebrate with guests including Ellie Kendrick and Jonathan Bailey

[BLANK] at Donmar Warehouse: cast celebrate with guests including Ellie Kendrick and Jonathan Bailey

<em>The Duchess of Malfi</em> at the Almeida full casting announced

The Duchess of Malfi at the Almeida full casting announced

<em>Tick, Tick…Boom!</em> revival releases new footage for 2019 revival

Tick, Tick…Boom! revival releases new footage for 2019 revival

<em>Once</em> musical tour: first listen to Daniel Healy and Emma Lucia performing "Falling Slowly"

Once musical tour: first listen to Daniel Healy and Emma Lucia performing "Falling Slowly"

Rodgers + Hammerstein's <em>Cinderella</em>: Mazz Murray and Jérôme Pradon join Cadogan Hall concert cast

Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella: Mazz Murray and Jérôme Pradon join Cadogan Hall concert cast

Shoreditch Town Hall 2020 season to feature <em>The Claim</em>, The Wardrobe Ensemble and more

Shoreditch Town Hall 2020 season to feature The Claim, The Wardrobe Ensemble and more

Stephen Mangan, Kara Tointon and Sue Johnston celebrate opening <em>The Man in the White Suit</em>

Stephen Mangan, Kara Tointon and Sue Johnston celebrate opening The Man in the White Suit

Evening Standard Theatre Awards to be hosted by Cush Jumbo, Damian Lewis, Anna Wintour and Helen McCrory

Evening Standard Theatre Awards to be hosted by Cush Jumbo, Damian Lewis, Anna Wintour and Helen McCrory

Mel Giedroyc, Mark Gatiss and Vikki Stone join the <em>Noises Off</em> cast on West End opening night

Mel Giedroyc, Mark Gatiss and Vikki Stone join the Noises Off cast on West End opening night

<em>My Cousin Rachel</em> tour full cast joining Helen George announced

My Cousin Rachel tour full cast joining Helen George announced

<em>i will still be whole (when you rip me in half)</em> at the Bunker Theatre casting announced

i will still be whole (when you rip me in half) at the Bunker Theatre casting announced

Kenneth Branagh's <em>The Winter's Tale</em> to be screened in cinemas starring Judi Dench

Kenneth Branagh's The Winter's Tale to be screened in cinemas starring Judi Dench

Jonathan Larson's <em>Tick, Tick…Boom!</em> revival: first listen to London cast

Jonathan Larson's Tick, Tick…Boom! revival: first listen to London cast

Jill Halfpenny, Karl Collins and Michael Elcock to star in Young Vic's <em>in a word</em>

Jill Halfpenny, Karl Collins and Michael Elcock to star in Young Vic's in a word

<em>Magic Goes Wrong</em> in the West End: exclusive first look

Magic Goes Wrong in the West End: exclusive first look

Alan Bennett's <em>The Habit of Art</em> to embark on a new tour starring Matthew Kelly and David Yelland

Alan Bennett's The Habit of Art to embark on a new tour starring Matthew Kelly and David Yelland

<em>The Boy in the Dress</em> musical: first look as David Walliams and Guy Chambers go into rehearsals

The Boy in the Dress musical: first look as David Walliams and Guy Chambers go into rehearsals

<em>Botticelli in the Fire</em> at Hampstead Theatre full casting announced

Botticelli in the Fire at Hampstead Theatre full casting announced

Gate Theatre's <em>Mephisto [A Rhapsody]</em> and <em>Land Without Dreams</em> casting announced

Gate Theatre's Mephisto [A Rhapsody] and Land Without Dreams casting announced

<em>Peter Pan Goes Wrong</em> 2019 cast announced

Peter Pan Goes Wrong 2019 cast announced

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> release date and first look released

Everybody's Talking About Jamie release date and first look released

Matthew Bourne's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> to be screened in cinemas

Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet to be screened in cinemas

London theatre lotteries: how to get cheap West End tickets to some of the biggest shows

London theatre lotteries: how to get cheap West End tickets to some of the biggest shows

<em>The Last King of Scotland</em> stage show to be led by Daniel Portman, Tobi Bamtefa and more

The Last King of Scotland stage show to be led by Daniel Portman, Tobi Bamtefa and more

Bryony Kimmings wins inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award for <em>I'm A Phoenix, B*tch</em>

Bryony Kimmings wins inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award for I'm A Phoenix, Btch*

Aisha Jawando to play Tina Turner in West End <em>Tina</em>

Aisha Jawando to play Tina Turner in West End Tina

<em>The Bridges of Madison County</em> at Menier Chocolate Factory: opening night with Jenna Russell, Trevor Nunn and more

The Bridges of Madison County at Menier Chocolate Factory: opening night with Jenna Russell, Trevor Nunn and more

Clive Owen, Anna Gunn and Lia Williams celebrate <em>The Night of the Iguana</em> West End opening night

Clive Owen, Anna Gunn and Lia Williams celebrate The Night of the Iguana West End opening night

Immersive <em>Wolf of Wall Street</em> show announces London location and casting

Immersive Wolf of Wall Street show announces London location and casting

<em>Equus</em> in the West End: opening night photos

Equus in the West End: opening night photos

Join our Theatre Club and receive two free* tickets to a hit West End musical!

Join our Theatre Club and receive two free* tickets to a hit West End musical!

WhatsOnStage is hiring!

WhatsOnStage is hiring!

<em>Pretty Woman</em> musical to open in London in 2020

Pretty Woman musical to open in London in 2020

Helen George to star in <em>My Cousin Rachel</em> stage adaptation at Theatre Royal Bath

Helen George to star in My Cousin Rachel stage adaptation at Theatre Royal Bath

Breach Theatre's <em>It's True, It's True, It's True</em> to tour the UK

Breach Theatre's It's True, It's True, It's True to tour the UK

Want to see more theatre in 2019 and enjoy a night out at a fabulous West End restaurant?

Want to see more theatre in 2019 and enjoy a night out at a fabulous West End restaurant?

Clare Barron, Michelle Fox and Sara Joyce to appear in Yard Theatre's 2019 programme

Clare Barron, Michelle Fox and Sara Joyce to appear in Yard Theatre's 2019 programme

Tobias Menzies, Michele Austin and more cast in <em>The Hunt</em> at the Almeida

Tobias Menzies, Michele Austin and more cast in The Hunt at the Almeida

Olivier Awards 2019: watch the nominations live now

Olivier Awards 2019: watch the nominations live now

<em>All Star Musicals</em> ITV show confirms line-up including Alan Titchmarsh and Tessa Peake-Jones

All Star Musicals ITV show confirms line-up including Alan Titchmarsh and Tessa Peake-Jones

Judy Kuhn, Rob Houchen, Debbie Kurup and more join <em>The Best of… Rock Musicals </em> Hammersmith concerts

Judy Kuhn, Rob Houchen, Debbie Kurup and more join The Best of… Rock Musicals Hammersmith concerts

Les Dennis to make RSC debut with Rufus Hound returning to the venue

Les Dennis to make RSC debut with Rufus Hound returning to the venue

Join our Theatre Club with this January Sale

Join our Theatre Club with this January Sale

19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Watch Le Gateau Chocolat announce the nominees

19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Watch Le Gateau Chocolat announce the nominees

<em>The Lion King</em> in the West End: meet the new Rafiki, Gugwana Dlamini

The Lion King in the West End: meet the new Rafiki, Gugwana Dlamini

Theatre needs to start looking like everyone

Theatre needs to start looking like everyone

Cast announced for <em>The Double Dealer</em> at Orange Tree Theatre

Cast announced for The Double Dealer at Orange Tree Theatre

First World War on stage: top shows celebrating the Armistice Centenary

First World War on stage: top shows celebrating the Armistice Centenary

Winners of the inaugural WhatsOffStage Awards announced

Winners of the inaugural WhatsOffStage Awards announced

Sheridan Smith in <em>Funny Girl</em>: Watch "Don't Rain On My Parade" before it comes to cinemas

Sheridan Smith in Funny Girl: Watch "Don't Rain On My Parade" before it comes to cinemas

Natasha Barnes, Vikki Stone and Bronté Barbé join Lauren Samuels and Lucie Jones in LMTO <em>Girlfriends</em>

Natasha Barnes, Vikki Stone and Bronté Barbé join Lauren Samuels and Lucie Jones in LMTO Girlfriends

Jason Manford, Debbie Kurup and Marisha Wallace feature in new Live at Zedel season

Jason Manford, Debbie Kurup and Marisha Wallace feature in new Live at Zedel season

Join our Theatre Club and receive two free* tickets to a smash-hit West End musical!

Join our Theatre Club and receive two free* tickets to a smash-hit West End musical!

Ariana Grande sings <em>Wicked</em> in our top pics of the week

Ariana Grande sings Wicked in our top pics of the week

Woody Harrelson, Anne-Marie Duff and Matt Henry at the opening night of <em>Pity</em> at the Royal Court

Woody Harrelson, Anne-Marie Duff and Matt Henry at the opening night of Pity at the Royal Court

Martin Kemp on making his West End debut in <em>Chicago</em> and the advice Cuba Gooding Jr gave him

Martin Kemp on making his West End debut in Chicago and the advice Cuba Gooding Jr gave him

Tyrone Huntley to star in <em>Homos, or Everyone in America</em>

Tyrone Huntley to star in Homos, or Everyone in America

<em>Pity</em> at the Royal Court casting announced

Pity at the Royal Court casting announced

<em>42nd Street</em> actress hailed super trouper for mid-show dash to take over at <em>Mamma Mia!</em>

42nd Street actress hailed super trouper for mid-show dash to take over at Mamma Mia!

<em>Brief Encounter</em> extends its West End run

Brief Encounter extends its West End run

Did critics think <em>Tina</em> was simply the best?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics think Tina was simply the best?

The WhatsOnStage nominations show British theatre is in rude health

The WhatsOnStage nominations show British theatre is in rude health

Matt Willis, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Harry Judd to star in Tom Fletcher's <em>The Christmasaurus</em>

Matt Willis, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Harry Judd to star in Tom Fletcher's The Christmasaurus

Dates and venue announced for the WhatsOnStage Awards

Dates and venue announced for the WhatsOnStage Awards

The top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in September

The top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in September

Test your theatre knowledge: Quiz of the month

Test your theatre knowledge: Quiz of the month

The week in pictures: 19 – 25 August

The week in pictures: 19 – 25 August

George Mackay and Paul Thornley among guests at <em>Disco Pigs</em> opening night

George Mackay and Paul Thornley among guests at Disco Pigs opening night

AudienceView acquires WhatsOnStage

AudienceView acquires WhatsOnStage

Did the critics get on board with <em>Committee</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics get on board with Committee?

Rosalie Craig and Michelle Terry to perform new piece about giving birth

Rosalie Craig and Michelle Terry to perform new piece about giving birth

Simon Evans: 'Audiences are as alive to politics now as when Brecht wrote <em>Arturo Ui</em>'

Simon Evans: 'Audiences are as alive to politics now as when Brecht wrote Arturo Ui'

Dates for tour of <em>Matilda the Musical</em> announced

Dates for tour of Matilda the Musical announced

5 amazing moments from past WhatsOnStage Awards

5 amazing moments from past WhatsOnStage Awards

<em>School of Rock</em> extends in the West End

School of Rock extends in the West End

<em>Harry Potter</em> play extends in the West End until April 2018

Harry Potter play extends in the West End until April 2018

WhatsOnStage Opera Poll 2017

WhatsOnStage Opera Poll 2017

The WhatsOnStage Award nominations prove what great a year it has been

The WhatsOnStage Award nominations prove what great a year it has been

Top shows to see this Halloween

Top shows to see this Halloween

The week in pictures: 8 – 14 October

The week in pictures: 8 – 14 October

Full casting announced for <em>The Revenger's Tragedy</em>

Full casting announced for The Revenger's Tragedy

Gemma Sutton to star in <em>Strictly Ballroom: The Musical</em>

Gemma Sutton to star in Strictly Ballroom: The Musical

Exclusive: First look at Michael Crawford performing "Butterfly" from <em>The Go-Between</em>

Exclusive: First look at Michael Crawford performing "Butterfly" from The Go-Between

Kit Harington and more at <em>Doctor Faustus</em> opening night

Kit Harington and more at Doctor Faustus opening night

Press Night: <em>The Comedy About a Bank Robbery</em>

Press Night: The Comedy About a Bank Robbery

Sarah Crompton and Holly Williams join WhatsOnStage

Sarah Crompton and Holly Williams join WhatsOnStage

Judi Dench: 'I have no plans to slow down'

Judi Dench: 'I have no plans to slow down'

New perfume line inspired by musicals in the works

New perfume line inspired by musicals in the works

Exclusive: Watch Hugh Bonneville discuss his latest role

Exclusive: Watch Hugh Bonneville discuss his latest role

Michael Coveney steps down as WhatsOnStage theatre critic

Michael Coveney steps down as WhatsOnStage theatre critic

WhatsOnStage's Sita McIntosh appointed Chair of Tonic Theatre

WhatsOnStage's Sita McIntosh appointed Chair of Tonic Theatre

Regional Theatre Focus: Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Regional Theatre Focus: Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Will there be another chance to see Imelda Staunton in <em>Gypsy</em>?

Will there be another chance to see Imelda Staunton in Gypsy?

The inaugural Equity Award for Services to Theatre

The inaugural Equity Award for Services to Theatre

Highlights of the 16th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Highlights of the 16th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Video: On the red carpet at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Video: On the red carpet at the WhatsOnStage Awards

James Corden to host this year's Tony Awards

James Corden to host this year's Tony Awards

Denise Gough calls for women's equality in the arts

Denise Gough calls for women's equality in the arts

Regional Theatre Focus: Backstage at the Crucible

Regional Theatre Focus: Backstage at the Crucible

Alan Rickman dies aged 69

Alan Rickman dies aged 69

Regional Theatre Focus: let's get out of the big smoke

Regional Theatre Focus: let's get out of the big smoke

11 faces to look out for in 2016

11 faces to look out for in 2016

David Hunter sings "Winter Wonderland"

David Hunter sings "Winter Wonderland"

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The Best (and Worst) of Opera in 2015

Exclusive: Behind the scenes at <em>Grey Gardens</em> starring Jenna Russell and Sheila Hancock

Exclusive: Behind the scenes at Grey Gardens starring Jenna Russell and Sheila Hancock

Theatre etiquette: a theatre manager's view

Theatre etiquette: a theatre manager's view

Survey reveals audiences think theatres aren't doing enough to police bad behaviour

Survey reveals audiences think theatres aren't doing enough to police bad behaviour

Casting announced for UK tour of <em>Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang</em>

Casting announced for UK tour of Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang

On the red carpet at <em>Kinky Boots</em> opening night

On the red carpet at Kinky Boots opening night

We chat to the cast of <em>Pure Imagination</em> at St James Theatre

We chat to the cast of Pure Imagination at St James Theatre

A few of my favourite things: <em>McQueen</em>'s Carly Bawden

A few of my favourite things: McQueen's Carly Bawden

Daisy Bowie-Sell appointed WhatsOnStage managing editor

Daisy Bowie-Sell appointed WhatsOnStage managing editor

Watch the cast of <em>Kinky Boots</em> in rehearsals

Watch the cast of Kinky Boots in rehearsals

Rachel Tucker plays Elphaba in <em>Wicked</em> on Broadway

Rachel Tucker plays Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway

Sneak peek at <em>Kinky Boots</em> rehearsal

Sneak peek at Kinky Boots rehearsal

Win: A VIP trip to see Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman live in concert

Win: A VIP trip to see Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman live in concert

Sheridan Smith joins Burt Bacharach at Menier press night

Sheridan Smith joins Burt Bacharach at Menier press night

Janie Dee, Richard Fleeshman and more to star in <em>Kings of Broadway</em> at Palace Theatre

Janie Dee, Richard Fleeshman and more to star in Kings of Broadway at Palace Theatre

Zoë Wanamaker and John Dagleish join the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company

Zoë Wanamaker and John Dagleish join the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company

Arthur Darvill pens children's show for National Theatre

Arthur Darvill pens children's show for National Theatre

Charles Edwards to star in <em>Waste</em> at the National Theatre

Charles Edwards to star in Waste at the National Theatre

Casting announced for <em>For Services Rendered</em> in Chichester

Casting announced for For Services Rendered in Chichester

Critics enjoy Robert Icke's 'fiercely fresh' <em>Oresteia</em>

Review Round-Ups

Critics enjoy Robert Icke's 'fiercely fresh' Oresteia

Competition: Your chance to appear on an album alongside West End stars

Competition: Your chance to appear on an album alongside West End stars

Andy Nyman and Damian Humbley join Alan Ayckbourn at <em>Communicating Doors</em>

Andy Nyman and Damian Humbley join Alan Ayckbourn at Communicating Doors

Elton John celebrates <em>Billy Elliot</em>'s 10th anniversary

Elton John celebrates Billy Elliot's 10th anniversary

James Freedman transfers <em>Man of Steal</em> to West End

James Freedman transfers Man of Steal to West End

Casting announced for Damon Albarn's <em>wonder.land</em>

Casting announced for Damon Albarn's wonder.land

Kristin Scott Thomas is 'elegant and refined' in <em>The Audience</em>

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Kristin Scott Thomas is 'elegant and refined' in The Audience

Exclusive: Full cast announced for <em>Teddy</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Exclusive: Full cast announced for Teddy at Southwark Playhouse

Lloyd Webber – 'Many of London's theatres are no longer fit for purpose'

Lloyd Webber – 'Many of London's theatres are no longer fit for purpose'

Choreographers warn of 'declining standards' at UK dance schools

Choreographers warn of 'declining standards' at UK dance schools

Competition: Win tickets to <em>Arcadia</em>, script signed by Tom Stoppard and a prop from the show

Competition: Win tickets to Arcadia, script signed by Tom Stoppard and a prop from the show

Lily James and Richard Madden to reunite in Kenneth Branagh's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em>?

Lily James and Richard Madden to reunite in Kenneth Branagh's Romeo and Juliet?

Mark Strong, Antony Sher and Patsy Ferran attend Critics' Circle Awards

Mark Strong, Antony Sher and Patsy Ferran attend Critics' Circle Awards

Jonathan Kent: <em>Gypsy</em> is proof that new musicals can succeed

Jonathan Kent: Gypsy is proof that new musicals can succeed

Addams Family musical eyes long-awaited West End debut?

Addams Family musical eyes long-awaited West End debut?

Mel Giedroyc and Steve Furst host 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards Concert

Mel Giedroyc and Steve Furst host 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards Concert

Opera review of the year

Opera review of the year

Our top 20 stories of 2014, from <em>Bugsy Malone</em> and <em>Into the Woods</em> to Menzel and Cumberbatch

Our top 20 stories of 2014, from Bugsy Malone and Into the Woods to Menzel and Cumberbatch

WOSAdvent: Win a pair of tickets to <em>Made in Dagenham</em>

WOSAdvent: Win a pair of tickets to Made in Dagenham

Award-winning critic Matt Trueman joins WhatsOnStage team

Award-winning critic Matt Trueman joins WhatsOnStage team

WOSAdvent: Win tickets to see <em>Assassins</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory

WOSAdvent: Win tickets to see Assassins at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Royal and Derngate stages Arthur Miller premiere as part of 2015 season

Royal and Derngate stages Arthur Miller premiere as part of 2015 season

Competition: Win a VIP trip to see Kerry Ellis perform live in concert

Competition: Win a VIP trip to see Kerry Ellis perform live in concert

Gavin Creel: 'I miss having afternoon tea'

Gavin Creel: 'I miss having afternoon tea'

Video: Ian McKellen helps The Handlebards take the Ice Bucket Challenge

Video: Ian McKellen helps The Handlebards take the Ice Bucket Challenge

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Theatre Quiz of the Week: Bishop, Bieber and Broadway Broadcasts

<em>Fun Palaces</em> festival marks Joan Littlewood's 100th birthday

Fun Palaces festival marks Joan Littlewood's 100th birthday

Lindsay Lohan 'late for rehearsal' stories untrue, says <em>Speed-the-Plow</em> representative

Lindsay Lohan 'late for rehearsal' stories untrue, says Speed-the-Plow representative

My ultimate showtune playlist: The WOS team

My ultimate showtune playlist: The WOS team

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