Mamma Mia! is helping to bring Abba's music to new audiences'
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Mamma Mia! in the West End is helping a new generation of music lovers to discover the joys of Abba's songs, one website has said.
The Denbighshire Free Press..
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Harriet Thorpe I love appearing in Mamma Mia!
Thursday, 27 January 2011
West End stage actress Harriet Thorpe has said she loves appearing as Tanya in Mamma Mia!.
In an interview with Broadway.com, she said it is great fun to play a..
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West End Live heads to Trafalgar Square
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Trafalgar Square will host the 2011 West End Live celebration, which last year attracted almost 250,000 people.
The occasion is normally held at Leicester Square, but it is being moved due to renovation taking place there.
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Judy Craymer keeps mum about Spice Girls musical
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
Mamma Mia! producer Judy Craymer is keeping quiet about the forthcoming Spice Girls musical that should hit London next year.
According to Broadway World, she appeared..
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Mamma Mia! is extended by seven months
Thursday, 30 September 2010
The producers of hit West End show Mamma Mia! have announced that tickets for the prouction will now be available until at least October 22nd 2011.
This is an extension of..
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Michael Ball to offer London theatre tickets for one off concert
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
It has been revealed that Michael Ball is to offer fans the opportunity to buy London theatre tickets for a special show next month.
The singer will hold a..
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George Galloway to write West End musical?
George Galloway has announced an intention to write a musical based on the hits of Dusty Springfield.
Friday, 9 July 2010
A musical penned by George Galloway could soon be making its way to the West End.
The former politician revealed on his Daily Record blog this week that he has joined forces with a writer friend to create a musical dedicated to the work of..
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Kylie 'may co direct' greatest hits musical
Kylie Minogue intends to oversee her new musical every step of the way.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
She is well-known for being a perfectionist, so perhaps it should come as no surprise that Kylie Minogue wants to be heavily involved in her forthcoming greatest hits musical.
The Aussie diva told Black Book magazine that she is working..
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Mamma Mia! team to work on Spice Girls musical
A musical based on the songs of the Spice Girls is to be staged in a London theatre.
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
The team behind hit West End musical Mamma Mia! are to work their magic on another London theatre show.
Mel B revealed this week that the Spice Girls are..
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Religion 'is still relevant in West End musicals'
Religion is still relevant in popular culture thanks to musicals, it has been claimed.
Monday, 24 May 2010
An expert on religion has argued that it is still alive and well in drama in the form of the West End musical.
Writing to the Guardian in response to an article by Michael Billington, Reverend Dr Ian Bradley from St Andrews University said..
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Kylie Mamma Mia! is the benchmark for my musical
Kylie Minogue has revealed that she wants her West End show to be like Mamma Mia! in style.
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Kylie Minogue has revealed that she is setting her sights highly when it comes to her musical, because she wants it to be as good as Mamma Mia!.
The singer told..
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Harriet Thorpe joins Mamma Mia! cast
West End regular Harriet Thorpe has been added to the cast of Mamma Mia!
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Harriet Thorpe, a regular in the West End, has been added to the Mamma Mia! cast and will perform in the ABBA musical from June 14th.
She will play Tanya at the..
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Blood Brothers and Mamma Mia! welcome new cast members
Cast changes have been reported for two of London's biggest musicals.
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Both Blood Brothers and Mamma Mia! are to welcome new or returning cast members soon,..
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Mamma Mia! celebrates West End birthday with extension
Mamma Mia! has been given an extension after celebrating 11 years in London's West End.
Thursday, 8 April 2010
Mamma Mia! has celebrated another milestone year in London's West End with an extension to its booking period.
The hit musical recorded 11 years in theatreland..
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Musicals 'will give you a spring in your step'
Anyone who is feeling in need of cheering up should watch a musical.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Musicals are the perfect way to forget your problems and have a great night or afternoon out.
This is according to Telegraph writer and West End star Michael Simkins, who was speaking in response to Sheila Hancock's comments yesterday..
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London's West End celebrates record breaking 2009
London theatre productions broke records last year.
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
The West End's theatres are celebrating after new figures showed that 2009 was another record-breaking year.
Statistics released today by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) show that box office takings soared to £505 million in 2009,..
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