The Bodyguard musical is West End’s newest entry in the category of screen to stage adaptation and is a fascinating thriller based on 1992 Whitney Houston’s hit film. The film not just features Whitney’s melodious songs in the high time of her career but also starred her in the lead role. As a theatrical adaptation of Hollywood blockbuster, The Bodyguard musical has have attached with it, quite a baggage full of expectations and- all has not gone soar. This latest theatre thriller has earned quite mixed reviews from the critics but on the ground the show has actually impressed many, for countless reasons, if not all. Continue reading →

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Top Hat, the musical which opened at the Aldwych Theatre on 9 May 2012, following previews from 19 April 2012 is based on the hit 1935 musical film that starred the dancing duo of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. As one of the most successful musical comedies of the 1930s, the film was nominated for four Academy Awards and has the due admiration of film viewers as well as critics. Continue reading →

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In the midst of a booming London Olympic year, West End had to keep the fire burning and that is exactly what it has done; Edward Hall’s stage production of the Oscar-winning film, Chariots of Fire, kicked off at the West End’s Gielgud Theatre on 22nd June 2012. A perfect time for warming up the theatre stage with the Olympic heat, Chariots of Fire was transferred to West End from London’s Hampstead Theatre where it opened to previews from 9 May and officially opened on 22 May. The show has its bookings from 22 June to 10 November 2012 at the Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue. Continue reading →

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A spicy, juicy, feel-good juke box musical, enriched with girl power and Spice Girls’ music is to take on the Piccadilly Theatre this December. Viva Forever is the new thrill of West End theatre world and is a much anticipated musical. The show has made quite an entrance through its mega launch ceremony in which the Spice Girls reunited to show all the support to a musical that has and will unleash a new dimension to their music.

The Spice Girls musical Viva Forever will take on the West End stage this fall. The show will officially open on 11th December at the Piccadilly Theatre West End with previews starting from 27th November. The producer of the show Judy Craymer is a much renowned juke box musical producer famous for her ever green production of ABBA’s MAMMA MIA! About the release of her new musical, Judy Craymer remarked “the new musical, VIVA FOREVER will open at the Piccadilly theatre in London’s West End in perfect time for Christmas. Viva Forever will preview from Tuesday November 27th and will officially open on Tuesday December 11th 2012”. Continue reading →

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Written by Alex Dinelaris, Bodyguard the Musical is based on the 1992 Warner Bros hit film, starring the legendary pop star- Whitney Houston. So far two names have made headlines to take over the lead roles in the musical adaptation of this silver screen hit; First and foremost the Tony and Grammy award-winner Heather Headley will star in the musical version of Bodyguard where she will take over the role of a music celebrity, Rachel Marron. Continue reading →

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A show that entails the significance and stands as an explicit example- of making it big, is a rag to riches story, highlighting the rough path of stardom! From its stage journey to a Hollywood treat, Rock of Ages has lived it all. Of what is an ingenious scripted stage show has now emerged as a WarnerBros silver screen movie starring Julianne Hough as Sherrie, Diego Boneta as our boy Drew and guess who takes on the famous role of the heartthrob, Stacee Jaxx? Yes, it is none other than the Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise. With a promise of “Nothing but a good time” the film premiered from 15th June.

With a Hollywood platform to back its name, many critics now view an increase in the ratings of the theatrical version of Rock of Ages playing at Shaftesbury Theatre West End. Rock of Ages Musical follows the notes of classic rock of 1980s, with a story revolving around the script of Chris D’Arienzo book and has been directed by Kristen Hanggi with energized dance routines choreographed by Kelly Devine. Continue reading →

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