UK Live Entertainment News - Rumour
The editorial team at West End Theatre Bookings brings you the latest news on live entertainment in the UK.
Will Lloyd Webber Search for a New Superstar?
Theatre impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber could be about to launch a new TV talent search to find an actor to star in an arena production of his famous rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar according to entertainment industry gossip However after several successful shows on the BBC Lord Lloyd Webber is ...
West End Gets The Wind in the Willows?
A new musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows has been announced with the creative team behind the award-winning Mary Poppins - Scriptwriter Julian Fellowes Composer George Stiles and Lyricist Anthony Drewe - reuniting The production is expected to open in London within the next months Stiles ...
Sleepless in Seattle Musical Coming Soon?
A new musical based on the hit romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle is in the early stages of development according to reports on Broadway Com The production - which is already being linked with a Broadway transfer - is set to have an official premiere in Pasadena California in June ...
X Factor Musical in Development?
With season eight up and running on ITV the X Factor could be taking a step towards dominating the entertainment industry on stage as well as screen with a brand new West End musical in the pipeline According to Theatreland rumours Simon Cowell has approached comedian Harry Hill The Harry ...
Marc Bolan Musical Eyes West End Transfer
A new musical celebrating the life and music of T Rex star Marc Bolan will premiere at the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich this autumn with high hopes of a West End transfer in the future The glam rock icon famed for his original song-writing and flamboyant dress led the group ...
Neil Diamond Tribute West End Bound?
Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show a theatrical concert that celebrates the music of Neil Diamond may be bound for the Gielgud Theatre according to West End rumours The production - devised by Malcolm Spencer and directed and choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood - completed a nationwide tour ...
National Theatre Comedy Finds West End Home
One Man Two Guvnors starring Gavin & Stacey star James Cordon will transfer from The National Theatre to the West End's Adelphi Theatre this autumn following a widely-acclaimed run at the South Bank venue The play - written by Richard Bean and based on Servant of Two Masters by the ...
Susan Boyle’s Life Becomes a Musical
A new musical based on the story of Susan Boyle’s remarkable rise to stardom will begin performances in March at Newcastle’s Theatre Royal before starting a nationwide tour Titled “I Dreamed a Dream” the show will star Elaine C Smith pictured left as Susan Boyle Smith is best-known for playing ...
Me and My Girl Set for West End Revival?
Anna Mackmin’s production of Me and My Girl which played at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre last Christmas could be set for a West End transfer according to rumours on WhatsOnStage com The musical with book and lyrics by Douglas Furber and L Arthur Rose and music by Noel Gay includes the ...
Alexandra Burke West End Bound?
X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has been offered a role in the stage adaptation of The Bodyguard according to reports on BroadwayWorld com from a daily newspaper The movie starred Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in her acting breakthrough The film’s soundtrack is famous for its lead single I Will ...
