We talk about Broadway all the time. I mean, it’s in our brand name! But, rarely do we discuss Broadway’s counterpart which lies just across the pond- London’s West End, or “Theatreland.” I recently spent an extended amount of time in England, and I noticed a few differences in going to the theater along the way. So, […]
This year at the Tony Awards, the two shows going neck and neck for the Best Musical prize both had roots across the pond. Kinky Boots originated from a British movie, while Matilda the Musical, a product of the Royal Shakespeare Company, was labeled as “The British Invasion.” This phenomenon is not uncommon, as Broadway […]
Fra Fee might be more well-known around the West End area than here in the States, but if you saw the Les Miserables movie than you surely remember him as Courfeyrac. He’s had an impressive career thus far in his roles in various roles on stage across the pond and I’ve been a huge fan for […]
Today I thought I would dedicate a whole blog to the West End. We may have just entered our new Broadway season, but they’ve also got a whole new slew of important shows coming down the pipe-work across the pond. Plus, there’s a host of shows from last season that have been carrying Broadway buzz […]
Matilda the Musical is one of the most talked about shows of the season. A smash first in London’s West End, Matilda made its official transfer to Broadway when previews began on March 4th at the Shubert Theatre. Created by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly, Matilda the Musical follows the story written by Roald Dahl […]