We now have news that the previously cancelled Broadway premiere of Rebecca based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier which was to star Sierra Boggess and Tam Mutu will now open on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on 18th November 2012, with previews from 30th October. Rebecca was originally scheduled to open at the Broadhurst earlier this year on 22nd April but was cancelled due to some funding problems. Rebecca The Musical Broadway Cast The cast will now feature the previously announced Karen Mason (Sunset Boulevard, Mamma Mia!) as Mrs Danvers, Howard McGillin (The Phantom of the Opera) as Frank Crawley, James Barbour (Beauty and the Beast, A Tale of Two Cities) as Jack Favell, Donna English (Lend Me A Tenor) as Beatrice de Winter, Nick Wyman (Les Miserables) as Giles and Henry Stram as Ben. Casting for the leading roles of “I” and ‘Maxim de Winter’ will be announced in the coming weeks. The roles were initially to have been played by Sierra Boggess and Tam Matu. They are no longer available as Boggess is star in the new Hal Prince biopic The Prince of Broadway and Mutu is joining Les Miserables playing Javert at the Queen’s Theatre in June.

Jumpy http://theatrebreaks.co/wiki/Jumpy

Happy Birthday Danielle Hope http://daniellehope.org.uk/152/happy-birthday-danielle-hope/

Des O’Connor next Wizard of Oz http://wizardofozlondon.co.uk/372/des-oconnor-next-wizard-of-oz/

The Bodyguard http://theatrebreaks.co/wiki/The_Bodyguard

Des O’Connor next Wizard of Oz Veteran entertainer Des O’Connor (80) is stongly rumoured to be taking over from Russell Grant as the Wizard of Oz in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production at the London Palladium. Grant leaves on 20th May and the show is currently booking until 28th October with the current Dorothy (Sophie Evans) now staying on until September. The role was originally played by 70 year old Michael Crawford and O’Connor will take over the dual roles of  Professor Marvel/Tour Guide/Doorman/The Wizard of Oz. This is only the second time he has performed in a West End musical appearing in Dreamboats & Petticoats at the Playhouse Theatre last year. Since his first television appearance back in 1963 he has starred in his own shows for over 45 years – longer than anyone else anywhere in the world. He is probably best remembered in the West End when he hosted Sunday Night at the London Palladium making over 1000 appearances.  His very successful career includes popular  television shows (which include Des O’Connor Tonight and The Des O’Connor Show) O’Connor has 36 albums which have sold  more than 16 million copies worldwide. Des was awarded the CBE in 2008 for his services to Entertainment and Broadcasting and is widely regarded as one of the best loved and most respected stars in England.

Fizikal Rex has added a photo to the pool:

The Palace Theatre, London

theatre Pubs http://theatrebreaks.co/wiki/Theatre_Pubs

Sheridan Smith Bridget Jones http://www.bridgetjones.org.uk/sheridansmith/

theatre breaks LTB blog http://theatrebreaksltb.co.uk/

Jesus Christ Superstar http://theatrebreaks.co/wiki/Jesus_Christ_Superstar

Cheap theatre tickets specials this week http://www.cheaptheatreticketsblog.co.uk/cheap-theatre-tickets/cheap-theatre-tickets-specials-this-week

Rebecca the musical back on track for Broadway theatre breaks http://theatrebreaks.co/wiki/Rebecca

Theatre tweets http://www.twylah.com/aroberts/topics/theatre

Singin’ In The Rain Extended

March 14, 2012 at 11:50 AM

The West End run of Singin’ in the Rain has extended booking at London’s Palace Theatre until 23 February 2013 so there’s plenty of opportunity to pick up best seats as part of Theatre Breaks packages right through the most popular months of year if you book ahead.  

musical: Singin’ in the Rain

starring: songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed, including “Make ‘em Laugh”, “Good Morning”, ”Moses Supposes” and the title song

Book Now: Singin’ in the Rain theatre breaks

opening night:15/02/2012 booking until 23/2/2013

Please note – theatregoers sitting in the front stalls at Singin’ In The Rain may get wet during the performance.  

Singin’ In The Rain Extended was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog

Singin’ In The Rain Extended March 14, 2012 at 11:50 AM   The West End run of Singin’ in the Rain has extended booking at London’s Palace Theatre until 23 February 2013 so there’s plenty of opportunity to pick up best seats as part of Theatre Breaks packages right through the most popular months of year if you book ahead.   musical: Singin’ in the Rain starring: songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed, including “Make ‘em Laugh”, “Good Morning”, ”Moses Supposes” and the title song Book Now: Singin’ in the Rain theatre breaks opening night:15/02/2012 booking until 23/2/2013 Please note – theatregoers sitting in the front stalls at Singin’ In The Rain may get wet during the performance.   Singin’ In The Rain Extended was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog    

Singin’ In The Rain Extended http://usefulwiki.com/londontheatre/singin-in-the-rain-extended.html

Eurostar breaks to Paris http://eurostarbreaksparis.co.uk/

The West End run of Singin’ in the Rain has extended booking at London’s Palace Theatre until 23 February 2013 so there’s plenty of opportunity to pick up best seats as part of Theatre Breaks packages right through the most popular months of year if you book ahead.  

musical: Singin’ in the Rain

starring: songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed, including “Make ‘em Laugh”, “Good Morning”, ”Moses Supposes” and the title song

Book Now: Singin’ in the Rain theatre breaks

opening night:15/02/2012 booking until 23/2/2013

Please note – theatregoers sitting in the front stalls at Singin’ In The Rain may get wet during the performance.  

Singin’ In The Rain Extended was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog

The Wizard of OZ books

L. Frank Baum wrote many stories around the Oz theme, describing the adventures of Dorothy Gale as well as other visitors from the real world. After he passed away in 1919, the mantle of “Royal Historian of Oz” was assumed by Ruth Plumly Thompson, and she continued to publish Oz stories from 1921 thru 1939. Since that time, many others have published Oz stories. Select any of the below listed items to see a list of these books. Full descriptions are also provided for the Baum Oz books. In addition, the full text of many of the books are provided. There are fourteen books in the Wizard of Oz series by Baum, plus a book of short stories. The following lists these by date of first publication.

1900 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 1904 The Marvelous Land of Oz 1907 Ozma of Oz 1908 Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz 1909 The Road to Oz 1910 The Emerald City of Oz 1913 The Patchwork Girl of Oz 1914 Little Wizard Stories of Oz 1914 Tik-Tok of Oz 1915 The Scarecrow of Oz 1916 Rinkitink in Oz 1917 The Lost Princess of Oz 1918 The Tin Woodman of Oz 1919 The Magic of Oz 1920 Glinda of Oz

Over the 20th Century, Oz as a global phenomenon has grown far beyond the boundaries of a series of children’s stories and a classical movie. Oz icons are instantly recognizable across the breadth and depth of American society, and in the world in general. This omnipresence has led to myths, parodies, allegories, pastiches, etc., etc., all of which perpetuate and extend the Oz experience.