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Check out these pictures taken at BBC White City when TV impressionist Jon Culshaw met up with Monty Python's Eric Idle, who wrote and created 'Spamalot'. Jon Culshaw is playing the role of King Arthur in the all-new production of Monty Python's Spamalot at The Harold Pinter Theatre in London when the new version of the show returns to the West End.

Paul Taylor-Mills has announced a concert performance of LITTLE WOMEN, Steven Luke Walker's adaptation of the novel by Louisa-May Alcott with music and lyrics by Steven Luke Walker, for Sun 24 June 2012 at 7.30pm at the Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London WC2. With a guest appearance from Samantha Barks (Les Miserables film), the cast includes Gina Beck, Lisa-Anne Wood and Shona Lindsay, Helena Blackman, Norma Bowman, Daniel Boys, Nikki Davis-Jones, Sarah Lark, Jon Robyns and Lisa-Anne Wood.

Howard Panter (Mr West End himself) for The Ambassador Theatre Group presents Monty Python's Spamalot, a new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, directed by Christopher Luscombe. Galloping into the West End for a truly bespoke season at the Harold Pinter Theatre (long pause) Tuesday 24 July - Sunday 9 September 2012 (press night Tuesday 31 July). Tickets on sale now.

Als Kind sieht Tommy Walker einen Mord mit an - mit verheerenden Auswirkungen. Durch dieses Trauma wird Tommy blind, taub und stumm. Er wird von vermeintlichen Freunden und sogar seiner Familie uber Jahre misshandelt. Schließlich wird Tommy wie durch ein Wunder zum 'Pinball Wizard' (Flipperkonig) und versammelt bald als Heilsbringer eine große Anhangerschaft um sich. Doch auch als Star nutzt man ihn aus. Als er das erkennt, beschließt er, alles radikal zu andern...

Prominent players from the world of musical theatre have come together to record a unique collection of original musical theatre and cabaret songs, all composed by Danny Davies, with additional lyrics by playwright, director and actor Pete Gallagher, and lyricist Judy Wolfson in the new album Hey, Producer! Below, BroadwayWorld is pleased to introduce the album's title track! Stay tuned for more coming soon!

Full star casting is announced (sound the trumpets!) for Spamalot's cracking four-week Christmas season at Theatre Royal Brighton beginning on December 15, 2011; Marcus Brigstocke triumphantly returns as Arthur, King of the Britons; Nancy, sorry, Jodie Prenger, reprises her role as the Lady of The Lake; and Todd Carty, is back again (there's no getting rid of him it seems) on coconuts as Patsy.

La actriz y cantante ha querido compartir con los lectores de BroadwayWorld Spain sus impresiones acerca del concierto benéfico a favor del Dress Circle londinense, al que asistió el pasado 7 de agosto en la capital británica.

Following the announcement in the Summer of 2011 that Dress Circle may be faced with closer for financial reasons, STANDING OVATION was produced by Danny Davies of Pirate Management over the month that followed. Comprising works from artists and songwriters who share in the concerns for Dress Circle`s future, this CD is a tribute to the shop, and it is hoped that it may contribute in some way to the positive future. The album will be released on August 17 and can be purchased here.

Stuart Matthew Price and James Yeoburn gather the West End's finest for a one-off celebratory gala at the West End home of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical, The Phantom of the Opera. A press release issued in May 2011 announcing that Dress Circle was facing imminent closure caused a phenomenal response from theatre lovers who were saddened by the possibility of losing the 'Greatest Showbiz Shop in the World'. The shop was founded in 1978 with the intention of providing an unrivalled selection of musical theatre and cabaret related merchandise. After celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2008, Dress Circle claims to be the longest running show business and musical theatre shop in the world.

Stuart Matthew Price and James Yeoburn gather the West End's finest for a one-off celebratory gala at the West End home of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical, The Phantom of the Opera. A press release issued in May 2011 announcing that Dress Circle was facing imminent closure caused a phenomenal response from theatre lovers who were saddened by the possibility of losing the 'Greatest Showbiz Shop in the World'. The shop was founded in 1978 with the intention of providing an unrivalled selection of musical theatre and cabaret related merchandise. After celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2008, Dress Circle claims to be the longest running show business and musical theatre shop in the world. In the video below, the West End's finest stars unite to promote the big event!

Stuart Matthew Price and James Yeoburn gather the West End's finest for a one-off celebratory gala at the West End home of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical, The Phantom of the Opera. A press release issued in May 2011 announcing that Dress Circle was facing imminent closure caused a phenomenal response from theatre lovers who were saddened by the possibility of losing the 'Greatest Showbiz Shop in the World'. The shop was founded in 1978 with the intention of providing an unrivalled selection of musical theatre and cabaret related merchandise. After celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2008, Dress Circle claims to be the longest running show business and musical theatre shop in the world.

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: June 25- July 1!

Following on from the Menier Chocolate Factory's acclaimed productions of Sunday in the Park with George and A Little Night Music, Stephen Sondheim's latest musical, Road Show opened last night, July 6. This production is directed and designed by the Tony Award Winning John Doyle and features David Bedella, Michael Jibson, Jon Robyns, Gillian Bevan and Glyn Kerslake.

Following on from the Menier Chocolate Factory's acclaimed productions of Sunday in the Park with George and A Little Night Music, Stephen Sondheim's latest musical, Road Show premiered at the Chocolate Factory from 24th June. This production is directed and designed by the Tony Award Winning John Doyle and features David Bedella, Michael Jibson, Jon Robyns, Gillian Bevan and Glyn Kerslake.

Following on from the Menier Chocolate Factory's acclaimed productions of Sunday in the Park with George and A Little Night Music, Stephen Sondheim's latest musical, ROAD SHOW, directed and designed by the Tony Award-winning John Doyle and featuring David Bedella, Michael Jibson, Jon Robyns and Gillian Bevan, premieres in a brand new production at the Menier Chocolate Factory on 6 July 2011.

West End's Jon Robyns, who has starred in such productions as LES MISERABLES and AVENUE Q, will release a new album that features music from great book musicals. Titled 'Open Book.' a release date for the album has not yet been announced

London's Eponine talks to Carrie Dunn about extending her contract, I'd Do Anything, and Nigel Harman...

Alexander S. Bermange is known to millions in the UK as the resident songwriter on BBC Radio 4's Broadcasting House programme. But he has also enjoyed considerable public and critical acclaim as a composer and lyricist of a dozen musicals which have been produced in theatres across the country and in vast arenas around Europe. Most recently, Alexander has composed the music for Plague Over England, currently running at the Duchess Theatre in London's West End.

Dress Circle will release 'Act One - Songs from the Musicals of Alexander S. Bermange,' a new CD featuring 26 West End stars, including members of the cast of Wicked, performing 20 brand-new recordings.

There will be major cast changes in the world's longest running musical, the legendary LES MISERABLES, at the Queen's Theatre on Monday 23 June.

After a year and a half of performances Julie Atherton, Jon Robyns and Simon Lipkin will be leaving the company of Avenue Q on December 3. Joining the cast are Rebecca Lock, Daniel Boys and Christopher Fry.

From June 4th, the full new cast of Avenue Q will be together on-stage at the Noel Coward Theatre, and then on 28th June the show will celebrate it's first birthday with a night full of surprises and puppet-style fun…

Jennifer Tanarez will join the London cast of Avenue Q as Christmas Eve on April 16th

Two London musical hits - the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita and the transfer of the Broadway hit Avenue Q - have extended their runs.

The London production of Avenue Q at the Noël Coward Theatre (formely the Albery Theatre) has scheduled a 'Midnight Matinee' for Monday 22nd January 2007. The performance will be a special event to raise funds for TheatreCares, the proceeds of which will be invaluable to people affected by HIV and AIDS. Beginning at 11:30pm, long after all of the other West End theatres have locked up for the night, the performance will run through midnight into the early hours of Tuesday morning.