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Everything you need to know about 'Tina - The Tina Turner Musical' in London

Tina Turner transformed rock and roll. But, do you know much about the singer? Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, the show based on Tina Turner's career is going down a storm at the Aldwych Theatre. Here's a taste of what you can expect from the world premiere production of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical currently running in London. Book Tina - The Tina Turner Musical tickets on London Theatre. ## What is Tina - The Tina Turner Musical about? Tina - The Tina Turner Musical dramatises the life and...

Five of Patti LuPone's iconic musical roles

With the news that Broadway and general musical theatre legend Patti LuPone will be gracing the London stage in Company from next autumn, we take a look back on five of the star's iconic roles on stage.Do you agree with these picks? What are your favourite LuPone moments? Let us know on Twitter.FantineLes Miserables<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tNNPWvUqB-U" width="100%"It's currently the longest-running musical in the West End, and...

Top 10 longest-running musicals currently in London's West End

Whether you're looking to book a ticket to some of the best shows in town, or want a reminder of the best London has to offer, we revisit the 10 longest-running musicals in the West End which are still currently running. Book tickets to West End musicals on London Theatre. ## 1. Les Miserables Opened 8th October 1985 Running in the West End for a whopping 36 years and counting, Les Miserables is the longest-running musical in the West End (and the second longest-runner in the world). With music...

New cast announced for Disney's The Lion King in London's West End

Disney's hit musical announces new cast

How Disney's Beauty and the Beast changed Broadway and Musical Theatre Forever

It may have been over a quarter of a century since Walt Disney's animated picture Beauty and the Beast stormed onto movie screens changing the face of the animation studio for years to come, but the effects of the movie continue to be felt in musical theatre around the world. With the new live-action remake opening in cinemas next week attention has once again been placed on this spectacular musical story with debate rising from the feminist nature of Disney Princesses to the studio's apparent...

Top West End Shows to look out for in 2017

As Christmas seems but a distant memory this week the focus is wholly on 2017 and what delights the new year may bring. Following an excellent year of theatre in 2016 the next twelve months certainly have a lot to live up to in terms of exciting theatrical productions, and looking at which shows have already been announced in the West End, it's certainly shaping up to be another memorable year in theatreland.To keep you up to date with the most anticipated new shows of 2017, we've put together a...

Daniel Radcliffe returns to the West End following a decade of stage hits

Tickets are now on sale for The Old Vic's upcoming productions in their 2017 season. As well as their previously announced productions of Art starring Rufus Sewell and Woyzeck starring Star Wars' John Boyega, the season features two exciting new productions - a revival of Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead alongside the World Premiere of Girl From the North Country by Conor McPherson which features classic songs by Nobel Prize-winner Bob Dylan.'Harry Potter' star Daniel...

The Lion King celebrates 17 years in London's West End

The Disney musical celebrates 17 years in London's West End.

Jesus Christ Superstar - a musical 45 years in the making

This week a brand new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical theatre classic Jesus Christ Superstar opens in London at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Directed by Tim Sheader, this production is the first to be staged at the Regent's Park venue and promises to use the venue's unique advantages to create an original take on a much loved piece.After originally hitting the charts as a concept album in 1970, Superstar has gone on to be seen all around the world in various...

Marvel's next live stage show spectacular in London

Do superheroes belong on the stage? Marvel and DC comics have dabbled with live stage productions over the years to varying degrees of effect and this Autumn, Marvel is bringing perhaps its largest live production yet to our British shores with a UK tour of Marvel Universe Live!, which also includes a total of 12 shows at the impressive O2 Arena in East London from 16th to 24th September 2016.Our favourite lycra-clad, superpowered, larger-than-life heroes and villains have long since been...