Monthly Archives: October 2010

Wicked the musical songs

There are more than twenty Wicked the musical songs in this famous and long-running West End production. The opening number is called ‘No one mourns the wicked’ and is can be heard in the background throughout the whole musical. Composed … Continue reading

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Bird Song

Bird Song is the name of a new play running now in London’s West End. Based on the famous novel written by Sebastian Faulk, it is a story based in the early 20th century in France just before the outbreak … Continue reading

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We Will Rock You musical

The We Will Rock You musical is a tribute to Queen’s famous songs, especially one of the most famous of them all by the same name. It has been showing at the Dominion Theatre in London since 2002 and is … Continue reading

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Shrek the musical reviews

Of course, Shrek the musical reviews about the show that will open in London in mid-2011 but several have been posted about the one already running in America, which I am sure will be relevant to this upcoming London musical. … Continue reading

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Shrek the musical

Shrek the musical opens in London’s West End in early May next year at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Based on the series of hit Shrek movies, it promises to become one of the all-time favourites in London. Amanda Holden, … Continue reading

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Ghost the musical

Ghost the musical opens in London’s West End in July 2011. Although this is still some way away, there is a big buzz and anticipation for it in London. It will be based on the 1990 hit movie by the … Continue reading

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Dirty Dancing soundtrack

The Dirty Dancing soundtrack was originally produced for the 1987 hit movie bearing the same name. It includes a number of tracks that became successful hits in their own right. One of the most well-known songs in the Dirty Dancing … Continue reading

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Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze is best known for his parts in the hit movies, Dirty Dancing and Ghost.  Born in 1952 in America, he played both tough-guy roles and romantic ideal men in the movies in which he starred and in 1991 … Continue reading

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Sister Act cast

The Sister Act cast comprises of several actors, who play various roles of nuns led by Deloris Van Cartier, the main character, and a number of members of the gang she used to hang around with before she started living … Continue reading

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The London Palladium celebrates 100 years

This year the London Palladium celebrates 100 years since it was founded. A hundred years on Boxing Day was when the London Palladium opened its doors to London’s theatre going community. It immediately established itself as one of the principal … Continue reading

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