In the film that inspired the film, Goldberg played the role of a singer that is looking for refuge in a convent after she witnessed a murder that involved the mafia.  She is the co-producer of musical worth £7m and joins the cast officially on August 10^th for a short run.

The show closes at the London Palladium near the end of October in order to make way for The Wizard of Oz by Andrew Lloyd Webber to open.

Sister Act stage producer Bill Taylor, stated that the journey of Sister Act in the West End has been great so far and input from Goldberg from development on out has been great.  Now that she is back on the stage at the Palladium theatregoers will get a special treat.

Taylor added that they are excited and that they still want to take a moment to thank the wonderful, talented, and unspeakably indomitable Hancock.

In 2011 producers hope to take Sister Act to Broadway.

After spending a decade of avoiding planes Goldberg the star of the US The View overcame her fear and stepped on a plane in order to see Sister Act on its opening night.

Apparently she has also gotten over stage fright as well given the fact that when the show first opened she laughed at the idea of taking on a role in it stating its meant for those who can sing.  Lucky for her there is only one musical solo in her role as Mother Superior.

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Shrek the Musical

Rob Ashford and Jason Moore will co-direct the musical that re-enacts the storyline of the book by William Steig and the Dreamworks motion picture film Shrek the Musical. The plot features the story of an ogre who sets out on an adventure with his pal the donkey in order to save the Princess and many other fairytale creatures from Lord Farquaad.

Shrek the Musical opened on Broadway in December of 2008 and ran until January 3^rd, 2010 at the Broadway Theatre.  During its run it was nominated for eight 2009 Tony Awards and won for the Best Costume Design of a Musical.

The production in the West End will feature designs by the same Broadway creative team including Tim Hatley in costume design, Hugh Vanstone in lighting design, choreography by Josh Prince, and Peter Hylenski for sound design.

Shrek the Musical will replace Oliver! At the Theatre Royal Drury Lane which will close January 9, 2011.

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Door2Tour.com features a wide range of theatre weekend breaks and day trips to see the Wizard of Oz (as well as a variety of other holidays by coach) with over 30 departure dates available between March and August 2011. The addition of Wizard takes the number of shows available to book as part of London theatre weekend packages to 18, which include old favourites from ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘Les Miserables’ to new kids on the block ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Hair’. All shows are available to book online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and have nationwide pick-up points across the UK.

Kate Glanfield, web manager of Door2Tour, said: “Interest in theatre breaks to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ was remarkable even before tickets went on sale and if demand to date is anything to go by, we’ve no doubt that it will follow in the footsteps of its predecessor ‘Oliver!’ in terms of sell-out opening success.”

Thousands of girls auditioned for the leading role and it was down to the judging panel to decide who the final 20 should be. During the two-month TV series, the contestants were whittled down from the initial 20 to the final trio of Sophie Evans, Lauren Samuels and Danielle Hope who were all eager to be Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s next leading lady. Each ‘Dorothy’ had to impress not only the judging panel of John Partridge, Charlotte Church and Sheila Hancock with their singing and stage presence but also win over Lord Lloyd-Webber and the viewing public.

After receiving the highest number of viewers’ votes, Danielle Hope was declared the winner and will be wearing the famous ruby slippers as she takes the leading role in Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s new West End production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

Andrew Lloyd Webber will be bringing this classic story to life on the London stage from 1st March 2011. His new production will contain all the much loved songs from the Oscar winning movie score, all the favourite characters (Scarecrow, The Cowardly Lion and The Tin Man) and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way.

Kate concluded: “No matter what the season or economic climate, London theatre breaks continue to be one of our most robust products, remaining popular month after month. People are still determined to enjoy themselves and theatre weekends offer the perfect, wallet-friendly form of escapism.”

Packages include tickets to see ‘The Wizard of Oz’ (ticket upgrades available), return coach travel, hotel to theatre transfers and accommodation with continental breakfast.

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The hit West End musical, Thriller Live, is spectacular show that celebrates the career of the world’s greatest ever entertainer, Michael Jackson, and tells the story of the Jackson 5. The show’s directors are seeking new dancers and have partnered with Talent Expo to run live auditions. To register your interest visit http://www.talentexpotickets.co.uk and respond to the email address shown. You will need to attend Talent Expo on Friday, 25 June. Discount tickets are on sale now exclusively at http://www.talentexpotickets.co.uk.

Gary Lloyd, director and choreographer for Thriller Live, talked about what he’s looking for: “We’re seeking up to twelve new performers. They must be strong, commercial dancers with great technique and specialised in hip-hop. Ability to perform acrobatic or trick moves isn’t essential, but is definitely a plus.”

As you can imagine with an event of this scale, Talent Expo will be offering many more exciting opportunities. Look out for news to come about further castings, celebrity appearances, electrifying performances and big-prize competitions. All will be announced throughout the weeks leading up to the Expo!

Given the number of TV programmes trying to make stars out of a select few, just how did this unique, ground-breaking ‘event for all’ come about? Talent Expo is the brainchild of Robert Fenton, a veteran of the talent industry, who saw the need to unite an array of enterprises that collectively form a major part of the UK economy and open up the way they function to would-be stars. As Robert says “A career in talent is an ambition for many, but too often people fall prey to charlatans who take advantage of their dreams. Talent Expo provides a forum for talent businesses to network, offering professional advice and genuine opportunities to those who enable their success. Our event aims to fulfil a serious purpose, but it will also be a fantastic day out for anyone who enjoys and is interested in the world of talent.”

Talent Expo features around 150 exhibitors across nine zones, covering many major fields of talent including the film industry, dance, theatre, modelling, variety, comedy and Bollywood. Together with experienced professionals they will host workshops and seminars that will enable anyone seeking a career in talent to develop their skills, learn more about how the industry operates, manage a lifestyle in talent and improve their prospects for success.

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Reynolds, who is not only an Oscar nominated actress, but is also the mother of Carrie Fischer from Star Wars, plans to perform the songs that she feels inspired her career, while also reminiscing with the audience about her career via film clips that show the highs and lows of the past 34 years.

She is also slated to perform a Judy Garland tribute during the show, which should not be too much of a challenge given that she has danced alongside Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire in Hollywood movies.

During a launch interview that took place in central London, Reynolds joked that the title of her show, Alive and Fabulous, was actually a joke that she found amusing so she decided to keep it.

Reynolds stated that she has packed plenty of pizzazz and glitzy clothes for the tour stating that she is from the era when Hollywood was golden and is not a jeans and t-shirts type of celeb.

Her tour dates include stops in Leeds, Liverpool, Brighton, Norwich, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Southend, Basingstoke, Lincoln, Northampton, Malvern, and Cambridge.

She will hit the West End stage in London from April 28^th to May 9^th at the Apollo Theatre.

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Thus, it should come as no surprise that back in 1968 it was the first theatrical production that contained full frontal nudity on the West End stage and also the first interracial musical.  Of course, it should go without saying that Hair was also the first musical to offer songs written about LSD, pot, and sodomy.  Never mind the fact that pretty much every evil of the time was also included somewhere in the play such as free love, astrology, drugs, hippies, and war-resisters.

Hair also holds the distinction of breaking plenty of chart records for a musical as the songs Let the Sun Shine in, I Got Life, Ain’t Got No, and Aquarius all rose to the top of the pop charts which outside of Andrew Lloyd Webber has never happened so many times for a musical.

Of course, all of these details make Hair appear to be a dated work that can now be looked back on for its significance, however the play accomplished much more than earning a slot in musical history as it is still a box office success forty years later with a new production running next week at the Gielgud Theatre in London.

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In development since 1997, “Love Never Dies” is set to open in London on March 9, 2010.

Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the score, as he did for the Phantom; it remains to be seen whether he has matched his huge success with “Phantom”, which is still running in London after 24 years, and the longest-running show in the history of Broadway.

Canadian actor Ramin Karimloo, who also performed as the Phantom for two years in the West End, plays the title role.  Sierra Boggess is Christine; she also played that role in the Las Vegas Spectacular premier of “The Phantom” in 2007, and starred in “The Little Mermaid” on Broadway.

“Love Never Dies” is directed by American Jack O’Brien and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell; both are currently doing their respective jobs on the set of “Hairspray” in the West End.  Bob Crowley, winner of five Tony Awards, designed the sets and costumes; a challenging task of creating the Phantom’s eerie but beautiful setting with a roller coaster instead of a chandelier as a prop.

Anticipation and expectations are high, and a lot of talent has gone into this ambitious sequel.  The creators and producers of the show are hoping that “Love Never Dies” will captivate audiences as “The Phantom” has, and the words of the title are really true.

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Set a decade after the mysterious disappearance of The Phantom from the Paris Opera House, the action takes place in the fabulous new playgound of New York. A rollercoaster ride of emotions… in which memory can play cruel tricks… and The Phantom sets out to prove that, indeed, LOVE NEVER DIES.

Previews from 20 Feb 2010 at the Adelphi Theatre, London.

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