Donmar Warehouse cancels tonight's performance of City Of Angels

The Donmar Warehouse has been forced to cancel tonight's performance (22nd January) of City Of Angels due to sudden cast illness (the theatre does not employ understudies). 

An official statement reads:

Due to the sudden illness of one of our actors we have regrettably had to cancel tonight’s performance of City of Angels. We are contacting all bookers and where possible will endeavour to reseat audiences in alternative performances or arrange a full refund. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and disappointment caused and thank you for your understanding.

GOSSIP: City Of Angels in "early stages" of West End transfer talks

According to the Daily Mail, the Donmar Warehouse are in the "early stages of talks" about transferring City Of Angels to the West End. Baz Bamigboye has revealed that discussions are at an "exploratory" stage with theatre owners.

The musical currently stars Samantha Barks, Rosalie Craig, Katherine Kelly, Peter Polycarpou, Marc Elliott and the West End Frame Award winning Tam Mutu as well as Rebecca Trehearn, Hadley Fraser, Nick Cavaliere, Cameron Cuffe, Adam Fogerty, Kadiff Kirwan, Sandra Marvin, Mark Penfold, Jennifer Saayeng, Jo Servi and Tim Walton.

Photo Feature: City Of Angels production images

The Donmar Warehouse has released the first production images for City Of Angels which officially opens tonight (16th December). Check out the images below (click picture to enlarge).

City Of Angels runs until Saturday 7th February 2015. The entire run is sold out; however, the Donmar will be releasing more than 550 tickets each week, including Barclays Front Row (released 10am every Monday throughout the run) and Day Tickets (available in person at the Box Office every day). 

City Of Angels cancels tonight's preview due to cast illness

The Donmar Warehouse has been forced to cancel tonight's preview performance of City Of Angels due to cast illness (the theatre does not employ understudies). 

An official statement reads: 

Due to the sudden illness of an actor we regrettably have to cancel tonight’s preview of City of Angels, as we can’t employ understudies. We are contacting all tonight’s bookers by text, email and phone to book into another show (subject to availability) or arrange refunds. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment caused and thank all patrons for their understanding. 

City Of Angels officially opens on Tuesday 16th December 2014 and runs until Saturday 7th February 2015. The entire run is sold out; however, the Donmar will be releasing more than 550 tickets each week, including Barclays Front Row (released 10am every Monday throughout the run) and Day Tickets (available in person at the Box Office every day). 

Sneak peek at... the cast of City Of Angels in rehearsals

The Donmar Warehouse has released images of Samantha Barks, Rosalie Craig, Katherine Kelly, Peter Polycarpou, Marc Elliott and the West End Frame Award winning Tam Mutu in rehearsals for City Of Angels. Check out the pictures below (click image to enlarge).

City Of Angels opens on Tuesday 16th December 2014 (previews from 5th December) and runs until Saturday 7th February 2015. The entire run is sold out; however, the Donmar will be releasing more than 550 tickets each week, including Barclays Front Row (released 10am every Monday throughout the run) and Day Tickets (available in person at the Box Office every day).

Full casting announced for City of Angels at the Donmar Warehouse

Full casting for City of Angels at the Donmar Warehouse has been announced. 

Joining the previously announced Samantha Barks, Rosalie Craig and Hadley Fraser are Katherine Kelly (Coronation Street), Tam Mutu (West End Frame Award winner for Les Mis, pictured right), Peter Polycarpou (Chichester's Guys and Dolls/The Pajama Game) and Rebecca Trehearn (Ghost/Dogfight).

They are joined by Nick Cavaliere, Cameron Cuffe, Marc Elliott, Adam Fogerty, Kadiff Kirwan, Sandra Marvin, Mark Penfold, Jennifer Saayeng, Jo Servi and Tim Walton.

City Of Angels opens on Tuesday 16th December 2014 (previews from 5th December) and runs until Saturday 7th February 2015.

GOSSIP: Katherine Kelly, Tam Mutu & Peter Polycarpou join City Of Angels cast

According to the Daily Mail, Katherine Kelly (Coronation Street), Tam Mutu (West End Frame Award winner for Les Mis) and Peter Polycarpou (Chichester's Guys and Dolls/The Pajama Game) have joined the cast of City Of Angels at the Donmar Warehouse.

 They join the previously announced Samantha Barks, Hadley Fraser and Rosalie Craig. The Donmar's Artistic Director, Josie Rourke, will direct Cy Coleman, David Zippel and Larry Gelbart’s musical.

UPDATE: Further information has been announced. Click here more more.

Although the production is already sold out, Baz Bamigboye has revealed 500 tickets a week will be on sale during the run from December. City Of Angels runs between 5th December 2014 and 7th February 2015.

Samantha Barks joins Hadley Fraser & Rosalie Craig in City Of Angels

It has been announced that Samantha Barks has joined the previously announced Hadley Fraser and Rosalie Craig in City Of Angels at the Donmar Warehouse.

The Donmar's Artistic Director, Josie Rourke, will direct Cy Coleman, David Zippel and Larry Gelbart’s musical.

Following a successful sell-out run in Coriolanus, Fraser returns to the Donmar to play Stine. He stars opposite Craig (his fiancée). The Light Princess actress is making her Donmar debut as Gabby/Bobbi alongside Les Miserables' Barks as Mallory/Avril

The musical comedy is set in Broadway in the 1940s with two plots: a Hollywood comedy and a detective drama involving the world of a writer trying to turn his book into a screenplay and the world of the fictional film. It is a homage to the film noir genre of motion pictures in the 1940s.

GOSSIP: Hadley Fraser & Rosalie Craig to star in City of Angels at the Donmar Warehouse?

According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Hadley Fraser and Rosalie Craig will star in City of Angels at the Donmar Warehouse in October. Josie Rourke directs, marking her first musical at the renowned theatrical venue. Fraser and Craig recently announced their engagement.

Previews begin Saturday 4th October 2014.

Cy Coleman (music), David Zippel (lyrics) and Larry Gelbart's (book) musical premiered on Broadway in 1989 and later received a West End run in 1993. It won both the Tony and Olivier Award for Best Musical.