Editor's Blog: Another standing ovation for Cynthia Erivo, Connie Fisher sings once more & Wicked launches For Good programme

Cynthia Erivo

Yesterday (19th July), Cynthia Erivo took to the stage at the Charing Cross Theatre for her final London solo concert appearance before heading off to Broadway. Following in the footsteps of Gavin Creel, Janie Dee, Louise Dearman and Kerry Ellis, Erivo's show was part of the ongoing Singular Sensations series which sees West End stars perform a selection of songs and being interviewed by Edward Seckerson.

Kicking things off with 'Don't Rain On My Parade' from Funny Girl (Erivo later admitted Fanny Brice is a role she would love to sink her teeth into), the West End and soon-to-be Broadway star was on top form (as usual). Being interviewed live in a spotlight in front of a packed audience must be a little daunting, yet Erivo took it all in her stride and soon warmed to the atmosphere. She is a beautiful storyteller, bouncing off the audience who were engaged throughout.

Connie Fisher withdraws from musical due to ongoing vocal issues

Connie Fisher has withdrawn from playing singer Clara Hibbert in the Rose Theatre, Kingston's forthcoming revival of Noel Coward's The Vortex due to "ongoing vocal issues". The production runs from 7th February until 2nd March 2013 and also stars Kerry Fox, David Dawson and James Dreyfus. It was only recently announced that Connie would appear in the production. 

Connie came to the public's attention after winning Andrew Lloyd Webber's casting show How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? in 2006. Since winning the show she has fought a long-running battle with a condition called congenital sulcus vocalis.