GOSSIP: Derek Hough, Daniel Crossley & Jennie Dale to star in Singin' in the Rain on Broadway

E! have reported that Derek Hough (Dancing With The Stars) will play Don Lockwood in the upcoming Broadway production of Singin' in the Rain.

Producer Harvey Weinstein is transferring Théâtre du Châtelet's hit production of the show to the Great White Way in 2017, with dates and a theatre to be confirmed.

Weinstein reportedly made the announcement at the Weinstein Company's annual pre-Oscar dinner at the Montage in Beverly Hills after Hough performed two numbers from the show.

Review: Putting It Together at the St James Theatre

Putting It Together

St James Theatre

Reviewed on Tuesday 21st January 2014

Question: What do you get when you cast five of the most renowned performers in musical theatre, give them the music of one of the greatest theatrical composers of all time, gather a young and fresh group of musicians and hire the shiniest new theatre in London?

Answer: A classy, must-see production.

Alistair Brammer, Killian Donnelly, Fra Fee, Samantha Spiro & more for Jule, Jerry & Steve concert

Following the success of A Little Night Music in Concert, Alex Parker is staging 'Jule, Jerry & Steve' at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for one night only on Sunday 16th February, showcasing the music of three of Broadway’s greatest composers. 

Alistair Brammer, Killian Donnelly, Fra Fee & Samantha Spiro

Some of the musicals represented in the evening include: La Cage Aux Folles, Hello Dolly, Mame, Dear World, Mack & Mabel, Funny Girl, Gypsy, Follies, Company, Sunday In The Park With George and Road Show. The evening is in aid of the charity MENCAP, and is the premier performance of the 42‐ piece Alex Parker Orchestra. 

David Bedella, Daniel Crossley, Janie Dee, Damian Humbley and Caroline Sheen to star in London premiere of Sondheim’s Putting It Together

It has been announced that the St James Theatre will host the London premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Putting it Together next year. The production will run between 14th January and 1st February 2014 before Urinetown opens at the theatre.

First produced by Cameron Mackintosh in New York with Julie Andrews over 20 years ago, the London premiere (which is being produced by Robert Mackintosh, the St. James Theatre and Hilary A Williams) will star West End regulars David Bedella, Daniel Crossley, Janie Dee, Damian Humbley and Caroline Sheen. The production will be directed by Alastair Knights, choreographed by Matthew Rowland with Musical Supervision by Alex Parker.

Robert Powell to join the cast of Singin' In The Rain from 1st October

Photo Credit: Alastair Muir

Film and television star Robert Powell will join the cast of Singin’ in the Rain from 1 October 2012. The musical is now booking at the Palace Theatre until 1st September 2013. The news coincides with the 60th anniversary of the release of the iconic 1952 MGM film version starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. The Original London Cast Recording of this production of Singin’ in the Rain was also recently released by First Night Records, reaching number one on the soundtrack chart during its first month on sale. Click here to read our recent 5 star review of the album.

Album Review: Singin' In The Rain (2012 London Cast Recording)

Singin' In The Rain
2012 London Cast Recording
First Night Records

What I love most about the 2012 London cast recording of Singin' In The Rain is that it is more than just a cast recording. It is also an album containing great vocalists singing great versions of classic songs. The album captures the magic of the show which is not something cast albums always manage to achieve.

Dress Circle to host Singin’ In The Rain album signing at the Palace Theatre on 18/08/12

Dress Circle, in association with the Palace Theatre, is delighted to announce a CD signing with the fabulous cast of Singin’ In The Rain on Saturday 18th August 2012 from 12-1pm. The signing will be hosted by Dress Circle in the foyer of the Palace Theatre. Cast members attending the signing will be Adam Cooper, Scarlett Strallen and Daniel Crossley.

Dress Circle would like to say a huge thank you to the Palace Theatre for allowing the use of their wonderful venue for this event. They hope this will be the first of many signings that they host in and around the West End.

It’s the roaring ’20s and silent movie stars are the biggest names in the world. Don Lockwood has it all, a string of hit films and a studio-engineered romance with the most beautiful actress in town. But with the new phenomenon of the talking picture on the way and a chance meeting with a talented young chorus girl set to steal his heart, things are about to change for Don and for Hollywood forever.