Review: Disney's Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre

Disney's Aladdin
Prince Edward Theatre

Reviewed on Monday 13th June 2016

★★★

Disney's blockbuster musical adaptation of Aladdin has crossed the pond, two years after opening on Broadway. It's a huge show with a multi-talented cast and big design elements. Similarly to The Lion King, the musical is very similar to the 1992 Disney film it's based on. The show also features some numbers that were cut from the film - most notably 'Proud Of Your Boy' - as well as a few new compositions. 

Review: Kerry Ellis & Louise Dearman In Concert at the Prince Edward Theatre

Kerry Ellis & Louise Dearman In Concert 

Prince Edward Theatre

Reviewed on Sunday 27th September 2015

★★★★

After meeting and training together at Laine Theatre Arts over twenty years ago, Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman went their separate ways and became two of the biggest stars of musical theatre. Between them they have played some truly iconic roles, but both of their careers were changed for good after being cast in smash hit musical Wicked. Ellis was the first British actress to play Elphaba in the West End and on Broadway whilst Dearman became the first actress to have ever played both Glinda and Elphaba.

Miss Saigon confirms West End closure

Cameron Mackintosh has confirmed that the West End revival of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Miss Saigon will close at the Prince Edward Theatre on Saturday 27th February 2016.

Mackintosh said today ‘"I'm delighted to announce a final extension of my hugely successful new production of Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre.

"This record-breaking and award-winning production is already repeating its success in Japan and Korea and is planned to open in Germany, Australia and Broadway in the next two years. Our original stars Eva Noblezada and Jon Jon Briones continue to lead our wonderful international cast that has made this epic love story one of the greatest contemporary musicals of all time."

GOSSIP: Disney's Aladdin to replace Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre?

According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Disney's Aladdin will open at the Prince Edward Theatre in the summer of 2016, replacing Miss Saigon.

Please note nothing has been officially confirmed by producers as of yet. Miss Saigon is expected to close in London and transfer to Broadway. More soon...

Aladdin was originally rumoured to be opening at the Prince Edward; however, following Miss Saigon's opening it was suggested Disney's show would instead open at the London Palladium or Dominion Theatre.

Review: Tim Driesen stars in Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre

Jersey Boys

Prince Edward Theatre

Reviewed on Thursday 13th February 2014

Since its West End premiere in February 2008, Jersey Boys has enjoyed six triumphant years at the Prince Edward Theatre. As the musical enters its final weeks at the Prince Edward, ahead of its transfer to the Piccadilly, it came as no surprise to see the show in tip-top shape as usual. Jersey Boys has a strong reputation for always being slick and smooth; I have never heard one report of a half-hearted, sloppy performance.

Casting announced for West End revival of Miss Saigon

Baz Bamigboye has revealed that Eva Noblezada will star as Kim in Cameron Mackintosh's West End revival of Miss Saigon. The 17 year old was spotted by Broadway casting director Tara Rubin when she attended an awards show in New York for U.S. high school singers, she has never appeared in a professional musical before.

The Daily Mail has claimed that Mackintosh is helping to ensure she continues her studies in London. Noblezada will do four performances a week, and two understudies will cover the remaining shows.

The production will also star: Jon Jon Briones as the Engineer, Alistair Brammer as Chris, Hugh Maynard as John, and Tamsin Carroll as Ellen. Rachelle Ann Go will play GiGi.

X Factor Winner Joe McElderry to make West End debut as Tommy in Charity Gala

Former X Factor winner Joe McElderry will make his West End debut playing the title role in the forthcoming concert performance of Tommy at the Prince Edward Theatre. The Who's rock opera is being revived on 12th November in aid of the Pure Theatre Development Fund. Last month Joe also joined a charity gala performance of the UK tour of Dirty Dancing.

Joe, who won the 2009 series of X Factor, joins a cast that also includes Daniel Boys (Captain Walker), Hannah Jane Fox (Mrs Walker), David Hunter (Cousin Kevin), Glenn Carter (Uncle Ernie) and Zoe Birkett (The Acid Queen).

Geri Halliwell, Alexandra Burke, Macy Gray & Blue join West End Shows for Children In Need 2012

Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, R&B singer Macy Gray and boy band Blue will all join a West End Musical for one night only later this year to raise money for Children In Need. 50% of the £80 ticket price for each show will go to Children in Need.