Loserville to close 5th January

Loserville, the new British musical by Elliot Davis and James Bourne, has posted early closing notices at the West End’s Garrick Theatre. The production will close on 5th January 2013 after a run of over three months. It had its London premiere on 17th October 2012 with previews from 1st October. The show was originally booking until 2nd March 2013. 

Producers Teresa and Craig Beech said: “We are incredibly proud of Loserville. The creative team worked tirelessly to deliver an imaginative show, full of heart, which is fun for the whole family. Our young cast are immensely talented, energetic, passionate, and dedicated, delivering vibrant performances every single show. Our exceptional band consistently rocks the house. We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have them all.

Blood Brothers to close after nearly 24 years in the West End

London’s third longest-running musical, Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers, has posted closing notices after 10,000 performances and nearly 24 years in the West End.

The Bill Kenwright production is due to give its final performance at the Phoenix Theatre on 27 October 2012. And, despite earlier rumours that it may move directly into the Playhouse Theatre, where another Kenwright production, Dreamboats and Petticoats closed last week, there are no immediate plans to transfer to another venue.

BREAKING NEWS: 'Dreamboats and Petticoats' given its 2 week notice

Fans of Dreamboats and Petticoats have just received a massive shock as it has been announced by cast members on Twitter that the show has been given its 2 week notice. Therefore the production will close on Saturday 4th August 2012.

Robbie Durham who is currently playing Jeremy in the show spoke out on Twitter and said 'End of an era! Dreamboats and petticoats to close 4th of August! Sad times for such a happy and brilliant show! Will be massively missed!'

David Ribi who is playing Bobby also tweeted to say Very sad news. Dreamboats and Petticoats has just been given its two weeks notice. We close on 4th August. It's been such an incredible journey and a pleasure to work on both town and tour. Thankyou to everyone who made it so special. Here's to two weeks of epic shows.

More to follow...

Chicago to close at the Garrick Theatre on 1st September 2012

After a record run for a musical revival, producers announced that Chicago will take its final bow at the Garrick Theatre on Saturday, September 1. The final Billy Flynn will be British Olympic ice-skating champion Robin Cousins, who joins the show next week. Sarah Soetaert plays Roxie Hart and Rachel McDowall is Velma Kelly.

Ghost The Musical To Close 6th October 2012

So it is official, the cast of Ghost The Musical have been told that the last performance will be on the 6th October 2012. The news has been confirmed by cast members on Twitter.

This is a great shame as it really is such a great show! Something has obviously gone wrong somewhere however I disagree with some peoples opinions that the show purely relies on it's big set and special effects. I think the score is stunning. 'With You', 'Suspend My Disbelieve' and 'Rain' are my personal favourites. There are whispers of a UK tour but I do think this is unlikely as the show would have to be completely redesigned. 

It is believed that the new Spice Girls musical will replace Ghost at the Piccadilly Theatre. Tickets are due to go on sale June 27th. I for one will definitely be going to see this incredible show before it closes, and I think you should to.

BREAKING NEWS: Ghost The Musical to close - the cast find out via The Daily Mail

Nothing has been confirmed by the producers as of yet but the West End Production of Ghost The Musical is closing this autumn. I find it sickening the way cast members have found out at the same time as  the public via the Daily Mail. No matter what area of business, a company should respect it's employee's and at least have the decently to inform them of  the fact that they face unemployment. 

Ghost will be replaced by the now Spice Girls Musical. Need any more be said?

Current cast member Olivia Lucy Phillip wrote this on twitter 'Always lovely to find out news from the paper isn't it!'. Fellow cast member Francesca Hoffman wrote 'Well interesting day at work tomorrow, thank you daily mail for telling me Ghost is closing in the autumn!!!!' I think they have been kind with their choice of words.

Ghost is one of the best shows I have ever seen and it connected with me in a way no other show has ever done. Let's hope it tours or moves venue because it would be a crime to deprive this show to the British Public. 

Update: 1/6/12 @11:30 - Mark Evans, who is currently playing Sam in the production, has just spoken out on Twitter and said this 'We appreciate people's messages but there are no dates confirmed, nothing has been decided and so I'm afraid no questions can be answered! Ghost is a fantastic show that no matter how long we are running we are all proud to be a part of and every performance will be fantastic between now and the last one whenever it may be! #believe'. So it looks as if we are going to have to wait a while longer to find out what the future has in store for this incredible show.

On the 14th June 2012 it was announced the show would close on the 6th October 2012. Click here to find out more.

This is the Daily Mail article which led to the cast finding out:

The Wizard Of Oz to close this September & Des O'Connor to take over the title role this month

After much speculation it has been officially announced that The Wizard Of Oz at The London Palladium is closing.  The Final performance will be on 2 September 2012. However, it is not all bad news as it has also been announced that the wonderful Des O'Connor will be joining the show in the title role from the 22nd of May until the end of the show's run. Sophie Evans will also stay with the show until it closes playing Dorothy.

I saw this production last summer and saw Sophie Evans as Dorothy, when she was understudying the role. I have to say I thought she was incredible and gave a faultless performance as Dorothy, she performed the part as if it was written for her! And of course, her Somewhere Over The Rainbow was completely perfect. 

Des O'Connor, who turned 80 earlier this year is no stranger to The London Palladium as he has performed there as a solo artist over 1,000 times. He made hiss West End debut last year in Dreamboats & Petticoats at the Playhouse Theatre.

I wish Des a successful run with show and hope that the cast of The Wizard Of Oz enjoy their final few months in the emerald city!

Watch Sophie Evans perform Somewhere Over The Rainbow at the Olivier Awards below

Click here to read our recent review 4 star review of The Wizard Of Oz