The War of The Worlds cancels first preview at the Dominion Theatre

Producers of The War of The Worlds have been forced to cancel the show's first preview tomorrow (8th February) at the Dominion Theatre due to "unforeseen circumstances".

The musical will now play its first West End performance on 9th February. Ticket holders for the cancelled performance should contact their point of purchase to arrange a refund or exchange. The War of The Worlds opens to press on 17th February and runs until 30th April 2016.

A statement released via Twitter reads: "Due to unforeseen circumstances the producers have taken the very difficult decision to reschedule the first West End preview of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds to Tuesday 9 February. The performance on Monday 8 February will not now take place.

Full casting confirmed for The War of The Worlds at the Dominion Theatre

Full casting has been announced for Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War of The Worlds which opens at the Dominion Theatre on 17th February (previews from 8th February) and runs until 30th April 2016. 

Produced by Bill Kenwright, The War of The Worlds transfers to London following many years of world arena tours. The iconic score is played live and conducted on stage by Jeff Wayne. Check out rehearsal images below (click image to enlarge).

Casting announced for The War of The Worlds at the Dominion Theatre

Casting has been announced for Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War of The Worlds which opens at the Dominion Theatre on 17th February (previews from 8th February) and runs until 30th April 2016. 

Produced by Bill Kenwright, The War of The Worlds transfers to London following many years of world arena tours. The iconic score is played live and conducted on stage by Jeff Wayne.

Making their West End debuts are singer-songwriter, actor, musician and writer Jimmy Nail as Parson Nathaniel, New Zealand born and British raised singer-songwriter Daniel Bedingfield as The Artilleryman and former Sugababe Heidi Range as Beth.

The cast also includes West End regulars Michael Praed (The Pirates of Penzance) as George Herbert and Madalena Alberto (Evita) as Carrie. As previously announced, Liam Neeson will appear as The Journalist as a 3D hologram.

Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds extends West End booking

Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War of The Worlds has extended its upcoming West End run at the Dominion Theatre.

Produced by Bill Kenwright, the show will open on 17th February (previews from 8th February) and has extended for an extra three weeks to 30th April 2016. 

The War of The Worlds transfers to London following many years of world arena tours. The iconic score is played live and conducted on stage by Jeff Wayne. Liam Neeson will appear as The Journalist as a 3D hologram.

Casting is yet to be announced. The most recent UK arena tour starred Joseph Whelan, Brian McFadden, Jason Donovan and Carrie Hope Fletcher (pictured) whilst Kerry Ellis appeared in a previous tour several years ago. 

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Since its inception in 1978, Jeff Wayne’s original double album has become one of the most ground breaking and best-selling musical works of all time – with over 15 million copies sold and 330 weeks in the UK Album Charts to date, a number one album in 11 countries, two international hit singles, a number-one music DVD, 8 years of worldwide arena tours, and huge critical acclaim across the globe (and probably the universe!). 

Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds to open in the West End

Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War of The Worlds will open in the West End next year following many years of extensive touring.

Produced by Bill Kenwright, the show will open at the Dominion Theatre on 17th February 2016 (previews from 8th February) for a limited run to 9th April 2016.

The iconic score is played live and conducted on stage by Jeff Wayne. Liam Neeson will appear as The Journalist as a 3D hologram.

Casting is yet to be announced. The most recent UK arena tour starred Joseph Whelan, Brian McFadden, Jason Donovan and Carrie Hope Fletcher (pictured).

X Factor's Joseph Whelan joins Brian McFadden, Jason Donovan & Carrie Hope Fletcher in The War of The Worlds arena tour

It has been announced that X Factor contestant Joseph Whelan will guest star in the final arena tour of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds. He joins the previously announced Brian McFadden, Jason Donovan and Carrie Hope Fletcher

Three dates have been added to tour in Brighton, Bournemouth and Cardiff.

Joseph will play The Voice of Humanity. Jeff Wayne returns to the podium to conduct the 9-piece Black Smoke Band and 36-piece Ulladubulla Strings. Joseph joins: Westlife's Brian McFadden as The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist, Jason Donovan reprising his role as Parson Nathaniel and Carrie Hope Fletcher as Beth, Parson Nathaniel's Wife. 

Interview: Kerry Ellis

Kerry Ellis is one of the West End's biggest stars. She is currently visiting venues across the UK as part of her Born Free tour with Queen's Brian May. Later this month Kerry will play Beth in the European Arena tour of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds. Next year she will again tour the UK with the 20th anniversary concert production of Rent.

Kerry's theatre credits include creating the role of Meat in We Will Rock You, Ellen in Miss Saigon, Fantine in Les Misérables, Elphaba in Wicked (West End & Broadway) and Nancy in Oliver!. 

Kerry talks to West End Frame about being back in the studio with Brian, playing Beth in War of the Worlds and plans of touring again next year...

If 14 years ago someone told you that in 14 years time you would have played some of the most iconic female roles in the West End, recorded an album with Queen legend Brian May and completed two UK tours with him, what would you have said? 

Well I always used to say to myself you have to dream big. I have been very fortunate with the things I have achieved and I am still dreaming big.

Liam Neeson, Gary Barlow and Joss Stone to feature on new War of the Worlds album

Liam Neeson, Gary Barlow and Joss Stone will all appear on a new recording of War of the Worlds, which embarks on a new arena tour later this year. Gary Barlow and Joss Stone lead the vocals on the record, which is released 12th November 2012, while Liam Neeson takes the role of the Narrator. The Narrator was originally voiced by Richard Burton on Jeff Wayne's original 1978 concept album.