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There are many reasons to see Les Miserables in the West End of London. The long running phenomenal musical has packed theaters around the planet for many years. Making the West End its home since 1985, the hordes of admirers for this remarkable stage show musical are testament to the fantastic portrayal of the characters brought to life on such a strong and heartfelt level.

The story of Les Miserables is set in early 19th century France and is based around Victor Hugo’s 1862 entitled Les Miserables. The exclusive tale of characters that strive against hardships for redemption is both endearing and appealing. Via the lives of student revolutionaries and factory workers the story of Les Miserables unfurls before your very eyes.

The creation of Victor Hugo, Les Miserables remains to be one of the most successful musicals the world has seen. Les Miserables first opened its doors on December 4, 1985 at the Palace Theatre. The Palace Theatre stage shows were the tip of the iceberg as just before the grand West End opening Les Miserables experienced a sell-out period at the Barbican in London.

Les Miserables has seen some of the theatre industries accomplished actors envigorate the most heralding shows the theatre going audience had ever seen. Newly verified shows are predicted to feature one of the pop sensation Jonas Brothers giving to the stage yet another resounding yet unparalleled element. Nick Jonas, 17, is set to make his West End debut as Marius from June 21st.

Another outstanding rationale to go to Les Miserables is the addition of British singing sensation Susan Boyle. Boyle, 49, is in discussions with the production bosses to take to the stage on time for the musicals 25th anniversary shows. Boyle burst onto the worldwide scene during her audition for ‘Britain’s Got Talent.’ Her version of ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ made her a household name right away. Boyle is predicted to take up the role of Fantine and perform her world famous version of ‘I Dreamed A Dream.’  Read more...

A tourists guide to West London is the best way for people to make the most of their visit. When it comes to this section of London, shopping and theatre are what most people are looking for. The only other place in the world which seems to have as much to offer is New York City. Definitely bring along a pair of sneakers for extensive walking, and a pair of dress shoes for enjoying the world class entertainment.

Her Majesty’s theatre is one of many popular theaters in the west end. This magnificent building was built in eighteen ninety seven, and has been the location of many famous productions, including The phantom of the opera which debuted here, and has played continuously since nineteen eighty six. This theatre featuring over twelve hundred seats, has also hosted the original production of Pygmalion, as well as West side story, Fiddler on the roof, and many more.

For those interested in taking in a premiere film, the Odeon cinema a the perfect spot. Often people will be able to see the stars up close, and even say hello, if they can get close enough. Even if not, this certainly has the makings of a magical night.

Oxford street is possibly the busiest street for shopping in all of Europe. Selfridges is one of the major department stores of England. Here people are sure to find whatever they are looking for. From warehouse bargains, to high end designer fashions, it is all here. There is a food court available for those who choose to make a day of it, and the special summer and winter sales can not be beat. This is definitely one of London’s hot spots when it comes to shopping.  Read more...

London’s West End continues to perform well against a backdrop of economic uncertainty. Numbers indicate that ticket sales for musicals in London have risen for the seventh consecutive year, boosted by celebrity casts and top rated shows. London musicals keep attracting both viewers and awards, along with a loaded programme of events to motivate brand new theatregoers appears set to help carry on this trend.

Ticket sales to West End shows topped 500,000,000 in ‘09, making it an incredible year for London theatre. With ticket sales up 7.6 % on numbers for the previous year, attendance to dance, plays, opera and musicals at London’s West End theatres was also up, by more than 5 percent percent, during the same period.

Record Year for West End Theatre Tickets

It was the 7th consecutive year that new theatre attendance and income records have been set in London’s West End. Out of all types of amusement, musicals in London definitely attracted the biggest crowds of people, with plays the 2nd most in-demand.

Research conducted recently by the Society of London Theatre suggested that very high audience satisfaction could be a key driver behind the incredible success of these sales numbers. The report pointed out:

* 93 percent of audiences were pleased with the show they attended, with 75 percent rating it as ‘very good’

* 83 percent said their ticket represented good value

* 80 percent of London theatregoers watched a West End show a few times a year

West End Superstars Shine in London Theatre Awards

The winners of the 2012 Laurence Olivier Awards have been recently announced in a gleaming, star studded ceremony, that was broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. The awards, which are currently in their 34th year, are voted for by the public along with a professional jury to reward excellence on the London stage.  Read more...

When on the hunt for scarce or popular theater tickets keep in mind that anybody who loves the theater eventually had to acquire the skill to find such tickets, usually through trial and error. Fortunately, these days, the Internet has made the process of locating and then purchasing these kinds of tickets easier than ever, though not less expensive, it needs to be said.

The first thing to do when it comes to looking for tickets for a theater showing is to check the website of the theater hosting the show. This might be a longshot in certain instances, especially as theaters tend to sell their tickets out before any other venue selling them does. The trick in securing tickets in this way is to plan out well in advance when it comes to wanting to purchase them.

That’s why it’s important to be organized when it comes to the securing of hard to get tickets for the theater. Many patrons often plan out a year or more in advance for the arrival of a really popular show at a theater, for instance. They may pay a premium to purchase tickets in advance or even to just get on a waiting list to be the first to buy a ticket as it becomes available.

Anybody with familiarity of the Internet knows that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well on it. What this means for tickets to the theater is that there are now several well-known online ticket brokers who might have seats for a particularly desired show or production. Don’t confuse ticket brokering with scalping, though. Brokers operate within the law and, in many cases, may even be licensed.  Read more...

Would you like to have a weekend away with low-cost theatre tickets? You can begin by visiting one of the famous West End theatres, enjoy a great meal, and after that spend a night inside a nearby hotel. You can experience the entertainment that royalty and the common people have shared for over over 400 years. Low cost theatre tickets are readily available in the West End theatre district for many famous shows.

The West End theatre area consists of about 40 theatres. You can enjoy professional shows in large theatres. The neighborhood is known for having the best commercial theatres within the world of English speakers. They’re equal in quality to the Broadway theatre productions in New York. Both residents and tourists use their holidays to go see the entertainment in the West End.

West End is often called Theatreland. It is located the center of the west side of the centre of London. Theatreland is bordered Regent Street on the west, the Strand on the south, Oxford Stret on the north side and Kingsway on the eastern side. You will find the most important theatres on Drury Lane, The Strand and on Shaftesbury Avenue. The theatres located on these streets feature musicals, classic shows and comedy.

Start by enjoying a big threatre production at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. This well-known theatre seats about 2100 people. It was constructed back in 1663 and by 1812 it seated more than 3,500. The Theatre Royal in Drury Lane has many theatre boxes covering the curved back wall over the stage-level seating area.

You will see many theatres in the West End with Victorian and Edwardian designs. The majority of the theatres have interiors with exceptionally luxurious decoration and the detailed style of Victorian, Romanesque or neo-classical facade designs.  Read more...

Would you like to visit the theatre but don’t wish to pay top price? You can still enjoy watching live shows performed by famous actresses and actors. Here’s a brief guide on the way to have a great night out using discounted theatre tickets and exactly why visiting the theatre can provide you and your loved ones with a wide variety of first rate entertainment.

For those who enjoy seeing a live theatre show by well-known actresses and actors along with other talented people make sure you check out the London theatre area. You will see an bustling and energising atmosphere providing you with lots of theatre entertainment. Countless visitors from the US and Europe visit this area. People coming from Edinburgh and other cities throughout the UK also travel to the London theatre area.

One of the oldest and famous theatres is The Theatre Royal found on Drury Lane. It was built in 1663 and has been visited by the royal family. There are 39 London theatres that draw the best skilled and talented people in the region. Some of these include: Savoy Theatre, Royal National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The Lyceum Theatre, The Old Vic, Strand Theatre, London Palladium, Theatre Museum

The London theatre district is divided into 3 parts including the West End, the repertory theatres such as the Shakespeare’s Globe and the The National Theatre (NT) and also the Fringe theatres.

The West End generally delivers big, costly shows. Their tickets range from 70 pounds to 15 pounds. Those that are cheaper are available on particular days of the week and have restricted views.

The Shakespeare Globe and NT are incredibly famous theatres. Their productions are rotated every couple of days. The Fringe theatres seat from 40 to approximately 400 individuals and are frequently found in pubs.  Read more...

A triple threat talent is the show business nickname for performers who can sing, dance and act. Performers who have proven to have all three talents well-developed are desirable in all aspects of show business, especially musical theatre where many shows call for all three talents to be used in unison.

Come from where you are, expand from what you’ve got with what you want to achieve as a triple threat talent. It’s hard to evaluate where you are all by yourself. Trust the opinion of performing arts professionals who don’t have any agenda when evaluating your performance. For instance, a potential dance teacher is not the one to go to when you want to ask which of your skills need lessons. Ask someone who can give an honest, unbiased opinion.

Get enrolled in as many dancing, singing and acting classes as your budget and schedule allows. If you can only afford one class, opt for a class in what you are worst at. If you can barely get a note out, take singing classes first. Stellar talent in other areas will trump passable talent in others during major and minor musical theatre auditions. However, if you cannot sing at all, dancing and acting as brightly as the greatest master won’t get you hired. There can’t be a Sandy in “Grease” who can’t sing, after all. Cultivate your weakest talent link.

Send your headshot and resume out to smaller arenas. You first need to get experience as a triple threat performer before you tackle bigger auditions. You don’t want to put your reputation at risk in front of a major player within show business if you haven’t gotten in front of a live audience as a triple threat talent. Audition for musical theatre roles in amateur theatre to prove something to yourself and future casting directors. If you are auditioning for a certain role, it sometimes lends greater credibility to your audition if you’ve acted in the same play before.  Read more...

Many of the hottest theatre shows are being staged in Londons West End. Discover the Best musicals, plays As well as comedies that are Presently showing at the West End And are Stealing the hearts of the In this article we are going to take a look at a number of of the best shows that are showing at the West End right now.

London’s West End has numerous comedies, musicals and plays that are sure to please everybody. Here is a quick guide to a few of the hottest shows that are now showing at London’s West End.

West End Musicals

The West End typically has a wide variety of musicals in lots of different genres as well as eras. This trend is continuing today as several classic musicals as well as new spins-offs on old favourites continue to dominate the West End. Listed here are quick reviews of a number of musicals now playing that remain favourites:

Chicago:

This version of the time honored play is a It takes place in 1920’s Chicago and tells the story of twilight showgirl Roxie Hart’s adventures to beat off murder charges that are harming her career in show business. This musical also features her media-savvy and arrogant lawyer Flynn who uses gusto and outright showboating to help Roxie Fight the murder Accusations. As time progresses, Flynn’s swashbuckling antics turn Roxie’s case into a 1920s media extravaganza.

Hair:

This popular muscial from the 60s about a group of New York hippies who protest against social injustice as well as the war in Vietnam gets a fantastic modern treatment in this new version by director Diane Paulus. After one of the musicals main characters called Claude gets drafted into army service in Asia, Paulus does a great job showing viewers a very intimate look at his emotions as well as his reactions to the group’s protests. Don’t forget to watch for songs like the theme from ‘Hair’ and ‘Let the Sunshine In’ that made the musical in the first place.  Read more...

Before “Cats” had its 1981 West End premiere, it had been viewed with quite a lot of scepticism. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber working on his own, setting a series of children’s poems about kitty cats created decades earlier by T. S. Eliot for a bookless show staged by a Shakespearean director, Trevor Nunn. Nonetheless producer Cameron Mackintosh believed in Cats the musical, and its opulent effects and dancing felines enchanted everyone that was to watch it. Quite naturally Broadway producers sat up and took notice. It was not long before the Cats Broadway Musical was to arrive there !.

The cats Broadway musical achieved over $6 million in advance sales. In spite of begrudging reviews, few could disregard the spectacle provided by designer John Napier or the cat exploits of Gillian Lynne’s acrobatic choreography, all capped off by the magical levitation of Grizabella to the Heavyside Layer via an enormous used tire. “Cats” mewed all the way to the bank and even provided audiences with a hit show tune — “Memory” — which became a global hit, recorded in more than a dozen languages. The British import was the longest-running show in Broadway history — and it changed forever the very concept of the musical form globally. The musical includes an eclectic fusion of pop, classical, jazz and rock music.  Read more...

Fiddler on the Roof is one of those “old-time” stories that everyone has, at the very least, heard of – if not seen. This tale tells the story of Tevye and his daughters, along with other stories written by Sholem Aleicham. Fiddler on the Roof is based in Tsarist Russia from the early 1900s. During this time, in Tevye’s life, he was trying to keep his religious beliefs, and family, separate from the outside world.

Considering the nature of the story behind ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, even if you haven’t seen it you can tell it is a story that will provoke many different emotions. Out of his five children, Tevye focuses much of his time on the three that tend to push their limits with their father. These three girls have a tendency to drift away from the path their father laid for them. Additionally, poor Tevye has to deal with Tsar, the cause of Jews having to leave his home town.

As far as Broadway shows go, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ was one of the longest standing performances in history. Additionally, the overall essence of the stage was breath taking — to say the least. An ‘old-time’ Russian, Jewish artist, by the name of Marc Chagall, was the inspiration behind every scene. Each set was inspired by his paintings giving every scene that touch of reality that makes ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ even more touching.

Back in 1964, when ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ debuted, it was unheard of for a show to perform 3,200 times, until ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ made this record that is. The story alone is phenomenal, but the staff brought the story to life. Over time the performance won awards like Best Costume Designer, Director, Musical, and even an award for the number of performances (considering it was record breaking). Less than 10 years after the debut of the Broadway show a movie was released, telling the same story, and winning 3 Academy awards. Whether on screen or stage, this is an amazing story.  Read more...