The hit new West End musical The Devil Wears Prada has just announced it is extending at the Dominion Theatre. The show is now booking all the way into 2026.

The new musical first opened in London in December 2024 and has proved very popular with audiences. Tickets sales have been very high and don’t look to be slowing down any time soon.

The Devil Wears Prada is based on the 2006 film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, and the bestselling book by Lauren Weisberger.

The current cast includes Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives) as Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep in the film. Alongside Williams is Matt Henry (Kinky Boots, The Drifters Girl) as Nigel, played by Stanley Tucci in the film. Then Georgie Buckland (Shrek the Musical) plays Andy, played Anne Hathaway in the movie. Additionally it stars Amy Di Bartolomeo (Six The Musical, We Will Rock You) plays the part of Emily, played in the film by Emily Blunt.

In addition the cast also stars James Darch (Mamma Mia!) Christian, and Rhys Whitfield (The Phantom of the Opera) as Andy’s boyfriend Nate. Then Debbie Kurup (The Cher Show) is Standby Miranda.

Completing the cast of The Devil Wears Prada are Maddy Ambus, Gabby Antrobus, Selena Barron, Pamela Blair, Robertina Bonano, Lloyd Davies, Elishia Edwards, Akeem Ellis-Hyman, Elizabeth Fullalove, Jinny Gould, Natasha Heyward, Samuel How, Luke Jackson, Liam Marcellino, Robbie McMillan, Ciro Lourencio Meulens, Theo Papoui, Christopher Parkinson, Eleanor Peach, Ethan Le Phong, Jon Reynolds, Harriet Samuel-Gray, Olivia Saunders, Kayleigh Thadani, Ella Valentine, and Tara Yasmin.

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The Devil Wears Prada is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde). The musical features an original score by the iconic Elton John (The Lion King). Moreover, the lyrics are written by singer-songwriter Shaina Taub, with a booked by Kate Wetherhead.

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The Almeida’s acclaimed production of The Years has just transferred to the West End. The play opened at the Harold Pinter Theatre this week and is running until 19 April.

The Years is based on Nobel Prize winner Annie Ernaux’s novel Les Années, and adapted and directed by Eline Arbo.

Take a look at these new production shots from the production at the Harold Pinter.

The Years cast includes Debroash Findlay. Romola Garai, Gina McKee, Anjili Mohindra, and Harmony Rose-Bremner. Garai is starring in the show until 8 March and then further casting will be announced.

The understudies are Shira Abkin, Holly Georgia, Pamela Hardman, Adrien Spencer, and Sarah Waddell.

The Years features five different actors who bring one woman’s personal and political story to life, set in post-war Europe.

This production follow’s the plays previous run at the Almeida Theatre. During this run the play received a huge amount of give star reviews, from the Independent, Financial Times, The Stage and the Guardian.

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Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace join the West End cast of Cabaret tonight. Take a look at these brand new production shots of them at the Kit Kat Club.

Cabaret stars Billy Porter (Emmy, Tony and Grammy award winner) as The Emcee. Alongside him the show stars Marisha Wallace (Guys & Dolls) as Sally Bowles. They will lead the cast until their final performance on 24 May 2025.

They are taking over from Katherine Langford as Sally Bowles, and Olivier Award nominee Adam Gillen as The Emcee.

Also joining the cast of Cabaret this month is Vivien Parry, returning to the role of Fraulein Schneider. The current cast of the show also includes Daniel Bowerbank as Clifford Bradshaw, Fenton Gray as Herr Schultz, Fred Haig as Ernst Ludwig and Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie. The Cabaret cast is completed by Xenoa Campbell-Ledgister, Sam Darius, Damon Gould Adrian Grove, El Haq Latief, Justin-Lee Jones, Ela Lisondra, Hícaro Nicolai, Andy Rees Alexandra Regan, Marina Tavolieri, Ben Simon Wilson, Anne-Marie Wojna, Patrick Wilden and Lucy Young.

The prologue company are Rachel Benson, Ami Benton, Onyemachi Ejimofor, Joseph Hardy, Liz Kamille, Andrew Linnie, Aine McLoughlin, Jack William Parry, Jazmyn Raikes, Oliver Stockley and Ena Yamaguchi.

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The highly anticipated production of Disney’s Hercules is opening in the West End this summer. The new musical opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and has just announced its full cast for the run.

Hercules is based on the 1997 Disney animated film of the same name. It follows the Greek hero as he fights to claim his birthright and strenth against the villainous Hades.

As already revealed Luke Brady is set to play the role of Hercules. He will then be joined by Mae Ann Jordan as Meg. Jordan is making her West End debut after originating the role in Hamburg. Moreover, the cast will include Trevor Dion Nicholas as Phil, Stephen Carlile as Hades, Craig Sullivan as Bob and Lee Zarrett as Charles.

Furthermore, the Muses will be Candace Furbert as Thalia, Sharlene Hector as Clio, Brianna Ogunbawo as Melpomene, Malinda Parris as Callipe, and Robyn Rose-Li as Terpsichore. As well as Kamilla Fernades as Standby Muse.

The cast of Hercules is completed by Rhianne Alleyne, Lana Antoniou, Daisy Barnett, Felipe Bejarano, Sarah Benbelaid, Joel Benjamin, Jack Butcher, Nicole Carlisle, Francessca Daniella-Baker, and Jemal Felix. In addition the cast includes Marie Finlayson, Ryesha Higgs, Cruz-Troy Hunter, Travis Kerry, Stefan Lagoulis, Jason Leigh Winter, Jordan Livesey, Harriet Millier, Ellie Mitchell, Saffi Needham, Ingrid Olivia, Matt Overfield, Patrick Robinson, Ope Sowande and Rhys West.

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The musical features music by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast), and lyrics by David Zippel (Mulan). In addition the stage show has a new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah. The show will include the much-loved songs from the film. This includes ‘Zero to Hero’, ‘Go the Distance’, and ‘I Won’ Say (I’m In Love).

The London production is directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw (Disney’s Aladdin). It has also been co-chhoreographed by Tanisha Scott who worked on the European premiere of the show in Hamburg.

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Stage superstars Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace join the cast of Cabaret in the West End at the end of the month. Here’s a sneak peek of them behind the scenes in the rehearsal room. They will join the cast from 28 January 2025.

Billy Porter will take on the role of The Emcee. Billy is an Emmy, Tony and Grammy award winner. His first major role was as Lola in Kinky Boots, for which he won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He also starred in the television series Pose. For this performance he was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and won the 2019 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama. For this he became the first gay black man to win any lead acting category at the Emmys. He went on to win another Tony award in 2022 as the producer for the musical A Strange Loop, which won Best Musical.

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Marisha Wallace will takeover as Sally Bowles. Marisha is a musical theatre icon. She starred in the original Broadway casts of Aladdin in 2024 and Something Rotten! in 2015. She also played the role of Effie White in the West End production of Dreamgirls. In March 2023 she joined the cast of Guys and Dolls at the Bridge Theatre, in the rolle of Miss Adelaide. For this she was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

The pair are taking over from current stars of the show Katherine Langford and Adam Gillen who will play their final performances on Saturday 25 January.

Also joining the cast of Cabaret this month is Vivien Parry, returning to the role of Fraulein Schneider. The current cast of the show also includes Daniel Bowerbank as Clifford Bradshaw, Fenton Gray as Herr Schultz, Fred Haig as Ernst Ludwig and Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie. The Cabaret cast is completed by Xenoa Campbell-Ledgister, Sam Darius, Damon Gould Adrian Grove, El Haq Latief, Justin-Lee Jones, Ela Lisondra, Hícaro Nicolai, Andy Rees Alexandra Regan, Marina Tavolieri, Ben Simon Wilson, Anne-Marie Wojna, Patrick Wilden and Lucy Young.

The prologue company are Rachel Benson, Ami Benton, Onyemachi Ejimofor, Joseph Hardy, Liz Kamille, Andrew Linnie, Aine McLoughlin, Jack William Parry, Jazmyn Raikes, Oliver Stockley and Ena Yamaguchi.

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The West End production of Cabaret, directed by Rebecca Frecknall is the winner of a record-breaking 7 Olivier Awards. Cabaret features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Joe Masteroff. The musical score includes iconic musical theatre hits such as Wilkommen, Maybe This Time and the title number, Cabaret.

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This week has been a big week for West End cast announcements. Take a look below!

Just For One Day announces full West End cast

As already announced the Just For One Day will star Craige Els (Matilda the Musical) who in fact originated the role of Bob Geldof at The Old Vic.

He will be joined by Kelly Agbowu as Marsha; Julie Atherton as Margaret Thatcher and Jason Battersby as David. Moreover, the cast will also include Tim Mahendran as Harvey Goldsmith; Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky as Amara and George Ure as Midge Ure. Plus many more.

Just For One Day opens at the Shaftesbury Theatre in May 2025, consequently taking over from the Theatre’s current show, Mrs Doubtfire.

Back to the Future casts new Marty McFly

Fan favourite Back to the Future is now a staple in the West End and is currently playing at the Adelphi Theatre.

It has just been announced that the London cast will welcome American actor Caden Brauch to the fold. He has also just finished the US tour of the show and will join the company as Marty McFly from 10 February 2025.

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Unicorn announces full West End casting

Mike Bartlett’s new play Unicorn is set to open at London’s Garrick Theatre early next month.

The main cast has already been announced. It includes Nicola Walker as Polly, Stephen Mangan as her husband Nick and Erin Doherty as Kate.

Their understudies have now also been announced and it includes Imogen Slaughter as Understudy Polly, Nicholas Cowell (Witness For the Prosecution) as Understudy Nick and Phoebe Marshall (Witness For the Prosecution) as Understudy Kate.

Unicorn will play at the Garrick Theatre from 4 February to 26 April 2025.

Wicked announces new West End cast

A brand new cast for the London production of Wicked has also been revealed. Joining the show from 25 March is Emma Kingston as Elphaba and Zizi Strallen as Glinda. Check the LSBO News page for the full cast list.

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The Score announces full West End cast

The Score transfers to the West End next month starring the legendary Brian Cox. He will star as Johann Sebastian Bach alongside his real life wife Nicole Ansari-Cox, who will play Bach’s wife, Anna.

The cast is completed by Peter De Jersey as Voltaire, Juliet Garricks as Emilia, and Stephen Hagan as Frederick. While Jamie Wilkes plays Carl, and Christopher Staines as Quantz. In addition it features Toby Webster as Benda, Matthew Romain as Graun and James Gladdon as Helstein, with Geoffrey Towers, Jordan Kilshaw and Rebecca Thornhill. Further cast are yet to be announced.

The Score opens at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 20 February and will run until 26 April 2025.

My Neighbour Totoro announces full West End cast

The full casting has been announced for the upcoming West End transfer of My Neighbour Totoro.

The award-winning show opens at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in March after two successful seasons at the Barbican Theatre.

The cast of My Neighbour Totoro will include Victoria Chen as Mei, and additionally returning to their roles are Ami Okumura Jones as Mei’s older sister Satsuki, Dai Tabuchi as their father Tatsuo. Furthermore Jacqueline Tate will play Granny, and Ai Ninomiya (Les Misérables) as the Singer.

My Neighbour Totoro will run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from 8 March to 2 November 2025.

Six announces new cast

A brand new cast of Queens have been announced for the West End sensation Six the Musical. Joining the show from 18 February 2025 is Jaz Robinson as Catherine of Aragon. While Thao Therese Nguyen continues in the role of Anne Boleyn, and Hana Stewart will take on the role of Jane Seymour. In addition, Dione Ward-Anderson will play Anna of Cleves again, with Caitlyn De Kuyper as Katherine Howard and Amelia Kinu Muus as Catherine Parr.

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The West End production of Wicked has announced a new cast who will join the show from March. Now playing at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, book your Wicked tickets now with LSBO.

Joining the show from 25 March 2025, is Emma Kingston (Heathers: The Musical) will star as Elphaba. She will star alongside West End icon Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins) as Glinda. The role of Fiyero will be played by Carl Man (&Juliet). He is returning to the show after appearing in the UK tour and London production previously.

Wicked first opened in London in 2006 and is the 10th longest-running West End show in history. The show celebrated its 7000th performance in London on Friday 15 November 2024.

The Wicked cast also includes Sarah Ingram (Legally Blonde: The Musical) as Madame Morrible, and Michael Matus (Singin’ in the Rain) as The Wizard. Hannah Qureshi (Hamilton) then plays Nessarose, with David McKechnie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge) as Doctor Dillamond. Moreover, Ross Carpenter (The Book of Mormon) plays the role of Boq. Furthermore, the cast features Laura Emmitt (Frozen) as Alternate Elphaba, and Lydia Gerrard (The Phantom of the Opera) as Standby for Glinda.

The full company is completed by Iroy Abesamis, Zac Adlam, Steph Asamoah, Meg Astin, Rebecca Bowden, Shaun Chambers, Erin Gisele Chapman, Grace Durkin, Onyemachi Ejimofor, Aaron Elijah, Aimee Hodnett, Nat Ingham, Holly Lawrence, Jemima Loddy, Josh Lovell, Rory Maguire, PaddyJoe Martin, JoJo Meredith, Ayden Morgan, Rina Punwani, Abbie Quinnen, Jemma Revell, Jeanie Ryan, Charlotte Anne Steen, Chris Tarsey, Hannah Taylor, James Titchener and Jacob Young.

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SIX the Musical is a modern retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII. The British musical comedy is in the style of a pop concert. It features a book, music, and lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. SIX will soon be celebrating six years in the West End.

The musical tells the story of his Six wives. The wives are Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr. The West End production has just announced a new set of queens that will be joining the show from 18 February 2025.

Joining the cast is Jaz Robinson as Catherine of Aragon, Thao Therese Nguyen continues in the role of Anne Boleyn, and Hana Stewart will take on the role of Jane Seymour. Dione Ward-Anderson will play Anna of Cleves again, with Caitlyn De Kuyper as Katherine Howard and Amelia Kinu Muus as Catherine Parr.

In addition joining the company is Leonor Correia as Alternate Seymour/ Howard, Honey Joseph as Alternate Aragon/ Cleves, and Odelia Dizel-Cubuca as Alternate Boleyn/ Parr. Moreover the SuperSwings will be Shakira Simpson, Laura Baxter and Meg Dixon-Brasil.

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Furthermore it has also been announced that a filmed version of the West End show is coming to UK cinemas. It will hit the big screen on 6 April 2025. The film was captured at the Vaudeville Theatre with the original West End cast.

However the film version will star Jarnéia Richard-Noel as Catherine of Aragon, Millie O’Connell as Anne Boleyn, Natalie Paris as Jane Seymour, Aimie Atkinson as Katherine Howard, Alexia McIntosh as Anna of Cleves, and Maiya Quansah-Breed as Catherine Parr.

SIX first premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017, where it was performed by students from Cambridge University. It then went on to premiere in the West End at the Arts Theatre in January 2019. Since then the show has embarked on a UK tour, transferred to Broadway and has been performed all over the world.

When developing the characters the writers based each of the queens on different pop stars. Catherine of Aragon is based on Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson. Anne Boleyn is modelled on Lily Allen and Avril Lavigne. Jane Seymour on Adele, Sia and Celine Dion combined. Additionally Anne of Cleves is based on Nicki Minaj and Rihanna. Katherine Howard is modelled on Ariana Grande and Britney Spears. Catherine Parr is based on Alicia Keys and Emeli Sande.

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The popular comedy musical Titanique is extending its run in the West End. The show was booking to 2 March 2025 but is now booking to the 8 June 2025.

The musical combines the Blockbuster film Titanic and the music of Céline Dion to create a hilarious musical extravaganza. It’s no surprise that the show has extended as it is receiving glowing reviews from critics and audiences alike.

The cast of Titanique includes Lauren Drew (Six the Musical) as Céline Dion, Roub Houchen (Les Miserables) as Jack and Kat Ronney (Hex) as Rose. Furthermore it features Darren Bennett (Grease) as Victor Garber/ Luigi, Jordan Luke Gage (&Juliet) as Cal and Stephen Guarino as Ruth. Moreover it stars Charlotte Wakefield (Spring Awakening) as Molly Brown and Layton Williams (Cabaret) as the Iceberg (yes you heard us right). Completing the cast is Freddie King, Adrianne Langley, Madison Swan, Rodney Vubya and Kristina Walz.

Written by Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli, Ti8tanique first premiered Off- Broadway in June 2022. The show then transferred to the Daryl Roth Theatre in the November of that year where it is still playing. Directed by Tye Blue (RuPaul’s Drag Race), the London production is co-produced by Eva Price and Michael Harrison.

Titaníque is playing at the Criterion Theatre until 8 June 2025. Book your Titanique tickets now online via the LSBO website or at our box office in Leicester Square.

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Clueless The Musical opens in the West End next month at London’s Trafalgar Theatre. The complete cast of the show has just been offically announced for when it opens on 15 February.

Firstly, as previously announced the new musical will star Emma Flynn (Beautiful) as Cher. The other lead is Keelan McAuley (Grease, Heathers The Musical) as Josh. Alongside them will be Chyna-Rose Frederick as Dionne, Romona Lewis-Malley as Tai, and Isaac J Lewis as Christian. Rabi Kondé as Murray, Blake Jordan as Travis and Max Mirza as Elton. In addition the cast also includes Ryan O’Donnell as Mel, Mr Hall & Driving Instructor, Emily Florence as Amber and Imelda Warren-Green as Miss G, Ms S, Lucy & Heather.

The cast is then completed by Sophie Elmes, Jacob Fisher, Aoife Kenny, Josh Latunji, James Lim, Ernest Stroud and Grace Eleanor Thomas. Additionally the swings are Dylan Gordon-Jones, Lucas Lluna, Lucy Rice and Rachel Seirian.

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The musical is based on the cult classic film from the 90s and features a book by the film’s original screenwriter Amy Heckerling. The original musical score is by singer-songwriter KT Tunstall also with lyrics by Glenn Slater (School of Rock, Tangled, Sister Act). Clueless is directed by Rachel Kavanaugh (The Great British Bake Off Musical) and has choreography

Clueless is a modern take on Jane Austen’s Emma. The story follows Cher Horowitz as she tries to play cupid at her high school in Beverley Hills.

Clueless The Musical will play at the Trafalgar Theatre from 15 February 2025, and is booking to 14 June 2025. Book your Clueless tickets now via the LSBO website or at our box office in Leicester Square.

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