UK Live Entertainment News - The Wizard of Oz
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Russell Grant Waltzes into Oz
Top astrologer and Strictly Come Dancing star Russell Grant will replace Michael Crawford as ‘The Wizard’ in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of The Wizard of Oz The West End announcement confirms rumours which were circulating last week after Sophie Evans the Over the Rainbow runner-up who has been understudying Danielle ...
Sophie Evans Gets the Ruby Slippers!
Sophie Evans will take over the role of ‘Dorothy’ from Danielle Hope in The Wizard of Oz when the Over the Rainbow winner steps down from the hit musical next month Evans who is currently understudying the role at the London Palladium used her Twitter account to reveal that she ...
Red Hot Heels – Dorothy’s Slippers Going on Sale
A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the film The Wizard of Oz will be sold in California this December and could fetch between million and million according to auction estimates reported in the media The shoes are one of four pairs used in the film that ...
Michael Crawford Stays in Oz
Michael Crawford has extended his run as 'The Wizard' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's ‘The Wizard of Oz’ The veteran West End star who is appearing in the musical alongside ‘Over the Rainbow’ winner Danielle Hope was only scheduled to play the role until the th September but will now stay ...
Oz Soars High With Extended Booking Period
The Wizard of Oz has announced that booking for the brilliant new musical is to be extended through to January at the London Palladium Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest production has put over new tickets on sale reflecting the popular demand for a show described as the most magical adventure of ...
The Wizard of Oz Opening Night
The Wizard of Oz opened in grand style last night st March with the likes of Michael Caine Rowan Atkinson Cameron Mackintosh David Frost and Barbara Windsor attending the star studded event at the London Palladium The highly anticipated Andrew Lloyd Webber production did not disappoint with a cast led ...
Wicked Witch Waddingham Scares the Munchkins!
Wicked Witch of the West Hannah Waddingham is so convincing that some of the child actors in the new West End production of The Wizard of Oz which opens next month at the London Palladium are reluctant to appear with her because they are so scared according to the show's ...
Do they have the West End X-Factor?
Well it’s all over now - m series votes viewing figures that made the advertisers swoon and a ‘glossy win’ for year old painter and decorator Matt Cardle who will now sign on the dotted line of a lucrative recording contract But what about the other X Factor names who ...
Acts Announced for 2010 Royal Variety Show
The line up for the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium has been confirmed with West End newcomer Danielle Hope joining Take That Cheryl Cole and tenor Russell Watson on the star studded musical bill The winner of BBC talent search Over the Rainbow Danielle will make her debut ...
Hannah Waddingham to be the Wicked Witch?
Hannah Waddingham looks set to be the new ‘Wicked Witch’ in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s revival of The Wizard of Oz According to rumours from whatsonstage com the former Spamalot star will be cast alongside Michael Crawford and Danielle Hope when the musical returns to the West End next year Sondheim ...
