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Ian McKellen to Finally Star in Shakespeare's Henry IV Adaptation as 'Falstaff' After Previous Resistance

Ian McKellen, known for his roles in "X-Men" and "The Lord of the Rings," will finally join the cast of "Player Kings," an adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2.
By Genesis Miranda

  • ‘Hamilton’ Coming to West End in 2017: Seeking New Actors for Broadway & American Tour

    Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 'Hamilton' is perhaps the hottest show on Broadway, if not the entire plant. Well pretty soon a lot more people across will get the chance to see the show. Not only is 'Hamilton' set to make its way across America, but it has been reported that the show is eyeing a run at the West End’s Victoria Palace Theatre in 2017. That is not all. Producers are seeking new actors for the Broadway show and the American tour.
    By James Knight

  • Sony Masterworks Releasing Live Recording of ‘Kinky Boots’ on The West End

    Sony Masterworks will be producing a live recording of 'Kinky Boots' from the London's Adelphi Theatre. Kinky Boots originated in Chicago in 2012 and landed on on Broadway in 2013 winning six Tony Awards. The orginal cast started Stark Sands as Charlie Price and Billy Porter as Lola/ Simon. Famed rocker Cyndi Lauper wrote the music for the show with actor/writer Harvey Fierstein ('Hairspray') provided the book. The current West End production stars Killian Donnelly as Charlie and Matt Henry as Lola.
    By James Knight