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POSTPONED: Lloyd-Webber stalls Broadway opening of Love Never Dies

by Chris

The Broadway opening of Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom sequel, has been officially postponed.

In a statement, the producers of the Broadway show said that the premiere will be delayed for several months, until around Spring 2011, whilst Lord Webber deals with “post-operative problems” from his treatment for prostate cancer.

He is currently starring in BBC One talent show Over The Rainbow to find a new Dorothy to star in a multi-million pound West End production of The Wizard of Oz.

Love Never Dies, which continues to do well at the box-office at the Adelphi Theatre in London, got mixed reviews when it opened last month. Ben Brantley, the chief theatre critic of the New York Times, was especially critical, which may also have been a factor in delaying the Broadway production whilst tweaks are made. A number of unconfirmed reports have cited that Lloyd Webber is unhappy with some key elements of the show including the opening and a new entrance for the Phantom.

The statement from the Broadway producers is as follows:

The Broadway premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LOVE NEVER DIES will open at the Neil Simon Theatre in the Spring of 2011.

The original opening date, planned for November 2010, was set before Lloyd Webber was diagnosed with prostate cancer last fall. Although the cancer has been eradicated, there have been post-operative problems. These have been aggravated by recent air travel and Lloyd Webber’s doctors have requested that he does not take any further long-haul flights for the time being and until the problem has been investigated. This prevents him attending auditions and being part of the pre-production process in New York on the original schedule

Andrew Lloyd Webber is currently appearing in the BBC television series,

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OPENING: What’s new this month in the West End

by Chris

April is usually a bouyant month for the West End. Here’s a round-up of what’s opening in London theatre-land (dates are for opening First Nights).

6 April: POLAR BEARS at the Donmar Warehouse. Mark Haddon’s new play starring Jodhi May.7 April: WET WEATHER COVER at the Arts Theatre, starring Michael Brandon and Steve Furst.7 April: JESUS HOPPED THE A TRAIN at the Trafalgar Studios. Stephen Adly Guirgis’s high octane prison drama.8 April: EDUCATING RITA at the Menier Theatre starring Laura Dos Santos and Larry Lamb, directed by Jeremy Sams.8 April: SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Menier Theatre. Meera Syal stars in this revival of Willy Russell’s comedy.8 April: THE EMPIRE at the Royal Court. Directed by Mike Bradwell. Cast includes Rufus Wright.14 April: HAIR at the Gielgud Theatre. Gavin Creel and the entire award-winning Broadcast cast are over in London.14 April: GRUMPY OLD WOMEN 2 – CHIN UP BRITAIN. With Jenny Eclair, Susie Blake and Wendi Peters15 April: POSH at the Royal Court. Directed by Lyndsey Turner16 April: DANCING ON ICE THE TOUR at the O2 Arena.21 April: THE REAL THING at the Old Vic. Tom Stoppard classic with Toby Stephens.27 April: WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN at the National Theatre. Harriet Walter in Thomas Middleton’s play.29 April: DEBBIE REYNOLDS ALIVE AND FABULOUS at the Apollo Theatre. An evening with the legendary Hollywood star.

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Billy Elliot – Save £20 on tickets to see the show

by Chris

20 on tickets to see Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London

Valid Monday to Friday performances from the 19th April until the 18th June Excludes 3rd May and 31st May to the 4th June

Winner of 10 Tony awards, BILLY ELLIOT is the worldwide smash-hit based on the acclaimed film. Billy Elliot the Musical- now playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London -  is an inspirational story of one boy’s dream to realise his ambitions against the odds. Set in the North East of England against the background of the historic 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy pursues his passion for dance in secret to avoid disapproval of his struggling family.

The award-winning creative team behind the film, writer Lee Hall, director Stephen Daldry and choreographer Peter Darling are joined by the incomparable Sir Elton John to create a musical that is funny, uplifting and immensely entertaining.

MORE ABOUT BILLY ELLIOT

‘Billy Boy – this is the greatest musical yet” Daily Telegraph.

“Brit Musical of the decade has arrived” Daily Express.

“Billy’s a whizz! He’ll lift your spirits, make you cry and send you home high with hope” Daily Mail.

A funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy’s dream in a gripping tale of triumph over adversity. This original story captured the hearts and minds of the world when the movie was released in October 2000. Nominated for 3 Oscars and 13 Bafta awards this poignant film broke box office records across the world.

This brilliant new staging is an adaptation of one of the most adored British films of the last decade. The extraordinary movie written by Lee Hall, directed by Stephen Daldry and choreographed by Peter Darling, has been developed for the stage by the same multi-award winning creative team. The score has been composed by music legend Elton John, the most celebrated UK singer songwriter of the last 30 years.

Please note: Due to the prescence of bad language and violence, the producers of the show recommend that children under the age of 12 not be permitted to attend; however, children above the age of 7 will be admitted. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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