London Westend Theatre News

11 Feb 2012

Legally Blonde and Crazy for You post closing notices. Two current West End shows have announced they closure this spring. CRAZY FOR YOU's last performance will take place on 17th March 2012 while LEGALLY BLONDE will play its final performance on 7th April 2012.

Over the Rainbow winner Danielle Hope and former Phantom Michael Crawford will be making way for new blood as THE WIZARD OF OZ announces its first major cast change since opening last March. Stepping into the ruby slippers will be TV show runner-up and current understudy Sophie Evans, whilst celebrity astrologer and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Russell Grant, will be taking on the role of The Wizard.

Owain Arthur takes over from James Corden in One Man, Two Guvnors and transfers from Adelphi Theatre to Theatre Royal Haymarket from 2 March

Following a sold out run on Broadway and 9 Tony Awards rumors are circulating that the BOOK OF MORMON may be coming to the West End in late 2012 or early 2013

7 Feb 2012

Celebrity star-gazer Russell Grant (Strictly Come Dancing) joins the cast as The Wizard from Tuesday 14th February for a strict 12 week run.

The world renowned Church St Martin-In-The-Fields, once again plays host to the LMA Orchestra throughout 2012