Dianne Pilkington, who is currently starring as Glinda in the London production of Wicked, will join The 39 Steps as Annabella Schmidt, Pamela and Margaret, beginning April 26. Also joining the West End’s longest running comedy will be David Bark-Jones as Richard Hannay and Timothy Speyer and Jeremy Swift as Man 1 & 2. The 39 Steps will celebrate its ...

As previously reported, Toby Stephens will lead the cast of Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing at the Old Vic. Directed by Anna Mackmin, the cast also includes Tom Austen, Louise Calf, Barnaby Kay, Hattie Morahan, Fenella Woolgar and Jordan Young. The revival begins performances on April 10 and opens on April 21, 2010.

The Real Thing centers on Henry ...

British Olympic skating champion Robin Cousins is headed to the West End. The figure skater known for hosting TV’s popular Dancing on Ice will join the West End production of Grease on March 29, 2010 at the Piccadilly Theatre. Cousins will take on the role of Teen Angel in the musical revival.

Cousins won the World Free Skating Championship ...

The London production of Jersey Boys, which is set to celebrate its second anniversary on March 18, will welcome Jon Boydon as Tommy DeVito and Eugene McCoy as Nick Massi. They join continuing cast members Ryan Malloy as Frankie Valli and Stephen Ashfield as Bob Gaudio at London’s Prince Edward Theatre.

Boydon has just completed two years in the ...

Ruthie Henshall is extending her stay in the West End production of Chicago by two months. The performer will now play Roxie Hart through April 18 at London’s Cambridge Theatre.

Henshall originated the role of Roxie Hart in the 1997 London revival of Chicago in a performance that garnered a Laurence Olivier Award nomination. Her other West End credits ...

London’s Donmar Warehouse revealed plans for next season that includes Elena Roger headlining Passion as part of a series of events entitled Sondheim at 80 and Derek Jacobi starring in King Lear.

Roger first made a splash in London in the title role of the West End revival of Evita, directed by Donmar Artistic Director Michael Grandage. Her other ...

Tamzin Outhwaite will lead the cast in the West End transfer of the Menier Chocolate Factory’s Sweet Charity. The production, directed by Matthew White, will begin performances on April 23 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and open on May 4, 2010. The show ends its popular run at the Menier on March 7, 2010.

Sweet Charity follows the misadventures ...