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Watch: Taylor Swift revealed in spellbinding trailer for film adaptation of Cats

TVNZ 19 Jul 2019

... shows in London's West End and on Broadway in New York.  It opened in London in 1981, where it played for 21 years and earned the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Musical....

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"Time Waits For No One" 7" Vinyl Picture Disc and CD Single Set For Release ...

Dothan Eagle 19 Jul 2019

a completely stripped-down performance, accompanied by just a piano, showcasing one of music's most beloved and show-stopping voices ... Time, the West End musical, which opened at London's Dominion Theatre in April 1986, merged sci-fi, rock music, and ahead-of-its-time special effects and multimedia....

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The ‘Cats’ Trailer, With Taylor Swift and Jennifer Hudson, Has Shaken Me to My Core

The Daily Beast 19 Jul 2019

I saw the musical for the first time a few years ago, intrigued by the notion that The World’s Most Underappreciated Entertainer, Nicole Scherzinger, had scored rave reviews for her turn in the musical in London, only to abandon her role for the Broadway transfer amid an egotistical billing war ... The original Broadway musical, based on T.S....

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Drill artist Unknown T to appear in court charged with murder

Irish Independent 18 Jul 2019

https.//www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/drill-artist-unknown-t-to-appear-in-court-charged-with-murder-38323724.html ... He has collaborated with artists including rapper AJ Tracey, musical collective WSTRN and dance music group Crazy Cousinz, and appeared on stage with US rapper Drake at London’s 20,000-capacity O2 Arena....

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Teenage drill rapper Unknown T appears in court charged with murder

Irish Independent 18 Jul 2019

Lena, of Homerton, east London, ... A rising star of the drill scene, he has collaborated with artists including rapper AJ Tracey, musical collective WSTRN and dance music group Crazy Cousinz, and appeared on stage with world-famous rapper Drake at London’s 20,000-capacity O2 Arena....

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First 'Cats' Trailer Shows Off Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, More

Moviefone 18 Jul 2019

It wouldn't be a musical without the music, so naturally the trailer features that, too ... The musical premiered in London's West End in 1981 and later on Broadway in 1982....

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Paul McCartney writing 'It's a Wonderful Life' stage musical

Journal Review 18 Jul 2019

LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney is writing his first stage musical, an adaptation of the classic movie "It's a Wonderful Life ." ... McCartney said he'd never considered writing a musical, but after meeting Kenwright and Hall three years ago, "found myself thinking this could be interesting and fun."....

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Paul McCartney writing ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ stage musical

The Seattle Times 18 Jul 2019

LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney is writing his first stage musical, an adaptation of the classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The ex-Beatle is collaborating with “Billy Elliot” playwright Lee Hall and West End producer Bill Kenwright....

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The Proms remind us that live music is a communal pleasure

London Evening Standard 18 Jul 2019

The BBC Proms season begins tomorrow, the crown jewel of London's summer cultural calendar. It is the world's biggest and most important classical music festival, attracting audiences of all ages from all around the globe....

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‘Cats’ national tour a purrfectly marvelous homage to musical’s staying power

Chicago Sun-Times 18 Jul 2019

“Cats” has been a critical target among theater snobs pretty much since the first anthropomorphized feline slinked onto London’s West End in 1981 ... But there’s no denying the continued appeal of “Cats.” In the 38 years since its London premiere, the musical has displayed the longevity worthy of the nine lives bestowed on the titular creatures....

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Paul McCartney working on ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ stage musical

Las Vegas Review-Journal 18 Jul 2019

LONDON — Paul McCartney is writing his first stage musical, an adaptation of the classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.”....

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Liz Hurley's son Damian, 17, is splitting image of his famous mother in modelling debut

AOL 18 Jul 2019

Elizabeth Hurley poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the musical 'The Band', in London, Tuesday, Dec ... Elizabeth Hurley poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the musical 'The Band', in London, Tuesday, Dec ... KGC-325/STAR MAX/IPx 2017 11/8/17 Elizabeth Hurley and Holiday House London launch party in London, England....

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What’s a Jellicle, Anyway? Everything You Need to Know About Cats Before the Movie Adaptation

Time Magazine 18 Jul 2019

Cats the musical was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and first performed on London’s West End in 1981 ... It was staged at London’s Adelphi Theatre and featured a cast of actors who had mostly participated in the musical across different productions before, with the runtime condensed to make it more digestible as a movie....