http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Seven_Brides_for_Seven_BrothersTickets from €17.50 on sale now. Starring Sam Attwater as Adam Pontipee Set in Oregon in 1850, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers is the story of Adam Pontipee who goes to town looking for a bride. He finds Milly working in a restaurant and convinces her to marry him. Milly’s ecstasy quickly sours when she finds she is to also take care of Adam’s six unkempt, burly brothers. Deciding to make the marriage work, Milly sets a plan into motion to marry off the brothers, including teaching them how to court girls. Includes the songs, Bless Your Beautiful Hide, Wonderful Wonderful Day, One Man and many more. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Wicked_The_Hit_MusicalThe Award-Winning Musical Comes To Dublin Tickets On Sale Friday 25 January at 10.00AM Experience this unforgettable, award-winning musical and discover that you’ve not been told the whole story about the Land of Oz… The incredible Wicked has been casting its spell over audiences across the world for nearly a decade and continues to be a “West End sensation” (Daily Mail) at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it’s already the 16th longest-running musical in London theatre history. Brilliantly re-imagining the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the remarkable untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Prepare to be spellbound by a captivating story, spectacular costumes, thrilling technical wizardry, and a phenomenal score that features the show-stopping ‘Defying Gravity’. The musical runs approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes (including an interval) and is recommended for children aged 7+. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Ticket Information:   http://www.visitdublin.com/event/The_Three_PhantomsCelebrating the World’s Greatest Musicals! Star cast to be announced Three Phantoms from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s eponymous musical are set to haunt, host and perform in a unique event where musical theatre meets the Rat Pack! Three Phantoms features songs from Les Misérables, West Side Story, Spamalot, Kiss Me Kate, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Rock of Ages and Wicked to name but a few. This unmissable concert concludes by celebrating what has become the world’s most successful entertainment phenomenon, the story of The Phantom of the Opera. “Simply phenomenal” whatsonstage Ticket Information: Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and online at www.ticketmaster.ie http://www.visitdublin.com/event/West_Side_StoryTickets on sale Friday 29th March Bb promotion in collaboration with Sundance productions inc., NY and Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce the international sell out hit “west side story” coming to Dublin this autumn. This production of “west side story” features the entire original Jerome Robbins choreography. Over christmas 2012, this production played a completely sold out season at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris, having previously sold out in cities around the world, including Sydney, Melbourne, Tokyo, Berlin, Madrid, and Beijing. This production was last seen in the UK in 2008/9 when it also sold out for a season at Sadler’s wells and played to capacity houses throughout a year long UK tour. “west side story” changed the course of musical theatre when it opened on Broadway in 1957 and it still remains one of the most successful stage shows of all time. The 1961 film version won ten academy awards. Based on Romeo and Juliet, “west side story” is set on Manhattan’s upper west side and explores the rivalry between two teenage gangs; one white, the other puerto rican. When tony falls in love with Maria, the sister of the rival gang’s leader, the feud takes on a new dimension, and as their love blossoms so begins a fatal journey overshadowed by violence and hatred. The score includes the unforgettable songs ‘maria’, ‘tonight’, ‘somewhere’, ‘america’ and ‘i feel pretty’. This production is directed and choreographed by Joey Mckneely using the full original Jerome Robbins choreography. Joey is the former assistant to Jerome Robbins. He has worked extensively on Broadway where his choreography credits include “smokey joe’s café” (tony award nomination) and “the boy from oz” starring Hugh Jackman. His other credits include Hal Prince’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “whistle down the wind” and Nicholas Hytner’s production of “twelfth night”. Ticket Information: Tickets from €17.50 on sale Friday 29th March from online at www.ticketmaster.ie and all usual Ticketmaster outlets nationwide. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/CatsTickets from €20.00 on sale now One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, Cats comes to The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Based on T.S Eliot’s  ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking adaptation Cats is directed by Trevor Nunn, with choreography by Gillian Lynne  and set and costume design by John Napier.  Re-creating the direction and choreography for the tour is Chrissie Cartwright. Including one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical scores, spectacular set design, extraordinary costumes and stunning choreography, Cats is a uniquely magical musical. On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, makes the Jellicle choice and announces which of them will go up to the heaviside layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Music, dance and verse fuse together in an enchanting blend of fantasy, drama and romance. Cats opened at the New London Theatre on 11 May 1981 and played almost 9,000 performances. It closed on 11 May 2002 having celebrated 21 record-breaking years and winning an Olivier Award for Best Musical (1981). On Broadway it was the winner of 7 Tony Awards (including Best Musical and Best Director) and ran for an amazing 18 years making it second only to “The Phantom of the Opera” as Broadway’s longest running musical. Enter the magical musical world of Cats http://www.visitdublin.com/event/La_Traviata_at_Gaiety_TheatreClaudia Boyle stars in this tribute to Verdi on his 200th Anniversary Lyric Opera returns to the Gaiety Theatre this Summer, with Verdi’s much loved La Traviata on June 5th, 7th & 8th 2013. It is performed by an Irish and international cast – headed by Claudia Boyle, opera’s newest star and recent winner of the International Maria Callas Award. She is supported by exciting Italian Tenor Luigi Boccia and acclaimed English baritone George Mosley, as well as Irish artists Deirdre Masterson, Cormac Lawlor, Ciaran Judge and Stephen Fennelly, among others. The RTE Concert Orchestra accompany, conducted by David Angus. La Traviata tells the story of how Violetta, the beautiful but fragile social butterfly, sacrifices her one hope of personal happiness for the sake of her lover’s reputation. A tragic and resonant tale of society and morality, it combines compelling characters with hugely powerful, moving and instantly recognisable melodies, making it one of the most emotionally engaging and popular operas of all time. Vivian Coates directs this sparkling revival, which sees Claudia return to the role she sang to great acclaim in Dublin in 2010. Once again, the Lyric Opera Chorus comprises largely of Irish students from the Royal Irish Academy of Music and the DIT Conservatory of Music & Drama – the next generation of opera singers at the first stage of their careers. 2013 is a very special year for Verdi lovers – the 200th anniversary of his birth. One of opera’s most important composers, he contributed much to the modern repertoire with many of his operas firm favourites in the opera house today. La Traviata is one of his finest – the magnificent score includes such favourites as Violetta’s introspective ‘Ah fors’è lui’; the duet ‘Pura siccome un angelo’ and the haunting strains of ‘Parigi, o cara’, in which the lovers poignantly imagine a life that will never be theirs. The role of Violetta (the ‘fallen woman’ of the title) is one of Verdi’s most complex characters – a role sung by Claudia with dramatic intensity and great sensitivity. Irish audiences now have a chance to enjoy this unique artist as she emerges as one of opera’s great global talents. La Traviata – a wonder for those new to opera, and a joy for opera lovers. Ticket Information: Tickets are priced at €25 - €60. Booking 24hr Ticketmaster Tel: 08 18 719 388 www.gaietytheatre.ie Group Bookings: +353 1 6486029, Email: group.sales@ticketmaster.ie. Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Songs_of_JoyceJoin us for this musical evocation of an era, acclaimed by critics and academics alike, just back from performing sell-out shows in Boston, New York and Moscow, Vienna. “Delightful cabaret piece…..a rare insight into the contemporary popular music that haunted James Joyce's imagination.” Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman With Sinéad Murphy and Darina Gallagher starring in a musical extravaganza with Edwardian songs drawn from the life and works of James Joyce.  Darina & Sinéad bring their own particular earthy brand of harmonies to some of James Joyce's best-loved & popular songs - from bawdy street ballads, to cheeky `Seaside Girls', nostalgic `Love's Old Sweet Song'; the pertinent `The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo' and the beauty of Michael Balfe's `I Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble Halls'. Who Are Sinéad Murphy and Darina Gallagher. Click Here Price includes Ticket and Two Course Supper and is a very special evening just for you. Bookings and other show listings on:- www.promenadecafe.ie http://www.visitdublin.com/event/evita_the_musicalEvita ia a musical with music by Andrew lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It is about the life of Argentine political leader, Eva Peron. The story follow's her early life, rise to power, corruption, charity work and eventual death. Bull Alley Theatre Training Company, Liberties College CDVEC, has trained performers for the professional acting world for over 25 years. Graduates are found in all areas of the performance world from The Abbey Theatre, West End, Film, Television to working as Directors, Writers, Production Managers and Teachers.   http://www.visitdublin.com/event/The_Lion_King“If you go to only one musical this lifetime, make sure it’s this one.” - Sunday Independent THE LION KING will play the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from Saturday 27th April 2013 as part of the show’s first tour of UK & Republic of Ireland. The legendary musical will visit Dublin for a two-month season, giving Irish audiences the opportunity to experience this global phenomenon. Four years in the making, this truly international production brings together a cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers, from 17 different countries, supported by a backstage team of over 100 people. THE LION KING will be the largest musical production ever to tour Ireland and the UK. Disney’s THE LION KING is based on the beloved Academy award-winning animated film which was entrusted to Director and Co-Designer Julie Taymor to adapt the film for the stage. Taymor brought a vast array of disciplines to THE LION KING which draws upon her immeasurable experience of various theatrical styles and cultures to tell the compelling tale of Simba, the young lion cub, as he journeys through life and struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role of King. Ticket information: Tickets are available online at www.thelionking.ie & Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.