Sunset Boulevard is to be the third show in the West End to close on Saturday 30th May after putting up closing notices this week. It was hoped that the show would extend its booking period until September, but a lack of sales has meant that it will follow Joseph starring Gareth Gates, and Spring Awakening in closing at the end of the month.
Another new West End show, Shout! which stars Sue Pollard and is running at the Arts Theatre will also close on May 31st after only a months run! The duke-box musical had a successful UK tour prior to its opening on the West End.
John Barrowman is to add to CV in September when he stars as Albin in the current West End revival of La Cage Aux Folles at the Playhouse in London. He will start his performances in mid-September and will continue for a strictly limited 9-week run.
Alan Cummings is rumoured to be in talks with the producers of the Spiderman musical, due to open on Broadway next year. It is thought he will play The Green Goblin.
Chace Crawford has been confirmed to star in the new movie version of Footloose. The role which was made famous by Kevin Bacon in the original was initially offered to Zac Efron, who declined due to fears of being type cast. The Gossip Girl star will start filming within the next few months.
And finally... An Inspector Calls is due to open at the Novello theatre in September after the demise of Spring Awakening. The show, which has played over 4000 performances around the world is directed by Stephen Daldry.
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