Last month I asked the question, “will Enron repeat its West End success on Broadway?”. We now have the answer to this question, which is a categorical no! The show, which had its last performance on Sunday lasted for only 15 performances. It was hoped that the show would be as successful at the […]

Comedian Russ Abbot, most famous for the Russ Abbot show in the 1980s is reclaiming his role as Fagin in the latest production of Oliver. Abbot last played the role 10 years ago when it ran at the Palladium and has since toured with the production. The change in actors comes about as Rowan Atkinson takes sick leave to go into hospital for a hernia operation. Rowan Atkinson played the role brilliantly and although Abbot is by no means new to the role he definitely has some big shoes to fill. Abbot is set to the play the role for two weeks from 13th April while Atkinson recovers from his operation.