Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInISHPEMING (WLUC) - Crafters in the West End of Marquette County are getting their goods ready for you to buy this summer Just under 30 vendors set up shop in the River Rock Banquet Center says it’s important to visit these shows just as much as any other small business “A lot of these vendors are just home-based crafters and home-based vendors,” Milano said they just have special talents and special crafts and this is just a way to support those small businesses in our community that don’t have a brick-and-mortar.” Milano went on to say that some vendors have become so popular from these shows that they were able to open a brick-and-mortar shop Many of the same vendors can be found at other events this summer. These include the Ishpeming Farmers Markets the Festival of Treasures on July 3 and the Ishpeming Independence Day event on July 5 features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia Todrick Hall will direct and choreograph the West End premiere of Burlesque the Musical later this year.  Playing London's Savoy Theatre, the new musical is based on Steven Antin’s film of the same name, which starred Christina Aguilera and Cher The musical will begin performances at The Savoy on July 10 who directed and choreographed the musical's earlier world premiere stagings in Manchester and Glasgow Hall was in the original Broadway casts of The Color Purple and Memphis he played Billy Flynn in the West End production of Chicago and Donkey in Shrek the Musical He originated the roles of Nurse Shea and Robin in the world premiere of Wild about You and played Sean in Burlesque the Musical in Manchester and Glasgow Hall has also written brand new songs for the productions West End run.  who heads to the bright lights of New York in search of her long-lost mother and finds herself drawn into an underground world where the beat of the music and the heat of the dance moves will change her life forever Written and produced by Antin with additional material by Kate Wetherhead Burlesque features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia with new music by Hall and Jess Folley Burlesque the Musical is produced by Adam Paulden and Jason Haigh-Ellery, and Sue Gilad and Larry Rogowsky Jackie Burns and cast of Burlesque The Musical Todrick Hall and Jackie Burns in Burlesque The Musical Jackie Burns and Jess Folley Burlesque The Musical Jess Folley and cast of Burlesque The Musical Michael Mather and Jess Folley in Burlesque The Musical Todrick Hall and cast of Burlesque The Musical Gail Kriegel's new play follows a family affected by mental illness The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre Noah Himmelstein will direct Matthew Puckett's original musical Neumann is the Tony nominated choreographer behind Hadestown and Swept Away one Tony winner is playing the trumpet while the other is channeling Madame Rose Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway Thank You!You have now been added to the list Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites Our website is made possible bydisplaying online advertisements to our visitors Please consider supporting us bywhitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.Thank you Owners of the WestEnd Square — a shopping center home to a new Planet Fitness Aldi and Five Below on Tallahassee's west side — have sold a large portion of the property Located at Ocala Road and Pensacola Street the shopping center is the largest strip commercial property within a mile of Doak Campbell Stadium and Florida State's campus A large 152,000 square-foot portion of the inline property with the exception of Aldi's 52,000 square-foot space (the grocer owns its space) The outlying parcels that include Starbucks and a Tesla supercharging station remain under the ownership of Student Housing Partners LLC a firm that manages more than a dozen student-centric properties The shopping center has undergone major renovation over the years tornadoes ripped through Tallahassee and damaged parts of the WestEnd Square shopping center including roof damage that had to be repaired "We finally feel like we've repositioned the shopping center to the point where we renovated it and brought it to a more modern and contemporary look," said Dylan Leoni who's part of the management team at Student Housing Partners "We brought in a lot of new great businesses and tenants .. We spent all of this time getting this center to this point to put it out to the market." purchased the shopping center in 2003 and said this was a "good time to transact." His company owns several properties west of the stadium and Leoni said there are plans to build a new hotel across the street from the shopping center "There's no hotel from the university west of campus all the way to the airport," Steve Leoni said "We were lucky enough to have Marriott give us the franchise for a TownePlace Suites .. Leoni said no permits have been issued and work is underway to draft the hotel's design and an agreement with Marriott to build a 150-room hotel on the property Contact Economic Development Reporter TaMaryn Waters at tlwaters@tallahassee.com and follow @TaMarynWaters on X Broadway Off-Broadway Off-Off Broadway Cabaret Dance Opera Classical Music Nashville Minneapolis / St. Paul Connecticut Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles WEST END UK Regional Canada Australia / New Zealand Europe Asia Latin America Africa / Middle East TV/Movies Music The show will run at the Harold Pinter Theatre until 2 August 2025 Production photos have been released for the West End transfer of The Royal Court Theatre’s production of Giant written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hytner Best Supporting Actor (Elliot Levey) and Best New Play which premiered at the Royal Court in September 2024 will run at the Harold Pinter Theatre until 2 August 2025 Tony and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (Conclave The Crown recently announced as Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series) stars as Roald Dahl with Aya Cash (The Boys You’re the Worst) making her West End debut as US Publisher Jessie Stone Olivier Award-winner Elliot Levey (Cold War Olivier Award-nominee Rachael Stirling (The Divine Mrs S) returns as Felicity Crosland and completing the cast is Tessa Bonham Jones (Dune: Prophecy The Young Woman and the Sea) as Hallie and  Richard Hope (Hijack) as Wally Saunders A world-famous children’s author under threat The Witches is about to hit the shelves and Roald Dahl is making last-minute edits explicitly antisemitic article won’t die down Across a single afternoon at his family home and rocked by an unexpectedly explosive confrontation Dahl is forced to choose: make a public apology or risk his name and reputation Inspired by real events, Giant explores with dark humour the difference between considered opinion and dangerous rhetoric offering a complicated portrait of a fiendishly charismatic icon The production features lighting design by Anna Watson sound design by Alexandra Faye  Braithwaite and casting by Arthur Carrington with additional US casting (Jessie Stone)  by Daniel Swee General Management is by Short Street Productions Ltd and Mark Rubinstein is Executive Producer for the West End Production The Royal Court’s production of Giant will be lead produced in the West End by Brian and Dayna Lee Elliot Levey John Lithgow and Aya Cash John Lithgow Aya Cash John Lithgow, Elliot Levey, Aya Cash John Lithgow, Elliot Levey Aya Cash, John Lithgow Rachael Stirling Tessa Bonham Jones Richard Hope Richard Hope, John Lithgow Rachael Stirling, John Lithgow Aya Cash, John Lithgow, Rachael Stirling Following a sell-out run at the Royal Court the play everyone is talking about is transferring to the West End John Lithgow reprises his role as Roald Dahl in the West End transfer of Mark Rosenblatt's critically acclaimed play The Royal Court's production of Giant is now open at the West End's Harold Pinter Theatre Production photos have been released for the West End transfer of The Royal Court Theatre’s production of GIANT It’s 1983 and beloved author Roald Dahl is about to release The Witches he’s currently under scrutiny for the antisemitic language he used in a book review that spoke against Israel’s murderous invasion of Lebanon Collected in his childhood kitchen are Dahl They’re waiting for a sales executive sent by Dahl’s American publisher in order to compel him to retract and apologise His piece didn’t go down well in the States and his numbers are now at stake Mark Rosenblatt’s playwriting debut has rinsed most of the awards found in British theatre at this point The playwright has received two nods at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards last month as well as an Olivier while John Lithgow and Directed by Nicholas Hytner The playwright received two nods at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards last month as well as an Olivier while John Lithgow and Elliot Levey bagged the acting categories at the latter It’s everything an excellent play should be Each side of the argument is so passionate and eloquent At a stage when Kneecap have seen their US visa revoked after speaking out against the Palestinian genocide at Coachella and JK Rowling continues to spew transphobic hate Giant’s West End transfer is utterly momentous Rehearsal images have been released for the West End transfer of The Royal Court Theatre’s production of GIANT the award-winning debut play from Mark Rosenblatt and exclusive discounts on tickets to your favorite shows © 2025 - Copyright Wisdom Digital Media, all rights reserved. Privacy Policy Tanyel Gumushan A new production of Conor McPherson’s The Weir will see Brendan Gleeson return to the stage for the first time in a decade Set across an evening in a rural County Leitrim pub the Olivier Award-winning play sees the regulars share stories about folklore and fairies with a young woman recently arrived from Dublin the piece will be staged for four weeks in Dublin before a limited run in the West End The performance will mark Gleeson’s West End debut in the show staged by Landmark Productions and Kate Horton Productions He said: “Conor McPherson’s The Weir is one of the rarest plays around The last time I appeared on stage was ten years ago and then to play in the West End for the first time at the beautiful Pinter Theatre – and to work with Conor on his profoundly moving McPherson added: “I can hardly believe it’s thirty years since I wrote The Weir – and about thirty years since I first met the wonderful Brendan Gleeson It’s an absolute honour to bring this play to life again with one of the great titans of Irish acting I’m hugely looking forward to directing my play for the very first time and sharing this production with audiences in Dublin and in London very soon.” Further casting and the creative team are to be confirmed The Weir will play at the Harold Pinter Theatre from Thursday Tickets for the London run are on sale below Get the best deals and latest updates on theatre and shows by signing up for WhatsOnStage newsletter today MISSOULA — Nearly 300 homes are coming to the area near Missoula's England Boulevard as part of the West End Homes Subdivision Developers want to support locals by selling for less than market value and prioritizing first-time homebuyers we were sitting around watching the price of our homes skyrocket to the point where none of us could afford them," West End Farms co-managing partner Justin Metcalf said four homes are being constructed with one near completion Developers plan to start constructing one new home roughly every week so we'll be selling off that if we have more demand than we have supply," Metcalf said A future 28-acre public park similar in size to McCormick Park is slated to have trails Homes are fixed price starting at $350,000 and buyers must occupy the homes for two years minimum "The home at the end of the block here is under contract right now for $450,000 but it appraised in December for $495,000 for the bank the Missoula-based developers want to keep locals from being priced out "I've spent my career in workforce housing and affordable housing so there's always the business side and then there's the social side and this is the nexus of all three for us," Metcalf explained should be finished in the next four or five years Did you know that Vanderbilt’s West End Neighborhood was re-imagined into a more inclusive Here are five things that you might not know about the West End Neighborhood One of the first things you’ll notice when walking through the neighborhood are the tree-lined pathways and abundant greenery. Fun fact: A lot of these areas used to be parking lots! They were replaced with greenways that prioritize walking, biking and pedestrian safety Now the neighborhood is now almost 40 percent green space Café Carmichael, in the newly completed Carmichael College is Vanderbilt’s newest campus dining option Have you noticed how the whole space has that “classic train station” vibe Even the menu display is designed like the old “split flap” signs that showed departure times While most of the courtyards for residential colleges are within its buildings the one for Rothschild College is in front and open for all to enjoy It’s a great place for the whole VU community to engage and relax in this part of campus Zeppos Dining hall is known for its delicious menu of Mediterranean-inspired meals, but have you seen its hydroponic garden? Campus Dining operates 10 of these LED tower gardens across campus These are just a few things you might not have known about the West End Neighborhood transformation. To learn more, visit the West End Neighborhood website Nashville, Tennessee 37240 615-322-7311 • Contact Us Vanderbilt University’s Online Privacy Notice A $400 million redevelopment proposal by Elevator City Partners in 2019 included a master plan by architectural firm Gensler for 1.4 million square feet of mixed-use space but was formally abandoned in 2020 A recent announcement from the Atlanta city government has once again sparked conversation around the redevelopment of a once-vibrant mall in Atlanta’s historic West End neighborhood 1.7 million-square-foot (158,000 sq m) mixed-use community with retail and residential uses including a large component of affordable housing Atlanta’s West End neighborhood has a rich history with origins as a frontier outpost in the 1830s The area is home to four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that make up the Atlanta University Center (AUC)—Clark Atlanta University on a prime site along the southern side of Interstate 20 The mall’s prime location near MARTA’s West End Station and the Beltline’s Westside trail has attracted some robust redevelopment interest in recent years but none of the plans has panned out thus far a $400 million redevelopment proposal by Elevator City Partners included a master plan by architectural firm Gensler for 1.4 million square feet (130,000 sq m) of mixed-use space with public green spaces That project was formally abandoned in 2020 New York–based powerhouse developer Tishman Speyer then contracted to purchase the property amid plans to invest $300 million in the redevelopment but ultimately decided in August 2021 not to proceed The latest proposal marks BRP’s second attempt at redeveloping the mall New York–based Prusik Group and BRP canceled a purchase contract on the property Their plans Fhad called for splitting the property into four blocks; creating two new streets; and adding as much as 1.5 million square feet (139,000 sq m) of new construction and up to 250,000 square feet (23,225 sq m) of necessity-based retail Atlanta’s West End neighborhood has a rich history and is home to four historically Black colleges and universities that make up the Atlanta University Center The current plan is to include the mall redevelopment as part of three projects that will add nearly 350 affordable housing units for Atlanta residents with each project making at least 20 percent of its units affordable for those who earn 50 percent of area median income (AMI) and another 10 percent for those who earn up to 80 percent of AMI “This is a long-awaited new era for the West End,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens in a statement “This is not just a redevelopment of the Mall West End—this is fulfilling a commitment to a community Our administration is dedicated to creating affordable housing and vibrant business spaces that respect and preserve the rich legacy of this historic neighborhood we will work to ensure [that] the heart and soul of the West End continues to thrive under our stewardship.” Plans call for the redeveloped mall to feature 125,000 square feet (11,150 sq m) of retail with a much-needed grocery store and local boutiques; 900 mixed-income rental units 20 percent affordable at 50 percent of AMI and 10 percent at 80 percent of AMI for 271 total affordable housing units; 150 beds of student housing to appeal to nearby schools; a 150-room hotel; 12,000 square feet (1,115 sq m) of medical office space; and community amenities including a public green space and it oversees a commercial property portfolio totaling more than 15.7 million square feet (1.46 million sq m) “We are honored to partner with the City of Atlanta and the West End community on this transformative project,” said Meredith Marshall cofounder and managing partner of BRP via a statement focuses on the development and repositioning of retail real estate assets throughout the East Coast region the West End development represents a unique opportunity to revitalize and reinvest in the West End community and equitable neighborhood,” says John Majors Mayor Dickens’ Affordable Housing Strike Force stemmed from the AUDC in 2023 with a mission to incentivize the development of mixed-income communities that include affordable housing units the notion of redeveloping the site has a lot of merit to many locals “It is good to see someone getting involved and this time around it seems as though it has more legs,” says Jonathan Koes but [one] really focused on building affordable housing so I think that is going to be the main component that moves this [project] forward Market fundamentals and economics over the last couple of years are really what led to those [earlier] proposals’ struggling You need to have buy-in from the community and I think that is definitely something that this proposal has put at the forefront.” an associate with CBRE’s retail services group in Atlanta “We are excited to see West End getting redeveloped and look forward to seeing this project come to fruition This market has been historically underserved from a retail standpoint and revitalizing the mall will bring cool and exciting new tenants to the area West End is close to all major submarkets in Atlanta and we’re optimistic that great retail will follow after the redevelopment.” Others are more skeptical. “It’s a great piece of land encumbered by an old mall,” says George Banks, founder of Revel an Atlanta-based retail and mixed-use development firm Banks was an original investor in the Krog Street Market which opened in 2014 on Atlanta’s east side as the first food hall in the Southeast given the costs to build and the rents you can get The city of Atlanta is partnering with New York-based developers BRP Companies and Prusik Group to transform the 1970s-vintage Mall West End into a $450 million 1.7-million-square-foot mixed-use community Observers agree that the redevelopment of the Mall West End with more retail options will reshape the entire area “West End has strong density but not enough retail,” says Duque “This market is also a food desert and lacks service-based tenants would be thrilled to see some of these retail needs [addressed].” The mall redevelopment is in its early stages of planning with construction expected to begin in 2025 and other stakeholders through various channels and foster an inclusive and collaborative redevelopment approach that reflects the community’s aspirations,” Mayor Dickens says in a statement The popularity of a converted 22-acre (9 ha) warehouse district called Lee + White—which opened in 2019 just three blocks south of the Mall West End—provided a potential catalyst to the mall redevelopment and became a model for what is possible in the neighborhood and MDH Partners purchased Lee + White in 2019 the mixed-use property had already become a popular destination for the breweries and retailers that opened in the first phase of the project The ownership partners have continued the redevelopment of the former “Warehouse Row” with the addition of a 19-vendor food hall and a central gathering space called the Great Lawn An eclectic mix of eateries opened in the food hall and Lee + White also emerged as a business hub by attracting high-tech innovators Carbice Inc. as well as a mix of other businesses and services including a new Grady Health neighborhood center The popularity of a converted warehouse district called Lee + White which opened in 2019 just three blocks south of the Mall West End provided a potential catalyst to the mall redevelopment and became a model for what is possible in the neighborhood “The opening of the Atlanta Beltline Westside trail was a game-changer for the West End neighborhood and this project,” says Evan Ziegler president of investments at Ackerman & Co Lee + White has a half mile of Beltline frontage and four direct access points to the trail “We knew the opening of the trail in this area would also provide a significant boost to development and help make our project more appealing to a wide range of tenants and visitors,” Ziegler says “We also knew that we could add value to our investment while serving the needs of the surrounding community by diversifying the mix of users at Lee + White.” Development momentum is building to the south and west of downtown Atlanta which includes such projects as Murphy Crossing “When you talk to residents [of] the West End you find that they’re excited to have a project like Lee + White in their neighborhood,” says Wiener has been underserved by retail and other commercial development ©2025 Urban Land Institute. All Rights Reserved. Legal Notices you’ll stay informed on the most important topics shaping the world of real estate with unlimited access to the award-winning Urban Land magazine A photo of the Gold Line traveling through the Historic West End Coretta Livingston has been living in the West End for years and it would be amazing to get people to make this part of their daily and even monthly routine,” Livingston said She owns several businesses, including Venue 1801, where the City of Charlotte and Historic West End Partners hosted two important events—design charrettes for the Reconnecting the West End Project Livingston said this project might be exactly what the area needs “I want people to think of this area like they think of NoDa or South End,” she explained land in and around the West End became a point of discussion Many Black neighborhoods in that area were also destroyed to accommodate I-77 interchanges and I-277 the history and her lived experiences are top of mind She believes the key to success is ensuring residents are informed and involved throughout the process Her concerns reflect a broader issue: the fear of displacement and the need for intentional “People feel left out and like they’re being pushed out,” she said “We need to prepare and plan in advance.” Charlotte Department of Transportation’s Mobility Planning and Policy Section Manager Julian Burton and CEO of Neighboring Concepts Cathy Morrison agree They said history is at the forefront of their minds and this project “The grant is about repairing and dealing with the past harm that the connection and transportation infrastructure,” Morrison stated “Righting the wrongs and make things better.” The City of Charlotte is taking steps to address these concerns with the federal grant. Two years ago, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded our transportation department the “Reconnecting Communities” grant The $1 million grant gave the city an opportunity to study the I-77 interchanges as well as West Fifth Street and West Trade Street The study focused on reconnecting West End to Uptown and exploring ways to improve accessibility Burton acknowledged this project is about balance. He explained I-77 is an important thoroughfare, so they have to consider the needs of the interstate along with the work they are trying to accomplish. The grant’s goal is to develop a 10% design concept—not a fully engineered plan, but a well-thought-out vision. This project is the next step in advancing the Five Points Forward Plan an initiative designed to shape the future of the area based on community input  Neighboring Concepts CEO Cathy Morrison answer a resident's questions about a proposal The planning process is highly focused on community engagement Morrison stressed the importance of “buy-in” from residents  “We want the community to feel ownership,” she explained “This isn’t something happening to them—it’s happening with them.” community members had the opportunity to review five proposed concepts for the interchange and surrounding streets Community feedback will help narrow the options down to two and ultimately to one final concept for implementation Residents heard elevator pitches about each design plan People asked questions and the teams who created the work answered Person-to-person conversation was prevalent throughout the entire two-day event Sticky notes were passed out to give neighbors the chance to submit feedback immediately “A lot of work went into this event to inform the community to give them the chance to weigh,” Burton commented Teams are dedicated to studying streetcars ensuring the new design meets the needs of all residents Burton and Morrison said building upon what already exists is key “We’re thinking beyond cars,” Burton said “There are so many ways people move through the West End We need to enhance the assets we already have and explore new connections.” These two don’t want you to reduce this study to just roads though The concept also touches on reconnection within the community The study will look at open spaces like parks finding ways to integrate them into the vision for the area affordable and mixed-income housing is at the top of the list to enhance the area which is another factor being considered in the planning process sustainable community where residents benefit from new investments rather than being displaced by them  “This project isn’t successful unless we talk to the community,” Morrison stated "That’s how we ensure we’re making the right plan." “This is an amazing opportunity to rethink an important part of our city and how we can better connect West End to Uptown,” Burton remarked and a commitment to a plan that considers all the project aims to ensure that the West End’s future is shaped by the people who call it home While the design charrettes have already passed public engagement is being planned over the next year Anyone interested in keeping up with future events, especially if you live in the West End, can follow announcements on the Reconnecting the West End page Dancing Astronaut presents: IDs Only Episode 1 featuring Westend is now live on YouTube Featured image: Josiah Categories: A high-energy club weapon with peak-time intensity the new single is out now on John Summit's Experts Only imprint Years of collaborative DJ sets and shared studio time have forged a creative bond between the two producers and a full-circle moment has now arrived with "Drum Death," Westend’s new single released today on Summit's Experts Only imprint Earlier this week, Summit reflected on his career crediting Westend as one of the key figures who encouraged him to take music seriously Their history spans from B2Bs played for a handful of people to a breakout Dirtybird collaboration in 2019 "Drum Death" is another standout moment for Westend, who was named to the EDM.com Class of 2023 and continues to be a force in shaping the future of house music percolating basslines make for a peak-time powerhouse Its entrancing vocal chops and revving low-end create a hypnotic push-and-pull making it the kind of record that grips a dancefloor May 2, 2025Listen to "Drum Death" below and find the new single on streaming platforms here the Insomniac Records release is club-ready the track emerges as a commanding techno anthem after earning its stripes as one of the most coveted unreleased IDs in recent memory whose Experts Only label released "Killa," called the new track "a monster tune." "EYAH (You'll Be Alright)" is a haunting house record that demands to be experienced with headphones on and eyes closed Dive in below to engross yourself in fresh new music that has been released today Eli Brown teams up with HNTR and Rome Fortune for ‘gImmE gImmE’ – a groovy techno record Following the release of ‘YES B!TCH’ Eli teams up with two of the four artists to create a new merge of each artist’s sounds Westend makes his Experts Only debut with banging new house anthem ‘Drum Death’ the pair come together for the ultimate record that perfectly fits within the Experts Only catalogue Dirty South is back on This Never Happened with ‘In Bloom’ a vibrant progressive record with touchy vocals from Jantine A further example of everything Dirty South touches turning to gold Nic Fanciulli and Black Circle join forces for vibey house production ‘Blessed’ is the type of beat we have come to expect from Saved and it makes the label and artists involved shine even more Airwolf Paradise lands on Higher Ground with his thumping record ‘Revolver’ The Aussie talent presents a super energetic house anthem with this Warren sets his sights on Killen.’s most recent bringing a bubbly stutter house to the original The new version is the best of an extensive remix pack thanks to its feel-good energy Burlesque will play in the West End this summer revolves around a small-town girl named Ali Rose (played by Christina Aguilera) who moves to Los Angeles and stumbles upon a struggling burlesque lounge owned by Tess (played by Cher on screen) Penned now for the stage by Antin, the theatrical version has tunes by Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, as well as additional tunes by Jess Folley and Todrick Hall and additional material by Kate Wetherhead It was first seen in Manchester and Glasgow last year Burlesque the Musical will now open at the Savoy Theatre on 10 July and run until 6 September 2025 Hall will both direct and choreograph the West End staging after starring in the original runs as Sean “This is a huge milestone in my life and career I’ve always dreamt of being involved in the creative side of a brand new original musical flattered and ecstatic to make my directorial debut with Burlesque the Musical!” The full creative team and casting are to be revealed The new work plays the Noël Coward Theatre The Comedy About Spies—a new thriller from Mischief, the company behind The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery—begins performances at London's Noël Coward Theatre April 14 Opening night in the West End is scheduled for May 6 The cast features original Mischief members Dave Hearn, Chris Leask, Lewis, Charlie Russell, Shields, Greg Tannahill, and Nancy Zamit The production also has set design by David Farley, costume design by Deborah Andrews and sound design and music by composer Jon Fiber for JollyGoodTunes The Comedy About Spies is presented by Kenny Wax and Stage Presence in association with Jo Danvers and institutes have been revealed by the industry stalwart Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy London without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. London shows and musicals to book for in London’s theatres in 2025 London’s theatre scene is the most exciting in the world: perfectly balanced between the glossy musical theatre of Broadway and the experimentalism of Europe it’s flavoured by the British preference for new writing and love of William Shakespeare but there really is something for everyone Between the showtunes of the West End and the constant pipeline of new writing from the subsidised sector with well over 100 theatres and over venues playing host to everything from classic revivals to cutting-edge immersive work This rolling list is constantly updated to share the best of what’s coming up and currently booking: these choices aren’t the be-all and end-all of great theatre in 2025 the biggest and splashiest shows coming up alongside intriguing looking smaller projects.   both to avoid sellouts but to get the cheaper tickets that initially go on sale for most shows but tend to be snapped up months before they actually open Please note that the prices quoted are the ‘official’ prices when the shows go on sale – with West End shows in particular it can unfortunately be the case that if they sell well Want to see if these shows live up to the hype? Check out our theatre reviews Check out our complete guide to musicals in London.  And head over here for a guide to every show in the West End at the moment Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Photograph: Courtesy Emilio MadridWhat is it? After debuting last year in New York, Stephen Sondheim’s final musical transfers to the National Theatre. It’s a darkly comic adaptation of two films by Luis Buñuel: The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie and The Exterminating Angel. Where is it? National Theatre.  Why book? There’s no denying that part of the appeal is to be part of a little piece of history – the first UK audience to the last musical by Stephen Sondheim. But also it’s crucial to point out that he was the single greatest composer of musicals who has ever lived, by all accounts Here We Are is pretty damn good. It certainly has a cast to die for, including Rory Kinnear, Jane Krakowski and Martha Plimpton.  Photo: Neal Street ProductionsWhat is it? Big names Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman star as a pair of recovering alcoholics in the latest from caustic Northern Irish playwright David Ireland. Why go? Ireland is a writer on the up, with his short, wildly un-PC dark comedies finding increasingly large audiences. I’s always a pleasure to see Freeman. But there’s no denying that ther stager return of Lowden – flush from the success of Slow Horses – is the biggest draw in an enticing show. Photo: Shakespeare’s GlobeWhat is it? Arthur Miller’s allegorical masterpiece about the Salem witch trials becomes the first revival by a playwright other than Shakespeare to be staged at the Globe’s open air theatre. Where is it? Shakespeare’s Globe.  Why go? Miller’s momentous play never dims in power or relevance. But there’s something very special about the idea of the Globe’s iconic space now finding room for the classics, and the sprawling, Shakespearean epic – sent just a few decades after the Bard’s death – should be the perfect starting point. Drew McOnie’s first season in charge of the Open Air Theatre gets off with a bang via the UK premiere for smash UK musical Shucked Where is it? Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.  Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally’s multi Tony-nominated 2022 musical comedy is funny as hell It concerns a comically isolated rural farming community which must send representatives to the big city after their corn crop starts to fail US director Jack O’Brien will restage his smash show with a new A transfer for last summer’s superb Open Air Theatre production of Bock & Stein’s classic play about life and change in the old shtetl It’s a wonderful production from Jordan Fein and a perfect balance between the musical’s jollier beginnings and much darker ending What is it? The hottest Broadway show of the last couple of years – and most Tony nominated play ever – David Adjmi’s Stereophonic is a fictionalised account of the making of Fleetwood Mac’s landmark Rumours album.   Where is it? Duke of York’s Theatre.  Why go? It’s got to be worth it for the hype alone with several of the Broadway cast transferring along with the show praising the delicately worked account of a band at a creative peak but personal low trying to struggle through the recording process with original songs provided by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler 4 out of 5 starsRecommendedPhoto: Bridge TheatreWhat is it It’s the return of the Nicholas Hytner’s sublime immersive 2019 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream The original production was simply a total joy – for those with ‘immersive’ tickets it was a big queer rave in the woods that you were invited to There’s some fun textual innovation: Hytner has basically swapped the lines of fairy antagonists Oberon and Titania But the main deal here are the good – nay Why go? London Road has to be seen – and heard – to be believed, as nothing even remotely like it has come along before or since. An ultimately deeply unsettling exploration of the nature of community via choral song, it’s beautiful and disturbing in equal measure, and almost certainly not what you are expecting. Photo: Phil HillWhat is it? Disney’s new stage musical, an adaptation of its Greek myth-themed 1997 film, with Luke Brady starring as the muscular demigod. Where is it? Theatre Royal Drury Lane.  How much is it? £29.50-£158.50. Why go? The original film is obscure-ish by Disney standards, but much loved by those who know. And while it might seem like a slightly random choice of adaptation, word from Germany – where this production debuted – is very good. the entire original team of cast and creatives of Sarah Kane’s final play 4.48 Psychosis reunite to restage one the mostly bleakly powerful plays in British theatre history.  Where is it? Royal Court Theatre.  Sold out but all Monday tickets go on sale on the morning of performance The play is a strange and haunting masterpiece and there’s undeniably a bragging rights element to bagging tickets to a show where demand will vastly outstrip supply But there is definitely the hope that hugely talented director James Macdonald will find some new magic here and perhaps banish the shadow of Kane’s suicide which hung heavy over the original production Why go? Co-written with Tim Rice, Evita was always Webber’s best musical, and Lloyd’s tough, witty take preserved its grit and romance while cutting out the twee stuff. Also there’s the small matter of Zegler: one of the hottest stars on the planet, this should be an explosive UK stage debut.  Photo: National TheatreWhat is it? The last Lyttelton theatre show to be programmed by Rufus Norris prior to his departure looks like a good one: following the Jodie Comer-fuelled West End smash Prima Facie, writer Susie Miller and director Justin Martin join forces with another big star for follow-up Inter Alia. Why go? Rosamund Pike has had an excellent few years on screen with the likes of Saltburn and The Wheel of Time. Now it’s long past time we get to see her on stage again: it will be  thrill to see her make her National Theatre debut to star as Jessica Parks, a maverick high court judge who precariously balances her work and her home life.  Photo: Felicity McCabeWhat is it? Less than a year after making his Doctor Who-era stage return in the NT’s sublime The Importance of Being Earnest, Ncuti Gatwa is back at it again. He’ll star as the legendary playwright Christopher Marlowe opposite Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare; the year is 1591 and in a paranoid Elizabethan England the two are collaborating on Henry VI together with a mix of flirtation and suspcion. Why book? Earnest was great, but it was a big ensemble play – if you want to see Gatwa do some proper leading man stuff, this is your chance at last. And it’s staged by the RSC, ie it’ll be classy as hell. Okay, it does sound a bit like slash fiction, penned by an American playwright barely known in this country. But it’s also an RSC production, directed by the company’s co-leader Daniel Evans – if that’s not a mark of quality assurance, then what is? Image: Feast CreativeWhat is it? This classic 1947 musical romance from My Fair Lady writers Lerner & Loewe hasn’t been staged in the UK in over three decades. Now Drew McOnie directs it as the centrepiece to his first season in charge of the OAT. Why go? The songs are sumptuous – hopefully top Scots playwright Rona Munro’s dramatically rewritten book has taken the cringe out of this story of two American pals who get lost in Scotland and discover a magical vanishing village.  Photo: Guy J SandersWhat is it? Katie Mitchell’s second play for the David Byrne-era Royal Court threatens makes last year’s non-linear poetry adaptation Bluets look positively commerical. A collaboration between the legendary avant-garde director, playwright Nina Segal and sound artist Melanie Wilson, Cow | Deer is a wordless work about a day in the life of a cow and a deer Why book? Big in Europe, Katie Mitchell is probably the most revered experimental director in the world today. The cliche is that the British are too boring to get her and that she has to go abroad to find an audience – but this is truly as wild as theatre gets, and it’s coming to London only. Book because you’re a Mitchell-head or simply because you’re curious. Heck, book because you like cows. Photo: National TheatreWhat is it? This is a bold opener for Indhu Rubasingham’s first season in charge at the National Theatre: first time playwright (though he’s got decent pedigree as an actor) Nima Taleghani offers up what sounds like a racously modern – and probably quite foul-mouthed – adaptation of Euripides’s shockingly violent Ancient Greek tragedy. Why book? It’s a bit of a gamble – Taleghani is the first ever playwright to make his debut in the huge Olivier – but the audacity is presumably part of the point, plus there are some very reliable names to steady it. Rubasingham herself will direct the show, which has a cast including James McArdle, Clare Perkins and Ukweli Roach. Photo: National TheatreWhat is it? It’s been 15 years since the National Theatre staged Shakespeare’s masterpiece. But new NT boss Indhu Rubasingham isn’t messing around, and her deputy Robert Hastie’s production is her very first piece of programming in the Lyttelton. Hiran Abeysekera – best known for his Olivier-winning turn in the Hastie-directed Life of Pi – will take on the mantle of Shakespeare’s Great Dane. Why book? Abeysekera is an unknown as a Shakespearean and the only advance vibes we’re getting from the production are ‘playful’. But it’s the greatest play ever written at the country’s most important theatre – if it’s not great everyone should hang their heads. Image: Guy J SandersWhat is it? Marianne Elliott (War Horse, Curious Incident) directs Nick Payne’s first Royal Court play since his smash hit Constellations, as Nicola Walker stars as a woman trapped in a haze of grief in the seven years after her son goes missing. Why book? Frankly the talent involved is ridiculous and it has all the makings of a Royal Court smash hit, in the same way that last year’s similarly starry Giant did. And if you think it sounds a bit conventional, worry not – apparently in Payne’s play all seven years of grief happen simultaneously, which sounds pretty mind-blowing. Image: Troubadour Canary Wharf TheatreWhat is it? After a decade of false starts, a stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s dystopian YA classic The Hunger Games is coming to London in October, opening at a brand new in-the-round theatre in Canary Wharf. Where is it? Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre. How much is it? £tbc – tickets on sale March 27. Why book? We’re not going to lie: the odds are most audience members will be fans of the books. Unlike recent stage outings for Harry Potter, Stranger Things and the TBC Game of Thrones play, this isn’t a new story: it’s the first bool adapted for stage. But despair not, theatre nerds: it has a thrilling creative team led by top playwright Conor McPherson – you can probably expect a darker, grungier take than the films. Belgian super director Ivo van Hove helms a cast led by Bryan Cranston Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Paapa Essiedu for Aruthur Miller’s monumental drama about Joe Keller an American businessman who may have done something terrible That cast is to die for and Van Hove’s 2014 production of Miller’s A View from the Bridge is one of the greatest British theatre shows of the century – it’s fair to say hopes are very high tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us By Josh WhitePublished: Jan 2025 at 5:03 PM ESTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInATLANTA (Atlanta News First) - A 19-year-old was killed in a shooting in southwest Atlanta’s West End neighborhood on Monday afternoon Police said they responded to a person shot on the 300 block of Holderness Street SW around 2:50 p.m They reportedly found a 19-year-old man with a gunshot wound Detectives said the suspected shooter and the victim knew each other and the shooting happened after a dispute over a cellphone They said eight shots were fired during the incident Detectives said the suspect lives on Holderness Street and is still on the run Check back with Atlanta News First for updates on this developing story The new development will include a hospital This is part of a series of stories updating the status of various development projects in and around Alexandria Without the parking garage looming over piles of dirt and concrete there would be no evidence that a huge mall once occupied space in Alexandria's West End a huge amount of progress has been made on the land where the Landmark Mall used to be Construction crews have mostly finished re-grading the site and they have made significant progress on placing utilities infrastructure on the 51-acres at Van Dorn and Duke streets The mid-street flyover ramp from Duke Street to the old mall has come down a retaining wall is visible from North Van Dorn Street and there's even an actual road cutting through the land Foulger-Pratt will wrap up underground infrastructure construction Inova's new hospital and trauma center has started construction already and the facility will start welcoming patients in 2028 The rest of the site will be filled with a variety of retail residential and civic uses built in phases between 2026 and 2032 depending on market conditions and other factors In early October, Van Metre Homes will go before Alexandria's planning commission for conceptual permission to build 110 townhomes on the site, according to Washington Business Journal "Permits have already been approved for the hospital (Blocks A medical office and retail (Blocks E and G); more mixed-use multifamily and retail (Blocks I and K); and public open space (Blocks F To the confusion of some longtime residents of the West End (the neighborhoods mostly west of Quaker Lane in Alexandria), the new Landmark development will be called… WestEnd The current hospital at Seminary Road and Jordan Street will be demolished after the new hospital opens and will likely be replaced with housing Alexandria Living Magazine is your go-to source for exploring the past Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More CINCINNATI — Major league sports teams typically have a big impact on their communities FC Cincinnati has helped a once-blighted West End begin thrive again the team is helping fund a $300 million development that they hope will continue to allow the area to grow Just north of TQL Stadium in the heart of the West End it’s beginning to take shape into something entirely new “Our vision for the West End has predated the stadium," said Jeff Berding "We always knew when we built TQL Stadium that we wanted to be a catalyst for improving the neighborhood and bring nice things into the neighborhood.” The first phase of the West End Development will include two 13-story buildings one with apartments and the other a hotel featuring an event center It’s a vision Berding said was created in collaboration with the West End neighborhood “We said that people will be able to hold us to our commitments," Berding said "We did a community benefits agreement just to listen to their concerns and to what their hopes were for the future of the West End.” Just down the road from the stadium and the new development a proud West End resident of nearly 60 years she’s worked alongside Berding to help find the best solution for the community And while she acknowledges not all of her neighbors are for the new development she is pro-change in hopes it will give the girls she teaches a brighter future in the neighborhood she grew up in "You’re always fearful because you never know what the change may bring will this change have me living in another place So you do have your fears because it’s the fear of the unknown But I’ve got to have those fears so I can see what might be.” his goal has always been to bring people together “I'm a proud Cincinnatian," Berding said "And when you have an opportunity to do great things in there's always a sense of pride in accomplishment I'm very determined to get moving on some of these other While this is just the first phase of redeveloping the area around TQL Stadium the hope is to continue with more phases both south and west of the stadium Phase 1 is expected to open in the summer of 2027 Correction: This story previously misspelled TQL Stadium Birch covered and then assumed the role of Usher in the musical last year Alex Wood London musical-theater star Kyle Birch has died at the age of 26 Birch spent the summer of 2023 covering and then taking over the lead role of Usher in A Strange Loop at the Barbican Theatre Other credits include The Color Purple on tour and Once on This Island at Southwark Playhouse Birch returned to Southwark Playhouse earlier this year to star in I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire while also performing in the Bat Boy concert at the London Palladium in Halloween 2023 Birch’s agents at Russell Smith Associates said: “On behalf of Kyle’s family I am heartbroken to announce that my dear friend and client My thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and loved ones during this profoundly difficult time.” The statement continued: “Kyle was a truly remarkable talent with vocal abilities that could move audiences to tears His voice wasn’t just beautiful-it was soulful capable of conveying emotions that stayed with you long after the final note Kyle was the most tender and lovely man I could ever hope to work with a gentle and kind-hearted soul whose warmth made every interaction special He had a gorgeous smile that could light up any room and an energy that inspired everyone around him.” A donation page to cover costs for Birch’s funeral can be accessed here The musical opens at the Imperial Theatre on April 10 Get the best deals and latest updates on theater and shows by signing up for TheaterMania's newsletter today — Video captured the sound of volleys of gunfire early Sunday morning in Henrico's West End "This is what I heard from my home at 3:30," a witness wrote when emailing her doorbell camera footage to WTVR CBS 6 "Very shocked nothing was reported on it." Henrico Police were called to the 11000 block of West Broad Street just after 3:30 a.m LISTEN: Video captures gunfire in West End hotel parking lot shootout Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett the shootout happened after two groups started arguing in a hotel parking lot "No one injured but there is collateral damage," Burkett wrote on social media. "Take a listen." Sources told Burkett that one person was taken into custody after they fled the scene five or six cars were damaged by the gunfire SCENE VIDEO: Cars damaged after shootout in West End hotel parking lot If you have information that could help detectives call Henrico Police at 804-501-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 submit an anonymous tip via www.P3tips.com All tips submitted on P3Tips or Crime Stoppers are anonymous This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share. After a run that spanned more than 50 years West End’s shopping mall is slated to close by the end of January According to developers The Prusik Group and BRP Companies the demolition and construction phase is on the horizon for Mall West End a suburban-style shopping enclave and longtime community cornerstone that’s struggled in recent years with vacancies like many traditional malls The mall is set to be replaced in coming years with a multifaceted project called One West End which will include some 1.7 million square feet of development and cost in the ballpark of $450 million The initial phase is scheduled to debut in about three years Before the mall locks up for good this month, developers say four longtime tenants are being relocated to a temporary onsite location at 850 Oak St that will allow them to continue operating throughout the entirety of One West End’s development Those businesses—apparel store The Burning Sands and American Deli—will be allowed to open in fresh permanent retail spaces once development is complete a Planet Fitness location situated near the middle of the 12-acre site will continue operating where it stands during phase one of construction both New York City-based real estate companies closed on Mall West End’s property in October for an undisclosed price.  Those firms are redeveloping the retail center in partnership with the City of Atlanta a local nonprofit entity that aims to develop underused public land into mixed-income housing replacing a commercial district and numerous West End houses One West End’s first components are scheduled to open in 2028 leveraging the site’s proximity to downtown Developers have said upcoming rounds of community input will help shape what the project becomes Key facets of the redevelopment are set to include roughly 125,000 square feet of retail with a grocery store At least 10,000 square feet of commercial space that leases at affordable rates will also be in the mix for qualified local small businesses along with 12,000 square feet of medical office space Other sections would see a 150-room hotel built plus roughly 900 units of mixed-income rental housing 70 percent of those rentals would be reserved as workforce housing while 20 percent would rent at 50 percent of the area median income or less Elsewhere would be student housing and communal perks that include bike parking Three earlier visions for a mall site revival in West End fell apart including a slightly smaller proposal (1.5 million square feet of total development) from The Prusik Group and BRP The development team has vowed to contribute at least $500,000 to a fund that will help qualifying commercial tenants with rent credits and tenant improvement allowances Funding for the deal includes $19 million in acquisition financing provided by Merchants Capital plus a $5 million acquisition loan from Atlanta Urban Development and another $5 million from Beltline coffers Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram   • West End news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta) and personality Oscar Levant will play the Barbican Theatre this summer seven-week run at the Barbican Theatre beginning July 31 and continuing through September 21 The production will mark Hayes' West End debut which takes place backstage and on set of a 1958 episode of the Jack Paar Tonight Show with Levant picked as the headlining guest made its world premiere in 2022 at Chicago's Goodman Theatre before bowing on Broadway in 2023; both starred Hayes as Levant Hayes won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for the performance Lisa Peterson will return to direct after staging the Broadway bow, with further casting and creative team to be announced. Howard Panter is producing "It's thrilling to be making my West End debut at the Barbican this summer with Good Night "I'm eager to introduce one of the all-time greats The response we received on Broadway was incredible and I'm hoping British audiences will appreciate the history of this fascinating man—a multi-faceted pioneer from concert pianist to infamous raconteur It's an honor to bring this production to London." Tickets will go on sale beginning at 10 AM GMT February 6. Visit GoodNightOscar.com Marchánt Davis and Sean Hayes in Good Night Ben Rappaport and Sean Hayes in Good Night Sean Hayes and John Zdrojeskiin Good Night N.Y — A large brush fire on the west end of Syracuse drew fire crews to an area just south of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo The fire burned in a wide area between Grand Avenue and West Onondaga Street Wednesday evening The smoke from the fire could be seen for miles Earlier this week authorities at the National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for parts of Central New York including areas south and east of Syracuse A statewide burn ban remains in place through the middle of May Gusty winds and low humidity mean there is a danger of quickly spreading fire The Syracuse Fire Department said firefighters responded around 7:15 p.m and quickly deployed resources to protect nearby residential homes Tom Millward The West End production of Wicked has released new production shots The award-winning musical features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz A post shared by WhatsOnStage (@whatsonstage) The 2025/26 company is completed by Iroy Abesamis Shaun Chambers (understudy Wizard and Dillamond) Jemma Revell (understudy Elphaba and Nessarose) James Titchener and Jacob Young (understudy Fiyero) with Michael McCabe serving as the executive producer for the UK production projection designs by Elaine J McCarthy and hair and wig designs by Tom Watson Music arrangements are by Alex Lacamoire and Stephen Oremus with dance arrangements by James Lynn Abbott A record-breaking movie musical starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo bubbled into cinemas in November last year, with a second part due on 21 November 2025. As reported yesterday Wicked has now extended its run at the Apollo Victoria Theatre through to 31 May 2026 Out with Mall West End and in with… “One West End” According to a new “Coming Soon” promotional website the One West End branding will be applied to a 12-acre mall site that’s been a West End shopping destination for half a century but is set for a mixed-use overhaul that leverages proximity to downtown The website was put together by BRP Companies and The Prusik Group New York City-based real estate companies that closed on Mall West End's property four weeks ago for an undisclosed price Those firms plan to redevelop the 1970s shopping center in partnership with the City of Atlanta and Atlanta Beltline Inc. with Atlanta Urban Development Corporation—a local nonprofit entity that strives to develop underused public land into mixed-income housing—also on board which invites CRE professionals and neighborhood residents to “be a part of West End’s next chapter,” also includes the most specific visuals to date for what mall redevelopment could look like City leaders recently predicted Mall West End’s site will see 1.7 million square feet of development in coming years Construction is expected to begin sometime next year following rounds of community engagement to gather design input According to a city announcement earlier this month But the One West End website states the initial phase won’t open until roughly two years later Mall West End’s ownership group had been exploring options to offload the property for several years. The mall is dotted with vacancies but counts Planet Fitness and food-and-beverage options such as American Deli as primary attractions today Project leaders have called finding space for legacy retailers a priority for new development With its location near MARTA’s West End station the mall property has had no trouble attracting developer interest in recent years But each of three earlier visions fell apart—including a slightly smaller proposal (1.5 million square feet of total development) from The Prusik Group and BRP Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Casting is now complete for the West End bow of Disney's Hercules set to play London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane beginning June 6 prior to an official opening June 24 Casting is by Natalie Gallacher for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting Telling the story of the muscle-bound half-god Hercules of Greek mythology Hercules features such Disney favorites as "Go the Distance," “Zero to Hero,” and “I Won’t Say (I’m in Love)." Click here for ticket information Benet Monteiro and Mae Ann Jorolan in Hercules Chasity Crisp and Leslie Beehann in Hercules the fourth time will be a charm for storied but ailing Mall West End in terms of large-scale redevelopment plans that have popped up but ultimately burst in recent years The City of Atlanta has officially acquired the 12-acre Mall West End site in partnership with Atlanta Beltline Inc a local nonprofit entity with a goal of developing underused public land into mixed-income housing City officials revealed today the 1970s mall’s mixed-use redevelopment will be led by both residential housing developer BRP Companies and commercial development firm The Prusik Group had unveiled plans in 2022 and worked with neighborhood leaders for turning the West End economic and cultural hub into a new-construction blend of hundreds of housing units and commercial spaces But by October last year, those plans were declared D.O.A City leaders now predict Mall West End’s site will see 1.7 million square feet of development in coming years City officials didn’t disclose the purchase price for the mall property in an announcement today and public sales records aren’t yet available We’ve asked for clarity on sales details and will update this post with any additional information that comes Buying the mall is considered the first step toward transforming the property into a mixed-use and mixed-income development with a goal of creating affordable housing and spaces for legacy small businesses by way of “inclusive commercial space for a diverse business community,” per the city announcement It’s expected to take multiple years to fully pull off “This is a long-awaited new era for the West End,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said in a statement. “This is not just a redevelopment of the Mall West End—this is fulfilling a commitment to a community.” The sale marks "the moment the West End community—and all of District 4—have been working towards for years,” added Atlanta City Councilmember Jason Dozier The city and its partners plan to gather input from legacy business owners and other stakeholders before moving forward with transforming the mall property Construction at Mall West End is slated to begin in 2025 with the first phase being delivered sometime in 2026 Mall West End’s ownership group has been exploring options to offload the property for several years. The mall is dotted with vacancies but counts Planet Fitness and Atlanta University Center within a quick jaunt of downtown But each of three earlier visions fell apart The Prusik Group and BRP terminated a contract for a mall redevelopment deal Tentative plans had called for splitting the property into four blocks and creating two new streets allowing for better access and flow to buildings with a maximum height of a few stories—unlike the glassy towers in previous proposals the site could have seen up to 1.5 million square feet of new construction with between 650 and 900 mixed-income apartments and up to 250,000 square feet of “necessity-based retail.” Another Mall West End redevelopment deal on a much larger scale—with an estimated pre-inflation price tag of $400 million—involving Beltline visionary Ryan Gravel and venture capitalist Donray Von New York-based real estate giant Tishman Speyer also backed out of another mall contract Little Rey will make you forget all about Qdoba it represents either the easiest or most difficult parking lot to enter and exit between West Meade and downtown depending on which way you’re traveling and which way you want to go But I promise that the Northern Mexico-inspired menu at Little Rey will make navigating that left turn worth your while I really enjoyed my first visit to Little Rey in Atlanta’s Piedmont Heights neighborhood The restaurant seems to specialize in everything it’s pollo al carbon — or chicken cooked over charcoal The sweet smell of smoke emanated from the dining room and wood was stacked everywhere to keep the fires burning It was like visiting the best cookout ever with an unbelievable variety of dishes on offer The morning meal menu also includes hotcakes and huevos rancheros available on Saturday and Sunday mornings The lunch and dinner menu revolves around grilled chicken available as half or full birds with accompaniments of your choice of corn or flour tortillas The chicken also appears as filling for quesadillas smoked and served with a salsa matcha of deep-fried peanuts and chiles alongside a jalapeño ranch dressing Other taco choices include pork or steak off the grill along with traditional shrimp or carnitas tacos on soft corn tortillas Among the margarita offerings is red grapefruit along with a nonalcoholic menu that goes deep with smile-inducing options like Fanta orange Jarritos tamarind and an obscure century-old Mexican treat I can’t think of a better dessert option than some nice soft-serve While the official opening date is subject to the whims of Metro Codes inspectors the team behind Little Rey wants to introduce themselves to the neighborhood through a series of pop-up events they’re calling the Music City Taco Tour Here are the details on where and when you can catch a preview of what’s coming to Midtown: March 1: Star Rover Sound (1400 Adams St.) Stop in for complimentary Little Rey hotcakes and coffee & cafe de olla (iced coffee + house horchata) March 2: Star Rover Sound (1400 Adams St.) March 15: Little Rey Corner Cookout (2019 West End Ave.) Saturday afternoon cookout featuring complimentary costra-style (griddled layer of crispy cheese) street tacos (pollo and vegetarian oaxaca) and signature Little Rey taco sauces March 29: Little Rey Park-In Lot Party (2019 West End Ave.) try the complimentary Little Rey quesadillas (chicken veggie + cheese) and elotes alongside a salsa bar Chef-owner Ford Fry and his team will throw a pre-opening party this weekend Email notifications are only sent once a day Exploring sustainability efforts at Neuhoff District Germantown’s adaptive reuse project puts the river front and center Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: — A Henrico teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with a shootout reported outside a West End hotel Police were called to the area around the Drury Plaza Hotel along the 11000 block of West Broad Street at about 3:30 a.m Doorbell video captured at the time recorded the sounds of gunfire officers found several vehicles damaged from what appeared to be gunfire There were no reported injuries from this incident," a Henrico Police spokesperson wrote in an email about the situation officers were able to identify a suspect in connection with this shooting." was arrested and charged with attempted malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony Police have not yet shared information about what prompted the shooting Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett the shootout happened after two groups started arguing in the hotel parking lot Police asked anyone with information to call Henrico Police at 804-501-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 This story was initially reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy The new play imagines the relationship between two literary icons at odds with their time: 27-year-old Christopher Marlowe and rising star William Shakespeare Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, The Importance of Being Earnest) and Edward Bluemel (Killing Eve, Sex Education) are set to lead the West End premiere of Liz Duffy Adams' Born With Teeth. Performances will begin August 13 at the Wyndham's Theatre for an 11-week limited engagement through November 1. Royal Shakespeare Company co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans will direct.  The new play imagines the relationship between two literary icons at odds with their time: 27-year-old Christopher Marlowe (Bluemel) and rising star William Shakespeare (Gatwa) The pair find themselves forced together to collaborate on a new play “I’m so excited to be joining Born With Teeth alongside the amazing Edward Bluemel," Gatwa said in a statement. "Liz Duffy Adams has written an exceptional play that is smart This is like no version of Shakespeare and Marlowe that I’ve ever seen before and I can’t wait for audiences to join us for the ride." “I feel incredibly proud and excited to be working with Ncuti Gatwa and Daniel Evans on the European premiere of Born With Teeth," added Bluemel. "To be stepping into the shoes of a young William Shakespeare is a huge thrill for any actor and I can’t wait to get started I was instantly drawn into the high-stakes world of these two rival playwrights and the incredible There’s a real freshness and vitality to Liz’s writing that speaks directly to our world and I can’t wait for West End audiences to experience it for the first time." The creative team includes Olivier-winning set designer Joanna Scotcher, Tony and Olivier-winning lighting designer Neil Austin Playful Productions, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Elizabeth Williams are producing.  Click here for tickets.  Westend at The Hangount Festival in Alabama (Photo by Jeffery Tremmel) By Before Westend performed at the Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, he played at EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival) Las Vegas then hopped on a red-eye from Vegas to Atlanta with his tour manager Kyle Williams “There was a maintenance issue with the next flight so we were planning to go right to the Hangout which luckily we didn’t have to do,” says Westend (né Tyler Morris) the Manhattan native of the Westend End Avenue neighborhood (hence the moniker) has consistently ranked in the top 10 best-selling artists on Beatport and boasts 30 million streams on Spotify Although he studied public policy at Duke University he has been creating music since high school when he attended The Bronx High School of Science Westend recently moved to Williamsburg where he likes to live a normal life when he isn’t playing shows on Las Vegas speedways or the emerald coast beaches of Alabama Joe’s Pizza and local halal food are the mainstays in his diet with stops into Whole Foods to balance out the junk food He stays active by playing tennis at the McCarren Tennis Center and basketball with friends in Long Island City Brooklyn Magazine recently spent an afternoon with Westend at the Hangout Music Festival in Alabama where we got an all-access pass to his routine Fishing … for beats (Photo by Jeffery Tremmel) Joshua Encinias writes about entertainment His work appears in MovieMaker Magazine and LOST iN He's based in NYC and you can find him on X @joshencinias BILLINGS — Residents on the Billings West End no longer have to go far for a huckleberry milkshake or a "Blackened Sabbath" burger To the left of Gainan's Flowers on Grand Avenue a new Burger Divelocation is expected to open in March The classic "wacky tacky" burger joint on North 27th Street in Downtown Billings is a space Montanans know and love kind of give it our own little spin," said co-owner Brad Halsten Saturday Halsten didn't expect it to become as popular as it did the restaurant has been featured on the Food Network and holds the 2016 World Championship Burger title After receiving positive reactions towards The Burger Dive since opening in 2010 Halsten wanted to move to another location for residents on the west end of the city Because of the additional customer base and easy parking Halsten is excited to open the new location The family still expects to operate the original location and keep the same hours "This is just a cool opportunity to get a second location get people from other parts of the city easier access to us.. I'm glad we don't have to leave that one downtown It's been there since day one," Halsten said the Halsten family hasn't decided on a specific opening date The new musical with music by Elton John opened at the Dominion Theatre December 5 Vanessa Williams has extended her reign of terror as Miranda Priestly in the West End's The Devil Wears Prada musical through October 18 at London's Dominion Theatre The musical, which premiered in Chicago in 2022 with a different creative team and cast, features music by Elton John, lyrics by two-time Tony winner Shaina Taub (Suffs), and a book by Kate Wetherhead This West End run was preceded by a try-out at Theatre Royal Plymouth last year Williams leads the cast as the ruthless Miranda Priestly sharing the stage with Georgie Buckland as Andy Amy Di Bartolomeo (SIX: The Musical) as Emily and Olivier winner Matt Henry as Nigel. Rhys Whitfield will take a leave of absence beginning March 27 and Jamie Bogyo will step in for a limited run Based on the novel by Lauren Weisberger and its 2006 film adaptation The Devil Wears Prada follows aspiring fashion journalist Andy Sachs When she is hired as assistant to Miranda Priestly editor-in-chief of the fictional Runway Magazine she discovers that breaking into the industry requires more than she expected Orchestrations and arrangements are by music supervisor Tom Deering Kevin McCollum and Rocket Entertainment's David Furnish produce after working on the Chicago world premiere. Joining for the U.K. bow is Jamie Wilson They present by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical Visit DevilWearsPradaMusical.com Vanessa Williams and company of The Devil Wears Prada Georgie Buckland and company of The Devil Wears Prada and Georgie Buckland in The Devil Wears Prada Amy Di Bartolomeo in The Devil Wears Prada Georgie Buckand and Rhys Whitfield in The Devil Wears Prada Georgie Buckland and Amy Di Bartolomeo in The Devil Wears Prada Georgie Buckland and Matt Henry in The Devil Wears Prada Matt Henry and Vanessa Williams in The Devil Wears Prada James Darch and Georgie Buckland in The Devil Wears Prada Steve Antin's new musical features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia plus new music by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley which made its world premiere in June 2024 at the Manchester Opera House will begin previews at London's Savoy Theatre July 10 prior to an official opening July 22 The limited engagement will continue through September 6 Casting and additional creative team members will be announced at a later date. Nick Winston directed and choreographed the Manchester production, which subsequently made its Scottish premiere at the Glasgow Theatre Royal. The Manchester company was led by Jess Folley (The Voice and The X Factor: The Band) as Ali Rose, Jackie Burns (Wicked, Hair) as Tess, and Todrick Hall as Sean The new musical, written and produced by Antin, with additional material by Kate Wetherhead Burlesque The Musical is produced by Adam Paulden and Jason Haigh-Ellery and Sue Gilad and Larry Rogowsky Look back at the musical's world premiere in the gallery below