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The Standard Theatre Awards Shortlist 2025 revealed

Cate Blanchett, Tom Hiddleston and Rachel Zegler are shortlisted as the Standard’s historic celebration of the stage returns

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025

Scissor Sisters return to the studio for first album in 14 years

Scissor Sisters have confirmed they are penning new material for their first album in 14 years.

BANG Premier · Oct 10, 2025

Scissor Sisters review – effervescent maximalism from 00s glam-pop freaksters

Decked out in bedazzled denim and surrounded by inflatable body parts, the US band sound as thrillingly absurd on this reunion tour as when they brightened up the charts the first time around

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025

Sophie Ellis-Bextor ‘has lined string of special guests’ for her BBC One New Year’s Eve concert

Weeks after it was announced she would be fronting the traditional gig, it’s been reported Sophie Ellis-Bextor has got a string of special music guests lined up for her BBC One New Year’s Eve concert.

BANG Premier · Dec 19, 2024

Rufus Wainwright: ‘I had a great party trick, but it once blew up in my face’

The singer-songwriter on his most memorable fan, his love of Chappell Roan, and his close friend and nemesis Jake Shears

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2024

"The 1700-capacity venue was only selling 300 tickets a night. This is not exactly great": Elton John’s musical closes on Broadway after just 5 days

Reviewers found it ‘strangely bland’ and ‘messy’

MusicRadar · Nov 22, 2024

Elton John’s “Misguided West End Import” Announces Closure Five Days After Opening Night

Elton John's musical Tammy Faye, based on the life of the famous televangelist, has failed to connect with US audiences. The post Elton John’s “Misguided West End Import” Announces Closure Five Days After Opening Night first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Nov 21, 2024

Sir Elton John's Tammy Faye musical announces closure

Sir Elton John's musical 'Tammy Faye' has announced it is closing next month, just days after it officially opened on Broadway.

BANG Premier · Nov 21, 2024

Elton John’s musical Tammy Faye to close on Broadway less than a month after opening

Despite Olivier awards success and a sold out run in the West End, the show received unfavourable reviews from US critics and performed poorly at the box office

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Ana Matronic reveals why she’s sitting out Scissor Sisters' 20th anniversary reunion tour next year

The Noughties pop group is gearing up for a 20th-anniversary celebration, though fans have been left disappointed

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024