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Welcome to EMPIRE, a sexy and powerful new drama about the head of a music empire (Terrence Howard) whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne. Set to an original soundtrack written and produced by hip-hop hitmaker Timbaland.

Cast Announced For THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK at Great Star Theater Photo Cast Announced For THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK at Great Star Theater
by A.A. Cristi - July 01, 2022

Creator Russall S. Beattie announced today the full cast for the San Francisco engagement of The Empire Strips Back. The unauthorized Star Wars™ burlesque parody begins performances at San Francisco’s Great Star Theater on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. . ...


Cast Announced For MOTHER GOOSE at Hackney Empire Photo Cast Announced For MOTHER GOOSE at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2022

Hackney Empire has announced the cast and creative team for their Christmas 2022 pantomime, Mother Goose, which opens on 19th November, running until 31st December....


Carey Mulligan, Stephen Fry, and More Make New Years Honours List Photo Carey Mulligan, Stephen Fry, and More Make New Years Honours List
by A.A. Cristi - December 30, 2024

The annual New Year Honours list will honor a number of notable names for their services to the British performing arts....


VIDEO: First Look at MOTHER GOOSE at Hackney Empire Photo VIDEO: First Look at MOTHER GOOSE at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - July 20, 2022

Hackney Empire has released a brand-new trailer featuring Priscilla the Goose and Clive Rowe ahead of their Christmas 2022 pantomime, Mother Goose, which opens on 19th November and runs until 31st December, with the press performance at 7pm on 1st December. Check out the video below!...


Review Roundup: EMPIRE Opens Off-Broadway Photo Review Roundup: EMPIRE Opens Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - July 12, 2024

EMPIRE: The Musical just celebrated its opening night at New World Stages. The production, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Caroline Sherman & Robert Hull, is directed by Tony Award winner Cady Huffman. Check out what the critics are saying about the new musical!...


World Premiere of EMPIRE CIRCUS From David Arquette & More to Debut at Empire Stores Photo World Premiere of EMPIRE CIRCUS From David Arquette & More to Debut at Empire Stores in DUMBO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 05, 2021

Learn more about the world premiere of Empire Circus, a limited engagement this holiday season, November 12, 2021 – January 30, 2022, in DUMBO at Empire Stores.  Entrance to the Empire Circus is at 2 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY. ...


THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK: A BURLESQUE PARODY Comes to Chicago Photo THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK: A BURLESQUE PARODY Comes to Chicago
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2023

Chicago Star Wars fans will soon have the opportunity to transport themselves to a galaxy far, far away when the internationally-acclaimed The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody makes its Midwest debut at Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd) beginning Wednesday, May 24. ...


Jasmyn Fisher-Ryner, Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE and Soheb Panja Will Join the Board of Photo Jasmyn Fisher-Ryner, Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE and Soheb Panja Will Join the Board of Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2023

Hackney Empire Creative Futures alumna, and now West End producer, Jasmyn Fisher-Ryner will join the Board, alongside Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE, award-winning actor and director and current Principal of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and Soheb Panja, the founder and editor of Field7, ...


HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour Adds Additional 10 Cities Photo HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour Adds Additional 10 Cities
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2023

Further dates have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning HAMILTON. Learn more about where you can catch the hit show here!...


HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour Adds Additional 10 Cities Photo HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour Adds Additional 10 Cities
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2023

Further dates have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning HAMILTON. Learn more about where you can catch the hit show here!...


Video: HACKNEY EMPIRE: ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS Short Film Celebrates Hackney Empir Photo Video: HACKNEY EMPIRE: ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS Short Film Celebrates Hackney Empire 120th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2022

Watch the short film HACKNEY EMPIRE: ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS, celebrating Hackney Empire's 120th Birthday year....


Clive Rowe and Tony Whittle to Co-Direct Hackney Empire's 2021 Pantomime JACK AND THE Photo Clive Rowe and Tony Whittle to Co-Direct Hackney Empire's 2021 Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 20, 2021

For the first time, Olivier-Award winner Clive Rowe and Hackney panto veteran Tony Whittle will co-direct and star in Hackney Empire’s 2021 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk which will run from 20 November to 2 January 2022....


Photos: EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Starring Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More Photo Photos: EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Starring Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 12, 2024

Friday September 13 marks the opening night of the world premiere engagement of Empire Records: The Musical. See photos!...


Hackney Empire Installs Over 75 Large Solar Panels as Part of Efforts to Reduce Their Photo Hackney Empire Installs Over 75 Large Solar Panels as Part of Efforts to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
by Stephi Wild - August 17, 2023

Executive Director Jo Hemmant and the whole Hackney Empire team have announced the successful installation of 76 large solar panels, which are one of the theatre’s recent huge steps in continuing their mission to reduce its carbon footprint and energy costs....


EMPIRE RECORDS World Premiere to be Presented at McCarter Photo EMPIRE RECORDS World Premiere to be Presented at McCarter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2024

McCarter will stage the world premiere of Empire Records, a new musical comedy based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. Learn more about the stage adaptation!...


Photos: Meet the Cast of EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL Photo Photos: Meet the Cast of EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL
by Jennifer Broski - June 20, 2024

EMPIRE: The Musical, is getting ready to premiere in its hometown, New York City, July 1 for a 12-week limited engagement at New World Stages. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals!...


THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK: A BURLESQUE PARODY Comes to Denver Next Month Photo THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK: A BURLESQUE PARODY Comes to Denver Next Month
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2024

The internationally acclaimed The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody is opening in Denver, Colorado on February 7 at The Brighton. ...


Photos: Meet the Cast of EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL Photo Photos: Meet the Cast of EMPIRE: THE MUSICAL
by Jennifer Broski - June 20, 2024

EMPIRE: The Musical, is getting ready to premiere in its hometown, New York City, July 1 for a 12-week limited engagement at New World Stages. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals!...


EMPIRE RECORDS World Premiere to be Presented at McCarter Photo EMPIRE RECORDS World Premiere to be Presented at McCarter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2024

McCarter will stage the world premiere of Empire Records, a new musical comedy based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. Learn more about the stage adaptation!...


Review: THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK is the Show You Didn't Know You Needed to See Photo Review: THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK is the Show You Didn't Know You Needed to See
by Courtney Castelino - May 16, 2024

What did our critic think of THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK at Kailash Mital Theatre?...


Further Dates Announced For ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY UK and Ire Photo Further Dates Announced For ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - June 24, 2022

Further touring dates have been announced for the new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical....


The Ride's EYES ON NEW YORK Takes Flight July 1 at Staten Island's Empire Outlets Photo The Ride's EYES ON NEW YORK Takes Flight July 1 at Staten Island's Empire Outlets
by A.A. Cristi - June 15, 2021

NYC entertainment staple THE RIDE has announced, EYES ON NEW YORK, a new experiential entertainment in THE RIDE's global tradition of family fun....


Hackney Empire Announces 2022 Artist Development Programme Photo Hackney Empire Announces 2022 Artist Development Programme
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2022

As Hackney Empire celebrates 120 years at the heart of the local community, and in the wake of the recent release of the, 20 Years of Creative Futures Impact Report Artistic Director Yamin Choudury and the whole team have announced details of this summer's Artist Development Programme (ADP) project....


VIDEO: Evolution Empire Premiere 'Under the Gun' Music Video Photo VIDEO: Evolution Empire Premiere 'Under the Gun' Music Video
by Michael Major - April 04, 2022

EVOLUTION EMPIRE started in Dallas, Texas, where frontman Chris Roberts and drummer Rob Youells were introduced to each other by their mutual manager, Dave Chavarri (Ill Niño, Terror Universal). The outfit is rounded off by bringing in bassist Sal Dominguez (Ill Niño, ex-Upon A Burning Body) and lea...


Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More to Star in EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL Photo Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More to Star in EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2024

McCarter Theatre Center has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Empire Records: The Musical based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....






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