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THE LITTLE PRINCE LONDON PREMIERE

Following sold-out performances in Paris, Sydney, Dubai, and a season on Broadway, The Little Prince, one of the best-selling and most translated books ever written, comes to London for its UK premiere.

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November 2024

NEW CITIES ANNOUNCED!

The Little Prince tour to include Berlin, Tallinn, Mumbai and Istanbul during it's World Tour 2024

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July 2024

THE PHANTOM RETURNS!

Announcing a Return Season in Sofia! Lisbon, Basel & Antwerp to join the European Tour.

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May, 2024

THE LITTLE PRINCE NOW TOURING

The Little Prince embark on an Extraordinary Adventure! Now Touring Cyprus, Lisbon, Lausanne, Sofia and Dubai with new tour dates to be Announced in 2024!

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November, 2023

MIDDLE EAST TOUR ANNOUNCED!

Following the resounding, record-breaking success and sellout performances during its 2019 UAE debut, Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group by arrangement with The Really Useful Group are thrilled to announce the return of The Phantom of the Opera to the iconic Dubai Opera stage and long-awaited Middle East Tour!

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September, 2023

BEG WINS “BEST INTERNATIONAL THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTOR- UAE”

A huge Congratulations to team BEG for this wonderful achievement!

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March, 2023

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF DISNEY

Performances begin in Qatar at Katara Amphitheatre 26-28 January 2023.

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January, 2023

THE LITTLE PRINCE JOINS RIYADH SEASON

The Little Prince joins Riyadh Season for an Extraordinary Adventure from December 2022 - January 2023!

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December, 2022

SHREKTACULAR NEWS!

The enchanting live musical will bring everyone’s favourite ogre to the stage at Dubai Opera for a series of captivating performances between 21st and 26th February 2023.

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December, 2022

DREAMWORKS SHREK THE MUSICAL - SAUDI ARABIA PREMIERE

Shrek the Musical premieres for the first time in Saudi Arabia at Ithra in January 2023

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December, 2023

THE LITTLE PRINCE FEATURED IN SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE - From the Sails: Light Years

It's our 50th anniversary year and we are kicking off celebrations with From the Sails: Light Years, a film projected nightly onto the Opera House sails that celebrates the past, present and people of the Sydney Opera House.

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18 October, 2022

PIAF LE SPECTACLE - 60TH ANNIVERSARY

‘PIAF! LE SPECTACLE’ TO RETURN TO DUBAI OPERA.
The legendary Édith Piaf will be brought to life once again in PIAF! Le Spectacle during a special performance paying tribute to the icon on the 60th anniversary of her passing.

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September, 2022

DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT

For the first time in forever, iconic songs from Disney films by Disney princesses Belle, Jasmine, and Anna which we enjoyed for generations, will descend on the National Theatre, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Centre, Kuwait in the Disney Princess – The Concert from 19 to 22 October.

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September, 2022

THE LITTLE PRINCE OPENS ON BROADWAY!

The Little Prince has officially opened in Broadway at The Broadway Theatre, New York for a Limited Season.

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April, 2022

NEW BROADWAY DATES ANNOUNCED FOLLOWING TRIUMPHANT ENGAGEMENT IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

The unforgettable story is now the unforgettable Broadway show!

The Little Prince Announces New Broadway Dates Following Triumphant Engagement in Sydney, Australia

Previews Will Now Begin Tuesday, March 29
Opening Monday, April 11
at the Broadway Theatre

Tickets On Sale Now www.TheLittlePrinceBroadway.com

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February, 2022

FROM ROOTY HILL TO BROADWAY: AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTION'S DIRECT ROUTE TO THE BIG TIME!

The producers of The Little Prince have announced the hit show will transfer directly to Broadway after its season at Rooty Hill’s Coliseum Theatre in January.

The show will be the latest part of an Australian invasion of Broadway, joining Moulin Rouge! The Musical, produced by Australian company Global Creatures, and Eddie Perfect’s Beetlejuice, which opens in New York in April.

Tamworth-born Liz Koops is the chief executive of Broadway Entertainment Group, the producers of The Little Prince, which is based on the hugely popular 1943 novella of the same name by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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December, 2021

THE LITTLE PRINCE RETURNS TO SYDNEY IN 2022

The Little Prince invites Australians on an extraordinary adventure this summer... After sell-out seasons in France, Dubai, and the Sydney Opera House earlier this year, the cosmic and fantastic world of The Little Prince returns direct from Paris due to overwhelming demand. Making a triumphant return to Australia at West HQ’s Sydney Coliseum Theatre from 1 January 2022 for a strictly limited 3-week season.

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November, 2021

BEG DELIVERS 'SING THE MUSICALS' & 'JINGLE BELL ROCK' THIS CHRISTMAS

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Welcome back - with all safety measures in place. Productions will adhere to Dubai World Trade Centre’s ‘Guidelines in Response to COVID-19’ that align with the issued guidance from Dubai Tourism. Health and safety protocols include the appropriate distance between seats and request for the audience to remain seated and wear their masks at all times.

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26 November, 2020

THE LITTLE PRINCE ANNOUNCE POSTPONEMENT OF SYDNEY APRIL SHOWS

In line with the latest advice from the Australian Federal Government, Broadway Entertainment Group and SOKOL Entertainment are regretfully canceling performances of The Little Prince at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney, due to have opened in April.

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17 March 2020

NOMINEES REVEALED FOR THE TIME OUT DUBAI MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE AWARDS 2020

Congratulations Team BEG with 3 Nominations! 'The Phantom of the Opera', 'Broken Wings' and 'The Kite Runner' all in the running for BEST THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE.

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1 March, 2020

WEST END PRODUCTION OF 'THE KITE RUNNER' TO DEBUT IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Based on the internationally-best-selling book of the same name by Khaled Hosseini, the play — running at Dubai Opera on February 27-29 — is a cathartic recollection of events by Amir even as the audience is shepherded into a fractured but hope-filled future.

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27 February 2020

A MUSICAL VALENTINE'S DAY...

Tribute to legendary troubadour Charles Aznavour arrives in Dubai. 'Formidable! Aznavour' pays homage to the French-Armenian singer's impressive back catalogue.

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14 February, 2020

THE LITTLE PRINCE, THE FANTASTICAL AND COSMIC STORY, JOURNEYS TO DUBAI OPERA

We speak to the co-directors who are bringing the novella to the stage...

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23 January 2020

BEG SPONSORS THE AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRE RELIEF EVENT

Charity Fundraiser to be held at Zero Gravity on Australia Day in aid of the Australian Bushfires

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20 January, 2020

BEG PRODUCTIONS DEBUT IN 2020

Broadway Entertainment Group announces five new productions to debut in the first quarter of 2020.

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16 January, 2020

THE LITTLE PRINCE COMES TO AUSTRALIA!

23-26 April, 2020 - 7 Shows only at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.
Direct from a sell-out season in Paris, comes one of the world’s most loved stories transformed into an extraordinary live event.

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23 December, 2019

THRILLER LIVE! OPENS AT RIYADH SEASON, KSA

BEG is proud to announce the opening of Thriller Live in KSA as part of Riyadh Season.
Direct from London's West End, performances of Thriller Live! will run from 29 November - 14 December, 2019.

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29 November, 2019

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA BREAKS RECORDS FOR DUBAI OPERA

The Phantom of the Opera - now the longest running show for Dubai Opera - broke multiple records for the venue, including a surge in multiple week engagements and midweek demand that saw 91% of the tickets sold on Monday night this week - a record in itself for the venue.

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7 November, 2019

BEG ANNOUNCES NEW TITLES FOR 2020

We are pleased to announce, "Broken Wings", "The Greatest Love of All" and "Formidable! Aznavour" to be added to our show list for early 2020.

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30 October, 2019

THE PHANTOM HAS ARRIVED!

The Long-running 'Phantom of the Opera' has come to Dubai... Broadway Entertainment Group is proud to announce the opening of The Phantom of the Opera in Dubai, UAE.

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16 October, 2019

EXTRA SHOWS ADDED FOR THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, DUBAI.

Extra shows Added for The Phantom of The Opera, Dubai! Due to overwhelming demand, 5 extra shows have been added for the world’s most popular musical, The Phantom of the Opera!

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7 October, 2019

BEG MAKES HISTORY

A momentous occasion! And one to celebrate! We are so proud to make history with The Wizard of Oz being the first English Musical to ever perform in Saudi Arabia!

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2 October, 2019

THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT

Award-Winning performer, Claire Lyon to return to the role of CHRISTINE DAAÉ in the UAE Debut of The Phantom of the Opera. The world’s most popular musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, brought to the UAE for the very first time by Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera.

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4 September, 2019

FRENCH MUSICAL PIAF! LE SPECTACLE IN CHINA

We are please to announce PIAF! Le Spectacle is touring China! The July-August 2019 city tour includes Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Foshan, Quanzhou and Xiamen.

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16 August, 2019

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA UNMASKED…

Award winning performer Jonathan Roxmouth to play the role of “The Phantom’ in the Middle East debut of the world’s most popular musical.

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16 April, 2019

‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ ARRIVES IN BAHRAIN

After its successful eight-city China tour including Foshan, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Jinan, Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen and Ningbo, The Wizard of Oz opens in Bahrain as the first major international musical in the Kingdom of Bahrain!

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13 August, 2019

BROADWAY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP NEWSLETTER! COMING SOON...

We are excited to announce our Broadway Entertainment Group newsletter! Coming soon...
Subscribe on our website to be included in the upcoming issue.

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21 March, 2019

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA TO DEBUT ON OCTOBER 16, 2019

The world’s most popular musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will make its Middle East debut at Dubai Opera for a limited season – from 16 October 2019. Presented by Broadway Entertainment Group in collaboration with Dubai Opera, tickets will go on sale at 8:00 am on 31 January, 2019. Tickets can be purchased on dubaiopera.com, all Virgin Megastores UAE and through the Dubai Calendar app.

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31 January, 2019

BROADWAY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP PROUD TO PRESENT GHOST THE MUSICAL @DUBAI OPERA

Ghost The Musical is on at Dubai Opera
Tissues at the ready, this is a must-see for musical theatre fans…

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12 October, 2018

KINKY BOOTS IN SINGAPORE

Theatre review: Musical Kinky Boots is a fabulous spectacle with plenty of soul

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5 October, 2018

TAP DOGS AT AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY IN SAUDI

Global smash dance show Tap Dogs is a breed apart

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7 October, 2018

'TAP DOGS' HAS KNOCKOUT OPENING NIGHT IN CAPE TOWN

"Tap Dogs" is fun, funky, noisy, thrilling and breathtaking entertainment which will change forever your idea of what a dance show is all about and the six amazing guys who enthral with their talents will certainly let you understand that tap dancing requires a level of skill and stamina you might not often see on a musical stage.

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26 August, 2019

DUBAI OPERA SET TO SHOWCASE ITS FIRST EVER COMICAL PRODUCTION, SPAMALOT

Dubai UAE, January 2018 – Dubai Opera in partnership with Broadway Entertainment Group, has today announced that it will be showcasing its first ever comical production, Spamalot, a reinvigorated production by Selladoor Productions and Mercury Theatre Colchester to the Dubai Opera stage from 29 April to 6 May, for 7 side-splitting performances.

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28 January, 2018

THE ILLUSIONISTS

The Illusionists: Direct from Broadway. Announces it is coming to St Petersburg and Kiev, After Completing Simultaneous Runs on Broadway, London’s West End, and Asia

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11 August, 2017

EVITA COMES TO DUBAI

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24th May 2017: Following its smash-hit run in London’s West End, Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera is pleased to announce that Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita is set to thrill Dubai audiences for 16 performances only from the 22nd January to the 3rd February 2018.

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24 May, 2017

SISTER ACT - THE MUSICAL

The 2017 Cast of the Sister Act International have just completed a grueling 12th day of rehearsals in New York. This incredible and talented dream team are excited and ready to go on an extraordinary tour of a lifetime. Next stop SINGAPORE !

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23 April, 2017

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - FIRST EVER INTERNATIONAL TOUR

Broadway Entertainment Group and NETworks Presentations are delighted to bring their co-produced 20th Anniversary International Tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Dubai, at the World Trade Centre from Wednesday 6th January to Saturday 9th January 2016.

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9 November, 2016

SHREK OPENING IN JAKARTA

The Ciputra Artpreneur Theatre opened its doors to a wonderfully receptive audience. Another first class Broadway Entertainment Group production hit the floor running to the delight of Shrek fans.

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5 May, 2016

“SHREKTACULAR!”

January 6th, 2016, UAE — DreamWorks Theatricals, Broadway Entertainment Group and NETworks Presentations, in association with Alchemy Project Event Management Agency, are pleased to announce that the English language production of SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, is coming to Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the very first time as part of its first ever international tour.

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1 March, 2016

SHREK THE MUSICAL FIRST EVER GLOBAL TOUR PREMIERS IN ISTANBUL

DreamWorks Theatricals, Broadway Entertainment Group FZ LLC and NETworks Presentations, LLC are pleased to announce that the English language production of SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, is coming to Istanbul for the very first time as part of its first-ever international tour. As described by USA Today, this “BIG FAT HIT!” will be playing at the Zorlu Performing Arts Center, for 22 performances only, from January 22nd to February 7th.

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30 August, 2015

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY TO VISIT DOHA, QATAR

Disney Theatrical Productions, Broadway Entertainment Group and NETworks Presentations in cooperation with Qatar’s Premium Events are delighted to announce that, in celebration of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast’s 20th anniversary on the stage, the show will visit Doha, Qatar for the very first time as part of its International tour. The English-language production will play at the THEATRE AT QNCC (QATAR NATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE) from December 10 – 19 as part of a world tour which includes numerous countries across Asia & the Middle East

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26 July, 2015

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