THE THEATRE CHANNEL unleash a Stephen Schwartz spectacular for Episode 8

Adam Blanshay Productions’ acclaimed web series The Theatre Channel returns with a show stopping musical spectacular to honour the legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, streaming from 17 September.

Under the new direction of Olivier Award-nominated choreographer  Fabian Aloise, Schwartz’s modern masterpieces will be brought to life by a sensational cast, including West End leading ladies Alice Fearn (Wicked; Come From Away), Louise Dearman (Wicked; Evita), and Christine Allado (The Prince of Egypt; Hamilton).

Further casting includes Stewart Clarke (Be More Chill; Fiddler on the Roof),  Melanie La Barrie (Wicked; & Juliet), Cedric Neal (Back to the Future; Motown: The Musical) and the cast of the critically acclaimed revival of Pippin at the Charing Cross Theatre, with their fantastic rendition of ‘Magic To Do’.

The episode will be narrated by Stephen Schwartz himself, offering exclusive insights as he looks back over his career and the continual renovation of his work. With his numerous productions playing across London (Pippin, Charing Cross Theatre; The Prince of Egypt, Dominion Theatre;  Wicked, Apollo Victoria), it is a testament to the craftsmanship of one of musical theatres much loved talents. Schwartz will also join The Café Five (Anthony  Starr, Danny Becker, Kayleigh Thadani, M-Jae Cleopatra Isaac and Vicki Lee Taylor) to perform an unforgettable finale.

Schwartz said: “I’m honoured to be collaborating with The Theatre Channel on  Episode 8, featuring my theatre songs. I've very much enjoyed and admired the previous episodes, so I know I and my work are in very good hands. An MTV/VH1-meets-Musical Theatre  hybrid, The Theatre Channel uses the skilful and imaginative videos they produce to offer new  perspectives on musical theatre songs, rediscovering them through a new lens. With "my  episode" --Episode 8 -- we plan to give fresh and modern twists to some popular favourites and  offer some "hidden gems" as well. As a certain Glinda once said: "I couldn't be happier".

Producer Adam Blanshay added: “The Theatre Channel are delighted to continue our in-focus  exploration of the anthology of a composer’s work with the incredible Stephen Schwartz.  Spanning over six decades, Stephen’s work includes some of the most cherished musicals of all  time. We are also incredibly grateful to Park Theatre for their collaboration with us on this  episode. Their production of Rags was an immense success, and it’s an honour to bring the work of  Stephen Schwartz back home to Finsbury Park.”

Previous episodes (1 – 7) of The Theatre Channel are also available to purchase at Stream.Theatre to  watch at your leisure.