Previous Concerts
ONE NIGHT ONLY Presents...
COME FROM AWAY
Reunion
COME FROM AWAY
Reunion
Online, Saturday 19th December 2020
SimG Productions and Musical Theatre Radio presented their fourth
One Night Only
evening. This unique, sold out, interactive, online event reunited the writers, cast and creatives from the hit international musical
Come From Away
, including writers
Irene Sankoff
and
David Hein
, Tony-winning director
Christopher Ashley
, musical stager
Kelly Devine
, musical supervisor/arranger
Ian Eisendrath
, lead producer
Sue Frost, Michael Rubinoff
from the Canadian Music Theatre Project, and cast members;
Barbara Fulton
(Toronto),
Christine Toy Johnson
(North American Tour),
Caesar Samayoa
(Broadway) and
Jonathan Andrew Hume
(West End).
Hosted by co-producer
Simon Greiff
, the ‘virtual’ event featured a live discussion and Q&A, two pre-recorded videos of cut songs from the show, and finished with a post show virtual stage door meet and greet. Proceeds from sales were again donated to
Acting For Others.
✭✭✭✭✭" The pre- and post-show engagement is always a very exciting part and unique in its offering … Greiff once again hosts the event with his warm and directorial manner, ensuring everything moves along smoothly and asking pressing questions … inspiring to hear the writers talk about their creative process … producers talk so passionately … Like ‘Come From Away’, which is based on humanity and kindness, the interaction between the guests felt very special … by far the best ‘One Night Only’ event so far! "
Jenny Ell, BroadwayWorldUK
✭✭✭✭✭" Greiff does an excellent job of hosting - keeping the conversation flowing, expertly navigating the transitions between interviews and performances ... the opportunity to meet the casts and creatives is special and unique - worth the ticket price alone ... at a time when we are all so isolated, ‘One Night Only’ was the perfect antidote."
Alanna Boden, West End Best Friend
"a wonderful evening … and what a stellar line up … a joy to interact and hear stories from creatives and cast."
Audience comments
ONE NIGHT ONLY Presents...
EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
Reunion
EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
Reunion
Online, Friday 4th September 2020
SimG Productions and Musical Theatre Radio presented their third
One Night Only
evening. This unique, sold out, interactive, online event reunited the writers, cast and creatives from the hit musical
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
, including composer
Dan Gillespie Sells
, book/lyric writer
Tom MacRae
,director
Jonathan Butterell
, designers
Anna Fleischle
and
Lucy Carter
, original cast
John McCrea, Lucie Shorthouse
and current cast
Noah Thomas.
Hosted by co-producer
Simon Greiff
, the ‘virtual’ evening featured a live discussion and Q&A, three exclusive performances from the guests, including cut songs from the musical, and finished with a post show virtual stage door meet and greet.
Proceeds from sales were again donated to
Acting For Others
who provide financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need.
✭✭✭✭"I was once again impressed by the uniqueness of the experience … Greiff, the evening's charismatic host, ensured the event flowed well … two exclusive cut songs [including] the beautiful ‘Like A Baby’ … more fascinating insights about the initial vision and inspirations for the production … organisers seem to have really found their stride with this distinctive event."
Jenny Ell, BroadwayWorldUK
"Another wonderful night … Amazing! … Loved the event and supporting Acting For Others in the process. Thank you to everyone involved … Such a fun evening … Thank you for the stories, songs and memories. And for keeping theatre alive!."
Audience comments
ONE NIGHT ONLY Presents...
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Reunion
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Reunion
Online, Thursday 20th August, 2020
SimG Productions and Musical Theatre Radio presented their second
One Night Only
evening. This unique, virtual, interactive, online event reunited the cast and creatives from the original 1998 Olivier Award nominated West End musical of
Saturday Night Fever,
including director/choreographer
Arlene Phillips CBE
, musical supervisor/arranger
Phil Edwards
, and leading cast members
Adam Garcia, Anita Louise Combe, Tara Overfield Wilkinson, Michael Rouse, Adrian Sarple
and
Sebastien Torkia.
Hosted by fellow original cast member
Simon Greiff,
the ‘virtual’ evening featured a live discussion and Q&A with the guests, exclusive vocal performances from
Anita Louise Combe
and
Simon Greiff
and a post show virtual stage door meet and greet.
Proceeds from sales were again donated to
Acting For Others
who provide financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need.
"thoroughly enjoyable evening … amazing … I want to see Fever back on stage again … another wonderful event from SimG Productions and Musical Theatre Radio … thank you for putting it on!."
Audience comments
ONE NIGHT ONLY Presents...
FROM HERE TO ETERNITY Reunion
FROM HERE TO ETERNITY Reunion
Online, Monday 22nd June, 2020
SimG Productions and Musical Theatre Radio joined forces to present
One Night Only.
This unique, virtual, interactive, online event reunited the cast and creatives from the original West End production of
From Here To Eternity,
including writers
Sir Tim Rice, Stuart Brayson
,and
Bill Oakes,
director
Tamara Harvey,
choreographer
Javier De Frutos,
and actors
Darius Campbell, Siubhan Harrison, Rebecca Thornhill
and
Robert Lonsdale.
Hosted by director/producer
Simon Greiff,
the ‘virtual’ evening featured a live Q&A with the guests, performances from songwriter
Stuart Brayson,
and a post show virtual stage door meet and greet.
One Night Only
is taking the virtual theatrical experience to another level. Imagine a cabaret space with tables so you and your friends can sit and talk. Theatre Fans can jump from table to table and meet other lovers of musical theatre from around the world. This is not a streaming event, but a one-time ‘live’ experience - the next step in the evolution of theatre!
Proceeds from sales were donated to
Acting For Others
who provide financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need.
"a theatrical experience like no other … It may be a treat for us watching, but the performers were also clearly revelling in the reunion … a tremendous celebration of a very underrated musical. Well done to the organisers and all involved for a night to remember."
Jenny Ell, BroadwayWorldUK
"incredible event … fabulous evening … I loved it! … so fun to meet other theatre folks and hear cast and creative chat about their experiences … Great to hear their insights into the show."
Audience comments
THE S&S AWARD GALA 2015
St James Theatre, Sunday 15th November, 2015
SimG Productions, in association with Mercury Musical Developments, presented this year’s S&S Award Gala. Directed by
Simon Greiff
, hosted by
Nigel Harman
, the Gala consisted of a showcase of the 2013 winning show
Forest Boy
by Scott Gilmore and Claire McKenzie, and in the second half extracts from the three finalist shows:
After Lydia
by Christine Denniston & Gwyneth Herbert;
The Last Word
by Brett Sullivan, and the winning show
Here
by Alex Young & Kate Marlais. The award was presented by multi award-winner
Janie Dee.
West End company included;
Nathan Amzi, Daniel Buckley, Greg Castiglioni, Rebecca Caine, Haley Flaherty, Louis Maskell, Michael Matus, Matthew Rixon, Matthew Wycliffe,
with special guest
Charlotte Wakefield
and
MD Inga Davis-Rutter.
✭✭✭✭ "support is empowering the genre … we can enjoy peace of mind, that in MMD and The S&S Award (together with producer/director Simon Greiff of SimG Productions), the support network for new writers of musical theatre is growing stronger with every year."
Musical Theatre Review
"Events such as the S&S Award Gala are incredibly important … praise the lord for people like Simon Greiff and organisations such as Perfect Pitch who work tirelessly to support the next generation of writers."
West End Frame
"musicians played very well, musical direction was impeccable, the singing was wonderful and there was a distinct buzz in the audience, the type you feel when you can sense that you are witnessing something unique and special."
West End Wilma
THE S&S AWARD GALA 2014
St James Theatre, Sunday 23rd November, 2014
SimG Productions, in association with Mercury Musical Developments, presented this year’s S&S Award Gala - an award given to the best new unproduced musical of the year, as judged by an industry panel. Directed by
Simon Greiff,
hosted by Olivier-winner
David Bedella,
with a West End cast performing excerpts from the winning show;
Stay Awake Jake
by Tim Gilvin, and the two highly-commended shows,
Jabberwocky
by Rebecca Applin and Susannah Pearse, and
Van Winkle - a folk musical
by Caroline Wigmore. The award was presented by special guest Olivier-winner
Nigel Harman.
West End company included;
Julie Atherton, Norman Bowman, Sarah Earnshaw, Sandy Grigelis, Jennifer Hepburn, Hannah Jarrett-Scott, Aidan Kelly, Katrina Kleve, Suzie Mathers, Matt Rutherford, Victoria Serra, Jos Slovick, Vicki Lee Taylor
and
Matt Wycliffe,
with special guest
Gwyneth Herbert
and musical direction by
Richard Bates.
"seamlessly directed by Simon Greiff … a future collaboration with the Curve should ensure this support for new writers of musical theatre continues to flourish."
Musical Theatre Review
"The London stage remains a treasure trove for fans of musical theatre - and The S&S Award can only help burnish its worldwide reputation. I look forward to seeing next year's winners at the Gala and this year's winners in production."
Broadway World
"a wonderful night of musical theatre … the cast put their heart and soul into their performances … the future of musical theatre is looking amazingly bright."
LondonTheatre1
AN EVENING WITH THE COMPOSERS:
Davis, Stitt & Walker
Davis, Stitt & Walker
Matcham Room, Hippodrome, Sunday 19th August 2012
American composers
Scott Evan Davis, Georgia Stitt
and
Michael Patrick Walker
, described in The Huffington Post as
‘today’s must-know songwriters’
, presented work from their acclaimed songbooks at London’s most prestigious new venue, with West End vocal talent including;
Kelly-Anne Gower, Lauren Samuels, Caroline Sheen, Stuart Matthew Price
and
Simon Thomas
, plus a student choir from the
MTA
(the Award-winning ‘School of the Year’). This unique event follows a series of ‘Composer Evenings’ created by SimG to help introduce the UK to new and exciting leading contemporary Musical Theatre writers from Britain and American.
"Inspired by the evening of wonderful Composers."
"The most amazing concert! An outstanding evening."
"Thanks for putting together another great show SimG."
Audience comments
DIVAS SING SCOTT ALAN
Arts Theatre, Sunday 13th November 2011
Scott Alan
returned to London for two more sell out Concerts showcasing his ever-growing songbook of work. West End and International DIVAS included the exquisite vocal talents of
Annalene Beechey, Sharon D. Clarke, Sarah Earnshaw, Ashleigh Gray, Chloe Hart, Jodie Jacobs, Alexia Khadime, Caissie Levy, Cassie McIvor, Natalie Weiss
, and special guest Divo
Daniel Boys
; plus a five-piece band led by Musical Director
Bob Broad
. This special event also featured an impromptu ‘Live From The Arts’ open-mic moment where budding performers got to sing on stage with Natalie Weiss, and Scott also performed some exclusive songs from his musical ‘Home’.
"I thought it was one of the best concerts I've ever seen."
"An absolutely incredible cast. It was a who's who of London's finest female belters."
"Thanks to SimG for producing this outstanding evening."
Audience comments
THE SONGS OF BOBBY CRONIN
New Players Theatre, Sunday 27th February 2011
Award winning American composer
Bobby Cronin
made his official London engagement debut in two sell out concerts. Showcasing the songwriters catalogue of work were 17 West End singers;
Simon Bailey, Samantha Barks, Natasha Barnes, Rosalie Craig, Mark Evans, Jye Frasca, Hadley Fraser, Ashleigh Gray, Trevor Jary, Jodie Jacobs, Rebecca Lock, Ceili O’Connor, Katie Rowley Jones, Caroline Sheen, Liam Tamne, Sally Ann Triplett, Rebecca Vere
and
Bobby Cronin
; with a four-piece band led by Musical Director
Simon Beck.
"Producers Simon Greiff & Phil Sykes assembled a superb company to showcase Bobby Cronin's work."
Mark Shenton, The Stage
"SimG concerts are offering a breath of fresh air to the genre of musical theatre in the West End, allowing the public to discover new musical gems."
TodoMUSICALES
SIMPLY THE MUSIC OF SCOTT ALAN
New Players Theatre, Sunday 26th September 2010
Following last years sell out Concerts, SimG brought together the best of the West End and Broadway to once again celebrate the work of acclaimed American songwriter
Scott Alan
. Showcasing brand new work, some familiar favourites, and premiering the opening section from 'HOME: The Scott Alan Song Cycle' (co-created by Director Simon Greiff). Two sell out Concerts starred
Shoshana Bean, Sierra Boggess, Louise Dearman, Hadley Fraser, Alex Gaumond, Ashleigh Gray, Jodie Jacobs, Patina Miller, Stuart Matthew Price, Grainne Renihan
and
Scott Alan
; with a four-piece band led by Musical Director
Simon Beck.
"Alan is perhaps the new David Friedman — a composer with shows perpetually in development, but who writes great self-contained songs for them that singers love to sing, making him the king of cabaret writers."
Mark Shenton, The Stage
"With its growing reputation for bringing us not just extremely polished, but aesthetically pleasing and well put together performances, one can hope that SimG will continue to produce more phenomenal concerts in the near future."
BroadwayWorld.com
STEPHANIE J. BLOCK In Concert
New Players Theatre, Sunday 28th February 2010
Broadway leading lady
Stephanie J. Block
performed her very own unique Concert in London, featuring a selection of songs from her debut album ‘This Place I Know’ and songs highlighting her amazing career so far. Ms Block was joined by Musical Director
Simon Beck
, together with a four-piece band and special West End guests
Annalene Beechey
and
Oliver Tompsett
,plus her Broadway ‘Pirate Queen’ co-star
Hadley Fraser.
"Block or Blockbuster … her knowing bright-eyed personality and sensational vocal delivery were a complete knock-out. This is one of those theatre voices that can do it all - sing sweet and low, belt big and brash, and fold in that soprano top where the show tune demands it…."
Edward Seckerson, The Independent
"It was clear to see that we weren't just witnessing a wonderful singer effortlessly belting out some of her favourite tunes; we were in the presence of a high-class musical theatre actress, who removed the notion that we were merely at a concert and transported us from number to number as if each one were a standalone story."
BroadwayWorld.com
JUST ME & THEM: The Music of Scott Alan
Leicester Square Theatre, Sunday 11th October 2009
American composer
Scott Alan
made his official London engagement debut in two sell out concerts. Showcasing his acclaimed songbook were special Broadway guest
Stephanie J. Block
and West End stars
John Barr, David Bedella, Annalene Beechey, Mark Evans, Anna Francolini, Alison Jiear, Ramin Karimloo, Rebecca Lock, Patina Miller, Frances Ruffelle, Caroline Sheen and Oliver Tompsett
, with Musical Supervision by
Peter White.
"A vocally stunning cast ... the current cream of the West End ... the phenomenal Stephanie J. Block ... Scott Alan himself proved that his talents expand far beyond composing, treating the audience to his own vocal talents with the honesty and emotional range that only the original composer could truly bring to them ... Perhaps it was producer Simon Greiff's attention to detail that made the concert appear so flawless; the simple, yet beautiful staging, the addition to the orchestrations of a talented string trio and what appeared to be a thoroughly rehearsed cast. The overall impression of the evening was that an awful lot of effort and hard work had gone into creating it and it had certainly paid off."
BroadwayWorld.com
