The Theatre Channel

The Theatre Channel, a new web series launched in the UK on Oct. 2, will launch in the US on Dec. 23. It showcases award-winning West End musical stars, including the program’s Café Four singers (Alyn Hawk, Emily Langham, Sadie-Jean Shirley, Alex Woodward), in performances of theater songs from today and yesterday, all filmed on location in London’s Theatre Café. The first four episodes feature sets of show tunes programmed around a theme. The premiere is appropriately titled “Welcome to the Café,” opening with the song “On Broadway” from Smokey Joe’s Café. Episode 2, “Musical Horrors,” is dedicated to Halloween shows, including songs from Beetlejuice, Carrie, and Young Frankenstein. The third episode features tunes from rock musicals, such as Rent and Jagged Little Pill, and the fourth episode highlights yuletide songs from shows including Mame and White Christmas. New episodes will be released monthly through the spring. Episodes purchased can be viewed unlimited times.