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13 Oct 2026Ovation Rights and Alicia Keys partner on the next chapter of Hell's KitchenLandmark transaction provides original Broadway investors with an accelerated return of capital.
Creating a new route to liquidity for theatrical investment. Read more 
Summer at Ovation Rights1 Oct 2026A summer of openings, announcements and building on existing & new partnerships... and a fair amount of sunshine too! 
A super busy Spring at Ovation Rights8 Jul 2026The Olivier Awards, the Tony Awards, new openings and new starters were all in a packed Q2 for Team Ovation Rights
P!nk stars in Chicago tribute at 2026 Tony Awards7 Jun 2026P!nk and Queen Latifah join Broadway's Chicago to celebrate the 30th anniversary at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Cats: The Jellicle Ball wins 3 Tony Awards7 Jun 2026Cats: The Jellicle Ball takes home 3 Tony Awards including Best Director of a Musical.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Opens at the Watermill Theatre3 Jun 2026The Watermill Theatre's new production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang opens to a string of five-star reviews!
Starlight announces initial details for World Tour12 May 2026The tour will launch at Leicester Curve in May 2027.
Cats: The Jellicle Ball nominated for nine Tony Awards4 May 2026The Tony Award nominations follow widespread critical acclaim and recognition from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Drama League Awards
Phantom Celebrates 40 Years at the Oliviers12 Apr 2026Phantom of the Opera opened this year's 50th Olivier Awards with a special performance celebrating its 40th Anniversary.
Ovation Rights x Olivier Awards9 Mar 2026Ovation Rights partners with Olivier Awards 50th Anniversary
Whitney Leavitt joins Chicago1 Feb 2026Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Star Whitney Leavitt To Make Broadway Debut In ‘Chicago
Starlight Express to embark on a World Tour9 Jan 2026The new production will tour after it concludes its London run
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Watermill24 Nov 2025The Watermill Theatre announces the timeless classic as their 2026 summer musical
Ovation Rights Expands to New York15 Oct 2025Announcing our launch in New York
Cats to Return to London14 Oct 2025Cats will make its London return in a bold re-imagining
Cats Comes Home to Broadway9 Oct 2025Announcing its Broadway return, Cats: The Jellicle Ball will open in March 2026
Masquerade Extends in New York29 Sep 2025Masquerade has premiered in New York, earning attention for its scale and striking visual design
Starlight Express extends London production for a sixth run1 Sep 2025The family favourite musical continues its run at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
The Phantom of the Opera returns to New York in new Masquerade production30 Jul 2025The Phantom of the Opera returns to New York with Masquerade, a new immersive production
The Phantom of the Opera kickstarts 40th anniversary celebrations in Sydney17 Jul 2025Sydney Harbour will stage The Phantom of the Opera in 2026 to launch its 40th anniversary celebrations
Starlight Express rolls out a Deluxe Edition album for 202513 May 2025A new Starlight Express Deluxe Edition album features a full cast recording and eight remixes
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang UK Tour concludes with glowing reviews 6 Mar 2025The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang UK tour concludes after a year with strong reviews and audience acclaim
Original 1984 Cast Album Starlight Express reissued on vinyl16 Feb 2025The original 1984 Starlight Express cast album is reissued in a newly remastered vinyl edition
Starlight Express dominates at 2025 WhatsOnStage Awards9 Feb 2025Starlight Express dominates at 2025 WhatsOnStage Awards 
Ovation Rights acquires Sir Richard Stilgoe’s iconic musical catalogue in landmark deal and announces $100 million backing to support artists’ legacies15 Jan 2025 Ovation Rights acquires Sir Richard Stilgoe’s iconic musical catalogue in landmark deal and announces $100 million backing to support artists’ legacies
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang launches major new UK Tour15 Apr 2024A major new UK tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang opens in Southampton before travelling nationwide