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One of the most exciting new musicals this Broadway season is Schmigadoon! the highly anticipated stage adaptation of the all-singing, all-dancing Apple TV+ series of the same name. The show, playing at the Nederlander Theatre in New York, stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase as Josh and Melissa, a couple transported into the inescapable world of musical theatre, with a supporting cast featuring An...

This week, after considerable anticipation (and missing out on seeing its critically acclaimed run at the Almeida), Mickey-Jo finally saw 1536. The Olivier nominated play from rising star playwright Ava Pickett has just opened at the Ambassador's Theatre in the West End. Check out Mickey-Jo's full review for spoiler free and spoiler inclusive analysis of this play, its themes, its creative choices...

When this year's Tony nominations were announced, many were shocked that Lea Michele was not recognised for her leading performance in the revival of Chess. In fact, this is the latest chapter in a long story for Michele, who missed out on a nomination for her breakout performance in Spring Awakening before earning major recognition on the hit TV series, Glee. At this point, Michele has returned t...

This week, Mickey-Jo headed to Woking Theatre to *finally* catch the new UK Tour of a show he loves - Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. This production stars Adele Anderson, Kevin Clifton and Nick Hayes as the three drag performers who travel together across Australia, accompanied by a jukebox score of disco classics. Check out what Mickey-Jo thought of this production, its new designs, and its perf...

After Mickey-Jo's recent trip to New York, in which he caught most of the new Spring openings, he's ready to let you know about the best plays on Broadway. The Balusters is a new comedy play by David Lindsay-Abaire at the Friedman Theatre, presented by Manhattan Theatre Club. Meanwhile, Becky Shaw returns to New York, produced by Second Stage at the Hayes Theatre. Find out why Mickey-Jo loved both...

Last week, a fire broke out at the Eugene O'Neill theatre in New York, where the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon was playing. The Tony Award winning musical, which celebrated its 15th Anniversary this year, has been forced to temporarily close, and has subsequently shared a statement about tentative plans to reopen after essential work takes place in the building. Find out what we know s...

We've all thought about it before - that one song in a great musical that you just don't love listening to, or seeing it onstage. Well, Mickey-Jo sat down with one of his closest friends, Kate Reinking, with whom he disagrees about theatre constantly, to debate some of the worst songs in some of the best and most popular musicals. Check out which numbers they chose from shows like Heathers, Beetle...

It was recently announced that the West End revival of EVITA starring Rachel Zegler, and directed by Jamie Lloyd will transfer to Broadway, with further information to be confirmed. One thing we do know, however, is that the Olivier Award winning actress will not be singing 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' from an exterior balcony to an outdoor crowd as she did nightly at the London Palladium. With no...

While Mickey-Jo was in New York seeing newly opened shows, he made 1 or 2 exceptions, including to pay a return visit to a hit musical from last season, JUST IN TIME. The show, which depicts the life and career of Bobby Darin, opened last year at the Circle in the Square Theatre starring Jonathan Groff, and now stars Jeremy Jordan (The Great Gatsby, Floyd Collins, Newsies) as the celebrated entert...

On Tuesday 5th May, the nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards will be announced, celebrating the best of the 2026/2027 Broadway season. In today's video, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé Aeron James are predicting which shows, performers and creatives might be nominated amidst a hugely busy year that included the likes of The Lost Boys, Titanique, Giant, Every Brilliant Thing, Oedipus, Cats t...

Mickey-Jo just got back from a 2 week trip to New York during which he saw 5 different shows Off-Broadway. These were: • Well I'll Let You Go at Studio Seaview • Mexodus at the Daryl Roth Theatre • No Singing in the Navy at Playwright's Horizons • 11 to Midnight at the Orpheum Theatre • Bigfoot at New York City Center Check out that Mickey-Jo thought of each of these shows, share your own thoughts...

After wowing audiences downtown a couple of summers ago, Cats: the Jellicle Ball is back, this time at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre where it opened earlier this month. The production relocates the action of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS within the context of ballroom culture, and infuses the iconic material, with vibrant, queer, new energy. Check out this full review to find out what Mickey-Jo thoug...

After considerable anticipation, THE LOST BOYS has opened on Broadway, the final production of the 2025-2026 season. The brand new musical adaptation plays at the Palace Theatre and is based on the cult classic 1987 film of the same name. Check out Mickey-Jo's full review to find out what he thought of the material, creative choices, and performances at the show's final press preview... • 00:00 |...

One of Broadway's newest openings is the musical adaptation of BEACHES, based on the book that inspired the iconic film. The musical stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barratt and opened earlier this week to largely negative reviews. Check out what Mickey-Jo thought the show's biggest, unexpected problem was in this full review... check out Mickey-Jo’s brand new substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre....

In surprising theatre news, it was recently announced that the cult musical OCTET from composer Dave Malloy would be adapted for film by Lin Manuel Miranda. The show has been seen off-Broadway as well as regionally in the US and will feature a starry 8 person cast on screen including Rachel Zegler, Jonathan Groff, Amanda Seyfried, Gaten Matarazzo, and more. Check out what we know so far as well as...

The award winning comedy musical AVENUE Q is back, with a West End return at the Shaftesbury Theatre. The show features the iconic original puppet designs but is an enhanced version of the initial staging, with some changes made to update the material. Check out what Mickey-Jo thought of the show, and whether it still works in 2026... •  00:00 | introduction  01:51 | the material  1...

After thrilling Broadway audiences at the Booth theatre last year, JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN has arrived at the Royal Court Theatre in London, 70 years after The Crucible was produced at the venue, for its professional UK premiere. The play, written by Kimberly Belflower, follows a group of students in 2018 Georgia responding to personal and academic questions as they study Arthur Miller's alleg...

Mickey-Jo recently attended the West End opening night of INTER ALIA at the Wyndham's Theatre, a show he had already given a ★★★★★ review to. The play, written by Suzie Miller, premiered last year at the National Theatre and stars Rosamund Pike in an Olivier Award winning performance under the direction of Justin Martin. Here's what Mickey-Jo thought upon his return to the production, and the deta...

Right now Mickey-Jo is on his way back to New York to see as many of the new Spring Broadway openings as possible. Among his most anticipated shows are Cats the Jellicle Ball, The Lost Boys, Proof, Schmigadoon, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Titaníque, and more! Find out which shows Mickey-Jo will definitely be seeing (and reviewing) as well as what he is still considering and avoiding... • 00:00 | i...

Last night at the Old Vic Theatre, Mickey-Jo attended the opening night performance of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, whereupon he realised that he had no prior experience of the story. This new production, directed by Clint Dyer and starring Aaron Pierre, brings powerful new insights to the narrative and stages it in the round. Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the play, this new production, an...

For a while now, Mickey-Jo has felt that holding his tongue in regards to his feelings about Tom Felton's Broadway appearance in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has become pointless. Today, in no uncertain terms, and in response to seeing influencer created content around Harry Potter, Mickey-Jo is letting you know why continuing to support, promote, and even see the show is harmful to the alrea...

Last week, Mickey-Jo attended the opening night performance of Henrik Ibsen's A DOLL'S HOUSE at the Almeida Theatre in London, in a new translation by Anya Reiss. This strikingly modern take on the classic play stars Olivier Award winner Romola Garai as Norma and Tom Mothersdale as Torvald, under the direction of Joe Hill-Gibbins. Check out what Mickey-Jo thought of the new script, the performance...

Last night, the 2026 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, celebrating an outstanding year of achievement in the theatre industry. The winners include Paddington the Musical, which picked up the most awards as well as the revivals of Into the Woods, Evita, and All My Sons and the new plays Punch, Kenrex, and Inter Alia. Check out Mickey-Jo's reactions to this year's winners,...

The award winning actress Lesley Manville has sparked debate after sharing her distaste towards being photographed or filmed during curtain calls. The actress, currently seen on stage at the National Theatre in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, recalled performing recently in Oedipus on Broadway and being insulted by the use of cameras during the show's bows. As someone who frequently films curtain calls,...

After thrilling Broadway audiences at the Booth theatre last year, JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN has arrived at the Royal Court Theatre in London, 70 years after The Crucible was produced at the venue, for its professional UK premiere. The play, written by Kimberly Belflower, follows a group of students in 2018 Georgia responding to personal and academic questions as they study Arthur Miller's alleg...