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One of this Broadway season's most talked about shows is the new, Jamie Lloyd directed revival of SUNSET BOULEVARD. The production, which was first seen at the Savoy Theatre in the West End, stars Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond and Tom Francis as Joe Gillis. Despite the show's success and buzz, however, it was recently announced that the run would conclude in July, shortly after this...

The 2025 Olivier Awards are less than a week away, and will once again celebrate an extraordinary year of achievement in West End and London Theatre. In today's video, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé Aeron James are predicting which shows, performers and creatives will win and should win in a year that included the likes of OLIVER!, HELLO DOLLY!, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, KYOTO, THE YEA...

Earlier this month, the hit Off-Broadway comedy Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, opened at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London. Mickey-Jo first saw the show at New World Stages in New York, and was intrigued to pay a return visit. Check out this full review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought!•00:00 | introduction02:24 | synopsis / overview08:25 | changes / comedy13:32 | performances• About Mickey-...

One of the most divisive and talked about films in recent memory is SNOW WHITE, the Disney live action remake of the 1937 animated classic. The film stars Rachel Zegler as the titular princess alongside Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, with new songs accompanying some of the original tunes, penned by Pasek and Paul. Check out this full film review to find out why Mickey-Jo was disappointed by this hig...

With so many new plays and musicals opening in New York City right now, it can be hard to choose which Broadway shows to see this Spring. With another trip to Broadway next week (surprise!) Mickey-Jo is letting you know which shows he will be seeing, which he is still considering, and which he plans to skip. Let Mickey-Jo know your thoughts on these new openings in the comments below, especially i...

The Olivier Award winning musical OPERATION MINCEMEAT has finally opened on Broadway, which also means it has received a slate of reviews from New York Theatre Critics. With the show having publicly questioned whether or not they were 'too British for Broadway?' many eyes will be on these reviews to determine the answer to that question. Join Mcikey-Jo for a thorough roundup of some of the...

Mickey-Jo recently headed to Stratford upon Avon, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, to see their new production of EDWARD II.The play, written by Christopher Marlowe, speculates about the reign of the troubled 14th century king, and his relationship with Piers Gaveston. Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo thoughts on the play, its queer themes, and this singularly passionate new staging...

Earlier today, the West End production of MEAN GIRLS announced it would play its final performance at the Savoy Theatre on 8th June 2025, after around a year of performances. With the show having played a shorter run than the original Broadway production of the musical, Mickey-Jo is asking why such a commercial show hasn't been more successful. Plus, stay tuned until the end to find out which...

The iconic film CLUELESS has finally arrived in the West End, as a major new stage musical at the Trafalgar Theatre. The show features an original score from KT Tunstall and Glenn Slater and offers nostalgic 90s vibes alongside the film's iconic quotes and costumes. Check out what Mickey-Jo thought about the West End's latest show in this full review...•00:00 | introduction02:08 | overview...

It was recently announced that the new Broadway production of OTHELLO set a Broadway box office record, with a weekly gross of $2,818,297.With some ticket prices for the play, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, rising to $921, we have to ask this question, is this a remarkable achievement, or an indictment of an industry heading towards an inaccessibly expensive future? Inspired by th...

It has been announced that Rachel Zegler will star as Eva Peron in the upcoming West End revival of EVITA, to be directed by Jamie Lloyd at the London Palladium. With stars including Lady Gaga, Ariana Debose and Nicole Scherzinger previously rumoured for this production, the news of its official casting has been eagerly anticipated. Check out today's theatre news recap for insights into how we...

The nominations were recently announced for the 2025 Laurence Olivier Awards, celebrating the best of the last year of West End and London Theatre. This year saw nominations for musicals including FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, OLIVER!, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON and NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as well as plays such as KYOTO, THE YEARS, GIANT, OEDIPUS and THE FE...

During Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York, he saw a handful of Broadway shows including two of the best plays he'd seen in a while. The first was EUREKA DAY, by Jonathan Spector, at the Friedman Theatre, and the second was ENGLISH, by Sanaz Toossi, at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out what he thought of each of these brilliant, contemporary plays, and what they had in common with ea...

Mickey-Jo was recently invited to see the UK premiere of the new musical WHITE ROSE, which documents an important historical chapter about resistance during the second World War. The show, which was previously seen Off-Broadway stars Collette Guitart (& Juliet, Why Am I So Single?) and Tobias Turley (Heathers, Mamma Mia!) as Sophie and Hans Scholl, two young German students who stood bravely a...

One of this week's biggest London Theatre openings was a new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's THE SEAGULL at the Barbican Centre, directed snd co-written by Thomas Ostermeier alongside Duncan Macmillan. The production's starry ensemble cast includes Cate Blanchett, Tom Burke, Jason Watkins, Emma Corrin, Priyanga Burford, Zachary Hart, Paul Higgins, Tanya Reynolds, Paul Bazely, and Kodi Sm...

While Mickey-Jo was in Bochum, Germany to watch the iconic, long-running production of STARLIGHT EXPRESS, he had the chance to meet one of its stars. Sophie-Rose Middleton is a British actress who currently stars in the German language production as Pearl, and has previously been seen in the international tour of CATS as well as SIX: THE MUSICAL and KIN.Check out what she had to say about rising t...

On Mickey-Jo's two recent visits to New York, he saw the new Broadway musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER twice, and he's finally ready to tell you why. The show, based on the 1992 cult classic film, stars Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Michelle Williams in the roles played on screen by Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, and Isabella Rossellini. Check out this ful...

On Wednesday 5 March, it was reported by Baz Bamigboye for Deadline that the long anticipated stage musical adaptation of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN would finally receive its world premiere production in 2026.The show, produced by Disney Theatrical, will first be seen at Bristol Hippodrome, after an extensive London workshop last year and ahead of a presumably bright future in the West End and on Broadw...

On Tuesday 4th March at 12pm, the nominations for the 2025 Olivier Awards were announced, celebrating the best of the last year of London Theatre. The announcements were filled with plenty of surprises, from unexpected frontrunners to shocking omissions, and a few more reasons Mickey-Jo was taken aback. Check out this recap of the biggest surprises from the newly announced nominations and share yo...

Mickey-Jo recently headed to the National Theatre in London to see their latest production, a new staging of Michael Abbensetts' ALTERATIONS.The play stars Arinzé Kene and is directed by Lynette Linton in its largest ever staging, with additional material contributed by Trish Cooke. Check out this new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this production, its performances, and what it has to...

After three years of manifesting this interview, Mickey-Jo finally had the chance to sit down with Carrie Hope Fletcher. Currently starring in the UK and Ireland Tour of CALAMITY JANE, Carrie Hope Fletcher is known to many for her hugely popular YouTube channel as well as her stage performances as Éponine and Fantine in LES MISÉRABLES, Veronica in HEATHERS, and as the original star of Andrew Lloyd...

On Tuesday 4th March at 12pm, the nominations for the 2025 Olivier Awards will be announced, celebrating the best of the last year of London Theatre. In today's episode, 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 OLIVER!, HELLO DOLLY!, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTO...

After initially being announced for a 2024 premiere, it has finally been revealed that the stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' THE HUNGER GAMES will arrive at a London Theatre in 2024.The exciting new production, written by Connor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster, will receive its world premiere at the purpose built Troubadour Theatre Canary Wharf in October. Check out today's th...

Several years after first seeing this production, Mickey-Jo returned to watch the new UK and Ireland tour of CALAMITY JANE, based on the film of the same name. The new tour stars Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Heathers, Les Misérables) as Calamity Jane alongside former co-star Vinny Coyle (Cinderella, Aspects of Love) as Wild Bill Hicock, and a company of actor-musician performers. Check out th...

The Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical INTO THE WOODS, last seen on a London stage in 2016, will receive a major production at the Bridge Theatre from December 2025, it has been announced. Following a return engagement of the venue's acclaimed production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, the musical will be directed by Jordan Fein (Fiddler on the Roof), with design from Tony Award winne...