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This year, the theatre world has enjoyed two particularly high profile productions of the William Shakespeare tragedy ROMEO AND JULIET.The first of these took place at the Duke of York's Theatre in the West End and was directed by Jamie Lloyd, with Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers starring as the titular characters. In a subsequent Broadway production, meanwhile, staged at New York's Circ...

Mickey-Jo was recently invited to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at the Ambassadors Theatre in the West End. This enchanting new musical adapts the F. Scott Fitzgerald story of the same name but relocates the action to a fishing village in early 20th century Cornwall. Check out Mickey-Jo's full review to find out what he thought about this show...•00:00 | introduction01:53 | the narrative...

The Broadway revival of CABARET, currently playing at the August Wilson Theatre in New York, has recently welcomed Adam Lambert to the cast as their new Emcee. Lambert, who is best known as a vocalist and lately a frontman for Queen, has replaced Olivier Award winner Eddie Redmayne who opened this production when it first started in London. Check out this mini review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on La...

Mickey-Jo attended an early screening of WICKED, the long-awaited film adaptation of the long-running, hugely popular stage musical currently seen both on Broadway and in the West End. After having shared his spoiler-free thoughts from an advance screening of the film earlier this week, Mickey-Jo is now bringing you his more detailed, spoiler inclusive review of the film discussing everything from...

Tonight Mickey-Jo attended an early screening of WICKED, the long-awaited film adaptation of the long-running, hugely popular stage musical currently seen both on Broadway and in the West End. The 2024 feature film, which is the first in a two part series, has been directed by Jon M Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple) as Elphaba, pop star Ariana Grande (13 the Musical) as Glinda, and Jo...

The latest drama in the theatre industry has been the backlash to social media activity from Nicole Scherzinger who currently stars as Norma Desmond in the Broadway revival of SUNSET BOULEVARD.In the wake of this month's US presidential election, Scherzinger appeared to have engaged with pro-Trump posts on instagram, prompting onlookers to react to this presumed political admission. Check out toda...

One of a handful of new musicals to open on Broadway this month is TAMMY FAYE, the musical story of the life of the controversial evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Having seen the show's world premiere production at the Almeida Theatre in London in 2022, Mickey-Jo was eager to catch the show's New York transfer at the recently refurbished Palace Theatre. This new production, directed by Rupert Goold s...

On Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York, one of the many new musicals he saw was MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and it instantly became his favourite Broadway show. The musical, which first premiered in South Korea, and has been written by Will Aaronson and Hue Park, stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen as a pair of retired robots who go on a road trip together. Check out this full review to find out why...

Mickey-Jo is currently in New York City on a trip motivated largely by the current concert staging of RAGTIME at New York City Center. The annual gala presentation production stars Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and more, and features a striking score including 'Wheels of a Dream', 'Back to Before', and 'Make Them Hear You'.Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this...

One of the most anticipated shows of Mickey-Jo's most recent trip back to New York has been the new production of ROMEO & JULIET at The Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway. This new staging of the show is directed by Sam Gold and stars Kit Connor (Heartstopper) and Rachel Zegler (West Side Story).Check out this full review for his thoughts on the new production, its popular stars, as well...

The popular Broadway musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby is heading to London in 2025 with a 6 month limited run at the London Coliseum! The show, which premiered at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey in 2023 currently stars Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde) and Eva Noblezada (Hadestown, Miss Saigon).Check out today's news recap to find out everything we know so far about this newly ann...

It has recently been announced that three separate Broadway musicals would all close within the next few months. These shows are SUFFS, BACK TO THE FUTURE the musical, and WATER FOR ELEPHANTS.In today's episode Mickey-Jo talks through the many reasons why each of these shows is ending their run as well as providing some commentary on the current Broadway landscape...•00:00 | introduction 05:58 | W...

In breaking theatrical news, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and producer Michael Harrison have jointly announced details about their next new musical collaboration in an exclusive interview with Deadline's Baz Bamigboye. Based on the film THE ILLUSIONIST, the new project will be Lloyd Webber's first new musical venture since BAD CINDERELLA and will see him collaborating with screenwriter Chris Terri...

Earlier today it was announced that WHY AM I SO SINGLE? the new musical from the writers of Six, currently running at the Garrick Theatre in London, would conclude its West End run and close on 19th January 2025.The show, which opened at the Garrick Theatre in the West End, has been written by Tony Award winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, whose first collaboration SIX: THE MUSICAL has gone from Ed...

This week Mickey-Jo had the opportunity to sit down with the composer Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, The Wild Party, Big Fish) to discuss the upcoming European premiere of his theatrical work: I AM HARVEY MILK.The piece will have two performances on Sunday 27th October at Cadogan Hall in London and will star Joel Harper Jackson and Sierra Boggess, with Vanessa Williams and Alex Jennings hosting...

How did the Olivier Award winning revival of SUNSET BOULEVARD fare when it officially opened for the New York press last weekend? The production, a revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical in a bold new staging by Jamie Lloyd starring Nicole Scherzinger, recently opened at the St James Theatre on Broadway, in New York. Check out this episode for an overview of a selection of the Broadway reviews...

The 2010s Broadway set NBC TV show SMASH is heading to Broadway in real life, and will play at the Imperial Theatre in New York in Spring 2025.The roles of Ivy and Karen, played on screen by Megan Hilty and Kathatine McPhee, will be played by Robyn Hurder and Caroline Bowman, with a starry cast playing brand new roles. Check out today's theatre news recap for all the information we have so far as...

Based on the novel by Terry Ronald, the musical BECOMING NANCY has recently opened at Birmingham Rep in the UK and features a book by Elliot Davis and a score from Stiles and Drewe. The show stars Joseph Peacock as David Starr, a boy cast unexpectedly in the role of Nancy in his school production of OLIVER! He is supported by a talented cast including Rebecca Trehearn, Genevieve Nicole, Paige Pedd...

Mickey-Jo recently had the chance to sit down with global musical theatre star Keala Settle (Waitress, Les Misérables, & Juliet) to discuss her upcoming appearance in the new musical FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL at Southwark Playhouse in London. Known to audiences for her role in The Greatest Showman as well as various stage performances, Keala is also a Tony Award and Drama Desk nominee who will ap...

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Season 3 of the hugely popular Netflix series HEARTSTOPPER (based on the young adult graphic novel series from Alice Oseman) recently released and Mickey-Jo has already watched every episode. On the back of the show's enormous popularity, many of its cast have become popular stars and are forging exciting careers which include the theatre, though some are no stranger to the stage. From Kit Con...

Those of you who have been watching videos for some time may remember Mickey-Jo's less than positive review for the musical adaptation of 101 DALMATIANS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre some summers ago. Well, the show is now back in a revised production on tour and recently Mickey-Jo headed to the New Victoria Theatre in Woking to find out if he liked this version any better. Starring Kym Marsh...

Sunset Boulevard is getting talked about again on social media for its impressive act 2 stunt - but not entirely for good reasons. The production, a revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical in a bold new staging by Jamie Lloyd starring Nicole Scherzinger, recently began previews at the St James Theatre on Broadway in New York and has encountered a couple of issues with their updated 'route'.Duri...

If you're not sure what to see in New York over the next few months and you're looking for the best plays and musicals on and off-Broadway, check out this brand new guide to the most exciting theatre this fall with more than 20 recommended shows! From Sunset Boulevard and Oh Mary! on Broadway to the transfers of Teeth and the new cast of Little Shop of Horrors as well as Romeo + Juliet with Rachel...

This week, the Olivier Award winning British musical OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced plans to transfer to the Golden Theatre on Broadway. While Mickey-Jo is hugely excited for the show's ongoing success, this news raises concerns and prompts reflection on some of the producing decisions that brought it here. Check out today's episode for all of the announced Broadway's details, a history of the show...