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Just before Mickey-Jo left for New York, he caught a press performance of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, a new show helmed by producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh in tribute to the great composer / lyricist. The show, which is playing at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End, London, stars Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga alongside a hugely talented cast including Janie Dee, Jac Yarrow, Joanna Ridi...

Why did a climate activism group interrupt a performance of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre in London last night? In today's new video, find out the details behind this latest West End news headline and whether Mickey-Jo thinks this was a good thing or not. Don't forget to comment below with your thoughts about this situation!•00:00 | introduction02:21 | what happened at Les Mis?09:...

Mickey-Jo recently flew to Amsterdam to see the international tour of Six: the Musical at the DeLaMar Theater in Amsterdam. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on these new queens, why he loves the show and how it played to a Dutch audience... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwin...

This week Mickey-Jo was invited to the gala night performance of UNBELIEVABLE, the latest live show from the mind of Mentalist Derren Brown and his collaborators. The show is running at the Criterion Theatre in the West End and is performed by an ensemble cast of actors and musicians including West End star Simon Lipkin. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this mystifying new...

This week Mickey-Jo was invited to the New Wimbledon Theatre to see the brand new UK Tour of Shrek the Musical. The new production is directed by Nick Winston and stars Anthony Lawrence, Joanne Clifton and Brandon Lee Sears. Check out the new review for his thoughts on this very different staging... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-J...

After seeing it two years in a row at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Mickey-Jo couldn't resist making the journey to Bristol Old Vic to see the new, expanded staging of Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder! The musical, which follows two friends who host a struggling true crime podcast, stars Bronté Barbé and Rebekah Hinds as its titular characters. Check out the new review for all of Mickey-Jo&#...

After a tumultuous history of trying to open in the West End and on Broadway, the English language version of REBECCA the Musical has finally arrived in the United Kingdom with a production that opened earlier this week at the Charing Cross Theatre. After attending the 1st preview, Mickey-Jo was invited to return to see the show on press night in order to review. Check out Mickey-Jo's new vide...

This morning, news broke that the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical STARLIGHT EXPRESS would be returning to the UK, with a 2024 revival at the Troubadour Theatre, Wembley Park. In today's new episode, find out everything we already know about this exciting, brand new production of the show...•00:00 | introduction 01:49 | what is Starlight Express?04:33 | what is the show about?11:09 | what do we alr...

Mickey-Jo was recently invited to review the brand new British musical, THE LITTLE BIG THINGS, based on the memoir of the same name by artist Henry Fraser. The show, which has recently opened at the West End's newest theatre, @sohoplace, tells the story of Henry's life before and after a near totally paralysing accident and features disabled performers and creatives in a uniquely accessibl...

Earlier this week, a press launch was held to announce that Tony Award winning Director and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell would direct a new West End production of The Devil Wears Prada: a new musical. The show, which had a tryout production last year in Chicago, features a score by Sir Elton John and Shaina Taub and a book by Kate Wetherhead and is based on the film starring Anne Hathaway, Emily B...

The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare ⬇️ https://skl.sh/mickeyjotheatre08231 Mickey-Jo's so excited to share with you that he's going to be heading back to New York in just over 2 weeks for his next trip to Broadway with his lovely fiancé Aeron James! In today's episode he's sharing with you what happened on their last trip that forced t...

This time last week was the first preview performance of REBECCA the Musical at the Charing Cross Theatre in London. The show arrives here after a colourful history including an FBI investigation, an ancient underground stream and several burning staircases. Ahead of the show's official opening and after they both saw this initial performance, Mickey-Jo sat down with the internet's premier...

This time last week was the first preview performance of REBECCA the Musical at the Charing Cross Theatre in London. The show arrives here after a colourful history including an FBI investigation, an ancient underground stream and several burning staircases. Ahead of the show's official opening and after they both saw this initial performance, Mickey-Jo sat down with the internet's premier...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo caught the first public performance of a brand new musical - the ticketed workshop presentation of 'Why Am I So Single?', the new musical from Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the award winning writers of the global hit musical SIX.The presentation starred Christina Benington (Heathers, Bat Out of Hell) and Joe Foster (& Juliet, Legally Blonde), with Millie O'...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo caught the first public performance of a brand new musical - the ticketed workshop presentation of 'Why Am I So Single?', the new musical from Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the award winning writers of the global hit musical SIX.The presentation starred Christina Benington (Heathers, Bat Out of Hell) and Joe Foster (& Juliet, Legally Blonde), with Millie O'...

Mickey-Jo recently went to see the new comedy play THE CROWN JEWELS at the Garrick Theatre in the West End. The show, which is based on true events that occurred during the reign of King Charles II, stars Al Murray, Mel Gierdeoyc, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Neil Morissey, and more. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this production... Grab Atlas VPN for just $1.83/mo+ 3 months ext...

Mickey-Jo recently revisited the Olivier Award winning revival of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in London. The Musical, which opened with Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley, currently stars Mason Alexander Park as The Emcee and Maude Apatow as Sally Bowles. Check out this new mini review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the latest cast of this extraordinary production. • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the...

For Theatre fans in the UK, August is all about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and this year Mickey-Jo caught 30 shows in 5 days during his trip! This included musicals, plays, cabarets, and immersive experiences. In today's review roundup Mickey-Jo is sharing snippets of the reviews he created in order to rank every show he saw!•00:00 | Introduction02:16 | Sing, River03:19 | Buff04:19 | We&#39...

Earlier this week, LOVE NEVER DIES - the sequel to Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, was staged in concert at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in the West End. This production starred Norm Lewis, Celinde Schoenmaker, Matthew Seadon-Young, Courtney Stapleton, Sally Dexter, and more. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this show's material and plot as well as...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to see DEATH NOTE the musical in concert at the London Palladium in the West End. This sold out production starred Joaquin Pedro Valdes, Dean John Wilson, Frances Mayli McCann, Adam Pascal, Aimie Atkinson, and more. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this hugely anticipated musical...•00:00 | introduction 02:14 | what is Death Note abou...

After many years of waiting, the Pulitzer Prize winning musical Next to Normal has finally arrived in London. The UK premiere, which is currently performing at the Donmar Warehouse in the West End, stars Caissie Levy, Jamie Parker, Eleanor Worthington Cox, Jack Wolfe, and more. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's detailed thoughts about this production... •00:00 - introduction02:21 - plot...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo had the chance to attend a special screening of the new movie THEATER CAMP from Searchlight Pictures. This 2023 release has been co-created by Nick Lieberman, Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, and Noah Galvin and depicts a chaotic theater camp. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this very stagey film!•00:00 | introduction02:53 | what is Theater Camp ab...

Earlier this year Mickey-Jo saw Hadestown on Broadway at the Walter Kerr theatre, years after first seeing the show's pre Broadway run at the National Theatre in London. The show originally starred Reeve Carney as Orpheus, Eva Noblezada as Eurydice, Amber Gray as Persephone, Patrick Page as Hades, and Andre de Shields as Hermes, with Lillias White, Tom Hewitt and Jewelle Blackman later joining...

Earlier this week, the new musical adaptation of the hit film BACK TO THE FUTURE opened at the Winter Garden Theater on Broadway. Although the show is still successfully running at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End and won the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, it received largely negative reviews from the New York critics. In this episode Mickey-Jo discusses the different responses to bot...

This week brought the bombshell announcement that the popular musical HEATHERS would be ending its run at the Other Palace Theatre in London on 3rd September. The show, which originally starred Carrie Hope Fletcher, Jodie Steele, Jamie Muscato and more, is currently also on a 2nd UK tour and has played 2 limited runs at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in the West End before returning to its original v...