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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...

Mickey-Jo was recently invited to attend the press night performance of The Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale at the Watermill Theatre in Newbury. This is the first revival of the show since its famously challenged original production at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London and takes a bold new approach, with an actor musician staging that is semi immersive. Check out the new review to find out...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo travelled to Chichester Festival Theatre to see ROCK FOLLIES.The new musical is based on the 1970s British TV series and stars Carly Bawden, Angela Marie Hurst and Zizi Strallen. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts... • 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 dw...

With the Barbie movie becoming an enormous success - it's only a matter of time before a producer decides to bring a Barbie musical to Broadway. In today's new episode Mickey-Jo is speculating about what a Barbie musical might look and sound like as well as who should play Barbie and Ken.•00:00 | introduction01:52 | would it work?06:04 | who should write it?07:29 | design09:30 | who should...

Recently Mickey-Jo made an epic theatrical pilgrimage to see the non replica production of WICKED in São Paulo, Brazil. As a non replica production, it featured a new creative team with different direction, Choreography and design choices as well as a cast including beloved Brazilian stars Myra Ruiz and Fabi Bang. Check out the new review for all of Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this very different...

Mickey-Jo thought it was time to share a bit of an update about my personal and professional life...Make sure to comment down below with what kind of videos you want to see next!•00:00 | introduction00:34 | next videos07:19 | we're engaged!13:24 | engagement story21:47 | professional news• About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pio...

This week brought the shocking news that both NEW YORK, NEW YORK on Broadway and AIN'T TOO PROUD in the West End would soon close. In today's new episode, Mickey-Jo is asking why these shows haven't proved more popular, what this means for the industry globally and what might be next for each theatre...Don't forget to comment with your thoughts about all of this down below!•00:00 |...

Last week Mickey-Jo headed to the Sheffield Crucible to see their bold new revival of the epic musical MISS SAIGON.Check out the new review for Mcikey-Jo's thoughts on this show...•00:00 | introduction02:07 | what is the show about?04:41 | what's been changed?09:06 | what was the star rating?12:47 | what were the problems?21:11 | what did I enjoy?26:38 | how were the performances? • About...

Last week Mickey-Jo took a trip to Leeds Playhouse to see the press night performance of IN DREAMS, a new musical written by David West Read which features the music of Roy Orbison. This world premiere production stars Lena Hall, Oliver Tompsett, Noel Sullivan, Sian Reese-Williams, Manuel Pacific, Gabriel García, Alma Cuervo and more! Check out the new review to find out why he fell in love with t...

Last week's announcement that Katerina McCrimmon would lead the upcoming US Tour of Funny Girl as Fanny Brice was met with a sizeable backlash. McCrimmon, who is not Jewish, is to depict the Jewish comedienne succeeding a line of Jewish performers who have played the role in the recent Broadway revival. In today's new episode, find out exactly why this matters to a community of fans and wh...

For as long as musicals have existed, there have been reprises - the repetition of a song after it is first sung. These can be sombre, uplifting, unexpected and inspiring, and when used correctly are hugely rewarding. In today's episode Mickey-Jo is counting down the reprises he thinks are the very best - make sure to comment below with your favourites!•CHAPTERS:00:00 | introduction01:25 | wha...

Last week Mickey-Jo travelled to the Barn Theatre in Cirencester to see their latest production, a brand new revival of the Award winning musical ONCE.Check out the review for all of Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this very different new production...•00:00 | introduction02:45 | what is this show about?05:22 | what is this revival like?09:28 | what are the creative strengths?13:12 | what are the shor...

It was announced earlier today that the award winning, smash hit West End revival of CABARET would transfer to the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway. With some details confirmed and others yet to be determined, Mickey-Jo is talking through everything we know so far about the 2024 production including who might star alongside Eddie Redmayne if Jessie Buckley doesn't reprise her role as Sally Bo...