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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...

Ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a few of you have been asking if Mickey-Jo would share some recommendations of which shows to see. So, after a few weeks of deliberation, Mickey-Jo has put together a list of some of the comedians, cabaret performances, musicals and plays which immediately caught my attention.•00:00 | introduction03:44 | cabaret / comedy12:56 | musicals22:14 | th...

Mickey-Jo was recently invited to review the West End transfer of CRAZY FOR YOU to the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London, after loving the show's regional revival last summer at Chichester Festival Theatre. This production is directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman, featues a score of Gershwin classics with a book by Ken Ludwig and stars Charlie Stemp and Carly Anderson. Check out Mickey-Jo&...

Last week Mickey-Jo finally got to see A STRANGE LOOP at the Barbican in London. Check out the new review for all of Mickey-Jo's thoughts about this complex, multi-layered Pulitzer Prize winning show...•00:00 | introduction02:27 | what is this show about?06:13 | is this a good show?10:31 | what is the material like?13:24 | how were the performances?18:11 | which moment is a highlight?20:25 | w...

Yesterday brought the shocking news that the West End revival of ASPECTS OF LOVE would close earlier than originally planned. The show, which features a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart and Don Black, currently stars Michael Ball, Laura Pitt-Pulford, Jamie Bogyo, and Danielle de Niese. Mickey-Jo discusses why this might be happening and what it means for the show, the West End and Sir An...

Mickey-Jo was recently invited to the New Wimbledon Theatre in London to see the new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: THE MUSICAL, which began at Leeds Playhouse. The show, which is based on the popular book by Roald Dahl, stars Gareth Snook as Willy Wonka and has changed significantly since its first onstage incarnation. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on thi...

Last week Mickey-Jo was delighted to be at the opening night of 42nd Street at Sadler's Wells. This new revival of the show stars Adam Garcia, Ruthie Henshall, Nicole-Lily Baisden, and more! Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this revival... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for...

As the summer months begin, Mickey-Jo is sharing his top 10 recommendations for the best musicals you can see in London this summer! • 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 dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism,...

At the weekend Mickey-Jo was invited to attend a gala performance of MRS DOUBTIFRE, the latest musical to open in the West End. The show is playing at London's Shaftesbury Theatre and stars Gabriel Vick in the role made famous by Robin Williams. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show's controversy, score and crowd-pleasing potential... • About Mickey-Jo: As one...

This week, a new UK Tour of the musical ANNIE is visiting the New Victoria Theatre in Woking and Mickey-Jo was thrilled to be invited to review! The show stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as the villainous Miss Hannigan and features such popular songs as 'Tomorrow', 'It's a Hard Knock Life', 'NYC', and 'You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Sm...

One of the best reviewed recent openings in London is the musical adaptation of GROUNDHOG DAY, which has returned for a summer run at the Old Vic Theatre where it originally premiered. The show, which features a book by Danny Rubin and a score by Tim Minchin stars Andy Karl as Phil Connors, a weatherman stuck reliving the same day over and over again. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's t...

Last week Mickey-Jo got to see his most anticipated show of the year - a big revival of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's musical ASSASSINS at Chichester Festival Theatre. The show features stars including Danny Mac, Carly Mercedes Dyer, Liam Tamne, Luke Brady, Lizzy Connolly, Samuel Thomas, Nick Holder, Sam Oladeinde, Amy Booth Steel, Harry Hepple and more! Check out the review for Mickey-J...

After a short lived Broadway run and a razzie award winning recording, the polarising DIANA: the musical has unexpectedly announced its UK premiere. The show will be performed in concert at the Eventim Apollo in December 2023 starring Maiya Quansah-Breed, Kerry Ellis and Denise Welch. Check out today's brand new episode for some background and Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this internet-breaking...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to see a gala night performance of WE WILL ROCK YOU at the Coliseum Theatre in London! The show, which is written by Ben Elton, uses the music of Queen and currently stars Ian McIntosh, Elena Skye, Brenda Edwards, Lee Mead and more. Check out the new video review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the material, this production and whether any of that matters......

Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to attend the opening night of the new revival of ASPECTS OF LOVE at the Lyric Theatre in the West End. The show, which features a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart and Don Black, currently stars Michael Ball, Laura Pitt-Pulford, Jamie Bogyo, and Danielle de Niese. Check out the new review for all of Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this polarising new productio...

Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to review the new stage adaptation of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at the West End's newest theatre, @sohoplace. The show is a play featuring live music performed by Eddi Reader and stars Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this world premiere production... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre critici...

Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to review the new London revival of the musical ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. The show was written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and stars Gabrielle Brooks as Ti Moune. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this new production... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social pla...

While Mickey-Jo was on Broadway he saw the revival of FUNNY GIRL starring Lea Michele. Check out the new review for all of his thoughts... Predict the TONY Awards winners to win a $1000 TodayTix Theatre Token:https://www.show-score.com/mickeyjo • 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 dwindling field. His...

Find out what Mcikey-Jo thought of this bold new off-West End revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING at Southwark Playhouse... • 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 dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated the...

One of the highlights of this theatrical year was the Almeida's acclaimed production if A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE which won the Olivier Award for Best Revival of a Play and went on to transfer to the Phoenix Theatre in the West End. The play starred Paul Mescal, Patsy Ferran and Anjana Vasan and was directed by Rebecca Frecknall. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this lau...

While Mickey-Jo was on Broadway, he absolutely had to go see the new revival of SWEENEY TODD at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York. This new production, directed by Thomas Kail, stars Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford as well as Jordan Fisher, Gaten Matarazzo and Ruthie Ann Miles. Check out the new review for his thoughts on this revival, its creative strengths and why he doesn't think it&#...

Just over a week after it received no nominations for this year's TONY Awards, the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical BAD CINDERELLA has announced it will close on 4th June. Check out the new episode for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this closing announcement, the reasons behind it and what this means for Andrew Lloyd Webber's 43 year Broadway streak... Predict the...

Last week Mickey-Jo attended a press preview performance of OPERATION MINCEMEAT at the Fortune Theatre, a show he's been watching closely since long before it arrived in London's West End. The musical theatricalises the same World War II era story as the recent film of the same name but with a decidedly more comic twist. Check out the new review to find out why audiences and critics alike...

The beloved A.A Milne book and Disney film character Winnie the Pooh has finally made it to the stage. A new musical featuring Winnie and his friends uses puppetry to bring the Hundred Acre Wood residents to life and is currently playing at London's Riverside Studios ahead of a UK Tour. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this family show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of th...

Last week, the new musical NEW YORK NEW YORK became one of the last shows to open on Broadway in the 2022-23 season ahead of tomorrow's Tony Awards nominations. The show, which is directed and choreographed, features musical from John Kander and collaborators including Lin Manuel Miranda and stars Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele. Check out Mickey-Jo's review roundup to find out what New York&#3...