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the best (and worst) musicals by popstars | ranking original theatre scores from recording artists

Over the past 25 years, more and more original scores for stage musicals have been written by recording artists turned first time composers. From Sir Elton John and Doll

Q&A with the cast of the JANE EYRE Musical | post performance chat at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

The stage musical adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre premiered on Broadway more than 25 years ago, and has finally received its UK professional premiere. The sho

who will star in NANNY MCPHEE? | thoughts on the upcoming West End musical adaptation of the film

It has been announced that a musical based on the NANNY MCPHEE films is coming to the West End next year. A world-class creative team has been assembled to bring Nanny M

Thelma & Louise (Young Vic Theatre, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW

One of London's latest theatrical openings is a new musical adaptation of the Award-winning 1991 film THELMA & LOUISE. Playing at the Young Vic, the world premiere produ

why a great show is closing on Broadway | thoughts on Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

In what is beginning to feel like a Broadway bloodbath, another musical has announced that it will soon be closing - the Tony-nominated original Two Strangers (Carry a Ca

Were these plays brilliant or boring? LONDON THEATRE REVIEW ROUNDUP (Bloodsport, Electra / Persona, Man To Man, For Colored Girls)

Over the last week or so, Mickey-Jo has seen a handful of different plays at four different theatres across London. They were: • Electra / Persona at the National Theatr

Mickey-Jo met the stars of THELMA & LOUISE | a chat with musical's leading ladies Amy Lennox & Rachel Tucker - INTERVIEW

Ahead of its opening night, Mickey-Jo had the chance to sit down with the two leading ladies of the new musical adaptation of the award winning film, THELMA AND LOUISE.

why SUNDAY IN THE PARK got cancelled | the real reasons why the revival at the Barbican is postponed

The much-talked about upcoming West End revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE has officially been postponed and will not run next summer at the Barbican. The musical

why & JULIET is closing on Broadway | why the jukebox musical is ending and thoughts on its legacy

Yet another Broadway show has announced it will close in the first week of 2027, and this time it's the long running jukebox musical, & JULIET. The show, which expands o

Kimberly Akimbo (Hampstead Theatre, London) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

The musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO is making its UK Premiere at the Hampstead Theatre in London, starring Maria Friedman. The show, written by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine

Burlesque (UK Tour) - ★★ REVIEW

After missing out on the chance to see it during its since cancelled run in Woking, Mickey-Jo headed to Cardiff earlier this week to watch the new UK Touring production o

why is BEETLEJUICE closing in London?! | thoughts on the West End musical's box office challenges

The fan favourite musical BEETLEJUICE, which has haunted three Broadway houses finally made its way to the West End earlier this year, but will close earlier than planned

Oh, Mary! starring Jinkx Monsoon (Trafalgar Theatre, West End) - REVIEW

Jinkx Monsoon is the latest star of the West End production of Oh, Mary! The hit comedy play written by Cole Escola continues to run at the Trafalgar Theatre. Jinkx make

why Jonathan Bailey has left SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE | thoughts on the revival's future

Following the recent news that Ariana Grande will not appear in next year's London revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, it has been announced that Jonathan Bailey w

Angels in America (Edinburgh International Festival) - REVIEW

In the midst of seeing 50+ shows in a week at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mickey-Jo saw exactly one production from the Edinburgh International Festival - Angels in Am

Why is SIX closing on Broadway? Thoughts on the hit musical coming to an end in New York

It was announced earlier today that the Broadway production of SIX, currently playing at the Lena Horne Theatre, would end its run at the beginning of 2027. The musical,

Mickey-Jo met the cast of THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES - Mischief Theatre stars on spy skills and onstage laughs

The Comedy About Spies, the hilarious show from Mischief Theatre is back in the West End for a limited run at the Adelphi Theatre. Mischief Theatre are the maniacal, awa

Mickey-Jo’s favourite HADESTOWN performances: thoughts on the West End, Broadway and international casts

With the proshot recording of HADESTOWN having recently been released in cinemas to tremendous success, theatre fans are once again talking about the Tony Award winning m

Death Note: The Musical (Barbican Theatre, London) - ★★ REVIEW

After a semi staged concert presentation in 2023, DEATH NOTE the musical is back in London with a fully staged production at the Barbican Centre. Based on the hugely pop

could WICKED close on Broadway? | thoughts on the musical's recent box office downturn and future

When a Broadway show becomes a long-runner, its lifetime spanning multiple decades, it's hard to imagine that it could ever close. However, recent grosses for the musica