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Predicting the 2026 Tony Award nominations...

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Tuesday 5th May, the nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards will be announced, celebrating the best of the 2026/2027 Broadway season.In today'...

Off-Broadway Review Roundup (Mexodus, Bigfoot, 11 to Midnight, Well I'll Let You Go, No Singing in the Navy)

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo just got back from a 2 week trip to New York during which he saw 5 different shows Off-Broadway.These were:• Well I'll Let You Go at Studi...

Cats: The Jellicle Ball (Broadhurst Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After wowing audiences downtown a couple of summers ago, Cats: the Jellicle Ball is back, this time at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre where it opened e...

The Lost Boys (Palace Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★ REVIEW

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After considerable anticipation, THE LOST BOYS has opened on Broadway, the final production of the 2025-2026 season.The brand new musical adaptation p...

Beaches The Musical (Majestic Theatre, Broadway) - ★★ REVIEW

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of Broadway's newest openings is the musical adaptation of BEACHES, based on the book that inspired the iconic film.The musical stars Jessica Vosk...

we need to talk about OCTET | thoughts on the Lin Manuel Miranda / Dave Malloy movie musical

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In surprising theatre news, it was recently announced that the cult musical OCTET from composer Dave Malloy would be adapted for film by Lin Manuel Mi...

Avenue Q (Shaftesbury Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The award winning comedy musical AVENUE Q is back, with a West End return at the Shaftesbury Theatre.The show features the iconic original puppet desi...

Dónal Finn and Molly McFadden on whether JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at the Royal Court Theatre - INTERVIEW

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After thrilling Broadway audiences at the Booth theatre last year, JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN has arrived at the Royal Court Theatre in London, 70 ye...

Inter Alia (Wyndham's Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo recently attended the West End opening night of INTER ALIA at the Wyndham's Theatre, a show he had already given a ★★★★★ review to...

what Mickey-Jo will and won't see on Broadway... | the shows Mickey-Jo is watching on his next New York Theatre trip

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Right now Mickey-Jo is on his way back to New York to see as many of the new Spring Broadway openings as possible.Among his most anticipated shows are...

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (The Old Vic, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last night at the Old Vic Theatre, Mickey-Jo attended the opening night performance of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, whereupon he realised that he ...

stop going to see the Harry Potter play | why promoting Tom Felton in Cursed Child is a loser move

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For a while now, Mickey-Jo has felt that holding his tongue in regards to his feelings about Tom Felton's Broadway appearance in Harry Potter and the ...

A Doll's House (Almeida Theatre, London) - ★★ REVIEW

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Mickey-Jo attended the opening night performance of Henrik Ibsen's A DOLL'S HOUSE at the Almeida Theatre in London, in a new translation by...

Mickey-Jo's reaction to the OLIVIER AWARDS | what Mickey-Jo thought of the 2026 winners, performances, and more...

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last night, the 2026 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, celebrating an outstanding year of achievement in the theatre indust...

Is it wrong to film the bows? | thoughts on Lesley Manville's theatre curtain call comments

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The award winning actress Lesley Manville has sparked debate after sharing her distaste towards being photographed or filmed during curtain calls.The ...

John Proctor is the Villain (Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, Royal Court, London) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After thrilling Broadway audiences at the Booth theatre last year, JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN has arrived at the Royal Court Theatre in London, 70 ye...

who is the villain in THE LAST 5 YEARS? | Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the toxic relationship in the musical

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the 25 years since it premiered, audiences have been debating which of the characters in The Last Five Years is at fault for the end of their relat...

Waitress starring Carrie Hope Fletcher (UK Tour) - ★★★★ REVIEW

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The fan favourite musical WAITRESS, seen on Broadway and in the West End, is back on stage in a new UK Tour starring Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna.The...

how GLEE saved Broadway | the stars who found stage success in the decade since the hit TV show

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Right now, it seems like there are more Glee alumni on stage in New York than ever before, and it made Mickey-Jo wonder about the impact of the TV sho...

Mickey-Jo and Aeron James' 2026 Olivier Awards predictions | who will win at this year's London Theatre awards

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the 2026 Olivier Awards fast approaching, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé  @AeronJames  are finally sharing our predictions for the up...

Romeo and Juliet starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe (Harold Pinter Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, Mickey-Jo was invited to review the press night performance of ROMEO & JULIET at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.This new p...

Kinky Boots starring Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle (London Coliseum, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

KINKY BOOTS is back in London, in a new production which opened first at Curve Leicester before touring the UK and Europe.This revival of the popular ...

Joey Contreras on the rise of IN PIECES | writer / composer talks the new musical's London run | INTERVIEW

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The contemporary musical theatre song cycle IN PIECES has become a fan favourite show, and played sold out concert performances this week at the Other...

the top new plays to see in London? | reviews of Choir Boy, Slippery, Summerfolk, and Jaja's African Hair Braiding)

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo is sharing reviews of four plays he's seen in the last couple of weeks in London:• Summerfolk at the National Theatre• Slippery at the O...

The Last Five Years starring Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt (London Palladium, West End) - ★★★ REVIEW

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new production of Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, and starring Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt.The i...

the TONY awards vs the OLIVIER awards | the major differences between the UK and US theatre awards

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In just a few weeks, the West End Theatre community will celebrate the annual Olivier Awards in London, while many of Broadway's most exciting new sho...

Teeth 'n' Smiles (Duke of York's Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new revival of the play TEETH N SMILES by David Hare opened earlier this week at the Duke of York's Theatre in the West End.The play, originally see...

I'D DO ANYTHING - where are they now? | Jessie Buckley, Rachel Tucker, Samantha Barks, and more

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When Jessie Buckley won an Oscar earlier this month for her celebrated performance in Hamnet, it reminded Mickey-Jo of the 2008 BBC TV series I'd Do A...

John McCrea and Louis Emmitt-Stern talk new play, SLIPPERY at the Omnibus Theatre

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mcikey-Jo recently visited the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham, where a new play SLIPPERY was readying for its final preview performance.Mickey-Jo sat down...

the shows Mickey-Jo wasn't allowed to review... | thoughts on ONE DAY and why productions exclude critics

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last week, there has been debate about National press outlets being excluded from the opportunity to review ONE DAY the Musical at the Royal ...

what's going on with LEGALLY BLONDE? | the truth behind the tabloid drama and the concert performance

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last week, drama and discourse has surrounded the new UK Tour of Legally Blonde.While the show was in Milton Keynes, leading lady Amber Davie...

Mickey-Jo saw the 1st preview of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN | everything you need to know about the stage musical

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As promised, Mickey-Jo made it to the Bristol Hippodrome to see the first preview performance of the world premiere of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, finally o...

who was snubbed by the OLIVIER AWARDS? | the West End shows and actors who weren't nominated in 2026

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last week the nominations were announced for the 2026 Olivier Awards, celebrating the best of the last year of London Theatre.The most nominated shows...

what did Mickey-Jo think of MIDNIGHT? | thoughts on how Todrick Hall's new musical could become a huge hit

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo recently checked out one of London's most talked about new arrivals, a limited workshop presentation of the new musical MIDNIGHT by Todrick ...

The best and worst plays Mickey-Jo saw this week | REVIEWS of Our Town, Marie & Rosetta, The Manningtree Witches & While They Were Waiting

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo's sharing reviews of four plays he's seen in the last couple of weeks in London:• While They Were Waiting at Upstairs at the Gatehouse (★...

Timothée Chalamet is wrong about Opera and Ballet | the problem behind his controversial comments...

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Academy Award nominated actor Timothée Chalamet is currently experiencing backlash after publicly dismissing Opera and Ballet as dying, unpopular...

Todrick Hall (Midnight, Burlesque, Kinky Boots) - INTERVIEW

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo finally had the chance to sit down with multi-hyphenate stage star, social media personality and musical theatre superfan Todrick Hall, ahea...

Mickey-Jo saw BOTH of the Little Mermaid prequel musicals | REVIEWS of UNFORTUNATE ★★★★ and SEA WITCH ★★

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Sunday, London's theatregoers had the unique opportunity to see two different musicals, both offering insight into the backstory of the sea witch f...

Mickey-Jo saw the LEGALLY BLONDE tour, you guys | details about the new production starring Amber Davies

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A few days ago, Mickey-Jo bought a ticket to go see the brand new UK Tour of LEGALLY BLONDE at the Southampton Mayflower.The new production of the fan...

Predicting the OLIVIER Award Nominations for 2026... | Paddington, Evita, 1536, All My Sons & more

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday 5th March at 12pm, the nominations for the 2026 Olivier Awards will be announced, celebrating the best of the last year of London Theatre....

is stunt casting actually a good thing? | the truth about celebrities on Broadway & in the West End

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With theatre fans once again talking about stunt casting, it's finally time to have a robust conversation about the controversial topic.From Whitney L...

A London Play Review Roundup (Deep Azure, Shadowlands, Man and Boy, Guess How Much I Love You?)

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo is sharing reviews of four plays he's seen in the last couple of weeks in London:• Shadowlands, by William Nicholson at the Aldwych Theatr...

MUCH ADO to Broadway... and EVITA next? | the rumoured details about upcoming Broadway revivals

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was recently announced that Jamie Lloyd's acclaimed production of William Shakespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING will transfer to Broadway in the n...

Mickey-Jo saw Matt Willis and Katie Hall in CABARET | thoughts on the musical revival's new West End cast

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo was recently invited to attend a gala night at the West End production of CABARET, currently running at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Th...

will GAME OF THRONES work on stage?! | everything we know about the 2026 play at the RSC

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was announced yesterday that a stage play based on the stories by George RR Martin, a prequel to Game of Thrones, would receive its world premiere ...

why did DRACULA divide the critics? | review roundup for the West End play starring Cynthia Erivo

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most anticipated West End productions of 2026 has finally arrived, as Dracula starring Cynthia Erivo opened last night at the Noël Coward ...

Dracula starring Cynthia Erivo (Noël Coward Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most anticipated West End productions of 2026 has finally arrived, as Dracula starring Cynthia Erivo opens tonight at the Noel Coward Theat...

can we talk about shows during previews? | thoughts about early feedback for new theatre openings

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There has recently been a lot of online conversation about a couple of new stage productions in the UK, both of which were, at the time, in previews.T...

Arcadia (The Old Vic Theatre, London) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most celebrated plays of the 20th century, and perhaps the finest work of Tom Stoppard, Arcadia, has recently returned to the stage in a ne...

Is HERCULES closing for THE GREATEST SHOWMAN... or not? | what's going on with the Disney musicals

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Less than a year after it arrived in the West End, it has been announced that Disney's HERCULES will conclude its run in London.This perhaps surprisin...

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Theatre Royal Haymarket, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The West End's newest musical is THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY, based on the novel of the same name by Rachel Joyce.The show is adapted with a...

All Is But Fantasy by Whitney White (The Other Place, RSC, Stratford-Upon-Avon) - 8★ REVIEW

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last Wednesday, Mickey-Jo spent all day at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford upon Avon to see the two part play ALL IS BUT FANTASY.The piece,...

why is MOULIN ROUGE! closing? | the reason why the musical is ending its Broadway run after 7 years

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A few days ago, it was announced that MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL would close on Broadway after 7 years at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.The stage musical, ...

what to see in the WEST END in 2026 | a guide to the best plays and musicals in London and the UK

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amidst an already exciting year of theatregoing in the United Kingdom, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé @AeronJames are talking through some of t...

Mickey-Jo saw three iconic musicals in SPANISH! | reviews of Los Miserables, Wicked & The Book of Mormon in Madrid

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, Mickey-Jo travelled to Madrid in Spain to see major productions of some of the world's most iconic and well-loved musicals: Los Miserables...

CHICAGO on Broadway... was great?! | how casting can return this revival to its razzle-dazzle roots

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

During Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York City, he found himself with very limited options and time enough for an additional show in his schedul...

Bug starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood (Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★ REVIEW

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of Broadway's most recent new openings is BUG, a new production of The Tracy play which premiered in 1996.This production, first seen at Steppenwo...

American Psycho (Almeida Theatre, London) - ★★★ REVIEW

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, after considerable intrigue and massive demand for tickets, the musical adaptation of AMERICAN PSYCHO has returned to the London stage, wit...

Off West End Musicals Review Roundup (Cable Street, Beautiful Little Fool, Ballad Lines)

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mickey-Jo spent three consecutive nights at Off West End Theatres reviewing new musicals.The shows were: Cable Street (Marylebone Theatre),...

BURLESQUE is back... but not as you know it | who will direct the musical's London run and UK tour?

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In surprising news, it was announced earlier today that the popular (and controversial) stage musical adaptation of BURLESQUE would return to London l...

Cabaret (UMusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz) - ★★★★ REVIEW

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month Mickey-Jo flew to Madrid to see four musicals in Spanish, in spite of the fact that he does not speak the language.Among the most i...

Will THE TRAITORS work on stage? | Thoughts on the global TV phenomenon coming to the stage in 2027

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week it was announced that THE TRAITORS, the global television phenomenon, was being developed for a London stage launch in 2027.While, a...

our theatre resolutions for 2026 | what we want to see, do, and create this year...

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As January draws to a close, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé  @AeronJames  are once more talking through their theatrical resolutions for ...

Why shouldn't Dylan Mulvaney be in SIX? | The honest truth behind the Broadway casting backlash

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was recently announced that actor and social media personality, Dylan Mulvaney, would join the Broadway cast of SIX the Musical alongside other new...

What we know about SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE starring Ariana Grande & Jonathan Bailey in London

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After reported rumours, it has now been confirmed that a major new revival of the musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE will open at the Barbican in ...

a HUGE Broadway casting update | Maybe Happy Ending, Death Becomes Her, Titaníque, Hadestown & more

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With so many major casting changes having recently been announced for Broadway, Mickey-Jo is sharing his thoughts on some of the most high profile hea...

High Noon starring Billy Crudup and Denise Cough (Harold Pinter Theatre, West End) - ★★ REVIEW

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo's first week back at the theatre in 2026 concluded with the press night of HIGH NOON in the West End, a new stage adaptation of the iconic 1...

MickeyJoTheatre now has a FREE weekly Substack newsletter!

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo has a substack now!!For a while Mickey-Jo has wanted to create a way of staying up to date with the reviews, features, interviews and vlogs ...

Why is STARLIGHT EXPRESS closing in London? | The real reason the musical revival will end its run

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Just before the weekend, the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS announced a final extension and with that, a closing date in...

Woman In Mind starring Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan (Duke of York's Theatre, West End) - ★★★ REVIEW

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The first West End press night of the year for me was WOMAN IN MIND at the Duke of York's Theatre in London.This 40th Anniversary Revival of the celeb...

MAMMA MIA! audience drama on Broadway | the reasons behind the viral fight at the theatre

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An explosive intermission argument between audience members at Mamma Mia! on Broadway has made headlines this month and been seen across social media....

Singin' in the Rain (Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester) and Top Hat (Southbank Centre, London / UK Tour) - REVIEWS

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Just before the end of 2025, Mickey-Jo spent 12 consecutive days seeing theatre, including two new productions of dance-centric musicals based on clas...

What to see on BROADWAY in 2026 | Mickey-Jo's guide to the plays and musicals of the New York theatre season

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As a new year of theatregoing begins, Mickey-Jo is glancing ahead to his most anticipated shows of the Broadway season and letting you know what he su...

the best shows Mickey-Jo saw in 2025 | reviews of plays and musicals from the last year

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After seeing almost 300 shows in 2025, Mickey-Jo is looking back over some of his favourite shows from the last year.From the West End to Broadway, th...

the worst shows Mickey-Jo saw in 2025 | reviews of disappointing plays and musicals from the last year

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After seeing almost 300 shows in 2025, Mickey-Jo is looking back over some of his least favourite shows from the last year.From the West End to Broadw...

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (New World Stages, Off-Broadway) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new revival of the cult hit musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee recently arrived off Broadway, at New World Stages.The new production...

All My Sons (Wyndham's Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year, the final few weeks of theatregoing brought Mickey-Jo the most powerful theatrical experience when he caught a performance of ALL MY SONS.T...

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (Apollo Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest new stage show from the hilarious Mischief Theatre Company (The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About Spies) is Christmas Carol Goes Wrong...

Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney (Cabaret, Hadestown) - INTERVIEW

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month Mickey-Jo had the extraordinary privilege of sitting down with stage co-stars and real life newlyweds Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carne...

Mickey-Jo finally went to MASQUERADE | Review and guide to the Off-Broadway immersive Phantom of the Opera

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, during Mickey-Jo’s most recent trip to New York City, he finally experienced Masquerade, the Off-Broadway promenade production inspired ...

Disney's Freaky Friday the Musical (HOME Manchester) - ★★ REVIEW

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month, the musical adaptation of FREAKY FRIDAY arrived at Home Manchester for its UK professional premiere.The show, which debuted some y...

Will there be more WICKED movies? | Mickey-Jo's thoughts on sequels, spin-offs and more movie musicals

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, WICKED: FOR GOOD, the second part of the film adaptation of the global musical phenomenon Wicked, finally arrived in cinemas.The film, dir...

KENREX (The Other Palace Theatre, London) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Among the alternative theatrical offerings in London this festive season is the return of KENREX, seen previously at Southwark Playhouse and now at Th...

Oh, Mary! (Trafalgar Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The hit comedy play OH, MARY! has finally arrived in the West End, opening earlier this week at London's Trafalgar Theatre.Stage and screen star Mason...

Are Ariana Grande & Jonathan Bailey really going to star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE?

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following the recent cinematic release of WICKED: FOR GOOD, it has been rumoured that two of the musical adaptation's stars, Jonathan Bailey and Arian...

Why is TITANIQUE going to Broadway?! | Thoughts on the cult hit musical's newly announced transfer

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was announced this week that the award winning off-Broadway cult hit musical TITANIQUE would finally transfer to Broadway.The parody musical will p...

Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) (Longacre Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, Mickey-Jo was in New York for the opening of the new musical, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) at the Longacre Theatre.The sho...

The hidden secrets in WICKED: FOR GOOD | Easter Eggs + References to The Wizard of Oz & the musical

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, WICKED: FOR GOOD, the second part of the film adaptation of the global musical phenomenon Wicked, finally arrived in cinemas.The film, dir...

Into The Woods (Bridge Theatre, London) - ★★★ REVIEW

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mickey-Jo was invited to attend the opening night performance of his most anticipated show of the year in London - a brand new revival of S...

Why THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES is closing earlier | The truth behind the Broadway show's demise

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of this season's first and most talked about new musical openings on Broadway was THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, a Kristin Chenoweth led star vehicle wi...

The BFG (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, RSC, Stratford-Upon-Avon) - ★★★ REVIEW

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Royal Shakespeare Company's festive production has just opened, a new stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's The BFG.The production, directed by Daniel ...

Why do we love real couples on stage? | Thoughts on audience reactions to genuine theatre romance

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo has been thinking recently about why it is that theatre audiences seem to be enamoured with the notion of seeing a real life couple performi...

Merrily We Roll Along (2025 Broadway Revival Proshot) - REVIEW

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Tony Award winning Broadway revival of the Musical Merrily we Roll Along has now been released in cinemas as a film, ahead of an upcoming feature ...

All the changes in WICKED: For Good | The differences between the stage musical and film adaptation

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, WICKED: FOR GOOD, the second part of the film adaptation of the global musical phenomenon Wicked, finally arrived in cinemas.The film, dir...

Liberation (James Earl Jones Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best pieces of theatre Mickey-Jo saw during his most recent trip to New York was LIBERATION, an extraordinary new play from playwright Bess...

The witches of flops? | Why Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth can't succeed on Broadway post WICKED

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Something Mickey-Jo has been wondering about for a while is why two of Broadway's biggest stars, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, have struggled to...

Chess (Imperial Theatre, Broadway) - ★★ REVIEW

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of this season's most anticipated shows has recently opened at the Imperial Theatre, the first ever Broadway revival of CHESS.The musical, first s...

Why Drag Queens are Theatre's new stars | From RuPaul's Drag Race to Broadway and West End stages

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With drag performers including Jinkx Monsoon and La Voix having recently been announced for major stage projects in 2026, Mickey-Jo is wondering wheth...

Off-Broadway Play Review Roundup (Prince F*ggot, Initiative, This World of Tomorrow, Caroline)

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York City he saw five off-Broadway plays, which were:• This World of Tomorrow at the Shed• Gruesome Pla...

Paddington the Musical (Savoy Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After enormous anticipation that has only built during the show's preview period, Paddington the Musical has officially opened at the Savoy Theatre in...