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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...

Why did the critics hate WICKED: For Good? | Review roundup for the movie musical adaptation

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Queen of Versailles starring Kristin Chenoweth (St. James Theatre, Broadway) - ★★ REVIEW

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of this season's earliest new musical openings on Broadway was THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, a Kristin Chenoweth led star vehicle with a new score from...

Ride The Cyclone (Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The cult-hit, TikTok-viral Canadian musical RIDE THE CYCLONE has finally opened in London for its new UK premiere production.The show, at Southwark Pl...

Why is BACK TO THE FUTURE closing? | Thoughts on the changing West End and what's coming next...

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week it was announced that the West End production of BACK TO THE FUTURE will close in April 2026 after nearly 5 years at the Adelphi The...

Was WICKED: For Good, good enough? | REVIEW of the 2025 film starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After years of anticipation, Mickey-Jo has finally seen both parts of the film adaptation of the global musical sensation, Wicked, having now seen WIC...

The best and worst things about Broadway shows | Reviewing every play and musical on Broadway

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Mickey-Jo gets ready to bring you dozens of updates from his most recent trip to New York including reviews and vlog content, he's taking on an unu...

WICKED: For Good REVIEW (spoiler-free) | 2025 musical film starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last night, after considerable anticipation, Mickey-Jo finally saw WICKED: For Good, the second film in the two part adaptation of the global musical ...

Did critics hate THE HUNGER GAMES? | Review roundup for the 2025 London stage adaptation

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of London's most anticipated new theatrical openings this year has been a much talked about stage adaptation of THE HUNGER GAMES, based on the you...

Matt Rodin (Beau, Company, All The World's A Stage) - INTERVIEW

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After starring in back to back off-Broadway musicals, the name on everybody's lips is rising star Matt Rodin.Of course, his face may be familiar to an...

Bat Boy The Musical (New York City Center) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On only the second day of Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York, he headed to City Center and caught the penultimate performance of BAT BOY, the ve...

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

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo has officially arrived back in New York City for another marathon theatre trip filled with as many Broadway and Off-Broadway shows as possib...

AVENUE Q is coming back to London! | everything we know about the revised West End production

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It has been announced today that the Tony Award winning musical AVENUE Q is heading back to the West End for a 20th anniversary production that is bei...

Othello (Theatre Royal Haymarket, West End) - ★★ REVIEW

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mickey-Jo was invited to review the opening night performance of a new West End production of OTHELLO at Theatre Royal, Haymarket.The Shakes...

Will these West End shows go to Broadway? | Paddington, Hunger Games, Hercules, Evita & more...

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With more high profile plays and musicals receiving their world premiere productions in the UK, audiences are asking whether these West End shows will...

Is celebrity casting killing theatre? | Thoughts on the West End and Broadway stunt casting debate

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On either side of the Atlantic, from Keanu Reeves and George Clooney to Bryan Cranston and Nicole Scherzinger, the theatre industry has been no strang...

Why Luke Evans is a safe choice for ROCKY HORROR | Thoughts on the Broadway Revival's Frank n Furter

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After considerable anticipation, it has now been announced that stage and screen star Luke Evans will play Dr Frank n Furter in the upcoming Broadway ...

Hot Mess (Southwark Playhouse Elephant) - ★★★★ REVIEW

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new musical HOT MESS by Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote, an award winning hit which debuted at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, has recently op...

MISCHIEF are doing a Musical! | What we know about Thespians, from The Play that Goes Wrong creators

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The acclaimed Mischief Theatre company, AKA the hysterical minds behind The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy about a Bank Robbery, and more, have anno...

Starter For Ten (Birmingham Rep) - ★★★ REVIEW

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After premiering at Bristol Old Vic, the new musical STARTER FOR TEN is back in an enhanced production than returned to the same venue as well as tour...

Ross Harmon (Get Down Tonight, Wicked, Shucked) - INTERVIEW

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get Down Tonight, a new musical Mickey-Jo first enjoyed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, has transferred to London, and is now playing at the Charing...

What's happened to PREVIEWS?! | Thoughts on the changing West End and Broadway theatre industry

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the stage adaptation of THE HUNGER GAMES having welcomed audiences to its first preview performances earlier this week, a conversation about the ...

Huzzah! (Old Globe, San Diego) - REVIEW

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month Mickey-Jo travelled to San Diego, California to see some new musicals including HUZZAH! at the Old Globe.Check out this full video ...

Mickey-Jo saw Eva and Reeve in CABARET | Thoughts on Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney & the new West End cast...

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ramin Karimloo (Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Roam) - INTERVIEW

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

West End and Broadway star Ramin Karimloo has led some of the world's most iconic musicals, including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and m...

How is Nicola Roberts in HADESTOWN? | Thoughts on the new West End cast of the award winning musical

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo recently returned to the West End production of HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre to see the show's newest cast member, Nicola Roberts, in the ...

CATS is coming back... outside?! | Thoughts on the revival of Cats at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It has been announced that a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS will be among next summer's season at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.This ne...

Let's talk about THE GREATEST SHOWMAN cast | Thoughts on the stars of the upcoming Disney musical...

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most anticipated, major theatrical openings of 2026 is the world premiere of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN.The long awaited and hugely anticipated s...

Melanie La Barrie (Hadestown, & Juliet, The Book Thief, Mary Page Marlowe) - INTERVIEW

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mickey-Jo had the chance to sit down with one of his favourite performers, the brilliant Melanie La Barrie.Mel is currently appearing in Ma...

Cyrano de Bergerac starring Adrian Lester (Swan Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the Royal Shakespeare Company's latest openings is a new adaptation of CYRANO DE BERGERAC starring Adrian Lester.The new text has been written ...

Everything we know about THE LOST BOYS | Early thoughts on Broadway's next potential hit musical

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the current Broadway season, one of the most anticipated new musicals is the upcoming stage adaptation of THE LOST BOYS.With the show having recent...

THE HEART deserves a Broadway transplant | Thoughts on the world premiere new musical in La Jolla

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last weekend Mickey-Jo flew to San Diego to catch one of the final performances of THE HEART, a new musical receiving its world premiere production at...

Why is Trisha Paytas doing BEETLEJUICE?! | The industry problems behind the Broadway stunt casting

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In what will surely be one of this season's most shocking casting announcements, it was revealed earlier today that social media personality Trisha Pa...

Why Broadway didn't hate WAITING FOR GODOT | Review roundup of the Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter revival

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the earliest openings of the new Broadway season has been a production of WAITING FOR GODOT at the Hudson Theatre.This new production of the ab...

The Importance of Being Earnest (Noël Coward Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo finally caught the new London production of Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.The revival, which originated at the National Thea...

Is BROADWAY dying? | The truth about theatre industry finances, tax problems, and a possible strike

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With more and more discussion about the increasingly challenging Broadway landscape (including recently in the New York Times), Mickey-Jo is here to o...

13 Going On 30 The Musical (Manchester Opera House) - ★★ REVIEW

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another early 2000s movie has made its way to the stage, as the world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 the Musical opened at the Manchester Opera...

Will SCHMIGADOON be a bway schmash? | Thoughts on the newly announced stage musical adaptation

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It has been announced this week that the stage musical adaptation of the Apple TV+ series SCHMIGADOON is set to transfer to Broadway this season.The s...

50 First Dates The Musical (The Other Palace Theatre, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest movie to be adapted for the stage as a new musical is 50 FIRST DATES, and it opened last week at the Other Palace Theatre in London.The rom...

Cedric Neal (Hadestown, Guys & Dolls, Personality) - INTERVIEW

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, Mickey-Jo sat down with Cedric Neal, the US born West End star currently starring as Hermes in HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre.Cedri...

Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this casting... | Carrie Hope Fletcher in Waitress / Amber Davies in Legally Blonde

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week it was announced that musical theatre actors Carrie Hope Fletcher and Amber Davies would lead new UK Tours of Waitress and Legally Blonde re...

Clarkston starring Joe Locke, Ruaridh Mollica (Trafalgar Theatre, West End) - ★★★ REVIEW

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the West End welcomed CLARKSTON, a play written by American playwright Samuel D Hunter, to the Trafalgar Theatre.This production, directed ...

BEETLEJUICE is finally coming to London! | Why the Broadway musical will play a limited West End run

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It has finally been announced that the BEETLEJUICE, the stage musical adaptation of the cult film, will transfer to the west end next year.The product...

Reacting to the final WICKED trailer | Musical theatre fan reaction to Wicked For Good 2025 trailer

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The final, full trailer has now been released for WICKED: For Good, the hugely anticipated second part of the long awaited film adaptation of WICKED.T...

The Last Five Years (Reading Rep Theatre, The Barn Theatre & Theatre Royal Bath Revival) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This evening, Mickey-Jo saw a new production of Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Reading Rep Theatre in Berkshire.The new revival of the mu...

Is Kristin Chenoweth CANCELLED by Broadway? | The backlash to her Charlie Kirk comments explained

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This season, the Tony Award winning star of stage and screen, Kristin Chenoweth is getting ready to return to Broadway in the new musical THE QUEEN OF...

The problem with curtain calls | Thoughts on applause at the theatre, and whether we do it too much

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo recently shared some thoughts about a recent trend he had been noticing during curtain calls in the West End, and his comments proved polari...

The Producers (Garrick Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new revival of Mel Brooks' hit musical comedy THE PRODUCERS has arrived in the West End.The production, which stars Andy Nyman and Marc Antolin, was...

Katie Brayben (Into the Woods, Beautiful, Tammy Faye) - INTERVIEW

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo has been given the exciting opportunity to announce one of the cast members from the upcoming London Revival of INTO THE WOODS.The new produ...

Was EVITA this summer's only hit? | A comparison of the West End's last two summer theatre seasons

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This summer in London, one particular production dominated conversation among theatregoers, Evita at the London Palladium starring Rachel Zegler.But, ...

Here & Now - The Steps Musical (Manchester Opera House, UK & Ireland Tour) - ★★★★ REVIEW

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last weekend, Mickey-Jo was at the opening night performance of HERE & NOW, a new musical featuring the songs of STEPS, at the Manchester Opera Ho...

The real reason why CABARET is closing on Broadway | The truth behind Billy Porter and the lawsuit

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After previously announcing it would close on October 19th, the Broadway revival of CABARET has now confirmed it will conclude its run almost a month ...

Born With Teeth starring Edward Bluemel and Ncuti Gatwa (Wyndham's Theatre, West End) - ★★★ REVIEW

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, Mickey-Jo caught BORN WITH TEETH, a play by Liz Duffy Adams which brings the Elizabethan playwrights William Shakespeare and Christ...

How casting made OH, MARY! a hit | The secret behind the Broadway play's star lineup

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The hit Broadway comedy play, created by Cole Escola, went from a downtown success at the Lucille Lortel Theatre to a sold-out, Tony Award winning jug...

Is HEATHERS coming back to London? | News of the musical's US, international, and UK tours

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The musical HEATHERS, based on the 1988 cult film, announced yesterday that it would be launching a new US and UK Tour, as well as visiting Australia ...

Why is a Broadway musical getting sued? | How the Ciara Renée WANTED lawsuit might impact theatre

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new musical WANTED (formerly titled Gun & Powder) is being sued by the actress Ciara Renée before it has even arrived on Broadway.Renée, who...

Interview (Riverside Studios, London) - ★★★ REVIEW

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A few days ago, Mickey-Jo saw INTERVIEW at Riverside Studios, a new play based on the Dutch film.The production stars Robert Sean Leonard and Paten Hu...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Concert (Prince Edward Theatre, West End) - ★★★ REVIEW

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After years of anticipation, the stage adaptation of Disney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME finally received its professional premiere, with a concert p...

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS on stage?! | Could the viral Netflix hit movie become a Broadway musical?

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Netflix movie KPop Demon Hunters has recently become the streaming service's most successful of any genre, with multiple top 10 songs in the Billb...

Every Brilliant Thing (@sohoplace Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The internationally acclaimed play EVERY BRILLIANT THING has finally arrived in the West Ens after more than a decade, and is playing a limited run fr...

Fat Ham (Swan Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play FAT HAM, by James Ijames, seen on Broadway in 2023, is making its UK Premiere at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stra...

PADDINGTON the Musical announces its West End cast... but who is playing the bear?

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the principal cast of Paddington the Musical was announced, with veteran West End stats joined by exciting newcomers.Amidst this announceme...

Just For One Day (Shaftesbury Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, Mickey-Jo had the privilege of attending the gala performance of JUST FOR ONE DAY at the Shaftesbury Theatre in the West End, in celebrati...

The MUPPETS are going to Broadway! | Magic show to feature Muppets as guests, prior to more?

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It has been announced this week that THE MUPPETS are finally heading to Broadway.The newly announced production Rob Lake Magic With Special Guests The...