Tag Archives: musical

Little Shop of Horrors, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Posted on August 11, 2018 by mkmswain

The resplendent partnership of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman – which produced Disney hits Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid – first took root with this 1982 Off-Broadway musical, based on a low-budget Sixties film, about a man seeking love and fortune via a … Continue reading →

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Bring It On: The Musical, Southwark Playhouse

Posted on August 7, 2018 by mkmswain

There’s an explosion of spirit and – yes – “cheer face” at Southwark Playhouse, hosting the long-awaited UK premiere of this 2011 musical; last year’s planned national tour was sadly postponed. But Ewan Jones’s dynamic British Theatre Academy production, with its … Continue reading →

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Michael Jackson, Incredibles 2, and The King and I

Posted on August 7, 2018 by mkmswain

On my August MoveTo Town and Country Arts page: Exhibition Michael Jackson’s influence on artists explored at the National Portrait Gallery Film The super-family is back in Incredibles 2 Theatre A golden revival of The King and I at London Palladium Commuter corner Seek out new … Continue reading →

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Othello leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on July 30, 2018 by mkmswain

From starry Shakespeare and a new musical to family entertainment. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Spamilton, Menier Chocolate Factory

Posted on July 25, 2018 by mkmswain

Gerard Alessandrini is not throwing away his shot. The creator of satirical revue Forbidden Broadway realised that the unprecedented success of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical warranted a standalone show, and thus Spamilton was born. A 2016 Off-Broadway hit, the affectionate spoof now follows Hamilton over the pond. Read my … Continue reading →

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Why we return to long-running shows

Posted on July 19, 2018 by mkmswain

BroadwayWorld reviewers reflects on their experiences and share their all-time favourites. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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The Lehman Trilogy leads July’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on July 5, 2018 by mkmswain

From a new theatrical epic to Shakespeare and musical spoof. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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The King and I, London Palladium

Posted on July 4, 2018 by mkmswain

Shall we dodge? (One, two, three) No, the brilliance of Bartlett Sher’s Tony-winning Lincoln Center revival – first on Broadway in 2015, now gracing the West End, with its original leads – is that it faces the problematic elements of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1951 musical head … Continue reading →

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Fun Home, Young Vic

Posted on June 28, 2018 by mkmswain

It seems only too fitting that David Lan’s luminous reign at the Young Vic should draw to a close with this bold, creatively thrilling international import. Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron’s Tony-winning musical, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2013, is an exquisite adaptation … Continue reading →

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Kiss Me, Kate, London Coliseum

Posted on June 21, 2018 by mkmswain

Cole Porter’s 1948 love letter to showbiz is brilliantly served by Opera North’s big, bold and bawdy production – both soaringly romantic and packed with meta winks. A touring staple, Jo Davies’ detailed take (the revival helmed by Ed Goggin) beds down … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: musical

Little Shop of Horrors, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Bring It On: The Musical, Southwark Playhouse

Spamilton, Menier Chocolate Factory

Why we return to long-running shows

The Lehman Trilogy leads July’s Top 10 new London shows

The King and I, London Palladium

Fun Home, Young Vic

Kiss Me, Kate, London Coliseum

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