Tonight marks the opening night for The Witches at the National Theatre's Olivier Theatre in London, the new musical adaptation of the popular Roald Dahl novel.The show features an enormous cast including Sally Ann Triplett, Katherine Kingsley, Daniel Rigby, and both an adult and young ensemble. The show has been written by Lucy Kirkwood (book/lyrics) and Dave Malloy (music/lyrics).Check out the review to find out how this show compares to previous Roald Dahl adaptations Matilda and Charlie and ...
Nov 22, 2023•31 min
Mean Girls the musical is finally coming to London and will open June 2024 at the Savoy Theatre in the West End!In today's brand new video, find out what happened when the show launched at the Savoy...• 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 larg...
Nov 22, 2023•13 min
Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to Jack Solomons Club in London to see exclusive performances from award winning composer Anaiis Mitchell and the newly announced West End cast of the musical HADESTOWN.The show, which won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Musical, will open in February 2024 at the Lyric Theatre in London and will star Donal Finn, Grace Hodgett Young, Zachary James, Gloria Onitiri, Melanie La Barrie, and more.Check out today's brand new episode for a sneak peek of those performances (c...
Nov 20, 2023•22 min
Last week, Mickey-Jo was invited to see a performance of the new musical TREASON at the Alexandra Palace Theatre in London.The show, which Mickey-Jo had seen in concert last year at Theatre Royal Drury Lane starring Bradley Jaden and Carrie Hope Fletcher, is currently on a tour that includes an evening at the London Palladium.The new, fully-staged production of the show stars Sam Ferriday, Nicole Raquel Dennis, Joe McFadden, and more.Check out the new review to see how this new staging compares ...
Nov 15, 2023•28 min
After opening on Broadway to enormous popularity in 2016 and closing amid backlash in 2022, the musical Dear Evan Hansen is returning to stages in a brand new, and different production.An extensive UK Tour will begin at Nottingham Playhouse in 2024 while the Australian premiere will open in Sydney a month later.Check out today's new theatre news video for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on why this is unusual and intriguing as well as his thoughts on each show's posters...•00:00 | introduction02:38 | histo...
Nov 14, 2023•28 min
On my recent trip to New York City, Mickey-Jo loved the new musical HERE LIES LOVE at The Broadway Theatre so much that he saw it twice, from both the Mezzanine and the immersive dance floor.The show, which tells the story of the rise and fall of former first lady Imelda Marcos as well as Ninoy Aquino, stars Arielle Jacobs, Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora, and features a score by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the show, its initial controversies, ...
Nov 08, 2023•35 min
After attending two press launches for the show as it prepared for its West End run, Mickey-Jo was thrilled to finally be invited to see The Time Traveller's Wife last week at the Apollo Theatre in London.The show, which features a score by Joss Stone and Dave Stewart, stars David Hunter, Joanna Woodward, Hiba Elchikhe, Tim Mahendran, Ross Dawes, and more.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this time-travelling new musical... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in th...
Nov 07, 2023•29 min
Mickey-Jo was recently invited to the RSC in Stratford upon Avon to see a new play, Cowbois written by Charlie Josephine (I, Joan).Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this wild west queer story. • 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, where he also s...
Nov 02, 2023•21 min
From Little Shop of Horrors to The Phantom of the Opera, there are many spooky Broadway and West End musicals - but which show is scary and camp enough to be considered the spookiest of all time?Check out today's new halloween episode in which Mickey-Jo talks through some of the spookiest musicals ever produced...•00:00 | introduction03:17 | The Addams Family05:08 | American Psycho05:58 | Sweeney Todd08:07 | Little Shop of Horrors09:37 | Be More Chill11:26 | Ghost12:39 | Young Frankenstein13:56 ...
Nov 01, 2023•26 min
This week, after plenty of rumours, Tony Award winners Sutton Foster (The Music Man, Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge, Catch me if you can) will take over from Annaleigh Ashford and Josh Groban in the current Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd.Despite the two being hugely popular veteran stage actors with plenty of Broadway and TV credits, some have suggested the two are miscast in these iconic roles.Check out today's new episode for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this casting anno...
Nov 01, 2023•17 min
Earlier this week, Mickey-Jo was invited to see the workshop presentation of the new musical adaptation of the film 13 Going on 30.The workshop has been directed by HEATHERS director Andy Fickman and starred Lucie Jones (Wicked, Waitress), Jamie Muscato (Moulin Rouge, Dogfight), Grace Mouat (Six, & Juliet), Caleb Roberts (Bad Cinderella, Tina), and more!Find out what the musical version of the popular film is going to be like...•00:00 | introduction02:43 | what is 13 going on 30?12:13 | what...
Oct 27, 2023•19 min
Before even booking flights back to New York, Mickey-Jo had booked tickets to see HERE WE ARE, the latest and last ever musical featuring a score by acclaimed and beloved composer / lyricist Stephen Sondheim.The show, which is premiering Off-Broadway at The Shed is based on the films of Luis Buñuel, features a book by David Ives and is directed by Joe Mantello.It stars Bobby Cannavale, Rachel Bay Jones, Amber Gray, David Hyde Pierce, Micaela Diamond, Jeremy Shamos, Tracie Bennett, Steven Pasqual...
Oct 25, 2023•36 min
Last week, Mickey-Jo finally had the chance to see DEAR ENGLAND, the new play by James Graham which has just transferred to the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End after an acclaimed run at the National Theatre in London.The play depicts Gareth Southgate's management of the England football team and also features depictions of players, previous managers and the political leaders whose own appointments overlapped with his tenure.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show and...
Oct 24, 2023•22 min
While Mickey-Jo was in New York recently, he finally made it to the Broadway transfer of & JULIET at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.The Musical combines a newly imagined reinterpretation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet as written by David West Read with the songs of Max Martin.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on what the show is like on Broadway, and who gave definitive performances. • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, M...
Oct 20, 2023•24 min
Yesterday, Mickey-Jo finally headed to the Savoy Theatre in the West End in London to see the hotly anticipated new revival of SUNSET BOULEVARD.The musical, which features a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics and a book from Don Black and Christopher Hampton, has been revived by Jamie Lloyd with Nicole Scherzinger starring as Norma Desmond alongside Tom Francis, Grace Hodgett-Young and David Thaxton with Rachel Tucker as Norma at certain performances.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's...
Oct 18, 2023•46 min
During Mickey-Jo's recent Broadway trip, he caught the latest opening in New York: Gutenberg the Musical at the James Earl Jones Theatre - a comedy starring original 'The Book of Mormon' stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts about this show... • 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...
Oct 13, 2023•17 min
One of the hottest tickets in New York right now is the new Broadway revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.The show, which is playing at the Hudson Theatre, stars Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this already acclaimed production... • 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...
Oct 10, 2023•29 min
Just before Mickey-Jo left for New York, he caught a press performance of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, a new show helmed by producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh in tribute to the great composer / lyricist.The show, which is playing at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End, London, stars Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga alongside a hugely talented cast including Janie Dee, Jac Yarrow, Joanna Riding, Clare Burt, Damien Humbley, Bonnie Langford, Bradley Jaden, Jason Pennycooke, Gavin Lee, Jeremy Secom...
Oct 08, 2023•23 min
Why did a climate activism group interrupt a performance of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre in London last night?In today's new video, find out the details behind this latest West End news headline and whether Mickey-Jo thinks this was a good thing or not.Don't forget to comment below with your thoughts about this situation!•00:00 | introduction02:21 | what happened at Les Mis?09:43 | was this the right thing to do?• About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a ...
Oct 05, 2023•18 min
Mickey-Jo recently flew to Amsterdam to see the international tour of Six: the Musical at the DeLaMar Theater in Amsterdam.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on these new queens, why he loves the show and how it played to a Dutch audience... • 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 dedi...
Oct 04, 2023•27 min
This week Mickey-Jo was invited to the gala night performance of UNBELIEVABLE, the latest live show from the mind of Mentalist Derren Brown and his collaborators.The show is running at the Criterion Theatre in the West End and is performed by an ensemble cast of actors and musicians including West End star Simon Lipkin.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this mystifying new show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-...
Sep 30, 2023•21 min
This week Mickey-Jo was invited to the New Wimbledon Theatre to see the brand new UK Tour of Shrek the Musical.The new production is directed by Nick Winston and stars Anthony Lawrence, Joanne Clifton and Brandon Lee Sears.Check out the new review for his thoughts on this very different staging... • 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...
Sep 27, 2023•31 min
After seeing it two years in a row at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Mickey-Jo couldn't resist making the journey to Bristol Old Vic to see the new, expanded staging of Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder!The musical, which follows two friends who host a struggling true crime podcast, stars Bronté Barbé and Rebekah Hinds as its titular characters.Check out the new review for all of Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show, including where he can see a future production heading... • About Mickey-Jo: As on...
Sep 23, 2023•21 min
After a tumultuous history of trying to open in the West End and on Broadway, the English language version of REBECCA the Musical has finally arrived in the United Kingdom with a production that opened earlier this week at the Charing Cross Theatre.After attending the 1st preview, Mickey-Jo was invited to return to see the show on press night in order to review.Check out Mickey-Jo's new video review for his full thoughts on this show's material, English lyrics, this production's set and these pe...
Sep 21, 2023•34 min
This morning, news broke that the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical STARLIGHT EXPRESS would be returning to the UK, with a 2024 revival at the Troubadour Theatre, Wembley Park.In today's new episode, find out everything we already know about this exciting, brand new production of the show...•00:00 | introduction 01:49 | what is Starlight Express?04:33 | what is the show about?11:09 | what do we already know?16:17 | who is in the creative team?19:57 | who should be cast?• About Mickey-Jo: As one of the...
Sep 19, 2023•26 min
Mickey-Jo was recently invited to review the brand new British musical, THE LITTLE BIG THINGS, based on the memoir of the same name by artist Henry Fraser.The show, which has recently opened at the West End's newest theatre, @sohoplace, tells the story of Henry's life before and after a near totally paralysing accident and features disabled performers and creatives in a uniquely accessible venue.Check out the new review for his thoughts on this new musical, its score, and its standout performanc...
Sep 18, 2023•26 min
Earlier this week, a press launch was held to announce that Tony Award winning Director and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell would direct a new West End production of The Devil Wears Prada: a new musical.The show, which had a tryout production last year in Chicago, features a score by Sir Elton John and Shaina Taub and a book by Kate Wetherhead and is based on the film starring Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Meryl Streep.Check out today's new episode to find out what we already know about this show...
Sep 15, 2023•21 min
The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare ⬇️ https://skl.sh/mickeyjotheatre08231 Mickey-Jo's so excited to share with you that he's going to be heading back to New York in just over 2 weeks for his next trip to Broadway with his lovely fiancé Aeron James!In today's episode he's sharing with you what happened on their last trip that forced them to return, which show they bought tickets for instantly and the special event they're particularly looking forwar...
Sep 13, 2023•25 min
This time last week was the first preview performance of REBECCA the Musical at the Charing Cross Theatre in London. The show arrives here after a colourful history including an FBI investigation, an ancient underground stream and several burning staircases.Ahead of the show's official opening and after they both saw this initial performance, Mickey-Jo sat down with the internet's premier Rebecca researcher, Brendon Henderson from @WaitintheWings to discuss this strikingly different new producti...
Sep 11, 2023•35 min
This time last week was the first preview performance of REBECCA the Musical at the Charing Cross Theatre in London. The show arrives here after a colourful history including an FBI investigation, an ancient underground stream and several burning staircases.Ahead of the show's official opening and after they both saw this initial performance, Mickey-Jo sat down with the internet's premier Rebecca researcher, Brendon Henderson from @WaitintheWings to discuss this strikingly different new producti...
Sep 11, 2023•35 min
