This week, Mickey-Jo sat down with West End star Rob Madge at the Theatre Café Diner in London to discuss their show at the Garrick Theatre, 'Rob Madge's Regards to Broadway'. They discussed Rob's childhood starring in musicals including Les Misérables, the conception of their groundbreaking solo show 'My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)' and the unfortunate postponement of its Broadway run. Check it out and comment down below with who you'd love to see Mickey-Jo chat to next! {Interview Rec...
Jul 15, 2024•33 min
Earlier this month Mickey-Jo got to meet Sam Tutty, in the middle of preview performances for the new musical 'Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York'. Sam stars alongside Dujonna Gift in this romantic comedy which has transferred from the Kiln Theatre to the Criterion Theatre for a limited run. In this quick chat we discuss Sam's Olivier Award winning performance as the titular character in Dear Evan Hansen, what he got up to when this show sent him to New York and why audiences should chec...
Jul 15, 2024•12 min
Recently Mickey-Jo from Mickey-Jo Theatre had the joy of sitting down with current 'Six: the Musical' cast member and TikTok star Hannah Lowther. You may also know Hannah from her time in Heathers at the Other Palace Theatre as well as the recent UK Tour of the Spongebob Squarepants musical. In this, the first of a new series of longer sit-down interviews here on my channel, we talk about Hannah's first steps in the industry as a child actor, the pros and cons of social media popularity, her rec...
Jul 15, 2024•29 min
On Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York City, he had the chance to sit down with rising star Hannah Cruz.Hannah is currently making her Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning musical SUFFS, and has previously been seen Off-Broadway in the Jason Robert Brown musical THE CONNECTOR and on tour with HAMILTON.Check out this brand new interview for Hannah's thoughts on her career, her Suffs co-stars, the realities of a Broadway run, and her future dream roles... About Mickey-Jo: As one of the le...
Jul 15, 2024•19 min
After many years of waiting, the Pulitzer Prize winning musical Next to Normal has finally arrived in London, with last year's premiere production at the Donmar Warehouse having just transferred to the Wyndham's Theatre in the West End.The West End production stars Caissie Levy, Jamie Parker, Eleanor Worthington Cox, Jack Wolfe, and more.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's detailed thoughts about this production...•00:00 - introduction02:05 - history / overview07:26 - this production15:29 -...
Jul 15, 2024•35 min
Over the weekend, James Corden made headlines for delaying the start of a West End play in which he is appearing, in order to watch a football match with the audience... or did he?Corden is currently starring in The Constituent at the Old Vic and although this is how the news was reported, it is being interpreted a little inaccurately, and today we're going to clear up the truth behind the outrage.Comment down below with all of your thoughts!• About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in the...
Jul 08, 2024•20 min
This weekend, the hugely anticipated new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS opened at the Troubadour Theatre in Wembley Park, London. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this bold revival of the show!•00:00 | introduction03:08 | synopsis / history12:15 | the material18:08 | this production28:49 | the creative choices38:58 | the performances• About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a ...
Jun 30, 2024•44 min
The West End transfer of MEAN GIRLS the musical has finally opened, at the Savoy Theatre in London.The show stars Charlie Burn, Georgina Castle, Daniel Bravo, Grace Mouat, Elèna Gyasi, Tom Xander, Elena Skye, and more in the iconic roles from the 2004 film by Tina Fey.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show...•00:00 | introduction02:03 | synopsis / history05:50 | performances20:55 | material / creative choices• About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criti...
Jun 30, 2024•32 min
One of this summer's most anticipated musical revivals is the brand new production of Kiss Me, Kate at the Barbican Centre in London.The revival, which has been directed by Bartlett Sher stars Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar as well as Charlie Stemp and Georgina Onuorah.Check out the review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of the production, the Cole Porter score and the performances… •00:00 | introduction02:35 | synopsis / material 10:51 | this production 20:21 | performances • About Mick...
Jun 26, 2024•31 min
Eddie Redmayne currently stars as The Emcee in a new revival of CABARET on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre.After winning the 2022 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance during the show's West End run, he has headed to New York to recreate the role.In this video, Mickey-Jo is talking through the history of the Emcee, the surprising reaction to last weekend's Tony Awards and the critical reception on either side of the Atlantic...•00:00 | introduction04:08 | the histor...
Jun 24, 2024•44 min
It's just been announced that Disney's Hercules will open at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in the West End in Summer 2025.The musical has previously been seen at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey and currently runs in Hamburg, Germany.Check out today's new theatre news recap video to find out why this is so exciting, and what you can expect from this stage production!•00:00 | introduction02:40 | Hercules stage history07:53 | the West End news11:59 | casting thoughts...• About Mickey-Jo: As one of t...
Jun 24, 2024•18 min
In this episode Mickey-Jo is discussing the new musical KATHY & STELLA SOLVE A MURDER which he first saw at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2022.The show stars Bronté Barbé and Rebekah Hinds as best friends and true crime podcast hosts Kathy and Stella who find themselves unexpectedly embroiled in a real life murder.Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this latest iteration of the show, its new supporting cast and its murderous material...•00:00 | introduction03:04 | synopsis / material 08:09 ...
Jun 22, 2024•34 min
A year after Mickey-Jo saw the show's workshop presentation, BABIES finally had a world premiere, fully staged production, which opened last week at the Other Palace Theatre in London.The show, which is written by Martha Geelan and Jack Godfrey, was developed with BYMT and follows a group of 9 year 11 students who have to take care of baby simulators.Check out the new review to find out why Mickey-Jo loves this show so much and who should check it out in the next month...•00:00 | introduction02:...
Jun 16, 2024•33 min
As we await the Broadway transfer of Jamie Lloyd's recent, award winning revival of SUNSET BOULEVARD, another production has just opened - in Melbourne Australia.This production notably stars Sarah Brightman (The Phantom of the Opera) as Norma Desmond, with a score composed by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber including such songs as 'With One Look' and 'As if We Never Said Goodbye'.But, with mixed reviews, the show has recently announced they will scale back on performances during the Melbourne run (the ...
Jun 14, 2024•34 min
Earlier this year Mickey-Jo travelled to New York to see upwards of 20 Broadway and Off-Broadway Shows and during that trip he snagged a pair of rush tickets to see the transfer of the hit new play STEREOPHONIC.The play, written by David Adjmi and directed by Daniel Aukin, had an acclaimed off-Broadway run and is now playing at the Golden Theatre, where it has been nominated for a record number of Tony Awards.Check out this new review to find out why this just might be Mickey-Jo's new favourite ...
Jun 11, 2024•22 min
Next weekend, the 2024 Tony Awards will take place in New York, celebrating the best of this year's new Broadway plays and musicals.The nominated shows include Cabaret, Hell's Kitchen, Stereophonic, The Outsiders, Appropriate, Merrily we Roll Along, Mother Play, Suffs, The Notebook, and more.Check out today's new episode to find out which shows, performers and creatives @ AeronJames and Mickey-Jo think will be announced as winners next weekend!•00:00 | introduction01:28 | new musical03:58 | new ...
Jun 09, 2024•47 min
Tonight marks the first preview performance of a brand new production of STARLIGHT EXPRESS, at the Troubadour Theatre in Wembley Park, London.This West End Revival of the popular musical, which currently still runs in Bochum, Germany, features a new staging by Luke Sheppard (The Little Big Things, & Juliet) and costume design by Gabriella Slade (Six, The Cher Show) as well as new material including different characters, brand new music and alterations to the plot.Mickey-Jo was lucky enough t...
Jun 08, 2024•27 min
After missing its initial run, Mickey-Jo was thrilled when PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS announced a West End return, giving him the chance to finally see it earlier this month.The piece, which focuses on addiction and recovery, is written by Duncan Macmillan and centres on the award winning performance of Denise Gough. It was originally staged at the National Theatre before transferring to the Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End and has now returned at the Trafalgar Theatre.Check out the new r...
Jun 04, 2024•25 min
Yesterday the news broke that six time Tony Award winning Broadway star Audra McDonald would be returning to the stage in a brand new revival of GYPSY.This new staging of the iconic musical will open later this year at the Majestic Theatre, which was previously home to the Phantom of the Opera.Audra will follow in the footsteps of iconic Broadway Broadway leading ladies including Ethel Merman, Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Bernadette Peters, and Patti LuPone.Check out today's news recap to find ou...
May 30, 2024•27 min
One of this year's Tony Award nominated musicals revivals is THE WHO'S TOMMY, currently being performed at the Nederlander Theatre on BroadwayThe show is the stage version of the iconic rock opera from The Who and was co-created by director Des McAnuff.Check out the new review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of this revival when he saw it recently in New York City...• 00:00 | introduction02:35 | history / synopsis12:47 | creative choices20:46 | performances • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the le...
May 29, 2024•29 min
A few weeks ago, the nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards were announce, recognising some of the best of this year's Broadway Plays and Musicals.While the nominated shows included many worthy productions, there were still many surprising omissions including closed shows such as How to Dance in Ohio, Harmony, Here Lies Love and The Cottage and some ongoing shows such as The Great Gatsby and The Heart of Rock and Roll.Check out which performers, creatives and productions Mickey-Jo thought got snub...
May 27, 2024•33 min
One of the hottest theatre tickets this summer in the West End is Jamie Lloyd's new production of ROMEO & JULIET starring Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers.This new production of the William Shakespeare tragedy has just opened at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London.In this new review Mickey-Jo shares his thoughts about whether or not the bold creative choices that made Sunset Boulevard an acclaimed, award-winning smash hit, are as effective here...•00:00 | introduction04:52 | histor...
May 23, 2024•50 min
Today brought the sad and shocking news that the current UK Tour of Bonnie & Clyde the musical would immediately close prematurely, cancelling many of its planned tour dates.The show, which originally starred Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes on Broadway, was subsequently seen in the West End with Jordan Luke Gage and Frances Mayli McCann in the titular roles.While the producers cited low ticket sales as an explanation for the cancellation, a closer look at the show's UK life may uncover challen...
May 22, 2024•38 min
Mickey-Jo was recently invited to review one of this summer's hottest theatre tickets: SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum in the West End.The stage show, which is an adaptation of the hugely successful Studio Ghibli film, arrives in London having first been produced in Japan.Check out the new review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of this show as a fan of the animation and how it compares with London's last award-winning Ghibli stage adaptation, My Neighbour Totoro...•00:00 | introduction03...
May 20, 2024•35 min
Earlier this month Mickey-Jo caught PIPPIN in concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the West End. The show, which was originally directed by Bob Fosse, features a score by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson.In celebration of the musical's 50th anniversary, the concert starred Alex Newell (Shucked, Once on This Island) and Jac Yarrow (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) as well as Lucie Jones (Waitress, Wicked), Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins), Cedric Neal (Guys and Dolls)...
May 19, 2024•28 min
After seeing the show off-West End at the Kiln Theatre, Mickey-Jo was delighted to finally catch the new musical 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake across New York)' at the Criterion Theatre in London's West End recently.The show, which is a romantic comedy written by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, stars Dujonna Gift (Hamilton) and Sam Tutty (Dear Evan Hansen), with direction by Tim Jackson.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the show, its pair of leading performers and who definitely need...
May 14, 2024•23 min
With National Theatre Live having recently celebrated a significant milestone: their 100th broadcast of a live show, Mickey-Jo is recounting the one hundred pieces of theatre that they shared along the way.For over a decade, they've been sharing productions like Fleabag, One Man Two Guvnors, Follies and more featuring stars such as Jodie Comer, Andrew Scott, Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Radcliffe, Tom Hiddleston, Jonathan Bailey and Sir Ian McKellen.Check out today's historical documentary to le...
May 10, 2024•34 min
One of the shows Mickey-Jo recently saw during his recent two week trip to New York was SUFFS, the brand new Musical currently playing at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway. This is Mickey-Jo's ★★★★★ review of the musical. Suffs , the six-time Tony Award-nominated musical from Shaina Taub about the lives and legacies of unsung changemakers in the women’s suffrage movement of 1920, is marching onto Broadway with producers Hillary Rodham Clinton and Malala Yousafzai. Just about century ago, the Nin...
May 09, 2024•27 min
Great news for theatre fans worldwide today as it was announced that the proshot of BONNIE & CLYDE would soon be released!The recording, which captured two sensational performances of a staged concert version at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the West End in January 2022, will be available to watch online from June 24th.You can find out more information, pre-order for a chance to win VIP tickets to the film's New York premiere, and get merch at www.bonnieclydelive.com• About Mickey-Jo: As one o...
May 08, 2024•17 min
One of this year's most Tony Award nominated new musicals (with 12 nominations) is THE OUTSIDERS, the new musical adaptation of The S.E Hinton Novel currently playing at Broadway's Jacobs Theatre. Here is his ★★★ review on the musical. The Outsiders is a 12-time Tony Award-nominated musical adaptation of the groundbreaking novel by S. E. Hinton and film by Francis Ford Coppola. The cast features Brody Grant as Ponyboy Curtis, Sky Lakota-Lynch as Johnny Cade, Joshua Boone as Dallas Winston, Brent...
May 02, 2024•24 min
