Category Archives: London

Oklahoma! London Review Roundup

Posted on May 7, 2022 by boz

The London transfer of the 2019 Broadway revival of the 1943 musical Oklahoma! has received near universal acclaim from critics. The creative team includes Oscar Hammerstein II (book, lyrics), Richard Rodgers (music), Daniel Fish and Jordan Fein (direction), Daniel Kluger (orchestrations, … Continue reading →

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Old Friends Review Roundup

Posted on May 5, 2022 by boz

London theater critics have given universally positive reviews to Old Friends, the all-star memorial concert for composer Stephen Sondheim, presented at the West End’s Sondheim Theatre and simulcast on the nearby Prince Edward stage. The creative team included Maria Friedman … Continue reading →

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Bonnie & Clyde Review Roundup

Posted on April 20, 2022 by boz

London theater critics have given generally positive reviews to the West End premiere of the 2011 Broadway musical Bonnie & Clyde, based on the life of American outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, which had its world premiere in 2009 … Continue reading →

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Anyone Can Whistle Review Roundup

Posted on April 11, 2022 by boz

The London revival of the musical Anyone Can Whistle, the largest staged version of the show since its 1964 Broadway debut, has received mixed reviews from theater critics. The creative team includes Arthur Laurents (book), Stephen Sondheim (music, lyrics), Georgie … Continue reading →

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Black Love Review Roundup

Posted on April 5, 2022 by boz

London theater critics have given mixed reviews to the one-act musical Black Love, about siblings Aurora and Orion and their investigation of the Black experience through real and imagined worlds, which plays a limited run through April 23 at the … Continue reading →

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But I’m a Cheerleader Review Roundup

Posted on February 24, 2022 by boz

London theater critics have given generally positive reviews to the new musical But I’m a Cheerleader, based on the 1999 teen rom-com, which was developed as part of the 2019 MT Fest UK at The Other Palace. The creative team … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Fever Review Roundup

Posted on February 17, 2022 by boz

London theater critics have given mixed reviews to the second West End revival of Saturday Night Fever, based on the 1977 film. The musical had its stage premiere in 1998 at the London Palladium and opened on Broadway in 1999, … Continue reading →

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Broken Wings Review Roundup

Posted on February 16, 2022 by boz

London theater critics have given generally positive reviews to the new Off West End musical Broken Wings, based on Kahlil Gibran’s 1912 novel, which had a concert production in 2018 at the West End’s Haymarket. The current staged production is … Continue reading →

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Dirty Dancing Review Roundup

Posted on February 10, 2022 by boz

London theater critics have given mixed reviews to the West End revival of Dirty Dancing, based on the 1987 film. The musical had its stage premiere in 2004 at Sydney’s Theatre Royal and opened on the West End in 2006, … Continue reading →

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Moulin Rouge! Review Roundup

Posted on January 21, 2022 by boz

The West End premiere of Moulin Rouge! has received mixed reviews from London theater critics. The musical began previews November 13 at the Piccadilly Theatre, but the pandemic forced the delay of its opening until last night. The creative team behind … Continue reading →

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