Category Archives: London

Folk Review Roundup

Posted on January 6, 2022 by boz

London theatre critics have given widely mixed reviews to the world premiere of Folk, a play with music inspired by a true story, set during 1903 in Somerset, where Louie’s mind overflows with the hundreds of songs passed down from … Continue reading →

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Spring Awakening Review Roundup

Posted on December 29, 2021 by boz

London theater critics have given generally positive reviews to Almeida’s revival of the 2006 musical Spring Awakening, based on Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play. The creative team includes Steven Sater (book, lyrics), Duncan Sheik (music, orchestrations), Rupert Goold (direction), Lynne Page … Continue reading →

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Bring It On Review Roundup

Posted on December 19, 2021 by boz

Critics have given generally positive reviews to the London revival of the 2012 musical Bring It On, based on the 2000 film, which runs at Southbank Centre through January 22, before embarking on a UK tour. The creative team includes … Continue reading →

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Cabaret Revival Review Roundup

Posted on December 13, 2021 by boz

The West End revival of the 1966 musical Cabaret has received universal acclaim from London theater critics. The creative team includes Joe Masteroff (book), John Kander (music), Fred Ebb (lyrics), Rebecca Frecknall (direction), Julia Cheng (choreography), Tom Scutt (sets, costumes), … Continue reading →

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Pantoland Review Roundup

Posted on December 10, 2021 by boz

London theater critics have given generally positive reviews to the West End return of the holiday extravaganza Pantoland, which runs at the London Palladium through Jan. 9, 2022. The creative team includes Michael Harrison (direction), Karen Bruce (choreography), Ian Westbrook … Continue reading →

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The Drifters Girl Review Roundup

Posted on November 26, 2021 by boz

London theater critics have given mixed reviews to the new jukebox musical The Drifters Girl, based on the story and music of the American vocal group The Drifters and their manager Faye Treadwell, from an idea by Tina Treadwell. The … Continue reading →

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Little Women Review Roundup

Posted on November 18, 2021 by boz

Critics have given mixed reviews to the London premiere of the 2005 musical Little Women, based on Louisa May Alcott’s 1869 semi-autobiographical novel about the four March sisters. The creative team includes Allan Knee (book), Mindi Dickstein (lyrics), Jason Howland … Continue reading →

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The Choir of Man Review Roundup

Posted on November 10, 2021 by boz

London theater critics have given mixed reviews to the West End premiere of the jukebox musical The Choir of Man, which originated at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe. The one-act offering recreates a local pub on stage at the Arts Theatre, … Continue reading →

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Pride & Prejudice (Sort of) Review Roundup

Posted on November 4, 2021 by boz

David Pugh’s West End presentation of Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of), a new play with a jukebox score, has received generally favorable reviews from London theater critics. The show, adapted from Jane Austen’s 1813 novel, premiered at Glasgow’s Tron Theatre … Continue reading →

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Indecent Proposal Review Roundup

Posted on November 3, 2021 by boz

London critics have given generally negative reviews to the new Off West End musical Indecent Proposal, inspired by the 1988 novel by Jack Engelhard, which was also the basis for the 1993 film starring  Robert Redford, Demi Moore, and Woody … Continue reading →

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