Category Archives: London

Get Up, Stand Up! Review Roundup

Posted on October 22, 2021 by boz

British theater critics have given generally favorable reviews to the new West End jukebox bio-musical Get Up, Stand Up!, recounting the life of reggae star Bob Marley. The musical, originally set to open February 6 at the Lyric Theatre, was … Continue reading →

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West End Frozen Review Roundup

Posted on September 9, 2021 by boz

The West End premiere of Frozen, originally set to open April 14, officially opened September 8 at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane and has received generally favorable reviews from stage critics. The musical, based on the 2013 animated Disney film, … Continue reading →

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Cinderella Review Roundup

Posted on August 22, 2021 by boz

The new original musical adaptation of Cinderella opened to near universal acclaim August 18 on the West End, after an interrupted preview period that began June 25 at London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre. The creative team includes Emerald Fennell (book), Andrew Lloyd … Continue reading →

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Anything Goes Review Roundup

Posted on August 5, 2021 by boz

The London revival of Anything Goes, which began previews July 23 and opened last night at the Barbican Centre, has received universal praise from critics, and its limited engagement, which was to have ended October 10, has already been extended through … Continue reading →

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John & Jen Preview

Posted on July 28, 2021 by boz

Tonight, London’s Off-West End Southwark Playhouse will open the Bray Productions world premiere of the updated version of the 1995 Off-Broadway two-hander john & jen, by Andrew Lippa (book, music) and Tom Greenwald (book, lyrics). Olivier nominee Rachel Tucker and newcomer … Continue reading →

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West End Reopening Update

Posted on July 26, 2021 by boz

The West End has been reopening in fits and starts since May, when Amélie, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, and Six welcomed back partial-capacity audiences. In June, Hairspray, Heathers, and Be More Chill followed suit, albeit with announced limited runs. Earlier … Continue reading →

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Anything Goes Preview

Posted on July 10, 2021 by boz

Anything Goes will have a limited-run revival from July 23 to October 10 at London’s Barbican Theatre, led by Sutton Foster, reprising her Tony-winning performance as Reno Sweeney. The cast will also feature Robert Lindsay, Felicity Kendal, and Gary Wilmot. Kathleen Marshall will direct and choreograph the … Continue reading →

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The Show Must Go On! Preview

Posted on June 2, 2021 by boz

The final performance of the sold-out benefit concert The Show Must Go On! will broadcast live from London’s Palace Theatre over the production’s YouTube channel on Sunday, June 6, at 2 p.m. ET, and be available to stream for the … Continue reading →

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Lazarus Preview

Posted on December 18, 2020 by boz

The British production of David Bowie’s last musical, based on The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis, will be available for streaming Jan. 8-10, 2021, on Dice.fm. Bowie had starred in the 1976 film adaptation of the novel. … Continue reading →

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Cinderella Preview

Posted on November 4, 2020 by boz

Andrew Lloyd Webber has released “Bad Cinderella,” the first official single from his upcoming musical Cinderella, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher. This modern take on the classic story has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by David Zippel, and book by … Continue reading →

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