Wicked movie premieres in London
Cast and crew of the new movie musical gather at the Southbank Centre for the film’s UK unveiling
News
Short review | Mary Poppins
The touring production of the beloved musical starring Stefanie Jones as the titular magical nanny is practically irresistible
Make Good: The Post Office Scandal | Short review
Pentabus and New Perspectives' affecting new musical is more a play with songs, but has much potential
Features
Marisha Wallace interview: ‘It’s never just theatre or music. Everything is connected’
Marisha Wallace has made the transition from North Carolina gospel singer to Broadway and West End star look easy – but behind her powerful voice and winning stage presence is a heartwarming story of...
Musicals: From Stage to Screen
At their best, movies of stage musicals can bolster the narrative and heighten emotional impact, from West Side Story and 13 to La La Land and Matilda
Live Shows
Hamilton | Live Show Review
It’s an exhilarating night of theatre that every musicals fan should experience at least once
Aladdin | Live Show Review
The show is so faithful to the film that even the most observant five-year-old would struggle to find fault with it
The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical | Live Show Review
This is a charming production with a fantastic cast, some beautiful sets and a gloriously camp villain who children will love as much as loathe
Album Reviews
Beverley Knight: The Fifth Chapter | Album Review
Beverley Knight offers a peppy and pumping paean to female self-acceptance
17 Again (Studio Cast Recording) | Album Review
High energy with a strong sense of drive and groove throughout
Cabaret (2021 Original London Cast Recording) | Album Review
Redmayne delivers in spades, a gloriously excessive Emcee
Oklahoma! (Studio Recording) | Review
It’s not just an impressive historic reconstruction – it also makes the heart dance
Guys & Dolls (2023 London Cast Recording) | Review
New orchestrations make this a fresh take, not a dutiful re-retread
Eleri Ward (Acoustic Sondheim: Live from Brooklyn) | Review
What makes this so effective is Ward’s ability to convey the drama
Musicals Podcast
Podcast: Edward Seckerson Meets... Bradley Jaden
As the arena world tour of Les Misérables gets underway, the distinctive performer talks about making the iconic role of Javert his own, and his joy at sharing the breadth of his repertoire on his...
Podcast: Edward Seckerson meets... Gina Beck
The West End powerhouse Gina Beck on taking over the role of Sarah Brown and adding Guys and Dolls to her already impressive and extensive resumé
