Mystic Pizza – Short Review
The stage musical inspired by the ‘90s hit film starring Julia Roberts is more too-thin slice than deep dish
News
Scissorhandz | Short Review
Jukebox musical adaptation of the Tim Burton classic revels in silliness and has plenty of heart
Bat Out of Hell | Short Review
Touring production of the Jim Steinman jukebox musical is performed with gusto and glee
Features
Charlie Stemp Interview: 'I could get elevation on my jumps that others couldn't'
The temperature has been rising around this London-born performer since his leading-role debut in Half a Sixpence in 2016
The Rise of the Superfan
If we look beyond the cosplay and obsessive ticket-buying, it becomes clear that the most devoted Musical Theatre fans can hugely impact our art form – from instigating West End transfers and...
Live Shows
Oliver! | Live Show Review
Matthew Bourne's production of the Lionel Bart classic is more glorious than ever in its West End transfer
White Christmas | Live Show Review
The stage adaptation of the festive favourite runs at the dining theatre complete with roast turkey
Hello, Dolly! | Live Show Review – TOP 20 MUSICALS 2024 WINNER!
It's so good to have Imelda Staunton back where she belongs in the show of the summer
Album Reviews
White Rose | Album Review
The performances here evoke a sense of immediacy and aliveness
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
Musicals Podcast
Podcast: Edward Seckerson Meets... Jordan Luke Gage
As Titanique docks at the Criterion Theatre, the renowned performer playing baddie Cal in the Celine Dion-inspired show talks about how he enjoys mixing up the roles he plays
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...
