Stephen Sondheim: the man who transformed Musical Theatre
Sondheim biographer David Benedict reappraises his legacy through the lens of three pivotal works: Company, Sweeney Todd and Assassins
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Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends | Live Show Review
Matthew Bourne, an avowed newcomer to directing Sondheim, has provided a gloss and sheen that allow the show to connect with those ordinary mortals who may not be able to quote every lyric
Pretty Woman: The Musical | Live Show Review
As an exercise in faithfully translating a beloved film onto the stage and providing a dose of escapism and wish fulfilment, it succeeds
Jesus Christ Superstar | Live Show Review
I’m not sure if this show is going to entirely win over new converts, but ardent fans were left in raptures by the end
The Witches: discovering Roald Dahl’s winning formula
In his stories, Roald Dahl’s young protagonists must use bravery and imagination to outsmart insufferable adults. These same qualities could be said to be essential for any theatrical creative team...
Keeping Score: Annie Get Your Gun
We can’t think of this show without humming Irving Berlin’s score, yet he was a late addition to the project says Jason Carr, who explores the composer’s enduring foray into the narrative musical
Rising Star: Billy Nevers
This young, versatile performer is living his best life as Lafayette/Jefferson in the new tour of Hamilton
Behind The Song: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’ from Sunset Boulevard
Musician Joe Stilgoe explores the contradictions in diva Norma Desmond’s imagined comeback – the show’s standout moment, aided by lyricist Don Black in collaboration with Christopher Hampton
Top 10 Love Songs
From love at first sight to feeding your ex to a plant: we chart some of the greatest love songs in Musical Theatre this Valentine's Day
Elaine Paige on Jesus Christ Superstar: ‘It never fails to wow’
As Jesus Christ Superstar tours the UK, Elaine Paige looks at how Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s biblical smash brought rock concert energy to Musical Theatre