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  1. Thelma & Louise (Young Vic Theatre, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW

    One of London's latest theatrical openings is a new musical adaptation of the Award-winning 1991 film THELMA & LOUISE. Playing at the Young Vic, the world premiere production stars Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker in the leading roles. In this

  2. why a great show is closing on Broadway | thoughts on Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

    In what is beginning to feel like a Broadway bloodbath, another musical has announced that it will soon be closing - the Tony-nominated original Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The show, previously seen in London at the Criter

  3. Were these plays brilliant or boring? LONDON THEATRE REVIEW ROUNDUP (Bloodsport, Electra / Persona, Man To Man, For Colored Girls)

    Over the last week or so, Mickey-Jo has seen a handful of different plays at four different theatres across London. They were: • Electra / Persona at the National Theatre • for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is

  4. Mickey-Jo met the stars of THELMA & LOUISE | a chat with musical's leading ladies Amy Lennox & Rachel Tucker - INTERVIEW

    Ahead of its opening night, Mickey-Jo had the chance to sit down with the two leading ladies of the new musical adaptation of the award winning film, THELMA AND LOUISE. Amy Lennox (Cabaret, Kinky Boots) and Rachel Tucker (Wicked, Come From

  5. why SUNDAY IN THE PARK got cancelled | the real reasons why the revival at the Barbican is postponed

    The much-talked about upcoming West End revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE has officially been postponed and will not run next summer at the Barbican. The musical, written by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, was set to star Wicked

  6. why & JULIET is closing on Broadway | why the jukebox musical is ending and thoughts on its legacy

    Yet another Broadway show has announced it will close in the first week of 2027, and this time it's the long running jukebox musical, & JULIET. The show, which expands on Shakespeare's most famous romantic tragedy with the songbook of Max M

  7. Kimberly Akimbo (Hampstead Theatre, London) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

    The musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO is making its UK Premiere at the Hampstead Theatre in London, starring Maria Friedman. The show, written by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori, was previously seen on Broadway where it won awards including t

  8. Burlesque (UK Tour) - ★★ REVIEW

    After missing out on the chance to see it during its since cancelled run in Woking, Mickey-Jo headed to Cardiff earlier this week to watch the new UK Touring production of Burlesque. The musical adaptation, seen previously under different c

  9. why is BEETLEJUICE closing in London?! | thoughts on the West End musical's box office challenges

    The fan favourite musical BEETLEJUICE, which has haunted three Broadway houses finally made its way to the West End earlier this year, but will close earlier than planned. The musical adaptation of the classic film announced today that it w

  10. Oh, Mary! starring Jinkx Monsoon (Trafalgar Theatre, West End) - REVIEW

    Jinkx Monsoon is the latest star of the West End production of Oh, Mary! The hit comedy play written by Cole Escola continues to run at the Trafalgar Theatre. Jinkx makes her West End debut in the show, which opened last year starring Mason

  11. why Jonathan Bailey has left SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE | thoughts on the revival's future

    Following the recent news that Ariana Grande will not appear in next year's London revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, it has been announced that Jonathan Bailey will also depart the production. Find out more about the potential reas

  12. Angels in America (Edinburgh International Festival) - REVIEW

    In the midst of seeing 50+ shows in a week at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mickey-Jo saw exactly one production from the Edinburgh International Festival - Angels in America. This condensed, single play version of the two part epic from T

  13. Why is SIX closing on Broadway? Thoughts on the hit musical coming to an end in New York

    It was announced earlier today that the Broadway production of SIX, currently playing at the Lena Horne Theatre, would end its run at the beginning of 2027. The musical, which began performances in 2020, but was unable to celebrate its offi

  14. Mickey-Jo met the cast of THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES - Mischief Theatre stars on spy skills and onstage laughs

    The Comedy About Spies, the hilarious show from Mischief Theatre is back in the West End for a limited run at the Adelphi Theatre. Mischief Theatre are the maniacal, award-winning minds behind The Play That Goes Wrong as well as The Comedy

  15. Mickey-Jo’s favourite HADESTOWN performances: thoughts on the West End, Broadway and international casts

    With the proshot recording of HADESTOWN having recently been released in cinemas to tremendous success, theatre fans are once again talking about the Tony Award winning musical. Today, Mickey-Jo is sharing his thoughts on the most impactful

  16. Death Note: The Musical (Barbican Theatre, London) - ★★ REVIEW

    After a semi staged concert presentation in 2023, DEATH NOTE the musical is back in London with a fully staged production at the Barbican Centre. Based on the hugely popular manga and anime, the musical stars Xander Pang as Light Yagami, Co

  17. could WICKED close on Broadway? | thoughts on the musical's recent box office downturn and future

    When a Broadway show becomes a long-runner, its lifetime spanning multiple decades, it's hard to imagine that it could ever close. However, recent grosses for the musical Wicked seem to suggest that the show, which was recently adapted for

  18. Game of Thrones: The Mad King (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon) - ★★★★ REVIEW

    A brand new stage play based on the "A Song of Ice and Fire" stories by George RR Martin has opened at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford upon Avon. The hotly anticipated play, titled Game of Thrones: The Mad King, is adapted by Dun

  19. Cats (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW

    A new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS opened last night at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, in London. This new, outdoor production is directed and choreographed by the venue's artistic director Drew McOnie, and will embark subseque

  20. Review Roundup (9 to 5, The Car Man, Love's Labours Lost and Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical)

    Last week Mickey-Jo saw four completely different productions in the space of 72 hours: • 9 to 5: the Musical on tour • Love's Labours Lost at Shakespeare's Globe • Grease: the immersive Movie Musical • The Car Man at Sadler's Wells Check o

  21. Mickey-Jo stood onstage for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR | everything you need to know about the standing tickets

    Mickey-Jo recently headed back to JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the London Palladium, but this time he wasn't seated in the auditorium, but stood onstage. This production is offering dozens of audience members at each performance the chance to

  22. why Ariana Grande has left Sunday in the Park with George | the reason for the star's musical exit

    In a bombshell announcement, it has been confirmed this evening that Ariana Grande will not appear in next year's London revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. The pop star, who was set to make her London musical theatre debut alongside

  23. should controversial actors be fired? | thoughts on the backlash for Boy George and Geno Segers

    The theatre industry has recently seen casting controversy on either side of the Atlantic, with Boy George departing from his planned stint in the West End revival of Jesus Christ Superstar days before he was scheduled to perform, and Geno

  24. Cleansed (Almeida Theatre, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW

    Mickey-Jo headed to the Almeida Theatre, with some nervous anticipation, to see their new production of Sarah Kane's CLEANSED. This play, first seen at the Royal Court Theatre in the late 1990s, is preceded by its reputation for extreme cru

  25. the ODYSSEY vs the ORESTEIA | reviews of the 2026 film and play at the Bridge Theatre

    Last week Mickey-Jo saw two of this summer's buzziest cultural arrivals: the new film adaptation of THE ODYSSEY written and directed by Christopher Nolan and the stage adaptation of THE ORESTEIA at the Bridge Theatre written and directed by

  26. should Broadway stars do 8 shows a week? | thoughts on the expectations on theatre actors in 2026

    A conversation has been taking place recently on social media about the stamina and fortitude of Broadway performers in 2026 vs their golden age counterparts. Today, Mickey-Jo is asking what's changed about Broadway and the world surroundin

  27. why did critics hate TRAINSPOTTING the musical? | review roundup for the West End musical

    A few days ago, TRAINSPOTTING the musical opened at Theatre Royal Haymarket in the West End. Among the reviews have been many of the most critical verdicts a new London opening has received in some time, prompting the question: why did the

  28. why has BURLESQUE been cancelled?! | the truth behind the show's postponement, cancellation & drama

    There is yet more drama in the world of BURLESQUE the Musical as it was announced earlier this week that its two concurrently readying UK productions would each face some postponement. The show's London return, at the Arts Theatre at Marble

  29. Midnight at the Never Get starring Ben Platt (Menier Chocolate Factory, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW

    Earlier this week, MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET opened at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London. The new musical, written by Mark Sonnenblick, stars Ben Platt and sees the off West End venue reconfigured as an intimate 1960s Cabaret space. Ch

  30. 15 musical revivals we need to see | Mickey-Jo's Broadway and West End theatre wishlist

    Mickey-Jo is answering one of his most frequently asked questions: which musical revival would you like to see next? Mickey-Jo is sharing 15 shows he would like to see revived either on Broadway or in the West End as well as his thoughts on

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