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MickeyJoTheatre

MickeyJoTheatre

Join Mickey-Jo from MickeyJoTheatre as he reviews the latest show from the West End, Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-West End, Edinburgh Fringe and across the globe.As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000

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00:44:50

Mickey-Jo predicts the Olivier Awards 2025...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/02/28

On Tuesday 4th March at 12pm, the nominations for the 2025 Olivier Awards will be announced, celebrating the best of the last year of London Theatre.In today's episode, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé Aeron James are predicting which shows, performers and creatives might be nominated amidst a hugely busy year that included the likes of OLIVER!, HELLO DOLLY!, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, KYOTO, THE YEARS, GIANT, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, MEAN GIRLS, and more.Check out today's new episode for

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00:21:23

THE HUNGER GAMES... on stage?! | Everything we know...

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2025/02/27

After initially being announced for a 2024 premiere, it has finally been revealed that the stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' THE HUNGER GAMES will arrive at a London Theatre in 2024.The exciting new production, written by Connor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster, will receive its world premiere at the purpose built Troubadour Theatre Canary Wharf in October.Check out today's theatre news recap for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this exciting news and his reaction to a first glimpse

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00:20:57

Calamity Jane starring Carrie Hope Fletcher (UK &...

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2025/02/26

Several years after first seeing this production, Mickey-Jo returned to watch the new UK and Ireland tour of CALAMITY JANE, based on the film of the same name.The new tour stars Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Heathers, Les Misérables) as Calamity Jane alongside former co-star Vinny Coyle (Cinderella, Aspects of Love) as Wild Bill Hicock, and a company of actor-musician performers.Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this production, the show's adapted material, and these

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00:20:15

INTO THE WOODS is getting a major revival | 2025...

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2025/02/26

The Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical INTO THE WOODS, last seen on a London stage in 2016, will receive a major production at the Bridge Theatre from December 2025, it has been announced.Following a return engagement of the venue's acclaimed production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, the musical will be directed by Jordan Fein (Fiddler on the Roof), with design from Tony Award winner Tom Scutt (Cabaret).Check out today's theatre news recap to find out what Mickey-Jo thinks about

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00:25:37

What's wrong with EMILIA PÉREZ? | A theatre critic's...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/02/24

Alongside the long awaited film adaptation of WICKED, another movie musical has made headlines among this year's releases - the critically acclaimed and controversial Emilia Pérez.With many award nominations, including several at the imminent Academy Awards, this Spanish-language French film starring Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez has been well received by the industry but has come under fire for a handful of reasons.In today's review, Mickey-Jo is sharing his thoughts on

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00:23:14

Let's talk about Cynthia Erivo playing Jesus | JESUS...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/02/23

It was recently announced that Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo (Wicked, The Color Purple) would star as Jesus in an upcoming concert staging of the rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, this summer at the Hollywood Bowl. The news that Erivo will appear in the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice written show, has been met with some overblown backlash, and accusations of blasphemy and disrespect. In today's stagey news recap, we're talking through why this isn't the

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00:34:01

Much Ado About Nothing starring Tom Hiddleston and...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/02/20

In the second of this week's Shakespearean openings, Mickey-Jo headed to Theatre Royal Drury Lane to see MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.This new production, directed by Jamie Lloyd (Sunset Boulevard, The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet), stars Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell as the feuding Benedick and Beatrice.Check out this full review to find out what this production was like, how it compares to a couple of recent high-profile misfires, and what Mickey-Jo thought of it...•00:00 | introduction / overview04:32

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00:20:40

Richard II starring Jonathan Bailey (Bridge Theatre,...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/02/20

In a new week of London Theatre openings, Jonathan Bailey is starring in a new production of William Shakespeare’s RICHARD II at the Bridge Theatre.Check out this review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of this production, Bailey's leading performance and the supporting cast.Don't forget to comment below with your thoughts on the play, and make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss upcoming reviews including more Shakespeare!•00:00 | introduction02:49 | overview / synopsis07:31 | Jonathan

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00:27:49

Marisha Wallace and Billy Porter in CABARET |...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/02/16

Mickey-Jo was recently invited to attend another gala night at the West End production of CABARET, currently running at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre in London.The production, directed by Rebecca Frecknall and originally starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley has recently welcomed new stars in Billy Porter (Pose, Kinky Boots) and Marisha Wallace (Guys and Dolls, Waitress) as The Emcee and Sally Bowles.Check out today's episode for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on what the production

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00:13:06

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is coming to the West...

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2025/02/14

It has been announced today that the stage adaptation of Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame will finally receive its professional UK Premiere, with two concert performances on Sunday 17th August at the Prince Edward Theatre.In today's stagey news recap Mickey-Jo is talking through all of the details we know so far as well as some casting he'd love to manifest for the upcoming concert.Don't forget to comment below with your thoughts about this exciting news!•The Hunchback of Notre

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00:18:56

SHUCKED is coming to London... outdoors?! | Summer...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/02/12

The Tony Award winning musical SHUCKED is finally coming to the UK, set to open at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in May 2025 after initially being stated to be heading to a West End venue last year.The cast will include Steven Webb (The Book of Mormon), Ben Joyce (Back to the Future the Musical), Sophie McShera (Downton Abbey) Georgina Onuorah (Hamilton), Monique Ashe-Palmer (Six), and more.Check out this stagey news recap for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the latest announcements, some insights

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00:21:31

The Years (Harold Pinter Theatre) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/02/10

In a busy week for play openings in London, THE YEARS arrived at the Harold Pinter Theatre for its West End transfer, having originally played at the Almeida.The play, adapted by Eline Arbo, based on Les Années by Annie Ernaux, follows the story of a woman living in France between the 1960s and 2000s and depicts the evolution in society from her perspective.Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this staggering, and occasionally challenging piece of theatre.•00:00 |

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00:19:14

Oedipus (The Old Vic, London) - ★★ REVIEW

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/02/10

Earlier this week, a new production of OEDIPUS opened at the Old Vic Theatre in London, notably the second iteration of the Sophocles play in the last few months.The Greek tragedy stars Rami Malek and Indira Varma and incorporates much contemporary dance in place of a traditional Greek Chorus.Check out this brand new review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought about this much talked about new production...•00:00 | introduction02:11 | synopsis / overview05:14 | material11:01 | creative choices14:53 |

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00:27:24

Are we done with JUKEBOX musicals? | Mickey-Jo's...

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2025/02/06

With A Wonderful World's recent announcement of early Broadway closure and Hell's Kitchen's Best Musical Theatre Album Grammy win, questions have been raised about what it takes for a jukebox musical to be successful in the current landscape.In the wake of the global success of shows like Jersey Boys and Mamma Mia!, Mickey-Jo is looking back over the most recent jukebox shows on either side of the Atlantic to discern whether or not we are experiencing a shift in audience

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00:25:18

Elektra (Duke of York's Theatre, West End) - ★★★ REVIEW

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/02/05

One of a handful of new productions of plays opening this week in London is ELEKTRA, the Sophoclean tragedy as translated by Anne Carson in a bold new staging from director Daniel Fish.Brie Larson (Room, Lessons in Chemistry, Captain Marvel), is making her West End debut. The cast also includes internationally renowned Stockard Channing (The West Wing, The Good Wife), Marième Diouf (Romeo and Juliet, The Globe), Greg Hicks (Grapes of Wrath, The National Theatre, Coriolanus, The Old Vic) and

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00:18:56

Second Best (Riverside Studios, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/02/04

Screen star Asa Butterfield makes his stage debut in SECOND BEST, a new play which opened this week at the Riverside Studios in London.The play follows the fictional Martin Hill, who narrowly missed out on the chance to play Harry Potter on screen and must reckon with the consequences of this disappointment years later as he prepares to become a father. Check out what Mickey-Jo thought of yesterday's opening night performance and share your own thoughts about the play in the comments section

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00:22:44

Who's going to be in HADESTOWN? | The show's current...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/02/03

With today's casting news, the West End production of HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London will see three different sets of performers performing in the show over the next five weeks. The current cast, led by Dylan Wood and Madeline Charlemagne, and featuring Rachel Tucker, Melanie La Barrie, and Trevor Dion Nicholas will play their final performance on Sunday, 9th February. Between 11th February and 9th March, the show will be led by its original Broadway stars Reeve Carney, Eva

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00:37:56

Gypsy (Majestic Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★ REVIEW

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/31

Mickey-Jo recently travelled to New York to see the new Broadway revival of GYPSY, written by Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne, and Stephen Sondheim.Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald stars as Rose, and is joined by Danny Burstein (Fiddler on the Roof, Moulin Rouge, Follies, Cabaret) as Herbie, Joy Woods (The Notebook, Six, Little Shop of Horrors) as Louise, and Jordan Tyson (The Notebook) as June. Further casting includes Lesli Margherita (Matilda, Dames at Sea, Zorro) as Tessie Tura, Lili

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00:17:37

Explaining why the CORALINE musical is cancelled | UK...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/31

In the wake of multiple troubling allegations made against author Neil Gaiman, an upcoming production of CORALINE has been cancelled. The show, a musical adaptation of the novel, was scheduled to play at multiple co-producing theatres including Leeds Playhouse, HOME Manchester, Birmingham Rep and the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh. Today Mickey-Jo is talking through the news, why exactly this decision was made and his thoughts on cancelling productions based on the work of problematic

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00:56:06

New Year's Theatre Resolutions with MickeyJoTheatre...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/26

As January draws to a close, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé Aeron James‬ are talking through our theatrical resolutions for the coming year.These include theatres they would like to visit, countries they are eager to return to and a handful more theatre themed goals for 2025.Check it out - and don't forget to comment below with your theatre resolutions and goals for 2025.Aeron James: @aeronjamesukMickey-Jo: @mickeyjotheatre About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a

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