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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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25:43

CATS is coming back... outside?! | Thoughts on the...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/10/18

It has been announced that a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS will be among next summer's season at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.This new, outdoor production, to be directed and choreographed by the venue's artistic director Drew McOnie, is the latest in a string of non-replica stagings of the musical.Find out everything we know so far about the upcoming revival, what we can infer about its creative possibilities, and who Mickey-Jo would like to see among its cast...•00:00 |

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27:12

Let's talk about THE GREATEST SHOWMAN cast | Thoughts...

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2025/10/16

One of the most anticipated, major theatrical openings of 2026 is the world premiere of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN.The long awaited and hugely anticipated stage adaptation of the live action movie musical begins performances in Bristol in March 2026 ahead of an expected West End run.Today, the cast for this production has been announced as well as the full creative team, and Mickey-Jo is discussing both in order to learn more about the hopefully great show...•00:00 | introduction01:52 | leading roles06:09

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30:41

Melanie La Barrie (Hadestown, & Juliet, The Book...

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2025/10/14

This week, Mickey-Jo had the chance to sit down with one of his favourite performers, the brilliant Melanie La Barrie.Mel is currently appearing in Mary Page Marlowe at the Old Vic and rehearsing for three upcoming concert performances of a new musical based on The Book Thief.Best known to audiences for starring in & Juliet in the West End and on Broadway, and for her WhatsOnStage Award winning performance in Hadestown, Mel has enjoyed a multi-decade career on stage that has included roles in

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28:24

Cyrano de Bergerac starring Adrian Lester (Swan...

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2025/10/14

One of the Royal Shakespeare Company's latest openings is a new adaptation of CYRANO DE BERGERAC starring Adrian Lester.The new text has been written by Director Simon Evans with the grime poet Debris Stevenson.Having seen multiple different interpretations of this narrative, find out why Mickey-Jo thought this one was, perhaps, definitive in this full review.•00:00 | introduction02:01 | synopsis05:40 | this adaptation12:03 | creative choices17:49 | the design21:13 | performances27:09 | final

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33:10

Everything we know about THE LOST BOYS | Early...

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2025/10/13

In the current Broadway season, one of the most anticipated new musicals is the upcoming stage adaptation of THE LOST BOYS.With the show having recently started revealing its material and announced its principal cast, Mickey-Jo is sharing thoughts and insights about everything we know about it so far.•00:00 | introduction02:40 | what is the show about?08:36 | the producers / creatives15:32 | who is in the cast?21:32 | thoughts on the material27:58 | will the show be a hit?About Mickey-Jo:As one of

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27:13

THE HEART deserves a Broadway transplant | Thoughts...

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2025/10/12

Last weekend Mickey-Jo flew to San Diego to catch one of the final performances of THE HEART, a new musical receiving its world premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse.The show, written by Ian and Anne Eisendrath and Kait Kerrigan, combines a medical drama plot with an EDM score in order to tell the story of a life saving heart transplant.Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts about the show, the sensation of experiencing an electronic score on stage, and the potential for this musical to head to

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23:40

Why is Trisha Paytas doing BEETLEJUICE?! | The...

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2025/10/10

In what will surely be one of this season's most shocking casting announcements, it was revealed earlier today that social media personality Trisha Paytas would appear on Broadway, playing a limited stint in BEETLEJUICE.The production, which arrives after a major North American Tour and recently began performances at New York's Palace Theatre, will welcome Paytas in the role of Maxine Dean for 3 weeks in November.Check out Mickey-Jo's theatre news recap for all of the details we know so far as well

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40:43

Why Broadway didn't hate WAITING FOR GODOT | Review...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/10/10

One of the earliest openings of the new Broadway season has been a production of WAITING FOR GODOT at the Hudson Theatre.This new production of the absurdist theatrical mainstay is directed by Jamie Lloyd and stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, reuniting the pair after they starred together on screen as Bill and Ted.Having not yet seen the production, Mickey-Jo is rounding up a handful of its Broadway Reviews to find out a little more about the reception to its leading performances and creative

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26:46

The Importance of Being Earnest (Noël Coward Theatre,...

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2025/10/09

Mickey-Jo finally caught the new London production of Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.The revival, which originated at the National Theatre last year, has since transferred to the Noel Coward Theatre in the West End with a largely new cast led by Stephen Fry, Olly Alexander, and more.Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this vibrant new production, its queer subtext, and the exuberant performances...• 00:00 | introduction01:54 | synopsis06:48 | this production10:15 |

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32:34

Is BROADWAY dying? | The truth about theatre industry...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/10/05

With more and more discussion about the increasingly challenging Broadway landscape (including recently in the New York Times), Mickey-Jo is here to officially address the question: is Broadway dying?With record numbers of new openings and seemingly more shows than ever having failed to recoup their initial investments, the theatre industry is clearly experiencing a financial struggle, one compounded by troubling news about tax relief and a potential actors equity association strike.Check out

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38:08

13 Going On 30 The Musical (Manchester Opera House) -...

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2025/10/03

Another early 2000s movie has made its way to the stage, as the world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 the Musical opened at the Manchester Opera House.The show, which is based on the film starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, stars Lucie Jones and David Hunter as Jenna Rink and Matt Flamhaff.Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts about this new musical, its material, creatives choices, and whether it needed to become a musical in the first place...•00:00 | introduction01:53 | does it work as a

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18:25

Will SCHMIGADOON be a bway schmash? | Thoughts on the...

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2025/10/02

It has been announced this week that the stage musical adaptation of the Apple TV+ series SCHMIGADOON is set to transfer to Broadway this season.The show, which premiered at the Kennedy Center, and follows an ordinary couple trapped in a golden age musical theatre parodying town, will open in April 2026 at the Nederlander Theatre.However, on the heels of SMASH, and with Broadway finances looking bleak, does Mickey-Jo expect this to be a success...?•00:00 | introduction02:19 | what is

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32:49

50 First Dates The Musical (The Other Palace Theatre,...

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2025/10/01

The latest movie to be adapted for the stage as a new musical is 50 FIRST DATES, and it opened last week at the Other Palace Theatre in London.The romantic comedy tells the story of Henry and Lucy and their hard-won journey to love, and stars Josh St Clair and Georgina Castle.Check out Mickey-Jo's full review for his thoughts on the show, its material, changes from the film, and the performances!•00:00 | introduction02:35 | how does the musical work?09:46 | how could it improve?16:06 | the

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23:27

Cedric Neal (Hadestown, Guys & Dolls, Personality) -...

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2025/09/29

Earlier this week, Mickey-Jo sat down with Cedric Neal, the US born West End star currently starring as Hermes in HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre.Cedric, an Olivier Award nominee for his performance as Nicely Nicely Johnson in the Bridge Theatre's innersive revival of GUYS & DOLLS, will star in a concert presentation of PERSONALITY: The Lloyd Price Musical.Check out what Cedric had to say about developing this new show, the career milestones that changed his life, and where he finds personal

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33:28

Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this casting... | Carrie Hope...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/09/28

This week it was announced that musical theatre actors Carrie Hope Fletcher and Amber Davies would lead new UK Tours of Waitress and Legally Blonde respectively.While many are excited about the news, some have criticised the casting of these performers, either in preference of new, undiscovered talent or because they are also content creators with a large social profile.Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts on current trends in stage casting in the social media age, online fan behaviour, and whether he's

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27:43

Clarkston starring Joe Locke, Ruaridh Mollica...

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2025/09/27

This week, the West End welcomed CLARKSTON, a play written by American playwright Samuel D Hunter, to the Trafalgar Theatre.This production, directed by Jack Serio, stars Joe Locke, Ruaridh Mollica, and Sophie Melville in a story about contemporary working class Americans reflecting on the pioneer age.Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the play, its themes and performances, and whether it fits naturally in London...• 00:00 | introduction02:00 | synopsis10:23 | overall

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30:12

BEETLEJUICE is finally coming to London! | Why the...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/09/26

It has finally been announced that the BEETLEJUICE, the stage musical adaptation of the cult film, will transfer to the west end next year.The production will open at the Prince Edward Theatre in London in May 2026.Check out this theatre news recap for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts about this long awaited news, ideas about casting, and insight into why the run is limited...•00:00 | introduction02:43 | West End details08:44 | Broadway history17:34 | casting thoughts23:39 | will it be a hit?About

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58:07

Reacting to the final WICKED trailer | Musical...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/09/25

The final, full trailer has now been released for WICKED: For Good, the hugely anticipated second part of the long awaited film adaptation of WICKED.The musical, which opened on Broadway just over 20 years ago, has already been adapted last year with the first instalment of a two part film adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.Join Mickey-Jo and fellow theatrical enthusiast (and his stagey fiancé) Aeron James in reacting to the trailer for the first time and trying to learn as much as

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40:29

The Last Five Years (Reading Rep Theatre, The Barn...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/09/24

This evening, Mickey-Jo saw a new production of Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Reading Rep Theatre in Berkshire.The new revival of the musical, which will go on to play at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester and Theatre Royal Bath, stars Martha Kirby and Guy Woolf.Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts about this exciting new staging of the iconic show, and how it compared with the disappointing Broadway premiere production last season...•00:00 | introduction03:10 | synopsis / history07:43 | this

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33:58

Is Kristin Chenoweth CANCELLED by Broadway? | The...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/09/23

This season, the Tony Award winning star of stage and screen, Kristin Chenoweth is getting ready to return to Broadway in the new musical THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES.The actress, who is best known for having played the role of Glinda in the original Broadway production of WICKED, has however become the focus of controversy after sharing a comment in response to the death of rightwing political podcaster Charlie Kirk.In today's theatre news recap, Mickey-Jo is talking through exactly what happened when

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