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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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00:22:44

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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00:19:32

Why are the new Disney songs so bad? | The musical...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/23

Having recently been invited to attend preview screenings of Disney's MOANA 2 and MUFASA: THE LION KING, Mickey-Jo felt struck by a recent decline in the quality of Disney's cinematic scores.With a discernible link to the world of musical theatre, today he is questioning the circumstances and business decisions which led to these results from songwriters including Lin Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto), Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical) and Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

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00:28:18

Kyoto (@sohoplace, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/22

Find out what Mickey-Jo thought about KYOTO, the new play which recently transferred from the RSC to @sohoplace.Welcome to the Kyoto Conference Centre, 11 December 1997. The nations of the world are in deadlock and 11 hours have passed since the UN’s landmark climate conference should have ended. Time is running out and agreement feels a world away. The greatest obstacle: American oil lobbyist and master strategist, Don Pearlman…00:00 | introduction02:18 | context, objectives04:23 | overview,

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00:38:00

What to see on BROADWAY in 2025 | Mickey-Jo's guide...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/20

With so many new Broadway shows opening between now and the end of April, it can be challenging to decide which tickets you want to buy.In an effort to help you plan any upcoming Broadway trips, as well as to keep you updated, today Mickey-Jo is talking through each of those openings including the likes of Operation Mincemeat, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Othello, Redwood, Buena Vista Social Club, and more.Check it out and comment below with your thoughts on all the new spring plays and

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00:31:42

Oliver! (Gielgud Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/17

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo had the enormous privilege of attending the opening night performance of OLIVER! which has made a triumphant return to the West End with a new production at the Gielgud Theatre.This staging of the show, produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne, was first seen in 2024 at Chichester Festival Theatre and features Simon Lipkin as Fagin with Shanay Holmes as Nancy and Aaron Sidwell as Bill Sykes alongside a hugely talented cast of young

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00:22:08

Why the WICKED West End cast is thrillifying | Emma...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/17

This morning, after much anticipation, the West End production of WICKED announced the new cast members who would be joining the show from 25th March 2025. It was revealed that Emma Kingston (Evita, The Band's Visit, Heathers) and Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins, Cake, Oklahoma!) would play Elphaba and Glinda alongside a new principal roster. Check out today's theatre news recap for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the exciting cast, as well as one particularly important detail about the show's

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00:16:41

The SIX proshot is getting released | What the...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/14

In huge theatre news this week, it was announced that the proshot recording of SIX: the musical would be released in UK cinemas from April 6th.The show, which was filmed with its original West End cast at the Vaudeville Theatre in Summer 2022, has become a global hit with an enormous fan following. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the pop-inspired musical brings the queens - Catherine of Aragon (Jarnéia Richard-Noel), Anne Boleyn (Millie O'Connell), Jane Seymour (Natalie Paris), Anna of

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00:23:21

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/13

One of this season's new musicals is A WONDERFUL WORLD, which opened last year at Studio 54. The jukebox musical tells the story of Louis Armstrong and his extraordinary career as an iconic jazz musician alongside his complicated personal life, with Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart starring. Check out my thoughts about this show, which I was surprised to enjoy as much as I did, in this full video review... • 00:00 | introduction 01:59 | synopsis / material 08:55 | shortcomings 11:39 |

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00:30:21

The theatre to see in the UK in 2025 | Mickey-Jo's...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/11

After multiple requests, and much consideration, Mickey-Jo is sharing his recommendations for which shows to see in the West End and the rest of the UK in 2025.But with so many new productions opening, Mickey-Jo decided this year he'd let you know how strongly he felt about each of them with a traffic light system indicating his enthusiasm! From plays like My Neighbour Totoro and Stereophonic to musicals including Hercules and Shucked, and with stars such as Brie Larson, Jonathan Bailey, and Paul

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00:27:51

Titaníque (Criterion Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/10

The hit off-Broadway musical TITANIQUE, from Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli, and Tye Blue, has arrived in London this week with an official opening at the Criterion Theatre in the West End. The show, which parodies the popular 1997 James Cameron film Titanic, features the songs of the iconic Celine Dione as it wittily retells the story of Jack, Rose, and the fateful iceberg. Check out this full video review for my thoughts on why the show's material works as well as it does, what has been

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00:13:32

STEREOPHONIC is coming to the West End! | Broadway's...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/08

Today it was announced that STEREOPHONIC, the hugely acclaimed Broadway play, would transfer to the West End and embark on a US Tour later this year.The play, written by David Adjmi and directed by Daniel Aukin, had an acclaimed off-Broadway run and is now playing at the Golden Theatre, where it was nominated for a record number of Tony Awards, winning multiple including the 2024 Tony Award for Best New Play.Check out today's news recap for a little more insight into why this play is so

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00:30:07

The Tempest (Theatre Royal Drury Lane, West End) - ★★...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/07

Earlier this week, Mickey-Jo finally caught THE TEMPEST at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in the West End.This William Shakespeare play is produced in a new production by director Jamie Lloyd and stars Sigourney Weaver as Prospero, with Mason Alexander Park, Forbess Mason, Mathew Horne, and more. Check out this full review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of this show, and don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments! • 00:00 | introduction 02:53 | synopsis 08:08 | my verdict 11:40 |

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00:29:07

We need to talk about STAGE DOOR safety | The danger...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/06

After some recent stories of inexcusable behaviour at and beyond stage doors, Mickey-Jo is taking the opportunity to remind theatre fans about how to navigate these post show interactions. As well as talking through some recent examples, Mickey-Jo is recapping some stage door etiquette and speculating how the trends towards an unsafe post show environment may affect this part of the theatregoing experience in the future. Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this prevailing issue and share your own in

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00:35:29

the BEST theatre Mickey-Jo saw in 2024 | Mickey-Jo's...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/05

As we start a brand new year of theatregoing, Mickey-Jo is reflecting on the shows he saw around the world in 2024. In the second of two roundups, Mickey-Jo is sharing brief recaps of his favourite shows from the last year, including plays and musicals from the West End, Broadway, and beyond. Check out the shows Mickey-Jo enjoyed the most and comment below with your own thoughts! • 00:00 | introduction 02:25 | 15 - Les Misérables 04:13 | 14 - Cats: the Jellicle Ball 06:07 | 13 - The Hills of

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00:34:22

*everything* Mickey-Jo did in 2024 | looking back on...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/03

At the start of 2025, Mickey-Jo is reflecting on the last year as a theatre critic and social media content creator.With trips to New York, Canada, Paris, Germany, and Edinburgh, exciting interview opportunities, and the first 4 performances of his debut live show, MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE! it was an overwhelming year.As Mickey-Jo talks through each of the last 12 months, he is sharing some of his favourite memories, highlights of his biggest opportunities and some unseen/unheard footage.•00:00 |

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00:34:54

The worst shows Mickey-Jo saw in 2024 | Reviews of...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/01/02

As we start a brand new year of theategoing, Mickey-Jo is reflecting on the shows he saw around the world in 2024. In the first of two roundups coming this week, Mickey-Jo is sharing his biggest theatrical disappointments of the last year from the West End, Broadway and beyond. Check out the shows Mickey-Jo liked the least and comment below with your own thoughts! • 00:00 | introduction 02:37 | The Who's Tommy 04:13 | Rehab: the Musical 05:44 | 101 Dalmatians 07:21 | Made in Dagenham 09:09 |

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00:28:34

Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Donmar...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2024/12/30

As soon as it was announced that the musical NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, written by Dave Malloy would be receiving its UK premiere at the Donmar Warehouse in London, Mickey-Jo was hugely excited to book tickets. After catching the show a little after its opening night, Mickey-Jo is sharing all of his thoughts about the cast, material, and creative choices in this full review. • The musical, inspired by a section of Tolstoy’s War and Peace, follows Natasha Rostova, who falls for

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