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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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35:27

The best and worst things about Broadway shows |...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/11/22

As Mickey-Jo gets ready to bring you dozens of updates from his most recent trip to New York including reviews and vlog content, he's taking on an unusual challenge.Mickey-Jo has decided to briefly review every show currently playing on Broadway (as of last week) by telling you what he thinks the best and worst thing about each of them is...About Mickey-Jo: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

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40:18

WICKED: For Good REVIEW (spoiler-free) | 2025 musical...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/11/22

Last night, after considerable anticipation, Mickey-Jo finally saw WICKED: For Good, the second film in the two part adaptation of the global musical phenomenon, Wicked.Both films have been directed by Jon M Chu and star Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple) as Elphaba, Ariana Grande (13 the Musical) as Glinda, and Jonathan Bailey (Company) as Fiyero. The supporting cast also includes Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.Check out today's brand new *spoiler-free* review video for

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38:58

Did critics hate THE HUNGER GAMES? | Review roundup...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/11/22

One of London's most anticipated new theatrical openings this year has been a much talked about stage adaptation of THE HUNGER GAMES, based on the young adult dystopian novel by Suzanne Collins which has also been adapted for film.The brand new production, written by Connor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster, is now playing at the purpose built Troubadour Theatre Canary Wharf and celebrated its official opening night earlier this month.Today, ahead of returning to the show to create his own

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33:41

Matt Rodin (Beau, Company, All The World's A Stage) -...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/11/22

After starring in back to back off-Broadway musicals, the name on everybody's lips is rising star Matt Rodin.Of course, his face may be familiar to anyone who caught him as Jamie on the most recent US Tour of Company or from his multi-year, game filled red carpet coverage for outlets such as Broadway.com.After enjoying many of his performances and looking up to him in the theatre industry for years, Matt and Mickey-Jo finally sat down as friends to discuss the successful year he's had and the unique

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28:11

Bat Boy The Musical (New York City Center) - ★★★★★...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/11/22

On only the second day of Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York, he headed to City Center and caught the penultimate performance of BAT BOY, the venue's annual gala presentation.A cult hit musical first seen around the millennium, this revival starred Taylor Trensch alongside Kerry Butler, who returned to the show having played a role in its original off-Broadway run.Check out what Mickey-Jo thought of the show, with no prior knowledge of its material, and why he thinks it's ready for

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30:01

What Mickey-Jo will and won't see on Broadway... |...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/11/22

Mickey-Jo has officially arrived back in New York City for another marathon theatre trip filled with as many Broadway and Off-Broadway shows as possible.Ahead of sharing plenty of review and vlog-style coverage, Mickey-Jo is letting you know which shows he plans to see, which he is still considering and which he will deliberately avoid...Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts on what's currently playing in New York by way of this update on his trip!•00:00 | introduction02:23 | shows I'm seeing12:08 | shows

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19:20

AVENUE Q is coming back to London! | everything we...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/11/22

It has been announced today that the Tony Award winning musical AVENUE Q is heading back to the West End for a 20th anniversary production that is being called a 'revisal'.Find out why I'm excited for the irreverent, fuzzy show to return, who I would like to see starring in it, and what we might expect in terms of updates to the material...•00:00 | introduction01:44 | what we know08:50 | what I think14:44 | who should be in itAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a

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32:31

Othello (Theatre Royal Haymarket, West End) - ★★ REVIEW

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/11/06

This week Mickey-Jo was invited to review the opening night performance of a new West End production of OTHELLO at Theatre Royal, Haymarket.The Shakespearean tragedy starred David Harewood and Toby Jones and was directed by Tom Morris in the first of a series of contemporary Shakespearean productions.Check our this full review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of the direction, performances, and puzzling audience response...•00:00 | introduction01:58 | production overview12:41 | the

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34:01

Will these West End shows go to Broadway? |...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/11/06

With more high profile plays and musicals receiving their world premiere productions in the UK, audiences are asking whether these West End shows will ever get a Broadway transfer.From celebrated musicals like The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and the recent revival of Evita to highly anticipated new adaptations like Paddington the Musical and The Hunger Games, New York theatre fans are eager to find out whether they can expect to see these shows heading across the Atlantic.By way of an update,

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36:20

Is celebrity casting killing theatre? | Thoughts on...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/11/06

On either side of the Atlantic, from Keanu Reeves and George Clooney to Bryan Cranston and Nicole Scherzinger, the theatre industry has been no stranger to celebrity casting.It perhaps isn't a surprise, then, that The Stage newspaper ran two opposing opinion pieces about whether or not this type of stunt casting was in fact damaging the industry on a fundamental level.Through these differing perspectives, Mickey-Jo is at long last unpacking the conversation around celebrities on stage and discussing

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30:21

Why Luke Evans is a safe choice for ROCKY HORROR |...

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2025/10/31

After considerable anticipation, it has now been announced that stage and screen star Luke Evans will play Dr Frank n Furter in the upcoming Broadway revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.The iconic role, played famously on screen by Tim Curry, has lately been the subject of some debate with many suggesting that the role ought to be played by trans or non binary actors.Check out today's Broadway news recap for Mickey-Jo's thoughts and to find out why he thinks this is the safest choice

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26:40

Hot Mess (Southwark Playhouse Elephant) - ★★★★ REVIEW

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2025/10/30

The new musical HOT MESS by Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote, an award winning hit which debuted at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, has recently opened at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.The show, which focuses on climate change via an allegorical narrative with a relationship between embodiments of the Earth and Humanity, stars Danielle Steers and Tobias Turley.Check out this full review of the London production including Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the show's material, performances, and possible

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22:10

MISCHIEF are doing a Musical! | What we know about...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/10/28

The acclaimed Mischief Theatre company, AKA the hysterical minds behind The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy about a Bank Robbery, and more, have announced today that they will premiere their first ever musical.The show, titled Thespians, will be set in Ancient Greece, and will debut at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester before touring to a handful of UK regional theatres in Guildford, Cardiff, Manchester, and more.Check out everything we now so far about the first ever Mischief musical, as well as

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25:39

Starter For Ten (Birmingham Rep) - ★★★ REVIEW

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/10/28

After premiering at Bristol Old Vic, the new musical STARTER FOR TEN is back in an enhanced production than returned to the same venue as well as touring to Birmingham Rep.The show adapts the 2003 novel of the same name by David Nicholls, following a young man named Brian whose lifelong dream is to appear as a contestant on the prolific TV quiz competition, University Challenge.Check out this full review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought about this feelgood comedy, its dynamite cast, and why

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29:02

Ross Harmon (Get Down Tonight, Wicked, Shucked) -...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/10/26

Get Down Tonight, a new musical Mickey-Jo first enjoyed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, has transferred to London, and is now playing at the Charing Cross Theatre.Mickey-Jo sat down with its new leading man Ross Harmon, a rising West End star who plays Harry Casey in the story of how he became the celebrated songwriter behind KC and the Sunshine Band.Check out Mickey-Jo's chat with Ross as we discuss Get Down Tonight, his journey from Wicked fan to cast member as well as shows like Shucked, Mamma

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32:05

What's happened to PREVIEWS?! | Thoughts on the...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/10/26

With the stage adaptation of THE HUNGER GAMES having welcomed audiences to its first preview performances earlier this week, a conversation about the nature of these shows has been ignited.In 2025, the reception, implementation and necessity of previews is called into question as prices show increasingly little difference from regular shows and audiences are faster than ever before to take to social media with their candid thoughts.Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts about previews, how they've changed,

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27:15

Huzzah! (Old Globe, San Diego) - REVIEW

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/10/26

Earlier this month Mickey-Jo travelled to San Diego, California to see some new musicals including HUZZAH! at the Old Globe.Check out this full video review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of the show, and its potential future...•00:00 | introduction02:45 | overview07:18 | synopsis13:25 | material19:30 | performances24:33 | future lifeAbout Mickey-Jo: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

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38:02

Mickey-Jo saw Eva and Reeve in CABARET | Thoughts on...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/10/22

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 Reeve Carney (Hadestown) as The Emcee and Eva Noblezada (The Great Gatsby) who returns to the role of Sally Bowles shortly after performing in the Broadway production.Check out today's video

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27:08

Ramin Karimloo (Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera,...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/10/19

West End and Broadway star Ramin Karimloo has led some of the world's most iconic musicals, including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and more, and has performed as an actor on major stages around the world.Mickey-Jo sat down with Ramin last week to discuss Roam, the new musical he'll be leading in concert next month at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London alongside a stellar cast including Jordan Luke Gage, Diego Andres Rodriguez, Frances Mayli McCann, and more.Check out what he had to say

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29:43

How is Nicola Roberts in HADESTOWN? | Thoughts on the...

MickeyJoTheatre ·

2025/10/18

Mickey-Jo recently returned to the West End production of HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre to see the show's newest cast member, Nicola Roberts, in the role of Persephone.Nicola, who is best known for having been a member of the pop group Girls Aloud, made her West End debut five years ago in the sadly short lived revival of CITY OF ANGELS, and now returns to the stage to join a talented cast in the Tony Award winning musical which includes Cedric Neal, Chris Jarman, Desmonda Cathabel, and Dylan

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