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MickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreFloyd Collins starring Jeremy Jordan (Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Center, Broadway) - ★★ REVIEWThe long awaited Broadway premiere of the musical FLOYD COLLINS arrived at Lincoln Center this year as a Tony Award nominated revival.The musical, based on true events, features a book and score by Tina Landau and Adam Guettel, with Jeremy Jordan starring in this production as Floyd Collins.Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the material, this production, and its performances...•00:00 | introduction02:14 | overview / material14:19 | this revival 22:49 | performances•get tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/Ab...2025-06-1930 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreWhat's going on with EVITA?! | The truth about the Rachel Zegler balcony scene and rehearsal dramaA new revival of EVITA opens next week at the London Palladium in the West End, starring Rachel Zegler (West Side Story, Romeo + Juliet) and directed by Jamie Lloyd (Sunset Blvd, Much Ado about Nothing).The musical, written by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sir Tim Rice, follows the life and career of former Argentinian first lady Eva Peron and is anticipated as one of this summer's biggest West End hits.Before the production's first performance, however, it was already gaining attention both as a result of outdoor rehearsals of 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' performed on an exterior...2025-06-1830 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreJasmine Forsberg (Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, Six, Here Lies Love) - INTERVIEWWhile Mickey-Jo was in New York, he stopped by the Samuel J Friedman Theatre to meet Jasmine Forsberg, one of Broadway's most exciting rising stars.Jasmine, who caught international attention with her showstopping rendition of 'Heart of Stone' as Jane Seymour in Six, was previously seen in Here Lies Love and is now part of the stellar company of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends.Check out what Jasmine and Mickey-Jo discussed ahead of his visit to the show...•get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/ev...2025-06-1125 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreMickey-Jo's reaction to the Tony Awards | Thoughts on the 2025 ceremony celebrating Broadway theatreThis weekend, the 2025 Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall, celebrating the best of the last year of Broadway theatre.This year's ceremony was hosted by Cynthia Erivo (Wicked, The Color Purple) and saw wins for Darren Criss, Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola, Sarah Snook and more.Some of the award winning shows included Maybe Happy Ending, Purpose, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Buena Vista Social Club, and Sunset Blvd.In this episode Mickey-Jo is sharing his thoughts about the broadcast, the performances, the hosting and the results, including some of his recorded reactions...•00:00 | introduction02:25 | overall thoughts11:13 | the re...2025-06-1034 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreA guide to the 2025 Tony Awards | How to watch / Who's nominated / Which shows are performingThis weekend, the 2025 Tony Awards will be held at Radio City Music Hall, celebrating the best of the last year of Broadway theatre.This year's nominated plays and musicals include Maybe Happy Ending, Death Becomes Her, Buena Vista Social Club, Sunset Blvd, Operation Mincemeat, John Proctor is the Villain, Purpose, Stranger Things: The First Shadow and Oh, Mary!In Mickey-Jo's last episode before the awards, he is sharing info on how to watch the ceremony, which shows will be performing, and some wider context on this year's nominated plays and musicals...2025-06-0822 minOHMYGOD HEY! with MickeyJoTheatreOHMYGOD HEY! with MickeyJoTheatreCarly Mercedes Dyer (Anything Goes, A Chorus Line, The View Upstairs, The Beautiful World Cabaret)On Sunday 18th May, Mickey-Jo was joined at my live Cabaret show 'MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE' at the Phoenix Arts Club by the extraordinary Carly Mercedes Dyer. Carly received an Olivier Award nomination for her hysterical performance as Erma in Anything Goes at the Barbican Centre, and has also wowed audiences in A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and the UK tour of the Drifter's Girl. Just days before her debut cabaret show as part of Janie Dee's "A Wonderful World" cabaret festival at Crazy Coqs, she joined me at MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE to discuss her career so far...2025-05-2516 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreCarly Mercedes Dyer (Anything Goes, A Chorus Line, The View Upstairs, The Beautiful World Cabaret) - INTERVIEWOn Sunday 18th May, Mickey-Jo was joined at my live Cabaret show 'MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE' at the Phoenix Arts Club by the extraordinary Carly Mercedes Dyer. Carly received an Olivier Award nomination for her hysterical performance as Erma in Anything Goes at the Barbican Centre, and has also wowed audiences in A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and the UK tour of the Drifter's Girl. Just days before her debut cabaret show as part of Janie Dee's "A Wonderful World" cabaret festival at Crazy Coqs, she joined me at MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE to discuss her career so far...2025-05-2516 minOHMYGOD HEY! with MickeyJoTheatreOHMYGOD HEY! with MickeyJoTheatreLewis Cornay (The SpongeBob Musical, The History Boys, Mary Poppins, John & Jen)On Sunday 20th April, Mickey-Jo was joined at his live Cabaret show 'MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE' at the Phoenix Arts Club by the talented and hilarious Lewis Cornay.Lewis has recently been seen in the UK Touring productions of The History Boys and the Spongebob Squarepants Musical, but has also given terrific performances in John & Jen, She Loves Me, Whistle Down the Wind, and more. Check out what happened when they talked dream roles, teenage musical theatre fandom, and writing original songs.get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts...2025-05-1824 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreLewis Cornay (The SpongeBob Musical, The History Boys, Mary Poppins, John & Jen) - INTERVIEWOn Sunday 20th April, Mickey-Jo was joined at his live Cabaret show 'MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE' at the Phoenix Arts Club by the talented and hilarious Lewis Cornay.Lewis has recently been seen in the UK Touring productions of The History Boys and the Spongebob Squarepants Musical, but has also given terrific performances in John & Jen, She Loves Me, Whistle Down the Wind, and more. Check out what happened when they talked dream roles, teenage musical theatre fandom, and writing original songs.get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https...2025-05-1824 minOHMYGOD HEY! with MickeyJoTheatreOHMYGOD HEY! with MickeyJoTheatreAllie Daniel (Hadestown, Legally Blonde, RENT, Happy Meal)On Sunday 20th April, Mickey-Jo was joined at his live Cabaret show 'MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE' at the Phoenix Arts Club by the wonderfully talented actress Allie Daniel.Allie, who is currently appearing in Hadestown (and had come straight from a matinee that afternoon!), will feature in the award-winning musical's upcoming filmed recording, having played one of the Fates, as well as understudying the role of Hermes, since the show returned to London in 2024.Check out what she had to say about her extraordinary, rewarding, and challenging time in the show so far, as well as previous experiences at the Edinburgh...2025-05-1223 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreAllie Daniel (Hadestown, Legally Blonde, RENT, Happy Meal) - INTERVIEWOn Sunday 20th April, Mickey-Jo was joined at his live Cabaret show 'MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE' at the Phoenix Arts Club by the wonderfully talented actress Allie Daniel.Allie, who is currently appearing in Hadestown (and had come straight from a matinee that afternoon!), will feature in the award-winning musical's upcoming filmed recording, having played one of the Fates, as well as understudying the role of Hermes, since the show returned to London in 2024.Check out what she had to say about her extraordinary, rewarding, and challenging time in the show so far, as well as previous experiences at the Edinburgh...2025-05-1123 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreHere We Are (Lyttleton Theatre, National Theatre, London) - ★★★ REVIEWHERE WE ARE, the final ever musical to feature a score from the legendary composer lyricist Stephen Sondheim, is currently receiving its European premiere with a run at the National Theatre in London. The musical, which features a book by the playwright David Ives, was originally seen Off-Broadway at The Shed in 2023, and is based on two films by Luis Buñuel, The Exterminating Angel (1962) and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972).The London production features a star-studded cast including Jane Krakowski, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Rory Kinnear, Martha Plimpton, Harry Hadden-Paton, Paulo Szot, Richard Fleeshman, Chumisa Dornford-May, Tracie Bennett, C...2025-05-1040 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreMickey-Jo went to see A KNIGHT'S TALE the musical | What the world premiere production is like on stageA stage musical adaptation of the film A KNIGHT'S TALE recently began performances of its world premiere production at the Manchester Opera House.The musical uses a handful of iconic songs from the film's soundtrack as well as more rock anthems and dancefloor classics to tell the heroic story of William Thatcher, the aspirational peasant who pretends to be a Knight in order to enter jousting tournaments.Having attended the show's press night, and in lieue of a full review of the show, Mickey-Jo is letting you know all the details about what this production is like including character...2025-05-0929 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreMuriel's Wedding (Curve Theatre, Leicester) - ★★★ REVIEWAfter already finding success in Australia, the stage musical adaptation of the 1994 film MURIEL'S WEDDING has made its UK Premiere at Curve Theatre in Leicester.In the show, Muriel Heslop goes on the run from her entire life, all while fostering a secret dream of becoming a bride, a fantasy which she enjoys imagining almost as much as she enjoys listening to ABBA songs.In today's full review Mickey-Jo is sharing his thoughts about the production, how it works as a musical and who gave standout performances...•00:00 | introduction01:41 | synopsis / material09:26 | highlights17:23 | shortcomings26:18 | performances •2025-05-0833 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreWas the search for Dolly a lie? | The truth behind the Dolly Musical casting call dramaAt the end of 2024, a new bio musical based on the life of country music icon Dolly Parton was announced, with a global casting call to find undiscovered talent.A few months later, with the principal casting for the show's pre Broadway run in Nashville featuring none of the 15 finalists, many are asking questions about whether this was simply a promotional stunt.In today's episode, Mickey-Jo is discussing the industry realities behind the Dolly drama, and addressing this increasing trend of social media casting calls...•00:00 | introduction04:13 | #SearchForDolly10:58 | show details17:46 | what do I think?•get in person / live...2025-05-0724 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreThe Brightening Air (The Old Vic, London) - ★★★ REVIEWMickey-Jo was recently invited to see THE BRIGHTENING AIR at the Old Vic Theatre in London, the new play from Conor McPherson (The Weir, Girl from the North Country).The play, which feels in many ways inspired by Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, is set in 1980s Ireland and depicts an uncomfortable family reunion during which discussions of faith and the mundanity of life give way to startling revelations.Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the characters, themes, and McPherson's dual role as playwright and director...•00:00 | introduction01:36 | overview / characters10:26 | themes / development16:26 | writing / performances• 2025-05-0621 minOHMYGOD HEY! with MickeyJoTheatreOHMYGOD HEY! with MickeyJoTheatreFabian Aloise (Sunset Blvd., Evita, Much Ado About Nothing)On Sunday 20th April, Mickey-Jo was joined at his live Cabaret show 'MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE' at the Phoenix Arts Club by the brilliant choreographer Fabian Aloise. Fabian, who is currently working on the upcoming West End revival of EVITA, has worked alongside Jamie Lloyd on recent productions of Sunset Blvd, Much Ado about Nothing, and more. Check out what happened when Fabian shared some fascinating insights from his varied career, including working alongside the iconic Ann Reinking, transforming musical theatre performers into cheerleaders for Bring it On, and making his Broadway debut.•ge...2025-05-0423 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreFabian Aloise (Sunset Blvd., Evita, Much Ado About Nothing) - INTERVIEWOn Sunday 20th April, Mickey-Jo was joined at his live Cabaret show 'MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE' at the Phoenix Arts Club by the brilliant choreographer Fabian Aloise.Fabian, who is currently working on the upcoming West End revival of EVITA, has worked alongside Jamie Lloyd on recent productions of Sunset Blvd, Much Ado about Nothing, and more.Check out what happened when Fabian shared some fascinating insights from his varied career, including working alongside the iconic Ann Reinking, transforming musical theatre performers into cheerleaders for Bring it On, and making his Broadway debut.•get in pe...2025-05-0423 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreWho was snubbed by the TONY AWARDS? | The shows and performers who weren't nominated in 2025The nominations were announced for the 2025 Tony Awards, celebrating the last of the best year of Broadway's plays and musicals.Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending and Buena Vista Social Club led as the most nominated musicals, with considerable success for John Proctor is the Villain, The Hills of California, and Oh, Mary!.But, as always, not every deserving show, creative, and actor could be recognised for their work - so in a Broadway season that included performances from Nick Jonas, Denzel Washington, Sutton Foster, and Idina Menzel, who was the most snubbed?•00:00 | introduction02:33 | plays and musicals08:45 | writers / directors16:14 | de...2025-05-0442 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreWhy *some* critics hated THE GREAT GATSBY | Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the show's ★ review in the West EndA musical adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald's THE GREAT GATSBY, which began at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey, has opened month at the London Coliseum. The show began performances at the Broadway Theatre in New York last year and starred Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada, with Ryan McCartan and Sarah Hyland later taking over the leading roles. The West End cast includes Jamie Muscato (Moulin Rouge, Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812), Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie & Clyde, Heathers), Jon Robyns (The Phantom of the Opera), Rachel Tucker (Wicked), John Owen...2025-04-3029 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatremeet the new stars of CABARET... | Rob Madge and Hannah Dodd to star in the West End revivalIt was announced today that Rob Madge and Hannah Dodd would succeed Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace as The Emcee and Sally Bowles in the West End production of CABARET.The revival, which has been directed by Rebecca Frecknall, reconceived the Playhouse Theatre in London as the Kit Kat Club when it first opened in 2021 and has since starred many brilliant performers in these iconic roles.Check out Mickey-Jo's recap of this exciting news to find out why he's particularly excited about this latest casting...•00:00 | introduction01:59 | on the show04:49 | Rob Madge12:13 | Hannah Dodd•get tickets to see...2025-04-3018 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreBoop! The Musical (Broadhurst Theatre, Broadway) - ★★ REVIEWDuring Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York City he saw a bunch of this season's newly opened Broadway shows, including BOOP the musical.The show, which currently plays at the Broadhurst Theatre, stars Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop.Check out the full review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the show, and don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments...•00:00 | introduction01:13 | overview05:26 | the story12:32 | biggest problem17:33 | creative highlights22:09 | performances•get tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/About Mickey-Jo:As one of the...2025-04-2929 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatrePredicting the 2025 Tony Award Nominations with Aeron James | Which Broadway plays and musicals will get nominated?The 2025 Tony Award Nominations are set to be announced this week, recognising some of the best of the last year of Broadway plays and musicals.With likely recognition for some of this year's biggest shows including Sunset Boulevard, Oh Mary!, Maybe Happy Ending, John Proctor is the Villain, Gypsy, Operation Mincemeat, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Stranger Things: the First Shadow, and more - there's plenty to discuss!Check out what Mickey-Jo and  @AeronJames had to say about their expectations ahead of this year's Tony Nominations announcement, based on everything they've seen this year in New York...•00:00 | introduction02:21 | musicals / pla...2025-04-2848 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreThe Great Gatsby (London Coliseum, West End & Broadway Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★ REVIEWA musical adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald's THE GREAT GATSBY, which began at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey, has opened this week at the London Coliseum.The show began performances at the Broadway Theatre in New York last year and starred Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada, with Ryan McCartan and Sarah Hyland later taking over the leading roles.The West End cast includes Jamie Muscato (Moulin Rouge, Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812), Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie & Clyde, Heathers), Jon Robyns (The Phantom of the Opera), Rachel Tucker (Wicked), John Owen Jones (Les Misérables), Amber D...2025-04-2741 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatrePADDINGTON is getting a West End musical! | New adaptation of beloved story to open at Savoy TheatreThe beloved character Paddington Bear is set to be the next star of the West End, as it was officially announced today that Paddington the Musical would open later this year in London.The brand new stage adaptation of the Michael Bond story and the STUDIOCANAL films will premiere at the Savoy Theatre in the West End in November 2025. Luke Sheppard (The Little Big Things, Starlight Express) will direct, with Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale writing the score and book respectively.Check out this theatre news recap to find out everything we know so far (and everything else Mickey-Jo...2025-04-2722 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatrePurpose (Hayes Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★★ REVIEWWhen Mickey-Jo was recently in New York, he saw PURPOSE, the new play from Branden Jacobs Jenkins.The piece was commissioned by Steppenwolf and is currently being performed at the Hayes Theatre in New York in a production directed by Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad.Check out Mickey-Jo's full review to find out how he responded to this staggering production, its impactful performances and its provocative conversations...•00:00 | introduction01:50 | overview / synopsis07:50 | continuing themes14:03 | climactic thoughts20:39 | material / creatives•get tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/2025-04-2427 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Post Show Q+A with writers Jethro Compton and Darren ClarkOn Monday 21st April 2024, Mickey-Jo had the privilege of hosting an exclusive post show talkback with the Olivier Award winning writers of the West End's newly crowned Best New Musical, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Jethro Compton and Darren Clark.With some questions from Mickey-Jo and others from the many members of the audience who had been in attendance at that evening's performance, the pair discussed the joys and challenges of this intricate show, what sparked the original idea, and their hopes for its future (including rumours of the hotly anticipated cast recording).Check it out, and make...2025-04-2324 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreRedwood starring Idina Menzel (Nederlander Theatre, Broadway) - ★★ REVIEWDuring my most recent trip to New York, I caught a bunch of Broadway's most recently opened musicals, including REDWOOD at the Nederlander Theatre. Tony Award winner Idina Menzel (Rent, Wicked, If/Then) stars in the story of a woman driven by a heartbreaking loss to the solace of a redwood forest. Through the kindness of strangers and a new perspective, she will find catharsis—and rediscover the strength to carry on. Check out this full review to find out what I thought of the show, and share your own thoughts about it in the comments!•00:00 | introduction01:40 | synopsis / overview08:00 | char...2025-04-2221 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreStevie Doc & Tobias Turley (Mamma Mia!, Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream) - INTERVIEWTobias Turley and Stevie Doc were last seen on stage together in the West End production of MAMMA MIA! after winning the roles of Sophie and Sky in the ITV competition series Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream.Following their time together in the show, the rising stars are reuniting on 10th May at Cadogan Hall for a special concert.Ahead of the performance, Mickey-Jo chatted with the pair via zoom about the West End experience, onstage mishaps, and what we might hear at their show next month...•get tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Cl...2025-04-2023 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreYou can see Mickey-Jo on stage this weekend! | MickeyJoTheatre LIVE / The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonOHMYGOD HEY!This bank holiday weekend you can catch Mickey-Jo on two different London stages, with his own show MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE and a talkback at The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.On Sunday 20th April, Mickey-Jo is back with MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club with special guests Lewis Cornay, Allie Daniel, and Fabian Aloise for an evening of chat, live musical performances and stagey trivia! Then, on Monday 21st April, Mickey-Jo is hosting a talkback with Jethro Compton and Darren Clark, the Olivier award winning writers of the 2025 Best New Musical, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button...2025-04-1913 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreDid George Clooney break Broadway? | The problem with the GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK box office recordThe Broadway production of the new play GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK, co-written by and starring Hollywood star George Clooney, has recently broken box office records.Grosses of more than $3.7 million dollars across a week of performances have made this production the highest grossing play in Broadway history, in spite of the mixed-positive reviews it received when it opened recently.Check out this new episode for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the issues behind Broadway box office records, the impact on ticket prices and the phenomenon of celebrity casting on stage...•00:00 | introduction03:13 | the problem07:22 | the ticket prices12:45 | the reviews18:09 | other celebrity sh...2025-04-1828 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreMickey-Jo's Off-Broadway Review Roundup (We Had a World, All the World's a Stage, The Jonathan Larson Project, The Magic City, Conversations With Mother)During Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York City he saw five Off-Broadway shows alongside a busy roster of Broadway plays and musicals.These were:• Conversations with Mother at Theatre 555• The Jonathan Larson Project at the Orpheum Theatre• The Magic City at New Victory Theatre• All the World's a Stage at Theatre Row• We Has a World at New York City CenterCheck out that Mickey-Jo thought of each of these shows, share your own thoughts and recommend more off-Broadway theatre in the comments!•00:00 | introduction02:14 | Conversations with Mother08:32 | The Jonathan Larson Project15:30 | The Magic City23:49 | All the World's a Stage33:12 | We Had a Wor...2025-04-1643 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreSmash (Imperial Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★ REVIEWDuring Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York, he saw SMASH, the new musical based on the NBC TV series of the same name. The show follows the chaos behind the scenes at 'Bombshell' a fictional musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe.Directed by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman (The Producers), SMASH stars Tony nominee Robyn Hurder (Moulin Rouge) as “Ivy,” two-time Tony nominee Brooks Ashmanskas (The Prom) as “Nigel,” Krysta Rodriguez (Spring Awakening, “Smash” TV Series) as “Tracy,” John Behlmann (Shucked) as “Jerry,” two-time Tony nominee Kristine Nielsen (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike) as “Susan,” Caroline Bowma...2025-04-1536 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreAndrew Barth Feldman (We Had A World, Dear Evan Hansen, Snow White) - INTERVIEWDuring Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York, he had the privilege of sitting down to interview rising Broadway and Hollywood star Andrew Barth Feldman.Andrew made his Broadway debut in Dear Evan Hansen as a winner of the 2018 Jimmy Awards, and has since been seen on stage in Little Shop of Horrors and on screen in No Hard Feelings and Saturday Night.Andrew is currently appearing in WE HAD A WORLD at New York City Center, a critically acclaimed new play from Joshua Harmon presented by the Manhattan Theatre Club.Check out what he had to say about...2025-04-1527 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreOrville Peck and Eva Noblezada in Cabaret | Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the new Broadway revival starsThe Broadway revival of CABARET, currently playing at the August Wilson Theatre in New York, has recently welcomed new additions to its principal cast.Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada now lead the show as The Emcee and Sally Bowles respectively.Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts on their performances and how the entire production fares...•00:00 | introduction02:18 | Orville Peck as The Emcee11:19 | standout moments18:07 | Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles22:11 | the supporting cast•get tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/About Mickey-Jo:As one of the...2025-04-1527 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreThe Last Five Years starring Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren (Hudson Theatre, Broadway) - ★★ REVIEWMickey-Jo recently headed back to New York to see some of this Spring's newest Broadway openings, including the new production of THE LAST FIVE YEARS.The popular musical, written by Jason Robert Brown, is finally receiving its Broadway premiere, and stars Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren as Jamie and Cathy.Check out this full review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of the new production, its stars, and what its biggest problem was...•00:00 | introduction03:12 | the problem13:29 | creative choices20:55 | changes26:58 | performances•get tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/2025-04-1539 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreThe reason SUNSET BLVD is closing | Why Sunset Boulevard will end its Broadway run earlyOne of this Broadway season's most talked about shows is the new, Jamie Lloyd directed revival of SUNSET BOULEVARD. The production, which was first seen at the Savoy Theatre in the West End, stars Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond and Tom Francis as Joe Gillis. Despite the show's success and buzz, however, it was recently announced that the run would conclude in July, shortly after this year's Tony Awards. Is this the conclusion of what was always intended to be a limited run, or the result of recasting challenges? Let's talk about it...•00:00 | introduction03:37 | overview / news06:43 | th...2025-04-0718 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreWho will win at the OLIVIER Awards? | Predicting the 2025 West End theatre awards with Aeron JamesThe 2025 Olivier Awards are less than a week away, and will once again celebrate an extraordinary year of achievement in West End and London Theatre.In today's video, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé Aeron James are predicting which shows, performers and creatives will win and should win in a year that included the likes of OLIVER!, HELLO DOLLY!, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, KYOTO, THE YEARS, GIANT, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,, and more.Check out today's new video for their thoughts and make sure to comment down below with all of yours!•00:00 | introduction01:34 | new musical02:37 | new pla...2025-03-3139 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreDid Broadway like OPERATION MINCEMEAT? | A review roundup for the West End musical transferThe Olivier Award winning musical OPERATION MINCEMEAT has finally opened on Broadway, which also means it has received a slate of reviews from New York Theatre Critics.With the show having publicly questioned whether or not they were 'too British for Broadway?' many eyes will be on these reviews to determine the answer to that question.Join Mcikey-Jo for a thorough roundup of some of the show's positive, mixed, and negative critical responses, and don't forget to share your own thoughts in the comments!•00:00 | introduction02:31 | The New York Times11:00 | Variety15:22 | TheaterMania20:09 | Vulture26:20 | The Wall Street Journal28:45 | TimeOut NY36:58 | Th...2025-03-2246 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreWho was snubbed by the OLIVIER AWARDS? | Shows, actors and creatives who should have been nominatedThe nominations were recently announced for the 2025 Laurence Olivier Awards, celebrating the best of the last year of West End and London Theatre.This year saw nominations for musicals including FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, OLIVER!, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON and NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as well as plays such as KYOTO, THE YEARS, GIANT, OEDIPUS and THE FEAR OF 13.In this new video Mickey-Jo is talking through this year's snubs: the performers, creatives and productions we expected to be nominated... but weren't.Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts and share your own in the comments!•00:00 | in...2025-03-1531 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreEureka Day and English (Broadway) - ★★★★★ REVIEWSDuring Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York, he saw a handful of Broadway shows including two of the best plays he'd seen in a while.The first was EUREKA DAY, by Jonathan Spector, at the Friedman Theatre, and the second was ENGLISH, by Sanaz Toossi, at the Todd Haimes Theatre.Check out what he thought of each of these brilliant, contemporary plays, and what they had in common with each other...•00:00 | introduction02:00 | Eureka Day16:04 | English•get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com...2025-03-1231 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreWhite Rose (Marylebone Theatre, London) - ★★ REVIEWMickey-Jo was recently invited to see the UK premiere of the new musical WHITE ROSE, which documents an important historical chapter about resistance during the second World War.The show, which was previously seen Off-Broadway stars Collette Guitart (& Juliet, Why Am I So Single?) and Tobias Turley (Heathers, Mamma Mia!) as Sophie and Hans Scholl, two young German students who stood bravely against fascism.Check out Mickey-Jo's full review to find out why this musical falls short of its potential...•00:00 | introduction02:04 | overview / synopsis06:19 | book / score14:46 | creative choices / performances•get in person / live stream tickets to see Mick...2025-03-1121 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreTHE GREATEST SHOWMAN musical is coming | When is the Disney stage production heading to Broadway?On Wednesday 5 March, it was reported by Baz Bamigboye for Deadline that the long anticipated stage musical adaptation of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN would finally receive its world premiere production in 2026.The show, produced by Disney Theatrical, will first be seen at Bristol Hippodrome, after an extensive London workshop last year and ahead of a presumably bright future in the West End and on Broadway, though plans for this are currently unconfirmed.In today's theatre news recap we're talking through everything we learned from this article, what Micey-Jo has heard about the stage production of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, and the...2025-03-0626 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreThe biggest shocks from the OLIVIER nominations | A recap of the 2025 Olivier Award nominationsOn Tuesday 4th March at 12pm, the nominations for the 2025 Olivier Awards were announced, celebrating the best of the last year of London Theatre.The announcements were filled with plenty of surprises, from unexpected frontrunners to shocking omissions, and a few more reasons Mickey-Jo was taken aback.Check out this recap of the biggest surprises from the newly announced nominations and share your thoughts about them in the comments!•00:00 | introduction03:34 | Jamie Muscato - leading?!06:38 | 13 nominations for Fiddler09:25 | too many leading actors12:24 | The Years cast separated15:22 | Oedipus vs Oedipus17:41 | Why Am I So Single?19:50 | Shocking snubs 22:14 | Solo nominations for big sh...2025-03-0526 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreNew Year's Theatre Resolutions with MickeyJoTheatre and Aeron JamesAs 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 s...2025-01-2656 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatre*everything* Mickey-Jo did in 2024 | looking back on a year of memories as a theatre critic and YouTuberAt 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 | introduction01:04 | January02:39 | February04:07 | March05:23 | April09:15 | May11:46 | June15:30 | July19:08 | August20:59 | September25:12 | October26:47 | November28:25 | December31:47 | final thoughts•About Mickey-Jo:As one...2025-01-0334 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreTammy Faye (Palace Theatre, Broadway) - ★★ REVIEWOne of a handful of new musicals to open on Broadway this month is TAMMY FAYE, the musical story of the life of the controversial evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.Having seen the show's world premiere production at the Almeida Theatre in London in 2022, Mickey-Jo was eager to catch the show's New York transfer at the recently refurbished Palace Theatre.This new production, directed by Rupert Goold stars Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben alongside Tony Award winners Christian Borle and Michael Cerveris, with a score by Sir Elton John and Jake Shears and a book from James Graham.Check out...2024-11-1631 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreMaybe Happy Ending (Belasco Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★★ REVIEWOn Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York, one of the many new musicals he saw was MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and it instantly became his favourite Broadway show.The musical, which first premiered in South Korea, and has been written by Will Aaronson and Hue Park, stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen as a pair of retired robots who go on a road trip together.Check out this full review to find out why Mickey-Jo loved this show so much, as well as which creative choices make it feel like a charming animated film!•00:00 | introduction02:27 | history, synopsis12:19 | material, cr...2024-11-1631 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreRagtime (New York City Center) - ★★★★ REVIEWMickey-Jo is currently in New York City on a trip motivated largely by the current concert staging of RAGTIME at New York City Center.The annual gala presentation production stars Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and more, and features a striking score including 'Wheels of a Dream', 'Back to Before', and 'Make Them Hear You'.Check out this full review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this production, the material, the sublime cast, and even the viability of a Broadway transfer.•00:00 | introduction03:25 | material / history 11:37 | this production 20:28 | the performances 31:39 | the future•get in person / live stream tickets to s...2024-11-1634 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreRomeo + Juliet (Circle in the Square Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★ REVIEWOne of the most anticipated shows of Mickey-Jo's most recent trip back to New York has been the new production of ROMEO & JULIET at The Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway.This new staging of the show is directed by Sam Gold and stars Kit Connor (Heartstopper) and Rachel Zegler (West Side Story).Check out this full review for his thoughts on the new production, its popular stars, as well as the inevitable comparison to the West End production earlier this year which starred Tom Holland...•00:00 | introduction03:17 | context / synopsis08:40 | this production20:56 | creative choices30:04 | performances••2024-11-1640 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreAndrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Big Fish, I Am Harvey Milk) - INTERVIEWThis week Mickey-Jo had the opportunity to sit down with the composer Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, The Wild Party, Big Fish) to discuss the upcoming European premiere of his theatrical work: I AM HARVEY MILK.The piece will have two performances on Sunday 27th October at Cadogan Hall in London and will star Joel Harper Jackson and Sierra Boggess, with Vanessa Williams and Alex Jennings hosting a performance each.Check out the full interview for their conversations about his body of work, musical tributes to Stephen Sondheim, reflections of his own personal journey in I Am Harvey Milk...2024-10-2430 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreBecoming Nancy (Birmingham Rep) - ★★★ REVIEWBased on the novel by Terry Ronald, the musical BECOMING NANCY has recently opened at Birmingham Rep in the UK and features a book by Elliot Davis and a score from Stiles and Drewe.The show stars Joseph Peacock as David Starr, a boy cast unexpectedly in the role of Nancy in his school production of OLIVER! He is supported by a talented cast including Rebecca Trehearn, Genevieve Nicole, Paige Peddie, Joseph Vella, Stephen Ashfield, Richard Meek, and more.Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts about this brand new production, currently receiving its UK premiere in this brand new review.•00:00 | introduction01:50 | sy...2024-10-1833 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreKeala Settle (Fly More Than You Fall, The Greatest Showman, & Juliet) - INTERVIEWMickey-Jo recently had the chance to sit down with global musical theatre star Keala Settle (Waitress, Les Misérables, & Juliet) to discuss her upcoming appearance in the new musical FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL at Southwark Playhouse in London.Known to audiences for her role in The Greatest Showman as well as various stage performances, Keala is also a Tony Award and Drama Desk nominee who will appear in the upcoming Wicked movie.In this brief interview, during the show's final rehearsals before starting preview performances, we discussed the musical's themes, her recent and upcoming stage appearances and the t...2024-10-1821 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatre101 Dalmations the Musical (UK Tour) - ★★ REVIEWThose of you who have been watching videos for some time may remember Mickey-Jo's less than positive review for the musical adaptation of 101 DALMATIANS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre some summers ago.Well, the show is now back in a revised production on tour and recently Mickey-Jo headed to the New Victoria Theatre in Woking to find out if he liked this version any better.Starring Kym Marsh as Cruella De Vil with Faye Tozer and Kerry Ellis taking on the role at select venues, find out what Mickey-Jo thought of this show the second time around...•00:00 | introduction04:17 | hi...2024-10-1133 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreThe Best Shows To See On Broadway This Fall (A New York Theatre Guide for Plays and Musicals)If you're not sure what to see in New York over the next few months and you're looking for the best plays and musicals on and off-Broadway, check out this brand new guide to the most exciting theatre this fall with more than 20 recommended shows!From Sunset Boulevard and Oh Mary! on Broadway to the transfers of Teeth and the new cast of Little Shop of Horrors as well as Romeo + Juliet with Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor, check out the shows Mickey-Jo thinks are the most exciting.Make sure to comment below with your own recommendations, especially if...2024-10-0533 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreLucie Jones (Ghost, Waitress, Les Misérables, Wicked) - INTERVIEWAhead of the West End return of GHOST the musical in a one night only concert production on 1st November, Mickey-Jo sat down with leading lady Lucie Jones to discuss her return to the show and the role of Molly.They also talked about some of Lucie's previous stage performances including AMERICAN PSYCHO, two separate stints in LES MISÉRABLES and the recent workshop presentation of 13 GOING ON 30.Plus, find out which amdram roles she played back in the day and which Disney film she'd love to see on stage!Comment down below with who you'd love for Mickey-Jo t...2024-09-2718 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreThe Rocky Horror Show (Dominion Theatre, West End & UK Tour) - REVIEWAhead of further UK Tour dates, the iconic ROCKY HORROR SHOW recently returned to London with a brief run at the Dominion Theatre in the West End.This production starred Jason Donovan as Dr Frank n Furter alongside a hugely exciting new cast including Connor Carson, Lauren Chia and more.Check out this full video review for my thoughts on the cult show, this ongoing touring production and the latest cast.•00:00 | introduction07:00 | plot / history13:21 | this production19:16 | the performances•get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mick...2024-09-2127 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreDear Evan Hansen (UK Tour) - ★★★ REVIEWLast night Mickey-Jo headed to Nottingham Playhouse to see the brand new, non-replica production of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN.This new production of the show which originally starred Ben Platt and was subsequently adapted for film, has returned to UK stages after a successful West End run at the Noel Coward Theatre starring Sam Tutty. Ryan Kopel (Newsies) stars in the new production.Check out this full review for a comprehensive guide to all of the creative changes in this production including new costumes, a different set design and even an added ensemble...2024-09-1844 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreHow Not To Be A CriticAfter a few years of being a theatre critic on social media, the question Mickey-Jo is most frequently asked is "how can I be a theatre critic"?In today's episode, Mickey-Jo is sharing some of his thoughts about the worst habits of critics, that newcomers should avoid.Check it out and share your own thoughts in the comments!The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/mickeyjotheatre08241•get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:ht...2024-09-1635 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreA Big Life UpdateAs I celebrate my 29th Birthday, I feel it's a great time to update you about a lot of stuff going on right now in my professional and personal life!With news about my upcoming live show (with newly announced guests Jodie Jacobs, Evelyn Hoskins and Jack Godfrey), a new range of merchandise available online, our next trip to New York, and more - there's plenty for me to let you know about!get tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE on 22nd September:https://phoenixartsclub.com/book/?instanceid=225401check out my brand new MERCH:https...2024-09-1318 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreWhat to see at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024? MickeyJoTheatre's theatre critic show recommendationsAhead of this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a few of you have been asking if Mickey-Jo would share some recommendations of which shows to see.So, after a few weeks of deliberation, Mickey-Jo has put together a list of some of the cabaret performances, musicals and plays which immediately caught his attention.Check it out, comment your own recommendations down below and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on Mickey-Jo's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe content!•00:00 | introduction03:01 | how to choose07:26 | musicals18:51 | theatre / cabaret•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a so...2024-07-2227 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreRomeo & Juliet (Duke of York's Theatre, West End) - ★★ REVIEWOne of the hottest theatre tickets this summer in the West End is Jamie Lloyd's new production of ROMEO & JULIET starring Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers.This new production of the William Shakespeare tragedy has just opened at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London.In this new review Mickey-Jo shares his thoughts about whether or not the bold creative choices that made Sunset Boulevard an acclaimed, award-winning smash hit, are as effective here...•00:00 | introduction04:52 | history / context11:45 | this production21:10 | the biggest problems30:10 | disappointing moments36:35 | the performances45:11 | will people like it?•get live stream tickets to see Mickey...2024-05-2449 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreA huge update about my live show! | Stream tickets, guest reveal, charity, merch preview + more!On the back of Mickey-Jo's recent news that he will be producing and performing his first ever live show: MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club in London, he has an update for you all!The biggest news is that Mickey-Jo's show will be live streamed from London and that tickets for that are on sale right now, for only £10!This 2 Act evening of song, chat and musical theatre trivia will feature guests performers Grace Mouat (Six, & Juliet, Legally Blonde) and Jacob Fowler (Heathers, Cinderella, Before After).Mickey-Jo is also pleased to say that he will be launching brand n...2024-04-2720 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreCabaret at the Kit Kat Club (August Wilson Theatre, Broadway) - REVIEWMickey-Jo shares his thoughts on the Broadway transfer of Cabaret and how it compares with the West End counterpart...The multi award-winning revival of the musical CABARET has just opened on Broadway.The show is led by Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin as The Emcee and Sally Bowles and sees the August Wilson Theatre transformed into the Kit Kat Club, offering audiences a uniquely atmospheric experience.•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a ne...2024-04-2131 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreCara Delevingne and Luke Treadaway in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club (Playhouse Theatre, West End)Last month, Mickey-Jo was lucky enough to attend the gala night of the new West End cast of CABARET, starring Cara Delevingne, Luke Treadaway and Michael Ahomka-Lindsay.Check out the new episode for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on what the production is like with these brand new stars...•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 channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as...2024-04-1721 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreDisney's Hercules das Musical (Theater Neue Flora, Hamburg) - ★★★ REVIEWOne year after seeing Disney's HERCULES on stage at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey, Mickey-Jo flew to Hamburg, Germany to see the new production of the show.Produced by Stage Entertainment at Theater Neue Flora, the show has been directed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw and features a score by Alan Menken and David Zippel.Check our Mickey-Jo's new review for his thoughts on how the show has progressed, what problems remain and what he thinks its future might look like... •About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading vo...2024-04-1036 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreROUNDUP: Did the critics hate the musical Opening Night in the West End?Mickey-Jo loves to follow critical discourse in the theatre and one of the most polarising recent openings in the West End was a new musical called Opening Night, which opened last month at the Gielgud Theatre.The show, based on the 1977 John Cassavetes film of the same name, has been directed and conceived by Ivo Van Hove with an original score by Rufus Wainwright and Sheridan Smith starting in the leading role.After Mickey-Jo's 1* review, check out what some of London's most prominent critics and publications had to say about the show...•Ab...2024-04-0841 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatrePriscilla The Party! (HERE at Outernet, West End) - ★★★ REVIEWMickey-Jo recently attended the opening night of PRISCILLA THE PARTY!, a new immersive theatrical experience that brings the iconic story of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert to a bespoke nightclub setting at HERE at Outernet in London.Check out today's new review for some further explanation of how this show works as well as Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this production and its performances...•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 channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠...2024-04-0527 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreMJ the Musical (Prince Edward Theatre, West End) - ★★★ REVIEWMJ the Musical, which opened on Broadway in 2021, has recently opened at the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End.The show, which follows the composition of Michael Jackson's 'Dangerous' World tour stars Myles Frost, who reprises his Tony Award winning performance as the titular pop star.Check out today's new video review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this perhaps controversial musical...•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 channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of...2024-04-0127 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreOpening Night (Gielgud Theatre, West End) - ★ REVIEWThis week saw the opening night of the West End's newest musical... OPENING NIGHT at London's Gielgud Theatre.The show, based on the 1977 film of the same name, has been directed and conceived by Ivo Van Hove with an original score by Rufus Wainwright and Sheridan Smith starting in the leading role.Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show in today's new video review...•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 Yo...2024-03-2834 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreSister Act (Dominion Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEWThe divine musical comedy SISTER ACT is officially back in the West End, having opened last week at the Dominion Theatre in London.The show, based on the iconic film starring Whoopi Goldberg and Dame Maggie Smith, currently stars Beverley Knight and Ruth Jones alongside a talented supporting cast.Check out this new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the show's material, this slightly altered production and its cast!•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...2024-03-2531 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreGuys & Dolls (Bridge Theatre, London) - ★★★★★ REVIEWThe joyous, immersive revival of the classic musical comedy GUYS & DOLLS has recently entered its second year at London’s Bridge Theatre with some new additions to its cast.The production, which has recently been nominated for multiple Olivier Awards including best revival of a Musical, now stars Celinde Schoenmaker, George Ioannides, Timmika Ramsay and Owain Arthur.Mickey-Jo had the joy of attending the show's recent gala performance, check out this review for his thoughts on the new cast members and the unique standing experience...•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the...2024-03-2225 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreWhy Mickey-Jo is excited about Hello, Dolly! returning to the West EndIn 2020, West End audiences were getting ready for a long awaited revival of the musical comedy HELLO, DOLLY! starring Olivier Award winning actress Imelda Staunton at London's Adelphi Theatre.One pandemic and four years later, the show is finally making its way to a stage, albeit a different one as the same production readies to begin its limited run this summer at the London Palladium.Check out the new episode for some history on the show, why Mickey-Jo is excited for it and everything we know about this upcoming revival...•About Mickey-Jo:...2024-03-2018 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreMade in Dagenham: In Concert (London Palladium, West End) - ★★ REVIEWAt the weekend, the London Palladium in the West End hosted another concert, a 10th anniversary celebration of the short lived musical adaptation of MADE IN DAGENHAM.The show, which previously ran at the Adelphi Theatre starring Gemma Arterton, now featured Pixie Lott, Killian Donnelly, Bonnie Langford, and more.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the show, this concert and its cast...•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 ch...2024-03-1830 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreBonnie & Clyde (UK Tour) - ★★★★ REVIEWAfter two successful West End runs, the UK production of BONNIE & CLYDE has recently embarked on a UK Tour, and Mickey-Jo was lucky enough to be at the press night at the Wolverhampton Grand.The tour currently stars Alex James-Hatton, Katie Tonkinson, Sam Ferriday, Catherine Tyldesley and Jaz Ellington.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts about the show, this production and this brand new cast...•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 dw...2024-03-1426 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreDays of Wine and Roses (Studio 54, Broadway) - ★★★ REVIEWEarlier this year, while Mickey-Jo was in New York, he got to catch the Broadway transfer of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES.Based on a film of the same name, this musical is written by Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas and stars Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show which has recently announced it will be closing at Studio 54 a month earlier than planned.•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is...2024-03-0927 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreMickey-Jo is doing his first ever live show!Mickey-Jo is hugely excited (and scared) to announce that later this year he will be producing his first ever live show: MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club in London.Joined by musical theatre stars to be announced, the show will be 2 acts of song, chat and musical theatre trivia with plenty of surprises in store.Tickets are on sale immediately for YouTube channel members (password available in a community post on Mickey-Jo's channel) or from 9am UK time on Friday 8th March.•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on...2024-03-0716 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreStanding at the Sky's Edge (Gillian Lynne Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEWAround a year after Mickey-Jo last saw Standing at the Sky’s Edge at the National Theatre in London, he returned to see the show's West End transfer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.The musical, which combines a script by Chris Bush and the music of Richard Hawley, follows three generations living in the same flat of an iconic Sheffield housing estate, and won the 2023 Olivier Award for Best New Musical.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this award-winning show...•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voic...2024-03-0628 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreHadestown (Lyric Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEWLast month saw the opening of HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in West End, direct from Tony Award winning Broadway success and five years after it was last seen by London audiences, at the National Theatre.The show, whose Broadway run subsequently went on to win the 2019 Tony Award for Best New Musical, now stars Dónal Finn, Grace Hodgett-Young, Melanie La Barrie, Zachary James, Gloria Onitiri and more.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's up to date thoughts about this show after seeing it for the fourth time...•About Mickey-Jo:2024-03-0430 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreExplaining the honest truth behind the 'Slave Play' West End dramaThe upcoming West End transfer of the hit Broadway play 'Slave Play' by Jeremy O'Harris has recently caught the attention of the British press (as well as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak) for planning two 'Black Out' performances during its 13 week run, to which entirely black-identifying audience members will be invited to attend.Though many have been quick to call this racist, the practice is not new, either to this play or to London theatre, and in fact affords this community the opportunity to engage with the work freely and authentically.Check out the new episode for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on...2024-03-0226 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreJust For One Day (The Old Vic, London) - ★★★ REVIEWMickey-Jo recently visited the Old Vic Theatre in London to see one of this year's most anticipated new shows, a jukebox musical telling the story of the historic Live Aid concert, 'Just For One Day'.The show depicts characters including Bob Geldof and Midge Ure and contains the music of Queen, Madonna, The Police, David Bowie, The Beatles, Bog Dylan, and more.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's extensive thoughts on this popular new show and the critical mistake he thought it made...•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the le...2024-02-2831 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreThe Picture of Dorian Gray (Theatre Royal Haymarket, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEWMickey-Jo recently attended the opening night of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, a new theatrical adaptation of the Oscar Wilde story, transferring to London from Australia.The play stars succession star Sarah Snook in a tour de force performance as each of the narrative's characters, aided by cutting edge deployment of live camera feeds and prerecorded footage.But how many cameras is too many? Find out more about Mickey-Jo's conflicted thoughts on this production in the new review...•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a...2024-02-2624 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreROUNDUP: Did the UK critics hate Hadestown in the West End?This week saw the opening of HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in West End, direct from Tony Award winning Broadway success and five years after it was last seen by London audiences, at the National Theatre.But the show's critical reception left fans on both sides of the Atlantic frustrated, with many taking to social media to speak out against some of the negative commentary.Did the British press really dislike this fan favourite show? Mickey-Jo takes a look at a selection of reviews from some of the most significant outlets to see what we can find out...2024-02-2332 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreOnce Upon a Mattress (Encores at New York City Center) - ★★★★ REVIEWBack in January Mickey-Jo flew to New York to see a bunch of shows, including the Encores presentation of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at New York City Center.The show, which originally starred Carol Burnett in the 1960s, featured Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, J Harrison Ghee, Harriet Harris, and more!Check out the review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the show, its star casting, and whether a Broadway transfer beckons...•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium fo...2024-02-2121 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreThe Addams Family in Concert (London Palladium, West End) - ★★★ REVIEWLast week Mickey-Jo saw THE ADDAMS FAMILY in concert at the London Palladium.The musical, which had yet to be produced in the West End despite two UK Tours, starred Ramin Karimloo as Gomez and Michelle Visage as Morticia.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this starry casting, the show itself, and whether it worked as a semi-staged concert...•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 channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠...2024-02-1923 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreThe Hills of California (Harold Pinter Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEWLast night, Mickey-Jo was lucky enough to be invited to review a hugely anticipated new play - The Hills of California.The play, written by Jez Butterworth (Jerusalem, The Ferryman) and directed by Sam Mendes, has just opened at the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End.Check out the new review for my many thoughts on this show, its revelations, and its powerful performances.•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. Hi...2024-02-0931 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreHarmony (Barrymore Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★ REVIEWWhile Mickey-Jo was in New York, he was lucky enough to catch a performance of HARMONY, the musical by Bruce Sussman and Barry Manilow which sadly closed last weekend at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Broadway.The show, which followed the historic career of 1920s vocal group The Comedian Harmonists, was first seen by audiences in the late 1990s but has taken more than two decades to make it to Broadway.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's brief thoughts on why the show was ultimately short-lived, who gave standout performances and whether or not he enjoyed it...2024-02-0727 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreExplaining the ableist Richard III casting drama at the Shakespeare's Globe TheatreWhen Shakespeare's Globe announced that Michelle Terry would play Richard III in an upcoming production of the play of the same name, backlash ensued.Terry, who is the venue's Artistic Director, is an able bodied actress, despite the character being disabled.In this episode Mickey-Jo explains what has happened, talking through statements and open letters and sharing his thoughts on this casting controversy...open letter from Disabled Artists Alliance:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kHbz1gow_pC1IkRsdK9EwRAWJDuXYXd504Ev1LHSYow/full statement from Shakespeare's Globe and Michelle Terry: https://cdn.shakespearesglobe.com...2024-02-0342 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreHow to Dance in Ohio (Belasco Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★ REVIEWMickey-Jo recently got back from a week in New York seeing as many Broadway shows as he could, and one of his most hotly anticipated was the new musical HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, currently running at the Belasco Theatre.The show, which is based on the 2015 documentary of the same name, depicts seven young adults with autism in a counselling group who are preparing for a spring formal dance amidst romantic, personal and professional challenges.Check out the review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this show, its material, and its performances...•Ab...2024-02-0132 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatre2024 Broadway, New York and US Theatre RecommendationsAfter sharing his recommendations for UK theatre in 2024, Mickey-Jo is sharing his thoughts on some of the most exciting announced, planned and rumoured shows for this year in the US.With new musicals, plus, revivals and regional productions there are plenty of intriguing and brilliant shows to consider including The Notebook, Cabaret, Sunset Boulevard, Uncle Vanya, and more!Check out the new episode for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this year's possible highlights•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a ne...2024-01-2646 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreCruel Intentions (The Other Palace, London) - ★★★ REVIEWMickey-Jo was recently invited to The Other Palace Theatre in London to see Cruel Intentions: the 90s musical.Check out his new review for his thoughts on this show...•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 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 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to wor...2024-01-2424 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreWhy are so many shows closing on Broadway and in the West End?Right now, it feels as though more shows than ever are announcing early closure on Broadway and in the West End.With last season's Shucked, Some Like it Hot and Kimberly Akimbo all set to close before the 2024 Tony Awards, and The Time Traveller's Wife announcing an early West End departure, what are the reasons for these shows struggling to succeed?In fact, even as Mickey-Jo put this episode together, more closures were announced including Harmony, How to Dance in Ohio, and the London production of Disney's Frozen...•About Mickey-Jo:As...2024-01-2239 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreMean Girls the Musical (2024 Film Review)Mickey-Jo finally got the chance to go see the new Mean Girls movie, a screen adaptation of the musical version of the original 2004 film.The new film stars Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice, Auliʻi Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, and Christopher Briney as the iconic characters.Based on the popular Broadway musical, the film features the songs 'Revenge Party', 'Someone Gets Hurt', 'World Burn', 'I'd Rather Be Me', 'Apex Predator' and more.Check out the new essay to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of the film and why exactly that was...••A...2024-01-2033 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreROUNDUP: Why did the critics hate The Enfield Haunting in the West End?Last week saw the delayed opening of THE ENFIELD HAUNTING, a brand new play based on the real-life 1970s poltergeist frenzy. The play stars Catherine Tate and David Threlfall at the Ambassador's Theatre in the West End.This opening was unfortunately notable for many of the wrong reasons as most of the reviews were very negative - consequentially Mickey-Jo booked a ticket straight away and headed to the following day's matinee performance motivated almost exclusively by morbid curiosity.In this roundup Mickey-Jo shares his thoughts of the play whilst rounding up the opinions of some of London's major critical...2024-01-1832 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreThe Motive and The Cue (Noël Coward Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEWOne of the National Theatre's most successful shows last year was the brand new play, The Motive and the Cue.Written by Jack Thorne, the play has since transferred to the Noel Coward Theatre where it stars Mark Gatiss as Sir John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in a dramatisation of their fraught 1960s rehearsal process.Check out the new review to find out why Mickey-Jo enjoyed this play so much and who its unexpected brightest star was...•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre cr...2024-01-1518 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatre2024 West End, London and UK Theatre RecommendationsAfter Mickey-Jo let you know his favourite and least favourite shows from last year, he's now ready to bring you his UK and London Theatre recommendations for 2024.From Broadway transfers such as Hadestown, Mean Girls and MJ to new plays like Red Pitch and The Motive and the Cue, this is a varied list of exciting productions!Check out the new episode to find out about the plays and musicals he is most looking forward to this year...•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a...2024-01-1235 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreEvita (Curve Theatre, Leicester) - ★★★ REVIEWMickey-Jo recently headed to the Curve Theatre in Leicester to see their latest production: a bold revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita.The show, which has previously starred Elaine Paige, Patti LuPone, and Madonna as Argentinian former first lady Eva Peron, features such songs as 'Oh What a Circus', 'Don't Cry for Me, Argentina' and 'You Must Love Me'.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this production and what about it invited comparison to Jamie Lloyd's recent revival of Sunset Boulevard...•About Mickey-Jo:As on...2024-01-0926 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreMickey-Jo's Least Favourite Theatre Shows of 2023In 2023 Mickey-Jo saw nearly 250 plays and musicals, mostly in the UK and the US and recently shared some of his favourites.However, for every show he loves there will always be shows that leave him a little more disappointed.Check out the new episode to find out which shows were his least favourites of 2023.•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 channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, w...2024-01-0240 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreMickey-Jo's Favourite Theatre Shows of 2023This year Mickey-Jo saw nearly 250 plays and musicals, mostly in the UK and the US.Check out the new episode to find out which shows made his top 25, and stay tuned until the end to see which show was his favourite of a very busy year of theatregoing...•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 channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and inter...2023-12-3147 minMickeyJoTheatreMickeyJoTheatreWicked the Musical (Sao Paulo, Brazil) - REVIEWRecently Mickey-Jo made an epic theatrical pilgrimage to see the non replica production of WICKED in São Paulo, Brazil.As a non replica production, it featured a new creative team with different direction, Choreography and design choices as well as a cast including beloved Brazilian stars Myra Ruiz and Fabi Bang.Check out the new review for all of Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this very different production of the international hit show...Tap Mickey's link to get a 1 year supply of immune supporting vitamin D3K2 & 5 travel packs FREE with your first purchase! You can't put a p...2023-08-0141 min