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Review of ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’: “Letter-based romance doesn’t correspond with its potential”
London’s Arcola Theatre presents the revival of Ken Ludwig’s epistolary two-hander. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this post-depression love story suffers from any delivery fails. Love. Love changes everything. Don’t worry. It’s not that show. Thank goodness it isn’t. There will be romance, though. Actually, that’s the…
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Artistic Director Chris Cuming talks NYMT’s 50th Anniversary: “Many young people do not know about theatre and the career prospects it can offer”
The company celebrated the milestone with a special event showcasing the history, artistry, and values that have defined its work for half a century now. Guillermo Nazara chats with the group’s guiding force, as they discuss the achievements and future goals of one of the UK’s biggest generators of new talent. How does it feel…
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Review of ‘Stereophonic’: “Tony record-breaking play struggles to rock our world”
The revered Broadway play lands in the West End for a limited season, running until the end of summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its tumultuous story about a 70s rock band flaunts enough electricity. They’ve seen us shiver with anticipation. Fortunately for us, there’s no…
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Review of ‘MJ – The Musical’: “Blood on the dance floor”
The King of Pop relives on the London stage through his latest musical theatre biopic, currently celebrating its first anniversary in the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to say, say, say if its newly arrived lead still manages to rock his world. June, 1992. An empty warehouse somewhere in Munich.…
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Review of ‘White Christmas’: “No chance of a silent night”
Irving Berlin’s film classic relives on Sonning’s Mill’s stage through this new production of its popular musical theatre adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if all the hype for this wintry montage turns out to be a snow job. I know what you’re waiting for. You’ve read it…
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Review of ‘[title of show]’: “Just listen to my ‘I want’ song”
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The 2008 Broadway musical lands on the London fringe scene through this new production playing at the Southwark Playhouse until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this parody on theatre craftsmanship ends up being a comedy of errors. Ah, the joyful naivity of…
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Review of ‘Impact’: “Good landing, but no smash”
American singer-songwriter Amy Engelhardt brings this personal cabaret show celebrating some of her University classmates, whose lives were lost during the 1983 Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist attack. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this musical tribute manages to reach a high altitude. Sometimes, it’s the things that…
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Review of ‘Fly More Than You Fall’: “Flapping before spreading its wings”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the London premiere of the American teenage musical, featuring Broadway star Keala Settle. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its escalating drama manages to climb up the mountain. Art enthrals an audience’s spirit – and heals its creator’s soul. Anyone who’s ever faced the…
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Vasco Emauz and Orlando Gibbs talk ‘Back To The Future’: “Doing something that’s been done before requires a more specific kind of creativity”
The worldwide musical theatre hit continues to enthrall West End audiences as it celebrates its third anniversary with the welcoming of a new cast. Guillermo Nazara chats with the lead actors portraying father-and-son duo George and Marty McFly, as they travel 88 miles per hour to discuss all the fun facts about a show that’s…
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Review of ‘Hugh Panaro – Man Without A Mask’: “Sweet intoxication”
The acclaimed Broadway legend returns to the West End scene for the very first time in 26 years, in an intimate cabaret concert playing at The Crazy Coqs for 3 nights only. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this London scene reunion with the musical theatre star featured…
