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Review of ‘The Motive and The Cue’: “God hath given you one face, and you make yourself another”
The most successful Hamlet production in Broadway’s history returns to the stage through this blaring depiction of how it all came together. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this forceful battle of talent and egos manages to crack a heart. There’s no bigger drama in the theatre that…
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Broadway star Marisha Wallace releases new original Christmas song
The internationally renowned actress and singer has launched an introspective tune to celebrate this year’s festivities. Written in collaboration with Grammy winning composer Toby Gad, the song explodes the memories of a harsh childhood while keeping an uplifting tone. So often do we hear that Christmas is a time for hope, magic and memories. Well,…
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Sheridan Smith to star in new West End musical opening next year
The show will feature music and lyrics by singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, apart from book and direction by Ivo Van Hove. Based on the emblematic 1970s film classic, the piece revolves around the creation of a Broadway play and the drama taking place behind the scenes. I devoted my life to you. To movies. To music.…
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‘Plaza Suite’, starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, releases sale dates
One of the most successful play productions in Broadway history travels to London for a strictly limited run at the start of next year. Also featuring an all Tony Award winning creative team, the show tells the story of three different couples and their hilarious affairs taking place in a hotel room. I couldn’t help…
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Review of ‘Spongebob The Musical’: “A sea of fun”
The edgiest character in cartoon history jumps onto the stage in this musical version which has now crossed the pond to tour around the UK. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this salty montage actually made him feel in hot water. Oh, I so fondly remember my child…
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Lena Hall talks new musical ‘In Dreams’: “Thinking that we don’t need other people is more self destructive than we realize”
After becoming one of the most acclaimed Broadway performers in the last years, Lena Hall takes a further (a longer) step in her career as she stars in the out-of-town production of In Dreams at the Leeds Playhouse. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actress about her involvement in this original musical, to discuss all the…
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Review of ‘2:22’: “Still a hot spook”
Danny Robin’s hit horror play starts its next season in the West End, now running at the Apollo Theatre until the end of summer. Guillermo Nazara returns to the production to share his thoughts on its newly arrived cast, to reveal if the show continues to have a ghost of a chance. Double, double toil and…
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Review of ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’: “False advertising”
Loesser and Burrows’s musical classic returns to the stage in a new Off-West End production – also bringing back to the London scene long-standing legend Tracie Bennett. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on the show, to let us know if there’s been any victory while playing this charade. Ahhh… Nothing like not lifting a finger…
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Review of ‘Tony!’: “I cheered on Bin Laden”
The Prime Minister gets back in charge (in fiction, only!) in this musical parody exploring the rise and fall of one the UK’s most controversial political figures. Guillermo Nazara shares his vision on this rock opera soon-to-be touring across the country, to let us know if this show is fit for office. “If you can’t…
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‘Hadestown’ confirmed for London’s Lyric Theatre next year
The musical will be making its West End debut in February next year, with its cast to be announced in due time. Mixing contemporary folk and New Orleans-style jazz, the show is a modernized version of Orpheus and Euridice’s mythological love story. The world we dream about, and the world we live in now. They…
