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EXCLUSIVE: London production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to be replaced by Jamie Lloyd reimagining
The music of the night is about to go silent in its birthplace. At least, for a few months. Today, producers have announced that the legendary revised version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic will go dark before experiencing a complete makeover under the guidance of reputed director Jamie Lloyd. “It feels like the right time…
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Author Giulio Mazzoleni talks new publication ‘Madonna Songbook’: “Her music writing talent has been buried under her controversial career”
The Queen of Pop jumps from the Top 10 charts to glossy paper through this new book covering every material that made her move from girl to icon. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man living to tell her story, to learn more about the development of this massive, exciting project all fans will surely get…
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Review of ‘Marie Curie’: “In search for the missing element”
The Charing Cross Theatre hosts the London (and English-language) premiere of the Korean musical depicting the life of the iconic scientist. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this sung-through recount of the acclaimed researcher manages to bring chemistry to the stage. The world is run by outcasts. And…
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New Andrew Lloyd Webber mash-up musical to open in London next autumn
The show will feature the composer’s most popular melodies, putting several motifs together to create new tunes. Set to open by the end of September, the piece will deal with a deformed evangelist freeing Argentina from an oppressive Peronist government run by space cats. Somebody’s gonna cry in Argentina this time… A mystical tagline preludes…
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Review of ‘Berlusconi’: “E la Madonna!”
Il Cavalieri becomes a Prima Donna in this original musical having its world premiere at the Southwark Playhouse’s newly opened venue. Guillermo Nazara gives us his thoughts on the show upon his attendance to the opening night, to share all the details about a man so over-the-top even the Romans would ban.
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Leicester’s Curve Theatre to stage new production of ‘Evita’
The show will play for a limited run starting next autumn, led by acclaimed director Nikolai Forster. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the piece tells the story of Eva Perón’s ascend from rags to riches, featuring some of the most iconic songs both in theatre and music history.
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Disney’s ‘Winnie The Pooh, The Musical’ announces full cast ahead of London and tour openings
The show will play for a limited run at the Riverside Studios, before embarking on a UK and Ireland tour throughout the summer. Featuring impressive puppetry, the production will include the franchise’s iconic songs penned by the Sherman Brothers, as well as a new underscore and storyline.
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Review of ‘Are You As Nervous As I Am?’:”The lady’s got potential”
Among the seemingly quiet streets of Greenwich Village, the buzz of London’s theatre mania keeps roaring onstage with the opening of this new musical dealing with the struggles of everyday life through the narration of an exceptional one. Guillermo Nazara reviews this original British show, to let us know what’s to expect in this roller-coasting…
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Crítica de ‘Are You As Nervous As I Am?’: “La chica tiene potencial”
Entre las aparentemente tranquilas calles de Greenwich Village, el zumbido de la manía teatral londinense sigue rugiendo en el escenario con el estreno de este nuevo musical que aborda las luchas de la vida cotidiana a través de la narración de una excepcional. Guillermo Nazara reseña este original espectáculo británico, para que sepamos lo que…
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El Teatro Reina Victoria se ríe de los dramas de pareja
La sala estrena el próximo mes una nueva comedia de enredo protagonizada por Fernando Cayo, Carmen Conesa, Ernesto Arias y Miriam Montilla. Dirigido por Juan Carlos Rubio y escrito por el filósofo y ensayista Javier Gomá, la obra es también una reflexión sobre la influencia de nuestras compañías en las decisiones personales.
