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Luke Baker talks 20th-anniversary production of ‘Jersey Boys’: “I’m sure a few actors have blown out their voices playing Frankie Valli”
One of the most awarded jukebox musicals of all time returns to the UK in an extensive tour honouring the original production, which will be running for all four seasons until August next year. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s star to learn more about his portrayal and what a night audiences are likely to…
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Review of ‘Shanay Holmes In Concert’: “Heartfelt performance is remarkably pulsating”
She knows how to shine. And for the most part, that’s all she did. There are many things to praise about Shanay Holmes’s last week’s solo performance at the Cadogan Hall, whose hit-studded repertoire and overall excellent execution were received with a well-deserved standing ovation. From hopeful Disney Princess solos to swanky Bob Marley anthems,…
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Review of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ (2026, West End): “London Palladium is blessed with a heavenly production, but Sam Ryder is far from divine”
We’ve come a long way since Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s third collaboration became the cultural phenomenon that took the 70s by storm and almost single-handedly defined a whole generation. Its progressive rock score and unfiltered lyrics perfectly encapsulated the essence of the era — a time that advocated for change, nonconformism, and the…
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Review of ‘The Ballad of Johnny & June”: “Jukebox bio flashes the Great Cash, but it’s flatter than a Tennessee top box”
If you enjoyed the world-renowned musical biography about the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, I suggest you stick to it and avoid this one at all costs. Regardless of its “from the director of” slogan, which I’m sure will put a few extra bums on the seats, this isn’t even…
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Melissa Errico talks upcoming London concert: “I hope I’ll never be done growing and changing with Michel Legrand”
Following her performances at Crazy Coqs and the Cadogan Hall, the Broadway actress returns to London’s cabaret scene with a debut concert at Ronnie Scott’s, which will honour the oeuvre of the renowned composer and long-time collaborator, Michel Legrand. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn more about this unique event and why every…
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Review of Fantasia Orchestra’s ‘From Mahler to Manhattan’: “Tribute to golden classics shines with its own gilt”
It’s hard to describe beauty when it transcends words. And that’s the ongoing struggle that, as a critic, I often face when reviewing a classical music concert — especially when there’s so much brilliance in it. As my second encounter with the young but fast-growing Fantasia Orchestra, my expectations for high quality were reasonably cemented.…
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In the launch of Billy Elliot’s 20th anniversary production
Two decades after its message of individuality and self-belief took its first steps (and pirouettes) on the London stage, the musical returns in a brand new production touring across the country before landing in the West End. Join us as we meet the talent bringing this iconic story back to life, featuring a special appearance…
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Review of ‘Hot Mess’: “Earthy musical is hardly out of this world”
It’s somewhat ironic to find myself writing a review about a musical denouncing global warming while suffering the suffocating effects of the current heat wave. You would think that would have resulted in an instant click between the show and me. A genuine connection. And a desire to let the crowds know. But it hasn’t.…
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Review of ‘Dark of the Moon’: “Wizard-themed musical is far from bewitching”
It doesn’t matter if the protagonist has magical powers. This show simply doesn’t do the trick. There’s nothing charming about it. And there’s not enough sorcery in this world to erase the boredom, disappointment, and ultimate despair audiences are put through in Dark of the Moon, a new musical based on the 1940s play by…
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Felicity Kendal talks new revival of ‘High Society’: “We need less criticism and less disaster”
Considered one of the most prominent actresses of her generation, reunites with Cole Porter and musical theatre after her 2021 debut in Anything Goes, once again bringing back the glitz and glamour of old Broadway, accompanied by a star-studded cast. Guillermo Nazara chats with her during rehearsals to learn more about this new take on…
