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Review of ‘The Great Gatsby, The Musical’: “Nouveau-riche staging meets old-sport storytelling”
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic lands on the London stage, in a limited-running production starring some of the biggest names in the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the highly anticipated musical extravaganza ends up being a valley of ashes. I’ll be honest with you –…
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Review of Kerry Ellis’s ‘Queen of the West End’: “No one but her”
The musical theatre star brings back her solo concert – with a repertoire featuring some of the most memorable showtunes that have concocted her career over the boards. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know f this tribute to her bewitching journey ended up feeling a bit green. Some of…
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West End stars Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley talk upcoming concert ‘Here We Go Again’: “Definitely expect the unexpected”
Following their rise to stardom in the TV competition I Have A Dream and lead performances in the London production of Mamma Mia!, the couple reunites onstage for a special concert, playing at the Cadogan Hall for one night only. Guillermo Nazara chats with both singers – to learn more about their artistic journey and…
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Writer and performer Tim McArthur talks upcoming show ‘Eurovision, Your Decision’:”The whole point of theatre is to be challenged”
The campiest comedy in town about the campiest festival in the world returns to the stage in an updated version featuring new numbers, new cast additions, and more silliness than ever. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind and in front of the show, to learn more about this lively piece celebrating its Big Five…
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Mark Underwood or Tobias Künzel talk new musical ‘Death on the Throne’: “It’s important to still poke fun even if it’s uncomfortable”
Upon its initial run at London’s Upstairs at the Gatehouse, the puppet show gets ready for it first German-language production – playing in Halle and Saale at the start of summer. Guillermo Nazara chats with the two men pulling the strings, to learn more about the development of this toilet-themed musical, as well as the…
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Review of ‘Midnight Cowboy, The Musical’: “It’s barely coming together”
The 1960s film classic lands on the London stage through this brand new musical adaptation playing at the Southwark Playhouse until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its touch is drilling enough to blow its own trumpet. The world is a dark place.…
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Review of ‘Cassidy Janson Live At The Vaudeville’: “Natural woman, you make me feel”
The Olivier-winning actress gave a one-night-only solo concert at the Vaudeville Theatre last night, featuring a repertoire made of the songs that have defined her two decades over the boards. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the earth moved through this raucous performance. She was congested. She was…
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Kerry Ellis talks upcoming London concert ‘Queen of the West End’: “Variety has given me longevity”
The West End star lands on the Vaudeville Theatre stage for a one-night only performance, as part of this latest tour celebrating her 25 years treading the boards. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist, to learn more about this musical theatre must-see – guaranteed to give audiences memories to last for good. How does it…
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Lead actor Newtion Matthews talks new touring production of ‘Kinky Boots’: “This role has landed as therapy to me”
Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper’s iconic musical relives on the UK stage through this reimagined production put together under Nikolai Foster’s direction. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the show’s protagonists, to learn more about this new take on the piece – exploring some additional themes without forgetting its original message of diversity being the…
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London production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to be rebooted as a rom-com opening next year
The current version will conclude its run in the next few months – to leave room for a reimagined version featuring new plot devices and a revised score. Bringing a different team of creatives, this contemporary approach will include influences by Yoko Ono, among other equally great singers. It’s over now the music of the…
