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Review of ‘Masquerade’: “Cold, unfeeling narrative has twisted every way for the classic’s reboot”
Anyone reading this review remembers the strange affair of the Phantom of the Opera. And the reason for its success is no mystery needing to be fully explained. That is, perhaps, with the exception of those behind its New York City resurrection, which, despite the hype it’s gathered over the past few months since its…
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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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Review of ‘To Maury, With Love’: “Glorious rendition gives 8½ reasons to return”
London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane hosted a special one-off concert honouring composer and lyricist Maury Yeston’s legacy, which featured a star-studded cast including Ramin Karimloo, Rob Houchen, and Kelly Mathieson among many others. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the result was either a shipwreck or put audiences…
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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…
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Review of Lee Mead’s ‘The Best of Me’: “Any theme will do”
The West End star gave the London stage a taste of his new solo show – soon to be touring around the UK by the end of Spring. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the world should still be waiting for this performance – or instead, hesitating about…
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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…
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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 ‘Turning The Screw’: “Angel of Music”
Benjamin Britten’s unspoken life pulls its veil down in this intimate play dealing with his deepest infatuations. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its recount about one of the richest figures in classical music was actually a beggar’s opera. An artist’s soul is printed on every stroke of…
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Review of ‘Lizzie’: “Carrie-d away”
Lizzie Borden’s infamous story jumps to the stage through this new musical adaptation transferring to London for a limited run. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the montage is actually a good stab. There’s something about naming a child ‘Elizabeth’ that makes them all become queens at some…
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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ announces new cast starting this month
The London production will welcome half a new set of leads starting at the end of July. One of the longest-running shows in theatre history, the musical tells the story of a deformed genius madly in love with a beautiful young soprano. It seems the ghost from so many years ago can’t be frightened away,…
