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Tyrone Huntley talks West End revival of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’: “I never think of Judas as the villain of the story”
Following the original Regent’s Park’s Open Theatre run and its subsequent Barbican transfer, the actor returns to his role as Judas for the first time in seven years, joining the production’s first incursion into the West End. Guillermo Nazara chats with the performer about his take on the role, as he asks ‘what’s the buzz?’…
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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 ‘Sea Witch’: “Adroit cast and superb lighting can’t save saltless musical from drowning”
London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane hosted the world premiere of this prequel to Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this new dive into The Little Mermaid’s lore managed to make a splash. Something shone last night, and it wasn’t the writing. Anyone…
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Review of ‘Jo, The Little Women Musical’ (2026, Drury Lane): “Slightly charming musical is still taking baby steps”
The show celebrated its world premiere through a one-off semi-staged concert starring some of the biggest names in the industry. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this newest adaptation of the literary icon outgrows its former incarnations. It’s been done before. I don’t mean Louisa May Alcott’s classic…
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Review of Disney’s ‘Hercules’: “Divine adaptation of the 90s classic brings thunder to the stage but not that much humanity”
London’s West End goes into full a-muse-ment as the legendary film finally lands on its stage. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if this retelling of the hero is either a zero or if, instead, a star is born. What makes a true hero? And what makes a…
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Review of ‘The Tempest’: “O brave new world”
Film star Sigourney Weaver lands on the West End stage with this new, limited-running reimagined production directed by Jamie Lloyd. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if for this edgy interpretation of the Bard’s masterpiece, the crimes would pardoned be. “O I have suffered with those that I saw…
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Review of ‘Little Piece of You’: “Big hopes, but small delivery”
London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane hosts the UK premiere of father-daughter team Jeremy and Kjersti Long’s rock musical – exploring the struggles of mental health as well as the lack of communication across three generations of the same family. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its conscious story…
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Mica Paris and Dujonna Gift talk upcoming concert ‘Little Piece Of You – An Atypical Musical: “A lot of people do not connect with musical theatre because they can’t connect with the characters”
London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane hosts the European premiere of Kjersti Long‘s family-themed musical, exploring the issues of generational trauma and featuring a star-studded cast in a concert production playing at the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara chats with two of its lead performers, to learn all the fun facts about the development of…
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West End concert production of ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ to be available for streaming from next month
Frank Wildhorn and Don Black’s popular musical travels to the screen through this play-on-demand recording filmed at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Directed by Nick Winston and with sets and costume design by Philip Whitcomb, the performance features Jeremy Jordan and Frances MaylI McCann in the lead parts. It’s time to raise a little hell… But…
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Review of ‘Pippin In Concert”: “Glory, glory!”
Stephen Schwartz’s first signature work relives on the West End stage for two nights only, in this celebration concert honouring its 50 years of history – featuring some of the most acclaimed talent in the industry. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the performance, to let us know if this ambitious tribute to the show’s…
