By Phil Willmott Tuesday, May 24 2016, 09:24
Yesterday I was discussing what were the West End's best selling shows with a prominent producer. Apparently MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the one to beat.
Its successful "juke box" formula enssures Motown fans, and who doesn't love Motown music? a guaranteed night out with their favourite songs performed by brilliant impersonators of the original stars.
By Phil Willmott Monday, May 23 2016, 09:53
About thirty minutes into this I was wondering when the story was going to start, then I realised that something very clever indeed was going on - through a series of pastiches of 1970's comedy we were learning about the psyche of our central character, Screaming Lord Such.
By Phil Willmott Monday, May 23 2016, 09:17
The Donmar Warehouse used to be the place to look for innovative productions of sophisticated Sondheim musicals but in recent years the Menier Chocolate Factory have stolen the crown with critically acclaimed revivals of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, ASSASSINS and ROAD SHOW.
By Phil Willmott Friday, May 20 2016, 22:26
The musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber go in and out of fashion like double breasted suits. He’s currently King of Broadway again with three shows on the Great White Way: PHANTOM, SCHOOL OF ROCK and an imminent revival of CATS with new choreography.
By Phil Willmott Friday, May 20 2016, 08:26
Here's a wizard idea from the Society of London Theatre.
If you're new to London Theatre-going, or even if you crave a little more insider knowledge, they've created a new app that provides you with a walking tour of the theatre district.
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