Although there has been a trend in the West End and on Broadway to churn out juke box musicals for years, that isn’t necessarily a problem — as long as the juke box is full of hits, and the hits are well-performed. This show priveds both! THE DRIFTERS GIRL, currently running at the Garrick Theatre …
Being (what I consider to be) a “non-fan” of rock and roll music, I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed this show. And, just for the record, I don’t really consider myself a harsh critic of most musicals as long as they show technical and creative strength. That said, BAT OUT OF HELL …
ALADDIN arrives in London’s West End! And so, with the typical Disney fanfare, Aladdin soars. Although, not my favorite of the Dysney Broadway musicals (there will never be another BEAUTY AND THE BEAST or MARY POPPINS), Aladdin has definintely done it’s job – that is brining in an ageless Disney animated feature to life on …
POTTED SHERLOCK is billed as an “entertainment event” rather than an actual play. This is probably because there is no plot whatsoever. The show, written by Daniel Clarkson and Tom Clarkson, is a farce dealing with the attempt of three actors attempting (key word) to tell all Sherlock Holmes stories in 80 minutes. I have a few …
One of Noël Coward’s most well-known and imaginative comedies, BLITHE SPIRIT, is currently running at London’s Geilgud Theatre. And thanks to the surprising energy from the director and ensemble, this production in no way disappoints. Director Michael Blakemore, at 85, and his star, Angela Lansbury, 88 together give Coward’s work the vitality it deserves. The …
Currently enjoying a successful limited run at London’s St. James Theatre, URINETOWN, the American cult musical shipped from Boradway is full of surprises. One thing that is NOT a surprise is, of course, the toilet humor and all of the associated jokes, puns, language and in fact, sometimes sounds (not smells, thankfully!) that go along …
There have been numerous iterations of Leonard Bernstein’s CANDIDE over the decades. Some with raves, others, well, without. But whatever you feel about previous interpretations of the work, you will not want to miss Menier Chocolate Factory’s current production of Candide. An in-the-round production at a small venue will test any production, and will give …
