MickeyJoTheatre

Oct 24 2024 213 ep. 27 mins 10

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Join Mickey-Jo from MickeyJoTheatre as he reviews the latest show from the West End, Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-West End, Edinburgh Fringe and across the globe. As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers.

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Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Big Fish, I Am Harvey Milk) - INTERVIEW

Oct 24 2024 30 mins

This week Mickey-Jo had the opportunity to sit down with the composer Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, The Wild Party, Big Fish) to discuss the upcoming European premiere of his theatrical work: I AM HARVEY MILK. The piece will have two performances on Sunday 27th October at Cadogan Hall in London and will star Joel Harper Jackson and Sierra Boggess, with Vanessa Williams and Alex

Becoming Nancy (Birmingham Rep) - ★★★ REVIEW

Oct 18 2024 33 mins

Based on the novel by Terry Ronald, the musical BECOMING NANCY has recently opened at Birmingham Rep in the UK and features a book by Elliot Davis and a score from Stiles and Drewe. The show stars Joseph Peacock as David Starr, a boy cast unexpectedly in the role of Nancy in his school production of OLIVER! He is supported by a talented cast including Rebecca Trehearn, Genevieve N

Keala Settle (Fly More Than You Fall, The Greatest Showman, & Juliet) - INTERVIEW

Oct 18 2024 21 mins

Mickey-Jo recently had the chance to sit down with global musical theatre star Keala Settle (Waitress, Les Misérables, & Juliet) to discuss her upcoming appearance in the new musical FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL at Southwark Playhouse in London. Known to audiences for her role in The Greatest Showman as well as various stage performances, Keala is also a Tony Award and Drama Desk n

101 Dalmations the Musical (UK Tour) - ★★ REVIEW

Oct 11 2024 33 mins

Those of you who have been watching videos for some time may remember Mickey-Jo's less than positive review for the musical adaptation of 101 DALMATIANS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre some summers ago. Well, the show is now back in a revised production on tour and recently Mickey-Jo headed to the New Victoria Theatre in Woking to find out if he liked this version any better. S

The Best Shows To See On Broadway This Fall (A New York Theatre Guide for Plays and Musicals)

Oct 05 2024 33 mins

If you're not sure what to see in New York over the next few months and you're looking for the best plays and musicals on and off-Broadway, check out this brand new guide to the most exciting theatre this fall with more than 20 recommended shows! From Sunset Boulevard and Oh Mary! on Broadway to the transfers of Teeth and the new cast of Little Shop of Horrors as well as Romeo + J

Lucie Jones (Ghost, Waitress, Les Misérables, Wicked) - INTERVIEW

Sep 27 2024 18 mins

Ahead of the West End return of GHOST the musical in a one night only concert production on 1st November, Mickey-Jo sat down with leading lady Lucie Jones to discuss her return to the show and the role of Molly. They also talked about some of Lucie's previous stage performances including AMERICAN PSYCHO, two separate stints in LES MISÉRABLES and the recent workshop presentati

The Rocky Horror Show (Dominion Theatre, West End & UK Tour) - REVIEW

Sep 21 2024 27 mins

Ahead of further UK Tour dates, the iconic ROCKY HORROR SHOW recently returned to London with a brief run at the Dominion Theatre in the West End. This production starred Jason Donovan as Dr Frank n Furter alongside a hugely exciting new cast including Connor Carson, Lauren Chia and more. Check out this full video review for my thoughts on the cult show, this ongoing touring prod

Dear Evan Hansen (UK Tour) - ★★★ REVIEW

Sep 18 2024 44 mins

Last night Mickey-Jo headed to Nottingham Playhouse to see the brand new, non-replica production of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN. This new production of the show which originally starred Ben Platt and was subsequently adapted for film, has returned to UK stages after a successful West End run at the Noel Coward Theatre starring Sam Tutty. Ryan Kopel

How Not To Be A Critic

Sep 16 2024 35 mins

After a few years of being a theatre critic on social media, the question Mickey-Jo is most frequently asked is "how can I be a theatre critic"? In today's episode, Mickey-Jo is sharing some of his thoughts about the worst habits of critics, that newcomers should avoid. Check it out and share your own thoughts in the comments! The first 500 people to use my link wi

Why Am I So Single? (Garrick Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

Sep 13 2024 38 mins

Earlier this week, Mickey-Jo was invited to review one of his most anticipated new musicals of the year: WHY AM I SO SINGLE?. The show, which has opened at the Garrick Theatre in the West End, has been written by Tony Award winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, whose first collaboration SIX: THE MUSICAL has gone from Edinburgh Fringe hit to global sensation. Check out this full new