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Published on Monday 21st June, 9.25am, Written by

The West End Needs New Shows

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Published on Monday 14th June, 8.52am, Written by

Carrie Dunn’s Big Broadway Blog: What Could Transfer?

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Published on Thursday 10th June, 4.22pm, Written by

Strictly Come Dancing Disappointment

That’s it. Unfurl the banners. Get your marching boots on. Crank up the hashtags. All the best professional dancers are not going to be competing in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing. First of all, it’s cheerio to Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova. Everyone’s favourite teeny-tiny Latin champions have … » Continue reading

Published on Tuesday 8th June, 2.02pm, Written by

Tony Awards Preview

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Published on Monday 7th June, 11.08am, Written by

Beautiful People In Bridget Jones The Musical

When I read the full cast list for the workshop of Bridget Jones’s Diary, frankly I was amazed. Not just at the immense talent that will be gathered together in one room, but at the sheer gorgeousness of this particular troupe of players. Consider the evidence so far: Sheridan Smith… » Continue reading

Published on Thursday 3rd June, 2.38pm, Written by

West End Shows, Gone Too Soon

There are petitions circulating the internet, you know. They’re not your ordinary bog-standard “The Prime Minister must act now on some nebulous concept” arguments. They are demanding that Hair be kept open beyond its new September closing date. Now, Cameron Mackintosh is a very wealthy man and he didn’t get … » Continue reading

Published on Thursday 3rd June, 10.43am, Written by

Does Eurovision’s Josh Dubovie Have A Musical Future?

In honour of Germany, this weekend’s new Eurovision champions, and Josh Dubovie’s valiant last-place effort, let us pay tribute to the contestants who have gone before, and who have waved the musical theatre flag for the UK: Frances Ruffelle: London’s original Eponine in Les Miserables, her Lonely Symphony … » Continue reading

Published on Wednesday 2nd June, 11.15am, Written by

How Close To The Show Do You Want To Get?

When I go to see The Rocky Horror Show – which is often – there are pretty much no limits to my engagement with it. I go dressed up; I happily join in with the shout-backs (or call them out myself if nobody else seems to know the ropes); I’ll … » Continue reading

Published on Tuesday 1st June, 1.57pm, Written by

TV Talent Search: What’s Next?

Via the genius of television, we’ve now cast a Dorothy for The Wizard Of Oz, a Nancy for Oliver!, a Joseph for the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and a Maria for The Sound of Music. And Andrew Lloyd-Webber isn’t finished there, no matter what he might claim. No no … » Continue reading

Published on Tuesday 25th May, 2.21pm, Written by

Choosing A Show For My Straight Male Friend

When my good friend @tonycross read my article about Grease 2, he tweeted: “I’ve not seen it or Grease. In fact only musicals I’ve ever seen are Phantom and Guys & Dolls.” And yes, it was me who made him go to see both Phantom of the Opera (up … » Continue reading

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