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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 3d

As London’s Les Misérables celebrates its 40th ann this evening more dates have been announced for the The Arena Concert Spectacular which will now play 3Arena Dublin (29 May-6 Jun), Utilita Arena Birmingham (11-14 Jun), @royalalberthall.bsky.social (18-21 Jun) & Radio City Music Hall (23 Jul-2 Aug)

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 3d

‘The dream lives on — & the people still sing’

Happy 40th West End anniversary to Les Misérables!

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 4d

‘From the very beginning there’s a rather ethereal feel to Nicola Roberts’ movement which suggests a desire to block out what will happen when the seasons change, & the darkness comes’

#Review ★ ★ ★ ★ for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 4d

We are deeply saddened to hear that acclaimed actor & singer Ben Lewis (The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, Company & more) has died at the age of 46. His distinguished career left a lasting impact on the world of musical theatre. Our condolences to his family & friends.

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 7d

Special evening celebrating the launch of @paulwaters.bsky.social’s new book Murder in Moonlit Square at @goldsborobooks.bsky.social

The Irish/Indian murder mystery is the start of a new series of bks & has been named the Goldsboro Bk Club Crime Book of the Month for Oct

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

‘This is an irreverent & enjoyable entry point to classical tragedy that suggests Rubasingham’s National Theatre tenure will be anything but dull’

#Review ★ ★ ★ for Bacchae at the Olivier, @nationaltheatre.org.uk @ianbowkett.bsky.social

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

A musically gifted cast allows us to ‘witness the growth of musical style from something raw & unfocused to the slick polish that it reaches by the time this chapter of the bigger story ends’

★★★★ for Shake It Up Baby! at the Epstein Theatre, Liverpool

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of Pinocchio at Shakespeare’s Globe from 29 Nov-4 Jan

Cast incs: Lee Braithwaite, Michael Elcock, Kerry Frampton, Ed Gaughan, Nick Holder, Lucy McCormick & Steven Webb feature, with Jennifer Caldwell, Jamal Franklin & Lizzy Ives

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

‘The choreography is immaculate, featuring dazzling solo dance & stunning unison tap dancing’

★★★★ for Top Hat at Edinburgh Playhouse & Touring @edinplayhouse.bsky.social @feeorr.bsky.social

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

Susan Egan, the original voice of Meg in Disney’s Hercules, will make a special appearance at the Halloween performance of Hercules at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

Initial casting has been announced for the Mean Girls UK & Ireland tour, opening at @palaceandopera.bsky.social on 23 Feb 2026

Emily Lane, Vivian Panka, Sophie Pourret, Georgie Buckland, Max Gill, Karim Zeroual & Joshua Elmore. Further casting to be announced

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

The Tony Award-winning comedy Oh, Mary! will have its West End premiere at London’s Trafalgar Theatre from 3 Dec

Cole Escola’s play, directed by Sam Pinkleton, will feature Mason Alexander Park as Mary Todd Lincoln alongside Kate O’Donnell, Oliver Stockley, Dino Fetscher & Giles Terera

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

Theatre Royal Plymouth & Jamie Wilson have announced a new production of Fame, opening at Theatre Royal Plymouth for a strictly limited run from 28 Jul-15 Aug 2026, directed & choreographed by Tom Jackson Greaves

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

The King’s Head Theatre has announced its 2026 season, which includes two musical premieres:

Already Perfect, written & starring Levi Kreis (9 Jan-15 Feb) & Here Comes J. Edgar! by Harry Shearer, Tom Leopold & Peter Matz (10 Jul-16 Aug)

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical has announced its final extension at the Shaftesbury Theatre. The show will play its final performance on 7 Feb 2026

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

Young Voices will host a Wicked Worldwide Singalong LIVE from The O2 in London on 22 Jan 2026

More than 8,000 children will sing live with over 500,000 more joining virtually from schools & homes across the world
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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

Choir of Man will embark on its inaugural 38-week UK tour in 2026, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 14 Mar before touring nationwide until 5 Dec

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

The full schedule has been announced for the fourth year of Musical Con on 18 & 19 Oct

Guests inc: Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney, Kerry Ellis, Layton Williams, Andy Nyman, Jeevan Briach, Lauren Drew, Zoe Birkett, Jess Folley & more

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

The Tony Award-winning comedy Oh, Mary! will have its West End premiere at London’s Trafalgar Theatre from 3 Dec

Cole Escola’s play, directed by Sam Pinkleton, will feature Mason Alexander Park as Mary Todd Lincoln alongside Kate O’Donnell, Oliver Stockley, Dino Fetscher & Giles Terera

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 8d

‘An absolutely stunning musical from every angle & hopefully one that will be kept on the UK theatre circuit, fully flirty & definitely thriving, for a long time to come’

★★★★★ 13 for going on 30 The Musical @palaceandopera.bsky.social

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 10d

‘Basically a traditional jukebox musical, but one that has been very carefully thought through, fine-tuned (literally) & honed to create an almost flawless production’

★★★★★ Get Down Tonight: The KC & the Sunshine Band Musical at the Charing Cross Theatre

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 11d

‘It may have something to say about modern love, but the small amount of decent content that does so is completely drowned out’

#Review ★ ★ for Love Quirks at The Other Palace Studio @greatscott.bsky.social

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 11d

The aim is clearly to provide warm, lighthearted escapism, & on that front Casey Nicholaw’s production succeeds’

#Review ★ ★ ★ for 50 First Dates: The Musical at
@theotherpalace.bsky.social

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 11d

‘From the evidence on stage, the closer the play sticks to the original plot of the film version, the harder a sense of lightness & euphoria is to achieve’

#Review ★ ★ ★ for The Harder They Come at Stratford East @greatscott.bsky.social

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 11d

Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes & The Twelve Days of Christmas at The Rep Birmingham from 14 Nov-11 Jan

Cast incs: Humphrey Ker, David Reed, John Kearns, Christian Andrews, Susan Harrison, Cameron Johnson, Amanda Lindgren & Mia Overfield