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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 5h

Winners of the UK Theatre Awards inc Jesus Christ Superstar at @watermilltheatre.bsky.social, Rakesh Boury & Rebecca McKinnis for The Parent Agency (Storyhouse Live) & Georgie Henley for The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs (Kiln). Jack Holden wins for KENREX

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 6h

A re-imagined version of Tony Award-winning musical Pippin will be the Christmas season production at London’s Upstairs at the Gatehouse, running from 11 Dec 2025 to 11 Jan 2026 @gatehouse.london

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 6h

Mercury Musical Developments (MMD) and Stiles + Drewe have announced the finalists in the running for 2025’s Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize. The winner will be revealed at the end of a star-studded concert at @theotherpalace.bsky.social on 25 Nov

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 6h

Further 2026 dates have been confirmed for the acclaimed world touring production of Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 6h

In case you are already missing The Curious Case of Benjamin Button…

‘An achingly human piece of musical storytelling in its own right’

Read our ★★★★★ review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Original West End Cast Recording

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 6h

‘The piece & the room that we get to work in is full of remarkable women’

#FiveQuestionsWith Allyson Ava-Brown who will play Nell/Elizabeth in the world premiere of Coven at London’s Kiln Theatre from 31 Oct-20 Dec

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 6h

‘London’s West End has no shortage of pubs full of loud, confident men, but musical theatre aficionados will know there’s only one worth visiting’

★★★★ for The Choir of Man at the Arts Theatre @ianbowkett.bsky.social

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Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 6h

New musical Midnight penned by Todrick Hall will receive a public workshop presentation at Sadler’s Wells from 11 to 15 Nov

Cast incs: Charlotte Jaconelli, Todrick Hall, Georgina Onuorah, Ailsa Davidson, Barney Wilkinson & Brandon Lee Sears

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 6h

Kiss of the Spider Woman has opened in cinemas this week, directed by Bill Condon, with music & lyrics by Kander & Ebb. Starring Jennifer Lopez in the titular role alongside Diego Luna & Tonatiuh

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 6h

Full casting has been announced for the return of Adam Garcia’s Emerald Storm at the Emerald Theatre from 25 Nov-14 Dec, starring Tom Ball, Bayley Graham & Olivia Graydon

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 6h

Wilton’s Music Hall has announced its new season which includes a world premiere of Ruth (18-28 Mar) based on Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain

Features a noir-inspired score by John Cameron, Francis Rockliff & James Reader

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 6h

Full casting has been announced for the concert performances of To Sir, With Love at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 24 Nov

Lulu & Wayne Brady will be joined by Jess Folley, George Maguire, Chelsea Halfpenny, Kara Lane, Michael Vinsen & Elijah Millar

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 6h

Broadway star Ann Hampton Callaway will return to Crazy Coqs with a new show, The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway, for four performances from 25-29 Nov (excluding 27)

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

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 · 4d

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

Happy 40th West End anniversary to Les Misérables!

Musical Theatre Review @musicaltheatrer.bsky.social · 5d

‘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 · 6d

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

‘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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

‘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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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