Musical Theatre Review

Musical Theatre Review is a fresh online platform and digital magazine that debuted in Spring 2013. It focuses on a wide range of topics, from emerging talent and original works in the industry to the newest glamorous premieres in the West End and on Broadway. This publication aims to highlight all facets of professional musical theatre.

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Watermill Theatre to stage semi-immersive actor-musician revival of Jesus Christ Superstar | Musical Theatre Review

1 month ago | musicaltheatrereview.com | Angela Thomas
Cinema release for Six film

Jan 17, 2025 | musicaltheatrereview.com | Angela Thomas

The filmed on-stage reunion of Six’s original West End Queens will be released in cinemas via Universal Pictures (UK) on 6 April 2025.
Industry names included in New Year Honours 2025

Jan 7, 2025 | musicaltheatrereview.com | Angela Thomas

The co-founder of the acclaimed Talawa Theatre Company, actress Carmen Munroe, and the former president of the Society of London Theatre, producer Eleanor Lloyd, are among those celebrating their inclusion in the third New Year Honours list of King Charles III’s reign. Munroe was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to drama while Lloyd received an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to theatre.
Lee Latchford-Evans to join cast of touring & Juliet

Dec 8, 2024 | musicaltheatrereview.com | Angela Thomas

Steps star Lee Latchford-Evans is the latest addition to the cast for the second leg of the UK touring production of the award-winning musical & Juliet. The pop singer turned musical theatre artist whose credits include playing Teen Angel in Grease in the West End will alternate the role of Lance with TV medic and former Strictly contestant Dr Ranj Singh.
Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to join cast of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Dec 8, 2024 | musicaltheatrereview.com | Angela Thomas

Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winner Billy Porter and double Olivier Award-nominee Marisha Wallace will join the cast of the multi award-winning West End production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in January. From 28 January 2025, Porter (Kinky Boots/Miss Saigon/Five Guys Named Moe, Broadway) will step into the role of The Emcee with Wallace (Guys & Dolls, Bridge Theatre, Oklahoma!, Young Vic) taking over as Sally Bowles. The pair will remain in the roles until 24 May 2025.
UK stage debut for Glee’s Kevin McHale in The Frogs

Dec 8, 2024 | musicaltheatrereview.com | Angela Thomas

Glee favourite Kevin McHale will make his UK stage debut as Xanthias in a new production of Stephen Sondheim’s quirky musical comedy The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse Borough next summer. Best known for his performance as Artie Abrams in the much-loved TV series Glee, the award-winning actor who recently starred in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington DC, will take to the stage at the London venue from 23 May until 28 June 2025.
Emma Vieceli is the winner of the Stiles + Drewe 2024 Best New Song Prize

Dec 8, 2024 | musicaltheatrereview.com | Angela Thomas

Emma Vieceli’s ‘It Starts Small’ from the musical Unfolding has been crowned the Stiles + Drewe and Mercury Musical Developments (MMD) 2024 Best New Song Prize winner. Awarded on an annual basis to a member of MMD, the UK’s largest membership organisation dedicated to developing new musical theatre writing, the winner of this year’s award was revealed at the end of a star-studded concert performance at The Other Palace in London.
UK premiere of Tony-nominated If/Then to star Kerry Ellis

Nov 23, 2024 | musicaltheatrereview.com | Angela Thomas

Kerry Ellis will star in the long-awaited UK premiere of the Tony-nominated If/Then early next year. Created by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning team behind the hit rock musical Next to Normal – Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey – the musical which was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score in 2014 will make its UK debut as a staged concert at the Savoy Theatre on 10 February 2025.
Steps musical Here & Now to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

Nov 19, 2024 | musicaltheatrereview.com | Angela Thomas

Following a record-breaking world premiere run at The Alexandra in Birmingham (due to take its final bow on 30 November 2024), pop group Steps’ new musical Here & Now will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour next summer. The Alexandra’s fastest-selling show in the venue’s history will head for theatres across the UK and Ireland from August 2025 through to May 2026.
Disney finds its West End Hercules

Nov 10, 2024 | musicaltheatrereview.com | Angela Thomas

Luke Brady will take on the title role in the upcoming UK premiere production of Disney’s Hercules at Theatre Royal Drury Lane next summer. Brady, whose previous credits include the London premiere of another musical based on a hit animated film, The Prince of Egypt, will take centre stage as the mythical son of Zeus in the new production which will begin preview performances on 6 June 2025 ahead of an opening night on 24 June. The initial booking period runs up to 10 January 2026.