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...
Virginia Gay (Cyrano, Winners & Losers, All Saints) - INTERVIEW
Mickey-Jo recently had the privilege of sitting down to interview VIRGINIA GAY, who has written and stars in a thrilling, queer retelling of CYRANO, which he loved earlier this year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The show transfers this month to the Park Theatre in London where it will play between 11th December and 11th January.
Check out Mickey-Jo and Virginia's animated conversation about this love letter to the theatre, the exciting possibilities of re-examining classic material, and the implications of a queer interpretation of this protagonist.
book tickets to see CYRANO: https://parktheatre.co.uk/event/cyrano/
Comment down below with who you'd love for me to interview next!
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About Mickey-Jo:
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. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
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The Devil Wears Prada (Dominion Theatre, West End) - ★★★ REVIEW
The latest new musical to open in London's West End is THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, an all singing, all dancing adaptation of the hit 2006 film which starred Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt.
This stage version, newly directed by Jerry Mitchell, stars Georgie Buckland as Andy, with Vanessa Williams taking on the iconic role of Miranda Priestley. Matt Henry, Amy di Bartolomeo, Rhys Whitfield, and James Darch complete the principal cast while Sir Elton John, Shaina Taub and Kate Wetherhead form the writing team.
Check out this full length review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of the show, whether fans of the film will be satisfied, and how it ranks alongside other film to stage musical adaptations...
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00:00 | introduction
03:03 | plot / vibe
10:15 | score and script
21:51 | direction, design
27:32 | performances
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About Mickey-Jo:
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. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
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BROADWAY PLAY REVIEWS (The Hills of California; Oh, Mary!; Yellow Face; The Roommate)
When Mickey-Jo was last in New York he saw more than 20 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, including a handful of plays.
In this roundup of reviews, he will be sharing his thoughts on:
- THE ROOMMATE, by Leigh Silverman and starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow at the Booth Theatre.
- THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, by Jez Butterworth which transferred from the West End to New York's Broadhurst Theatre.
- YELLOW FACE by David Henry Hwan in a new production directed by Leigh Silverman, starring Daniel Dae Kim.
- OH, MARY! by and starring Cole Escola in a riotous, queer retelling of the life of Mary Todd Lincoln which has become one of Broadway's hottest tickets.
Stay tuned for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on each of these plays and don't forget to share your own perspective on them in the comments!
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00:00 | introduction
03:21 | The Roommate
08:14 | The Hills of California
15:21 | Yellow Face
19:28 | Oh, Mary!
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About Mickey-Jo:
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. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
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The Lightning Thief (The Other Palace Theatre, London) - ★★★ REVIEW
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: the Percy Jackson musical, is an adaptation of the popular Rick Riordan young adult novel which was seen on Broadway in late 2019.
The production has maintained popularity with a young audience and is now enjoying a London production at the Other Palace Theatre starring Max Harwood (Everybody's Talking about Jamie, Stranger Things the First Shadow).
Check out Mickey-Jo's full review of the show to find out what he thought about the material, creative choices and performances as well as why this show surprised him...
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00:00 | introduction
02:46 | narrative / structure
11:29 | material / creative choices
16:59 | performances
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About Mickey-Jo:
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. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Ambassadors Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW
Mickey-Jo was recently invited to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at the Ambassadors Theatre in the West End.
This enchanting new musical adapts the F. Scott Fitzgerald story of the same name but relocates the action to a fishing village in early 20th century Cornwall.
Check out Mickey-Jo's full review to find out what he thought about this show...
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00:00 | introduction
01:53 | the narrative
08:16 | the material
14:06 | creative choices
16:38 | performances
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About Mickey-Jo:
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. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
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.