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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 100,000 subscribers.
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- 2 days ago21 min
Mickey-Jo saw Skylar Astin and Sarah Hyland in CABARET | thoughts on the musical revival's new West End cast
Mickey-Jo was recently invited to attend a gala night at the West End production of CABARET, currently running at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre in London. The production, which has been directed by Rebecca Frecknall and originally starred Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley has recently welcomed new stars Sarah Hyland and Skylar Astin. Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts on what the production is like with these brand new stars as well as the continuing supporting cast... 00:00 | introduction 03:00 | Sarah as Sally 08:12 | Skylar as the Emcee 13:05 | the supporting cast 19:53 | conclusion 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 95,000 subscribers. 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. 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. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 days ago22 min
what Mickey-Jo is seeing and skipping on Broadway | the shows Mickey-Jo is watching on his Fall 2026 Theatre trip
Mickey-Jo is on his way back to New York to see as many of the new Fall Broadway and Off-Broadway arrivals as possible. Among his most anticipated shows are The Fantasticks, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, In the Heights, School Girls, We'll See, Here There Are Blueberries, and Annie at Goodspeed Opera House. Find out which shows he will definitely be seeing (and reviewing) as well as what his is still considering and avoiding... sign up to Mickey-Jo’s weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction 01:43 | Musicals 09:08 | Plays 17:09 | Off-Broadway Musicals 21:07 | conclusionAbout 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 95,000 subscribers. 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. 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. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago29 min
Martin Guerre (The Old Vic Theatre, London) - ★★★ REVIEW
A new reworking of the musical MARTIN GUERRE is currently being produced at the Old Vic Theatre, with the show reconceived as a chamber piece over a single act. The musical is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, who created the musicals Les Misérables and Miss Saigon, with new material from Annabel Mutale Reed & Paul Hodge. Check out the full review ro find out what Mickey-Jo thought of this bold new production, the star turn at its centre from Liv Andrusier, and the impact of keeping vital secrets from your audience... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction 02:30 | differences 11:35 | the material 16:16 | creative choices 23:19 | performances 27:51 | conclusion 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 95,000 subscribers. 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. 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. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago16 min
will THE NOTEBOOK be a hit in London? | thoughts on the Broadway musical's 2027 West End transfer
It was announced recently that the musical adaptation of THE NOTEBOOK would arrive in London's West End in 2027. The show, which ran for less than a year on Broadway will play at the soon to be renamed Judi Dench Theatre (currently the Shaftesbury), with full casting to be announced. As well as recapping the details shared so far, Mickey-Jo is sharing his thoughts on whether the musical will find greater critical and commercial success in London... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction01:54 | what do we know?08:49 | will it be a hit?15:54 | conclusionAbout 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 95,000 subscribers. 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. 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. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago17 min
is the GLEE reboot a great idea?! | thoughts on the return of the landmark TV series and Broadway
It has recently been confirmed that the cultural landmark TV series GLEE will return to screens. Members of the original cast have either teased or confirmed their involvement, though there is much we still don't know about what this reboot will look like. Today, Mickey-Jo is sharing his thoughts about whether or not he thinks the Glee Reboot will be a success, which musicals they are likely to pay tribute to, and whether the show's casting could prove to be a great thing for Broadway's box offices... check out Mickey-Jo's brand new substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction 02:14 | what do we know? 06:57 | who will be in it? 12:00 | good for Broadway? 16:06 | conclusion 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 95,000 subscribers. 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. 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. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
find out about NERO, the new musical | an interview with Andrew Barth Feldman and Steven Sater
Mickey-Jo recently visited the rehearsal room of NERO, a new musical which begins performances this November at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. The show is co-written by Steven Sater and the late Duncan Sheik and stars Broadway's Andrew Barth Feldman in his UK stage debut. Hear what Andrew and Steven had to say about the show and rehearsals so far...sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.comAbout 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 95,000 subscribers. 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. 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. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago30 min
Legally Blonde (UK & Ireland Tour) - ★★★★ REVIEW
This week Mickey-Jo headed back to the UK Tour of LEGALLY BLONDE, now open to reviews, and currently playing at the New Wimbledom Theatre. The production of the fan favourite musical, led by Amber Davies as Elle Woods, transfers to the London Coliseum in 2027 for a limited run. Find out what this pedantic superfan of the show loved and questioned about this production, its creative choices, and its performances... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction 01:36 | overview / material 06:40 | this production 14:00 | creative choices 20:13 | performances 29:32 | conclusionAbout 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 95,000 subscribers. 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. 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. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago23 min
High School Musical (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW
Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is back on stage in London with a brand new production at the Troubadour Theatre Wembley Park. 20 years after it first premiered on screen, the nostalgic show stars Tobias Turley as Troy Bolton, Leonor Correia as Gabriella Montez, Caitlin Tipping as Sharpay Evans, Luke Bayer as Ryan Evans, Harry Judd as Coach Bolton, and original film alum KayCee Stroh as Ms Darbus. Find out what Mickey-Jo thought of these sizeable new production and the atmospheric audience experience it provides, as someone who was never *that* into High School Musical...sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com 00:00 | introduction01:54 | overview / synopsis08:02 | creative choices16:02 | performances22:28 | conclusionAbout 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 95,000 subscribers. 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. 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. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 100,000 subscribers.
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