January 19, 2023
Jerusalem with Mark Rylance: Biggest of Star Turns in Pertinent AF Play
It’s Theatre Thursday! We haven’t done one of these in ages, oops! I saw this months ago but I forgot! Today’s show is Jerusalem, playing at […]
I Can’t Believe Back to the Future Won the Olivier
The omission of Einstein isn’t even the worst part. A good musical justifies the use of music — it should be an important component of the […]
The Trump Play: The 47th is so much better than I expected
It’s Theatre Thursday! Today’s show is the new play about Trump, playing at London’s Old Vic. Considering how violently ill the mere thought of the man […]
Zorro the Musical: Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts
Today’s show is Zorro, playing at the Charing Cross Theatre (under the arches) until May 28. Zorro the Musical, has a lot going for it: some […]
Anyone Can Whistle at the Southwark: A Star Turn, A Weird Show
Today’s show is Anyone Can Whistle, at the Southwark Playhouse in London until May 7, so hurry (or not) It’s not often you get to see […]
Strong London Transfer of Sorkin’s To Kill A Mockingbird
It’s Theatre Thursday! Opening night of this production is tonight! I saw it a few weeks ago so here we are! Have fun tonight to everyone […]
James McAvoy is Fine, but Cyrano is Bloated & Exhausting
It’s Theatre Thursday! Today’s show is the return of Jimmy Mac in Cyrano de Bergerac, which was hiatused for the pandemic. You know in season 2 […]
“Best of Enemies” at the Young Vic Uneven but Entertaining
It’s Theatre Thursday! Today’s show is the play ‘Best of Enemies’ that I recently saw via livestream thanks to the Young Vic’s incredible decision to make […]
The Tragedy of the Horny Teenagers: Spring Awakening at the Almeida
It’s Theatre Thursday! Today’s show is the new production of Spring Awakening at London’s Almeida theatre, which runs until Jan. 29. One of the best productions […]
Mrs. Doubtfire Musical is So Much Better than it has Any Right to Be
The musical adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire has met a great deal of criticism — for daring to recreate the magic of Robin Williams, for treating the […]
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