Amélie Production Photos - Pamela Raith Photography With music and lyrics by Daniel Messé, lyrics by Nathan Tysen and a book by Craig Lucas, Amélie the musical is based on the 2001 Academy Award nominated romantic comedy movie of the same name. The musical premiered in 2015 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and opened for a … Continue reading Amélie – The Musical
Little Miss Sunshine
Little Miss Sunshine Production Images - Original London Cast © Manuel Harlan With lyrics and music by William Finn and a book by James Lapine, Little Miss Sunshine the musical has been adapted from the 2006 cult movie of the same name and opened off Broadway in 2013. A new production of Little Miss Sunshine … Continue reading Little Miss Sunshine
Thriller Live
Thriller Live at The Alexandra, Birmingham Opening at the Lyric theatre in London’s West End in January 2009, Thriller Live is the 13th longest West End musical of all time; and continues to play to sell out audiences. Thriller Live, differs from other jukebox musicals as there is very little script and no storyline. This … Continue reading Thriller Live
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show production images With music, lyrics and a book by Richard O’ Brien, the Rocky Horror Picture Show opened in the Royal Court theatre London in 1973. Nominated for Tony awards, this piece has become a cult classic known for its audience participation, with many people dressing in the costumes of … Continue reading The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The House on Cold Hill
The House on Cold Hill - Press release photo The House on Cold Hill is based on the 2015 bestselling novel of the same name by Peter James and has been adapted for the stage by Shaun McKenna. Now, I love a good ghost story so I was excited to see what this production had … Continue reading The House on Cold Hill
Bring It On – The Musical
WBOS Youtheatre We all know that Theatretastic love Lin-Manuel Miranda, so when we were invited by WBOS Youtheatre to attend their 2019 production of Bring It On, Manuel's 2012 Broadway hit, we were excited. How could a combination of Lin-Manuel's genius, my love of the Bring It On movies (yes I have seen them all … Continue reading Bring It On – The Musical
Club Tropicana
Club Tropicana production images Currently on a tour of the UK, Club Tropicana, written by Michael Gyngell is a new jukebox musical of 1980s hits, including songs such as Girls just wanna have fun, I just can’t get enough, Relax and so many more. Producer Mark Goucher describes Club Tropicana as a musical that "nods … Continue reading Club Tropicana
Hair the Musical
Hair Production Photos By Johan Persson With a book by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot, Hair the musical opened on Broadway in April 1968 and in London’s West End Shaftsbury Theatre in September of the same year. In 2009, Hair won the Tony Award for best revival on Broadway. With … Continue reading Hair the Musical
Home, I’m Darling
Written by Laura Wade, Home, I'm Darling premiered at Theatr Clwyd in 2018, transferred to the Dorfman Theatre at the National for a sell out run in July of the same year, before transferring to the Duke of York Theatre West End in January 2019. Home, I’m Darling, tells the story of happily married couple … Continue reading Home, I’m Darling
The Addams Family – Manor Musical Theatre Company
Formed in 1952 as Manor Operatic Society the company changed its name to the Manor Musical Theatre Company in June 2015, continuing to produce high quality musical productions. We had the pleasure of reviewing their 2018 production of Kiss Me Kate, and we were delighted to accept an invite by the company to the final … Continue reading The Addams Family – Manor Musical Theatre Company
