United Kingdom Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar: Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, 9.7.2024. (JPr)
A twenty-first century Jesus Christ Superstar proves to be misconceived and far from a Second Coming
Musicals
Kiss Me, Kate at the Barbican is an undemanding, enjoyable, five-star evening of musical theatre nostalgia
United Kingdom Kiss me, Kate (Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Sam and Bella Spewack): Barbican Theatre, London, 15.6.2024. (JPr)
You just might enjoy Stock Aitken Waterman’s full-on I Should Be So Lucky in spite of yourself
United Kingdom Stock Aitken Waterman’s I Should Be So Lucky – The Musical: Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, 12.3.2024. (JPr)
Incredible to behold: Hamilton is not to be missed on its UK and Ireland tour
United Kingdom Hamilton (UK touring production): Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 5.3.2024. (SRT)
The Wizard of Oz: please take a detour off this Yellow Brick Road
United Kingdom The Wizard of Oz: Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, 21.2.2024. (JPr)
Gothenburg Opera’s A Christmas Carol is a festive family treat
Sweden En julsaga (A Christmas Carol): Soloists, Children’s Chorus and Gothenburg Chorus and Orchestra / Josef Rhedin (conductor). Gothenburg Opera main stage, 15.12.2023. (NS)
The Drifters Girl: flawed storytelling but wonderful musical performances of some timeless music
United Kingdom The Drifters Girl: Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, 8.11.2023. (JPr)
An enchanting new production of Wicked in Gothenburg
Sweden Wicked (music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman): Soloists of Gothenburg Opera, ensemble, Gothenburg Opera Orchestra / Björn Dobbelaere (conductor). Gothenburg Opera main stage, 29.9.2023. (NS)
