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)
Gothenburg Opera’s A Christmas Carol is a festive family treat
Musicals
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)
Landi Oshinowo and Lesley Joseph star in a heaven-sent revival of Sister Act the Musical
United Kingdom Sister Act – A Divine Musical Comedy: Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, 11.9.2023. (JPr)
At 25 and counting, the musical Notre Dame de Paris is still wowing audiences
United States Luc Plamondon and Richard Cocciante, Notre Dame de Paris: David H. Koch Theater, New York, 12.7.2023. (RP)
Greatest Days is the ultimate feel-good musical and catch it on tour now
United Kingdom The Official Take That Musical – Greatest Days: Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, 20.6.2023. (JPr)
Sweeney Todd is back on Broadway in all its gory glory with a wonderful cast and full orchestra
United States Stephen Sondheim, Sweeney Todd: Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, New York, 2.6.2023. (RP)
At the Cliffs Pavilion and on tour The Bodyguard The Musical will grip you and not let you go.
United Kingdom The Bodyguard The Musical: Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, 23.5.2023. (JPr)
