The lively return of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical is filled with exuberant joy that makes it impossible to resist. Filled with playfulness and joy that makes for a perfect match for Tim Rice’s smartly funny lyrics, Laurence Connor’s production definitely ensures that audiences leave with a massive smile on their faces –… Read More
Review Round Up: Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the concert version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s biblical musical. WhatsOnStage: ***** “So it is enormously to the credit of this production, revived and pared back by director Timothy Sheader from his previous award-winning version that has already enjoyed runs at this venue and the Barbican,… Read More
NEWS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Rescheduled for 2021
The production was due to begin performances at the London Palladium in July. Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group have today announced new dates for the return of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The London Palladium. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the musical will defer its… Read More
REVIEW: From Here to Eternity, Shaftesbury Theatre (2013-2014)
This musical which made its world premiere in the West End in 2013 deserved a much longer run than it received. Based on the novel by James Jones as opposed to the film, this powerful and raw musical featuring music by Stuart Brayson and lyrics by Tim Rice offers a gritty insight into military life… Read More
REVIEW: Jesus Christ Superstar, The O2 (2012)
This latest opportunity to catch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s shows online is filled with drama and passionate performances – but it is difficult not to feel that the impact of the story is lost in its surroundings. It would be fair to say that the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to… Read More
PREVIEW: Evita, Barbican Theatre
Jamie Lloyd’s production originally ran at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre during the Summer. Following its success at the Regent’s Park Open Theatre, it has been confirmed that Jamie Lloyd’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical will run for a limited season at the Barbican Theatre next year. Featuring songs including… Read More
NEWS: Mark McMullen Joins UK Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Britain’s Got Talent finalist will make his musical theatre debut in Bill Kenwright’s production which is touring the UK. Having first come to the public’s attention as a Britain’s Got talent finalist, it has been confirmed that Mark McMullen will be making his musical theatre debut in Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and… Read More
REVIEW: The Lion King, Lyceum Theatre
Having officially opened twenty years ago at the Lyceum Theatre, Julie Taymor’s production is still as beautiful and emotional as ever. Whether it is the haunting opening sequence to the ‘Circle of Life’ or the vibrantly presented version of ‘I Just Can’t Wait to be King’, it is hard to deny that The Lion King… Read More
NEWS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to Return to London Palladium
Laurence Connor’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical will return to the London Palladium next Summer. Michael Harrison and The Really Useful Group have confirmed that the musical will return to the West End next Summer, with performances beginning at the London Palladium from the 2nd July. Laurence Connor’s production originally… Read More
NEWS: Gala Performance of The Lion King Announced to Mark 20th Anniversary in West End
The gala performance will take place at the Lyceum Theatre on the 19th October. On the 19th October, The Lion King will celebrate its 20th anniversary in the West End with a special gala performance in support of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Royal Academy of Music. Tickets are on sale now. Since its… Read More