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Schmigadoon review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 6, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

The Rocky Horror Show review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 4, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

The Lost Boys musical review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on April 3, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Beaches the musical review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 1, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

Cats: The Jellicle Ball review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on March 31, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

Ragtime review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on March 30, 2026 • ( 4 Comments )

Death Takes A Holiday review [London 2017]

By Simon Parris on January 24, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

The UK premiere season of 2011 Maury Yeston musical Death Takes A Holiday is as exquisitely sung as it is handsomely staged.

I Am My Own Wife review [Melbourne 2017]

By Simon Parris on January 20, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

A riveting, finely honed performance from Ben Gerrard brigs equal balance to the entertaining and the thought-provoking aspects of the life of survivor Charlotte von Mahlsdorf in I Am My Own Wife.

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Parts One and Two review

By Simon Parris on January 16, 2017 • ( 4 Comments )

**In which Man in Chair Keeps The Secrets (ie no spoilers), but rather just gives a brief reflection on this incredible play** As a means of continuing the story of beloved wizard […]

Dreamgirls review [London]

By Simon Parris on January 13, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

Slick, streamlined and spirited, Dreamgirls is a hit all over again in its first ever West End outing. High production values and excellent direction mean the show could open on Broadway tomorrow […]

English National Ballet: Giselle review

By Simon Parris on January 13, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Equal parts charmingly festive, dreamily romantic, eerily haunting and tenderly moving, Mary Skeaping’s Giselle provides English National Ballet with a pristine showcase for the beauty of dance.

Half A Sixpence review

By Simon Parris on January 10, 2017 • ( 3 Comments )

Brimming with lively energy and infectious charm, classic musical Half A Sixpence benefits mightily from the Cameron Mackintosh reinvention treatment.

42nd Street review [Paris 2017]

By Simon Parris on January 9, 2017 • ( 4 Comments )

A stunning new large-scale production, 42nd Street deservedly enjoyed a sold out season at Théâtre du Châtelet.

School of Rock review [London 2017]

By Simon Parris on January 8, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

As big a hit now on the West End as on Broadway, School of Rock has cemented its place as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s return to the top.

Menier Chocolate Factory: She Loves Me review

By Simon Parris on January 7, 2017 • ( 3 Comments )

For their popular annual winter musical, Menier Chocolate Factory serves up a delectable chocolate box of melodies with Golden Age romantic musical comedy She Loves Me.

Lazarus review [London 2017]

By Simon Parris on January 6, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

Surreal and deliberately inscrutable, production and performance of the David Bowie musical Lazarus respects and subtly celebrates the great artist’s talent and legacy.

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