Musical theatre fans now have their own print magazine dedicated to their favourite genre. The latest consumer title from the Mark Allen Group – publisher of specialist music magazines Gramophone, Jazzwise and Songlines – the first issue of MUSICALS will be available in stores until January 2023. From April 2023 the magazine will be published as bi-monthly editions available on newsstands and via subscription, in print and on digital formats.
Unveiling the new magazine, editor Sarah Kirkup said: “Whether you’re new to musical theatre, an aficionado, or somewhere in between, this magazine is for you. Our cover star of the launch issue is the unstoppable Marisha Wallace who has smashed through barriers to redefine what musical theatre in the 21st century looks like, most recently in her unflinching portrayal of Ado Annie in Oklahoma! at London’s Young Vic.
“Other features include an appraisal of Sondheim’s legacy by his official biographer David Benedict, while Matt Wolf looks at the most recent successful transfers of stage musicals to the big screen, from this summer’s 13 to the forthcoming Matilda. Plus, we review UK shows including Bugsy Malone and The Famous Five, Broadway’s MJ and A Strange Loop and the North American premiere of & Juliet in Toronto.
“We’re pleased to include recording reviews too, from the cast recording of Back to the Future to John Barrowman’s new album ‘Centre Stage’. And we have the one-and-only Elaine Paige joining us too, for a trip down memory lane – from her earliest encounters with musicals to the starring role in Evita, which transformed her career.”
Other contributors to the magazine include broadcaster and presenter Edward Seckerson and the deputy editor of The Stage Matthew Hemley.
Angela Thomas
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