West Side Story opens nationwide on 10 December 2021. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Steven Spielberg’s much-anticipated – and, in some quarters, much dreaded – movie of West Side Story has finally reached cinemas. It’s the film I’ve been eagerly waiting for since about 1984: a full-blown musical by one of the […]
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Book Review: West Side Story – The Jets, the Sharks and the Making of a Classic
WEST SIDE STORY – The Jets, the Sharks and the Making of a Classic – Richard Barrios (Running Press – ISBN: 978-0-7624-6948-2) Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ With the latest West Side Story movie being released this Christmas, Richard Barrios’ book couldn’t be more timely. And what a lovely book it is. Two […]
& Juliet leads the Olivier Awards 2020 nominations followed by Fiddler, Dear Evan Hansen and Mary Poppins
New British musical & Juliet topped the list of Olivier Awards 2020 nominations with recognition in nine categories. Once again illustrating the range and diversity of musical theatre currently playing in the West End, the three shows to attract the most Olivier nominations are all genre favourites with Trevor Nunn’s revival of the classic Fiddler […]
‘A must-see for fans of the musical’: Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles plays in UK cinemas from 13 December 2019. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ The genesis and subsequent production of the stage and movie versions of Fiddler on the Roof are explored in unprecedented depth in a new cinematic documentary by filmmaker Max Lewkowicz. Fiddler: A Miracle […]
On the Town – BBC Proms – Royal Albert Hall
On the Town at the BBC Proms was performed at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ There was a buzz in the air at the Royal Albert Hall because the audience attending a John Wilson concert know what’s in store and they were not disappointed. It was a celebratory […]
The King and I – London Palladium
The King and I continues at the London Palladium until 29 September 2018. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ The King and I has had a makeover. In its two previous incarnations at this same theatre (1979 and 2000) it has been shackled to a degree by the copyright held by its creator Jerome Robbins […]
BBC Proms to mark Bernstein centenary
This year’s BBC Proms will celebrate the centenary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein with performances of West Side Story and On the Town this summer. John Wilson will conduct the performance of the classic Romeo & Juliet-inspired story which will feature West End star Sierra Boggess as Maria and Broadway star Ross Lekites as […]
Bishopsgate Institute stages West Side Story in summer 2018
The Bishopsgate Institute will celebrate the centenary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein with a concert performance of his classic West Side Story next summer. Also marking the centennial of Broadway legend Jerome Robbins who directed and choreographed the original production of the Romeo & Juliet-inspired musical over 60 years ago, the show will play […]
On the Town – Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
On the Town continues at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London until 1 July. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ On the Town has its origin in the ballet Fancy Free which had opened in New York in the spring of 1944. With choreography by Jerome Robbins and music by Leonard Bernstein, […]
On the Town – Lyric Theatre, New York
On the Town continues at the Lyric Theatre, New York. The fall slate of new Broadway musicals has started on a deliciously high note with the revival of the 1944 treasure On the Town. Director John Rando and choreographer Joshua Bergasse have mounted this Second World War frolic with respect, affection and verve. Its tale of […]
