Musical Theatre Review reflects on an incredibly busy year of theatre – in the West End, on the London Fringe, across the UK and in New York – and pick four shows from each month that topped the FOUR and FIVE star ratings with our contributors. The results may surprise you… JANUARY Whistle Down the Wind continues […]
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Book Reviews – A Chorus Line FAQ – Leslie Bricusse – Denis King – and more
Nick Wakeham casts an eye over some of the latest Books with a theatrical theme. A CHORUS LINE FAQ (All That’s Left To Know About Broadway’s Singular Sensation) – Tom Rowan (Applause Books – ISBN: 978-1-4803-6754-8) Right, go on – ask me any question about one of the world’s most iconic musicals and I can now answer it! Go […]
The Roar of the Greasepaint – Interview With Leslie Bricusse – Part Two
Prolific and well-loved British film and musical theatre songwriter LESLIE BRICUSSE has been busy in recent weeks. Not only has the composer, lyricist and librettist revealed that he’s working on a major new musical about the life of his close friend, legendary entertainer, Sammy Davis Jr, but he has been in London celebrating the world premiere of Pure Imagination– The […]
Pure Imagination – The Songs of Leslie Bricusse – St James Theatre
Pure Imagination – The Songs of Leslie Bricusse continues at the St James Theatre, London until 17 October. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ In a relatively short time this theatre has established itself as a home for exhilarating compilation shows. This latest one celebrates the long and prolific career of Leslie Bricusse. Some people […]
Triple threat writer Leslie Bricusse on what inspires his Pure Imagination. Interview – Part One
Prolific and well-loved British film and musical theatre songwriter LESLIE BRICUSSE has been in the news this week. Not only has the composer, lyricist and librettist revealed that he’s working on a major new musical about the life of his close friend, legendary entertainer, Sammy Davis Jr, but he has been in London celebrating the world premiere of Pure Imagination– […]
Pure Imagination at St James Theatre – cast includes Dave Willetts and Siobhan McCarthy
Final casting has been announced for the world premiere of Pure Imagination, which celebrates the songs of Leslie Bricusse, one of the most prolific and well-loved film and musical theatre songwriters of our time. Dave Willetts, Siobhan McCarthy, Niall Sheehy, Julie Atherton and Giles Terera will star in Pure Imagination, produced by Danielle Tarento and directed […]
Leslie Bricusse musical revue Pure Imagination opens at St James in September
Pure Imagination – The Songs of Leslie Bricusse celebrates the songs of the most prolific and well-loved film and musical theatre songwriters of our time. Whether writing alone or forming partnerships – including Anthony Newley, Henry Mancini, John Williams and John Barry – double Oscar and Grammy Award winner Leslie Bricusse’s music has touched us […]
