Mark Shenton offers a wrap-up of news from the West End, Broadway and Edinburgh, including the West End transfer of Waitress, Edward Hall saying farewell to Hampstead Theatre and Laura Benanti joining My Fair Lady on Broadway.
The Show People Podcast: Olivier Award-winning actor David Bedella is not from Mexico
In this episode of The Show People Podcast, host Andrew Keates is joined by two-time Olivier Award winner David Bedella. David talks about growing up in Gary, Lake County, Indiana to a family who worked in the steel industry, his showbiz inspirations and challenges.
‘Feels as classy and fresh as ever’: CHICAGO – West End ❤❤❤❤
Overall, it is pleasing to have Chicago back in the West End to offer new audiences an opportunity to see the classic musical. But it is just lacking a little bit of sparkle in the performances to make it really ‘Razzle Dazzle’.
‘Much of its satire proves to be deliciously enjoyable’: CHICAGO – West End ★★★★
Chicago remains fine Fosseian musical theatre. Strong story, stylish dance, and Kander and Ebb’s brilliant songs. Class, indeed.
‘Much of its satire proves to be deliciously enjoyable’: CHICAGO – West End ★★★★
Chicago remains fine Fosseian musical theatre. Strong story, stylish dance, and Kander and Ebb’s brilliant songs. Class, indeed.
‘Has lost some of its magic’: CHICAGO – West End ★★★
Although Chicago is still a fun night out that’s sure to please and delight many loyal fans and people who just want a chilled theatrical experience, for me it felt too flat in its current form.
‘All the sass and sexiness you want’: CHICAGO – West End ★★★★
The ‘Razzle Dazzle’ and sparkling performances made me leave Chicago with a firm smile on my face. It would be simply criminal to miss this production.
‘It would be criminal if this sensational show wasn’t a smash hit’: CHICAGO – West End ★★★★
Chicago is faultless, as always. There are no surprises from this revival but this multi-award-winning, slick and stylish, musical doesn’t put a foot wrong. Sublime musical numbers, choreography and performances, it razzle dazzles throughout.
REVIEW ROUND UP: Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre
Cuba Gooding Jr and Ruthie Henshall help to bring the razzle-dazzle of Kander and Ebb’s musical back to the West End – but what have critics made of Chicago’s return to the West End?
‘Threateningly exhilarating’: CHICAGO – West End ★★★★★
Here in Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre are the murderous snarls and artful smiles, supple cynicism on endless sheer black-stockinged legs, and a hot hot band.
5 shows to look out for in April – Strictly Ballroom, Tina, Chicago & more
As we speed towards the end of the month, here’s Love London Love Culture’s guide to some of the best shows opening in April…
NEWS: Paul Rider reprises role of Amos Hart in West End production of Chicago
Paul Rider will return to the role of Amos Hart, joining the previously announced Cuba Gooding Jr, Sarah Soetaert, Josefina Gabrielle and Ruthie Henshall in the multi award-winning Chicago at London’s Phoenix Theatre.
NEWS: Ruthie Henshall returns to Chicago along with Josefina Gabrielle & Sarah Soetaert
Sarah Soetaert, Josefina Gabrielle and Ruthie Henshall, all previous stars of CHICAGO, will join Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr as the multi award-winning Kander and Ebb musical returns to the West End after a five-and-a-half-year absence. Following a successful UK and international tour, CHICAGO begins performances at London’s Phoenix Theatre on Monday 26 March 2018.
NEWS: Cuba Gooding Jr makes his musical & West End debut in Chicago, TICKETS ONSALE
Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr will make his British stage debut and his musical debut as smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn in the multi award-winning CHICAGO at the West End’s Phoenix Theatre this spring.