Musicals Issue 12 November 2024
| Weight | 0.205000 |
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| Custom Stock Status Amasty | -- Please Select -- |
| Binding | Magazine |
| Pages | 66 |
| Report Date | 2025/08/01 |
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| Date Published | 24th October 2024 |
| ISBN13/Barcode | 9772753407016 |
| Publisher | MA Music Leisure & Travel |
As the Tony-nominated Broadway actress Vanessa Williams prepares to unleash her terrifying magazine editor Miranda Priestly on London audiences courtesy of Elton John’s new musical The Devil Wears Prada, she speaks to Fiona Mountford about the joy of originating a role, the importance of regional try-outs, and her delight in discovering cream teas during her recent residency in Plymouth.
If you dare to venture beyond the West End, you won’t regret it! Regional theatre is often where you’ll find the most innovative work, created by those who aren’t afraid to experiment in order to serve their local communities. Matthew Hemley celebrates 12 of the finest venues across the UK.
As the iconic theatrical adaptation of The Lion King celebrates 25 years in the West End, Nancy Durrant researches the painstaking craftmanship behind the musical’s recognisable sets, masks, costumes and puppets that continues to endure – thanks to a team of dedicated experts who love what they do.
Read our reviews of Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular, The Rocky Horror Show and the UK tour of Dear Evan Hansen as well as our US reviews including Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song.
Our album reviews include Jamie Lloyd’s critically acclaimed production of Sunset Boulevard as well as cast recordings of brand new shows including Becoming Nancy and Teeth and the live concert album from Sondheim’s final public appearance.