I have decided that I want to start a new series of posts for this blog, entitled Marvelous Musicals – the aim of which will be to make frequent short posts relating to a musical that I like, to provide a bit of a synopsis, recommendation and of course, some musical highlights from the show/score […]
First look at HAIR in the UK
Yesterday, the cast of HAIR appeared on Lorraine Kelly / GMTV – their first bit of live promotion here in the UK. The clip is especially marvellous as it includes some anecdotes and production history from Paul Nichols (the original production has always appealed to me, it actually makes me wish I was a lot […]
Over The Rainbow – Alternates
With all of the ‘Over The Rainbow’ love at the moment, thanks to Lord Lloyd-Webber’s new casting show on the BBC, I thought that I’d take his opportunity to share some alternate Oz-esque loving with ya’ll! First up, the legendary Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole with his classic version of Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World: I remember […]
Katherine Jenkins – Love Never Dies
> For my review of Love Never Dies (the West End musical), please click HERE < I have just heard Katherine Jenkins’ studio version of Love Never Dies – the titular song from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest musical. In my review of the show, I voiced my unhappiness at the main harmonies of this song […]
REVIEW: Love Never Dies
On Friday night, I was very lucky to be invited to the latest buzz-show to open in the West End, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies, currently playing at the Adelphi Theatre, located on The Strand. The show is currently in its preview period, and will have it’s opening night / World premiere on March […]
Gari Wellingham 