
MickeyJoTheatre
Join Mickey-Jo from MickeyJoTheatre as he reviews the latest show from the West End, Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-West End, Edinburgh Fringe and across the globe. As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a soc...
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| 10/29/26 | Martin Guerre (The Old Vic Theatre, London) - ★★★ REVIEW | A new reworking of the musical MARTIN GUERRE is currently being produced at the Old Vic Theatre, with the show reconceived as a chamber piece over a single act. The musical is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, who created the musicals Les Misérables and Miss Saigon, with new material from Annabel Mutale Reed & Paul Hodge. Check out the full review ro find out what Mickey-Jo thought of this bold new production, the star turn at its centre from Liv Andrusier, and the impact of keeping vital secrets from your audience... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction 02:30 | differences 11:35 | the material 16:16 | creative choices 23:19 | performances 27:51 | conclusion About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 29m 45s | ||||||
| 10/27/26 | will THE NOTEBOOK be a hit in London? | thoughts on the Broadway musical's 2027 West End transfer | It was announced recently that the musical adaptation of THE NOTEBOOK would arrive in London's West End in 2027. The show, which ran for less than a year on Broadway will play at the soon to be renamed Judi Dench Theatre (currently the Shaftesbury), with full casting to be announced. As well as recapping the details shared so far, Mickey-Jo is sharing his thoughts on whether the musical will find greater critical and commercial success in London... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction01:54 | what do we know?08:49 | will it be a hit?15:54 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 16m 44s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 | is the GLEE reboot a great idea?! | thoughts on the return of the landmark TV series and Broadway | It has recently been confirmed that the cultural landmark TV series GLEE will return to screens. Members of the original cast have either teased or confirmed their involvement, though there is much we still don't know about what this reboot will look like. Today, Mickey-Jo is sharing his thoughts about whether or not he thinks the Glee Reboot will be a success, which musicals they are likely to pay tribute to, and whether the show's casting could prove to be a great thing for Broadway's box offices... check out Mickey-Jo's brand new substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction 02:14 | what do we know? 06:57 | who will be in it? 12:00 | good for Broadway? 16:06 | conclusion About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 17m 09s | ||||||
| 10/25/26 | find out about NERO, the new musical | an interview with Andrew Barth Feldman and Steven Sater | Mickey-Jo recently visited the rehearsal room of NERO, a new musical which begins performances this November at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. The show is co-written by Steven Sater and the late Duncan Sheik and stars Broadway's Andrew Barth Feldman in his UK stage debut. Hear what Andrew and Steven had to say about the show and rehearsals so far...sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.comAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 28m 21s | ||||||
| 10/24/26 | Legally Blonde (UK & Ireland Tour) - ★★★★ REVIEW | This week Mickey-Jo headed back to the UK Tour of LEGALLY BLONDE, now open to reviews, and currently playing at the New Wimbledom Theatre. The production of the fan favourite musical, led by Amber Davies as Elle Woods, transfers to the London Coliseum in 2027 for a limited run. Find out what this pedantic superfan of the show loved and questioned about this production, its creative choices, and its performances... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction 01:36 | overview / material 06:40 | this production 14:00 | creative choices 20:13 | performances 29:32 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 30m 25s | ||||||
| 10/22/26 | High School Musical (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW | Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is back on stage in London with a brand new production at the Troubadour Theatre Wembley Park. 20 years after it first premiered on screen, the nostalgic show stars Tobias Turley as Troy Bolton, Leonor Correia as Gabriella Montez, Caitlin Tipping as Sharpay Evans, Luke Bayer as Ryan Evans, Harry Judd as Coach Bolton, and original film alum KayCee Stroh as Ms Darbus. Find out what Mickey-Jo thought of these sizeable new production and the atmospheric audience experience it provides, as someone who was never *that* into High School Musical...sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com 00:00 | introduction01:54 | overview / synopsis08:02 | creative choices16:02 | performances22:28 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 23m 45s | ||||||
| 10/22/26 | everything we know about WARRIORS | an update on the highly anticipated new Broadway musical | For the first time since its Broadway run was announced, we have learned new details about the upcoming musical WARRIORS from Lin Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis. The musical, which will open in 2027 at the Lunt Fontane Theatre is based on the 1979 film, The Warriors, and will star Jaci Calderon as Fox, Aneesa Folds as Cleon, Amber Gray as Ajax, Julia Harriman as Mercy, Sasha Hutchings as Cowgirl, Gizel Jiménez as Rembrandt, Jasmine Cephas Jones as Swan, Kenita R. Miller as Cochise, Sasha Allen as Cyrus, Casey Likes as Luther, and Donald Webber Jr. as Masai. Find out everything we know so far and everything Mickey-Jo is anticipating about this hugely exciting upcoming show... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction 02:49 | Broadway details 10:07 | who's in the cast? 16:02 | will it be a hit?About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 21m 25s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 | the rise of the PARODY MUSICAL... | a history of the subgenre from Jerry Springer to Dance Moms | Yesterday, casting was announced for two upcoming parody musicals, based on The Traitors and Dance Moms. With Schmigadoon! having won this year's Tony Award for Best Musical, Heated Rivalry's unauthorised musical having financially recouped and Titanique having transferred to Broadway, is this a golden age for the parody musical? To answer that question, Mickey-Jo is examining the history of this theatrical subgenre, from shows like Jerry Springer the Opera and Avenue Q to Starkid's Twisted. sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction 02:24 | definition / earliest examples 09:55 | evolution / further examples 16:48 | popularity / recent examples 23:04 | the future About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 27m 42s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | Triumph (Almeida Theatre, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW of Caryl Churchill's 17 minute play | A few days ago, Mickey-Jo headed to the Almeida Theatre to see a play that was 17 minutes long. Triumph, a brief new piece from Caryl Churchill, is also running concurrently at the Public Theatre in New York, and depicts a press secretary under a ruthless Roman era Emperor. Find out what Mickey-Jo thought of this play and what was achieved, and lost, in its brevity, in a review which is also 17 minutes long... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction 01:15 | synopsis / overview 05:52 | development 09:30 | performances 14:58 | conclusion About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 17m 00s | ||||||
| 10/18/26 | which of these play revivals did Mickey-Jo prefer? | reviews of THE CHERRY ORCHARD and FENCES in London | This week Mickey-Jo saw another two play revivals - new production's of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard (at the Harold Pinter Theatre) and August Wilson's Fences (at the Lyric Hammersmith). Find out what Mickey-Jo thought of each of these productions, from their creative choices to their performances, and which he preferred... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction01:34 | The Cherry Orchard14:27 | Fences24:34 | conclusion photo credit (production images): Johan Persson (The Cherry Orchard) / Tyler Fayose (Fences) About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 25m 39s | ||||||
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| 10/17/26 | is the HADESTOWN proshot too perfect? | Mickey-Jo's review of the Tony winning musical on screen | Having finally seen the proshot recording of HADESTOWN on the big screen, Mickey-Jo is sharing his thoughts about the creative choices made when capturing this acclaimed production. The award winning musical's proshot stars members of the original Broadway cast: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Amber Gray, Patrick Page, and Andre de Shields, alongside members of the West End company. Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts and share your own in the comments! 00:00 | introduction 02:44 | filming thoughts 12:13 | other thoughts 16:48 | performances 26:26 | final thoughtsBlending American songwriting traditions, from indie folk, to pop, blues, and New Orleans-inspired jazz, Hadestown has music, lyrics, and book by acclaimed Grammy®-winning singer-songwriter and BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winner Anaïs Mitchell who originated Hadestown as an indie theatre project and acclaimed album, before transforming the show into a genre-defying new musical alongside artistic collaborator and Tony® Award-winning director Rachel Chavkin.About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 29m 43s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | more musical theatre lyrics Mickey-Jo HATES | MickeyJoTheatre's list of some of the worst lyrics in popular musicals | A video has recently resurfaced which Mickey-Jo originally shared in September 2020, detailing some of the musical theatre lyrics with which he took issue. Today, he is adding to that list with more lyrics from great and popular musicals that he thinks ought to be better. Don't forget to share some of your own examples in the comments below and feel free to fight Mickey-Jo about his! check out Mickey-Jo's free substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction02:35 | the lyrics I hate...10:25 | classic examples 20:24 | recent shows 30:12 | conclusion About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 31m 18s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | was Mickey-Jo wrong about INTO THE WOODS? | Mickey-Jo's new review of the musical revival's West End transfer | This week, Mickey-Jo headed back Into the Woods, this time to see the Bridge Theatre revival's production in its new home, transferred to the Noel Coward Theatre in the West End. This production of the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine written musical, directed by Jordan Fein, stars Kate Fleetwood, Gracie McGonigal, Laura Pitt-Pulford, John Dagleish, Simbi Akande, Keith Ramsay, and more in a dark take on the fairytale crossover musical with designs from Tom Scutt. Having originally shared Mickey-Jo's mixed feelings about the production when it opened last year, find out whether Mickey-Jo has changed my mind about it upon closer inspection, and what he thinks of the performances from the new members of the company... • sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction04:01 | have I changed my mind?09:35 | the performances19:59 | what else I loved23:32 | conclusion About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 25m 22s | ||||||
| 10/11/26 | INTO THE WOODS cast on opening night | interviews with the stars of the West End Revival | After INTO THE WOODS opened at the Noel Coward Theatre, Mickey-Jo had the chance to visit the show's opening night party and interview the revival's company. Find out what Kate Fleetwood, Laura Pitt-Pulford, John Dagleish, and more had to say about their time in the production so far.sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.comAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 20m 55s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | RENT (Tom Stoppard Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW | A new production of Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical RENT has just opened at the Tom Stoppard Theatre in the West End. The musical stars Gaten Matarazzo alongside Travis Ross, Alexa Lopez, Jeevan Braich, Danielle Fiamanya, Billy Nevers, Lazy Violet, Joaquin Pedro Valdes, and more. 30 years on from the landmark original production in New York, find out why Mickey-Jo thinks this could be the revival we've been waiting for... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction01:55 | the musical07:39 | this production19:17 | performances31:54 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 34m 20s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | As You Like It starring Jonathan Groff (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon) - ★★★★ REVIEW | Earlier this week, the hotly anticipated new production of William Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT opened at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford upon Avon. The comedy stars Tony Award winning Broadway actor Jonathan Groff as Rosalind in an all-male production directed by Daniel Evans. Check out the full review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of this production's concept, performances, and creative choices. sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction02:07 | overview / synopsis08:29 | creative choices15:09 | performances19:57 | conclusion About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 21m 25s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | is it gonna be a good year for Broadway? | early thoughts on the forthcoming season of new shows | The 2026-2027 Broadway season has officially commenced and is set to bring numerous exciting productions of plays and musicals. The new and revived shows include the likes of Paddington the Musical, Evita, Inter Alia, Paranormal Activity, Dolly, Damn Yankees, Other Desert Cities, A Few Good Men, The Sound of Music, Much Ado about Nothing, and more. Before Mickey-Jo has seen any of this season's shows on Broadway, check out his initial thoughts on all of these upcoming productions and some premature speculation as to which might win the Tony Awards... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction02:01 | new musicals11:19 | new plays19:14 | musical revivals28:14 | play revivals44:24 | conclusion •About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 45m 32s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | why actors can't always be perfect | Mickey-Jo's honest thoughts on the expectations of stage performances | Inspired by some recent social media discourse, Mickey-Jo has been thinking about whether audience members have the right to expect perfection from stage performers. Recent performances have come under intense scrutiny due to the propagation of bootleg recordings, but the truth is that onstage mishaps and mistakes are nothing new. From Angela Lansbury in Sweeney Todd to Billy Porter in Cabaret, Mickey-Jo is taking a look at some documented imperfect performances in order to ascertain which we critique more heavily, and under what circumstances it's truly fair to do so... check out Mickey-Jo's brand new substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction 02:50 | what is this about? 09:38 | who makes mistakes? 16:57 | what's the problem? 24:16 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 26m 12s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 | Are London's latest plays worth seeing? REVIEWS of The Standard of Living and Hay Fever | Among the plays Mickey-Jo saw this week were the latest from James Graham: "The Standard of Living" at Theatre Royal Haymarket and a new revival of Noel Coward's "Hay Fever" at the Wyndham's Theatre. Find out what Mickey-Jo thought of each of these productions, including their creative choices, material, and performances... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction 01:27 | The Standard of Living 11:02 | Hay Fever 20:59 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 22m 02s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? starring Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup (@sohoplace, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW | Last night, Mickey-Jo saw a new production of one of his favourite plays: Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? This new London production at @SohoPlace stars Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup aa feuding spouses Martha and George and has already sold out the duration of its limited run. Find out whether this production lived up to Mickey-Jo's expectations and what these central performances were like... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction03:11 | synopsis / overview07:48 | creative choices15:52 | the performances23:50 | conclusion About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 25m 12s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | Mickey-Jo saw the first preview of RENT... | everything you need to know about the West End musical revival | The hugely anticipated West End revival of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT opened last weekend at the Tom Stoppard Theatre in London. The production stands to be the biggest major revival of the show since it was originally staged. The cast includes Gaten Matarazzo as Mark, Travis Ross as Roger, Alexa Lopez as Mimi, Billy Nevers as Collins, Lazy Violet as Maureen, Olivier Award nominee Danielle Fiamanya as Joanne, Jeevan Braich as Angel and Joaquin Pedro Valdes as Benny. Find out everything you might need to know about this production including how it differs creatively from its original Manchester staging, the extent to which audience members sat onstage are involved in the show, and whether any changes have been made to the material... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction03:17 | what is it like?09:43 | onstage seating / merch19:03 | other creative details27:33 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 29m 25s | ||||||
| 9/27/26 | Mickey-Jo met the original West End GLINDA! | a chat with Helen Dallimore for WICKED's London Anniversary INTERVIEW | Ahead of WICKED's 20th anniversary celebrations this weekend in London, Mickey-Jo met the West End production's very first Glinda - Helen Dallimore. Having seen Helen and Idina lead the show, which was the first West End musical Mickey-Jo ever saw, it was hugely special to ask her about her memories of the audition process, rehearsals and opening night performance. Mickey-Jo also spoke with the Australian leading lady about commercial musical theatre on the other side of the world, her recent performance in Grey Gardens, and her role in the revival that changed my life...sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.comAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 11m 43s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | The Last Ship starring Sting (Theatre Royal Drury Lane, West End) - ★★★ REVIEW | Having been heavily revised since it first premiered more than a decade ago, the musical THE LAST SHIP is back in an international tour that has just reached London. The show, which features a score from recording artist Sting, who also appears in the production, is currently playing a brief run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the West End after travelling to the Netherlands, New York and Australia. Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts after experiencing the show for the very first time... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction02:22 | synopsis / overview11:20 | this production16:26 | performances21:58 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 23m 36s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (UK Tour) - ★★★ REVIEW | This week Mickey-Jo headed to Woking Theatre to see the new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This revival of the play, adapted by Simon Stephens from the acclaimed book by Mark Haddon, began at the Birmingham Rep ahead of a UK Tour. Find out what Mickey-Jo thought of the new production including the different design and the choice to gender-swap the central character... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction03:27 | production changes15:59 | creative choices26:20 | performancesAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 31m 38s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | Jane Eyre (Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW | More than two decades after its short-lived original Broadway run, the musical adaptation of JANE EYRE has finally received its UK professional premiere. Starring Charlie Burn and Ashley Gilmour, the production is running for a limited time at Southwark Playhouse Elephant and is co-directed by John Caird and Megan McGinnis. Check out what Mickey-Jo's thoughts of the newly intimate staging, the performances, and the extent to which Charlotte Brontë's story works as a stage musical... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction01:46 | the material09:22 | creative choices16:38 | performances20:03 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 21m 23s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | musical reviewtheatre criticism+3 | — | Hampstead TheatreWhatsOnStage+1 | — | KIMBERLY AKIMBOHampstead Theatre+3 | — | 34m 03s | ||
| 9/6/26 | theatre reviewmusical adaptation+3 | — | WhatsOnStageBroadwayWorldUK+1 | WokingCardiff+2 | Burlesquetheatre criticism+5 | — | 22m 58s | ||
| 9/6/26 | musical theatreWest End+3 | — | BEETLEJUICE | LondonPrince Edward Theatre | BEETLEJUICEWest End+5 | — | 24m 27s | ||
| 9/3/26 | theatre reviewJinkx Monsoon+4 | Jinkx Monsoon | Trafalgar TheatreOlivier Award+1 | — | Jinkx MonsoonOh, Mary!+5 | — | 16m 53s | ||
| 9/1/26 | theatrerevival+3 | — | Mickey-JoSUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE | — | Jonathan BaileyAriana Grande+3 | — | 17m 15s | ||
| 8/31/26 | theatre reviewEdinburgh Festival Fringe+4 | — | Edinburgh International FestivalMickeyJoTheatre+2 | — | Angels in AmericaEdinburgh International Festival+5 | — | 27m 35s | ||
| 8/31/26 | Broadwaymusical theatre+4 | — | SIX | BroadwayLena Horne Theatre+7 | SIXBroadway+8 | — | 23m 53s | ||
| 8/16/26 | theatrecomedy+4 | — | Mischief TheatreThe Comedy About Spies+3 | West EndAdelphi Theatre | Mickey-JoMischief Theatre+5 | — | 21m 03s | ||
| 8/16/26 | theatre performancesmusical analysis+5 | — | BBC Radio 2Tony Award+1 | — | HADESTOWNtheatre+8 | — | 27m 27s | ||
| 8/16/26 | theatre reviewmusical+4 | — | MickeyJoTheatreDeath Note: The Musical+1 | Barbican Centre | Death Notemusical review+5 | — | 29m 42s | ||
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Chart history for MickeyJoTheatre
Peaked at #19 in IS, currently #19 in IS.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| IL | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| Ireland | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| PL | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| Sweden | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| Mexico | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| South Korea | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| Denmark | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| PH | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| South Africa | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| AT | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| CL | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| United States | — | #66 | #66 | — |
| PT | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| Australia | — | #72 | #72 | — |
| Italy | — | #73 | #73 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #74 | #74 | — |
| France | — | #80 | #80 | — |
| NG | — | #85 | #85 | — |
Chart Positions
34 placements across 33 markets.
Chart Positions
34 placements across 33 markets.