Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular | Short Review
The large-scale touring production of the revolutionary epic is brilliantly performed and impressive in scale.
The large-scale touring production of the revolutionary epic is brilliantly performed and impressive in scale.
Matt Wolf writes exclusively for Musicals on the legacy of this one-of-a-kind life force, devoted to his work both as a performer and LGBT activist
The young performer wins for his galvanising role in Next to Normal
Double Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett, currently appearing in Here We Are in New York, on putting across a song, playing men and coming full circle with Sondheim
The original cast recording of the premiere production of Sondheim's swansong
It’s an exhilarating night of theatre that every musicals fan should experience at least once
The show is so faithful to the film that even the most observant five-year-old would struggle to find fault with it
This is a charming production with a fantastic cast, some beautiful sets and a gloriously camp villain who children will love as much as loathe
Beverley Knight offers a peppy and pumping paean to female self-acceptance
High energy with a strong sense of drive and groove throughout
Redmayne delivers in spades, a gloriously excessive Emcee
It’s not just an impressive historic reconstruction – it also makes the heart dance
New orchestrations make this a fresh take, not a dutiful re-retread
What makes this so effective is Ward’s ability to convey the drama
Ahead of two solo concerts, the acclaimed performer reflects on an astonishing career encompassing theatre, TV and film
As his short stint as Marius in the West End ahead of the September world tour of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular draws to an end, the young performer shares his highlights from what has been a...