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They Don't Sing 'em Like they Used to! »

The Songs of Hollywood

Most books about the Hollywood musical celebrate the "golden age" of musical films—from the 1930s through the 1950s—then lament the death of films such as Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), The Band Wagon (1953), and Gigi (1958) since the 1960s. ...

Wed 17 Mar 2010 by Philip Furia, Laurie Patterson | Read more »

Mad About Musicals »

Simon Burrow

Two weeks ago, Andrew Lloyd Webber announced his latest musical Love Never Dies, a sequel to the 1986 triumph The Phantom Of The Opera. Some people will say this is a terrible idea, others cannot wait to find out more of the Phantom’s story (I ha...

Wed 28 Oct 2009 by Simon Burrow | Read more »

Little Johnny's Big Gay Musical »

Little Johnny's Big Gay Musical

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Fresh from a successful stint at the Fringe, Little Johnny's Big Gay Musical has all the cheery camp that you could possibly ask for: arcs of glitter border the white stage and there's a sense of anticipation that at any moment a chorus line should com...

Thu 15 Oct 2009 by Jennifer Blyth | Read more »

Jolson & Co - The Musical »

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Is this is what remains of Al Jolson’s legacy? The man who was once known as the world’s greatest entertainer is remembered in this mediocre musical that doesn’t do any justice to the star of the first ‘talking picture’. ...

Mon 09 Mar 2009 | Read more »

Me and My Girl »

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This classic, twice Olivier Award-winning musical tells a typical rags-to-riches tale. The noble family of Herefords need an heir to continue the family line and fortunes; their continuation, however, lies with Bill Snibson (Geoff Lee), an uncouth Cock...

Sat 22 Nov 2008 by Claire L Jarvis | Read more »

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