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About Mickey-Jo Theatre Meets
OHMYGOD HEY! Theatre critic and content creator MickeyJoTheatre meets with different members of the industry to chat all things theatre, West End, Broadway, musicals, plays and more. Guests have included Hannah Lowther, Sam Tutty, Rob Madge, Jeremy Jordan, Frances Mayli McCann and Hannah Cruz
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- 25 May 2025
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25 May 2025
Carly Mercedes Dyer (Anything Goes, A Chorus Line, The View Upstairs, The Beautiful World Cabaret)
Mickey-Jo interviews Carly Mercedes Dyer, an Olivier Award nominee, about her career, the concept of stardom, and how her cabaret show connects to climate change awareness, offering insights into the performing arts.
18 May 2025
Lewis Cornay (The SpongeBob Musical, The History Boys, Mary Poppins, John & Jen)
On Sunday 20th April, Mickey-Jo was joined at his live Cabaret show 'MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE' at the Phoenix Arts Club by the talented and hilarious Lewis Cornay.Lewis has recently been seen in the UK Touring productions of The History Boys and the Spongebob Squarepants Musical, but has also given terrific performances in John & Jen, She Loves Me, Whistle Down the Wind, and more. Check out what happened when they talked dream roles, teenage musical theatre fandom, and writing original songs. get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/ 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 80,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
12 May 2025
Allie Daniel (Hadestown, Legally Blonde, RENT, Happy Meal)
On Sunday 20th April, Mickey-Jo was joined at his live Cabaret show 'MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE' at the Phoenix Arts Club by the wonderfully talented actress Allie Daniel.Allie, who is currently appearing in Hadestown (and had come straight from a matinee that afternoon!), will feature in the award-winning musical's upcoming filmed recording, having played one of the Fates, as well as understudying the role of Hermes, since the show returned to London in 2024.Check out what she had to say about her extraordinary, rewarding, and challenging time in the show so far, as well as previous experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe, doing Legally Blonde in an Open Air Theatre, art imitating life during the pandemic, and finding success in the industry as a trans woman.• get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/ 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 80,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
4 May 2025
Fabian Aloise (Sunset Blvd., Evita, Much Ado About Nothing)
On Sunday 20th April, Mickey-Jo was joined at his live Cabaret show 'MickeyJoTheatre: LIVE' at the Phoenix Arts Club by the brilliant choreographer Fabian Aloise. Fabian, who is currently working on the upcoming West End revival of EVITA, has worked alongside Jamie Lloyd on recent productions of Sunset Blvd, Much Ado about Nothing, and more. Check out what happened when Fabian shared some fascinating insights from his varied career, including working alongside the iconic Ann Reinking, transforming musical theatre performers into cheerleaders for Bring it On, and making his Broadway debut.• get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/ 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 75,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
23 Apr 2025
Jethro Compton and Darren Clark (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)
On Monday 21st April 2024, Mickey-Jo had the privilege of hosting an exclusive post show talkback with the Olivier Award winning writers of the West End's newly crowned Best New Musical, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Jethro Compton and Darren Clark. With some questions from Mickey-Jo and others from the many members of the audience who had been in attendance at that evening's performance, the pair discussed the joys and challenges of this intricate show, what sparked the original idea, and their hopes for its future (including rumours of the hotly anticipated cast recording).Check it out, and make sure to buy tickets to see the show at the Ambassador's Theatre in London if you haven't already!• get tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/ 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 75,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
20 Apr 2025
Stevie Doc & Tobias Turley (Mamma Mia!, Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream)
Tobias Turley and Stevie Doc were last seen on stage together in the West End production of MAMMA MIA! after winning the roles of Sophie and Sky in the ITV competition series Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream.Following their time together in the show, the rising stars are reuniting on 10th May at Cadogan Hall for a special concert.Ahead of the performance, Mickey-Jo chatted with the pair via zoom about the West End experience, onstage mishaps, and what we might hear at their show next month...•get tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/ 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 75,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
18 Apr 2025
Andrew Barth Feldman (We Had A World, Dear Evan Hansen, Snow White)
During Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York, he had the privilege of sitting down to interview rising Broadway and Hollywood star Andrew Barth Feldman.Andrew made his Broadway debut in Dear Evan Hansen as a winner of the 2018 Jimmy Awards, and has since been seen on stage in Little Shop of Horrors and on screen in No Hard Feelings and Saturday Night.Andrew is currently appearing in WE HAD A WORLD at New York City Center, a critically acclaimed new play from Joshua Harmon presented by the Manhattan Theatre Club.Check out what he had to say about this emotionally revealing new play, the shows that brought him here, and his most iconic social media moments...• get tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/ 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 75,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
18 Apr 2025
Sophie-Rose Middleton (Starlight Express, Cats, Six)
While Mickey-Jo was in Bochum, Germany to watch the iconic, long-running production of STARLIGHT EXPRESS, he had the chance to meet one of its stars. Sophie-Rose Middleton is a British actress who currently stars in the German language production as Pearl, and has previously been seen in the international tour of CATS as well as SIX: THE MUSICAL and KIN.Check out what she had to say about rising to the challenge of doing a show on wheels in another language, as well as some revelations about how casting and rehearsals work for this production... • 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 75,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
18 Apr 2025
Carrie Hope Fletcher (Calamity Jane, Cinderella, Heathers, Les Misérables)
After three years of manifesting this interview, Mickey-Jo finally had the chance to sit down with Carrie Hope Fletcher. Currently starring in the UK and Ireland Tour of CALAMITY JANE, Carrie Hope Fletcher is known to many for her hugely popular YouTube channel as well as her stage performances as Éponine and Fantine in LES MISÉRABLES, Veronica in HEATHERS, and as the original star of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CINDERELLA. Check out this full interview to find out what they talked about moments after meeting for the first time... 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 70,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
10 Dec 2024
Virginia Gay (Cyrano, Winners & Losers, All Saints)
Mickey-Jo Theatre Meets host Mickey-Jo interviews Virginia Gay about his queer retelling of Cyrano, re-examining classic material and the implications of a queer interpretation of the protagonist.
24 Oct 2024
Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, The Wild Party, Big Fish, I Am Harvey Milk)
This week Mickey-Jo had the opportunity to sit down with the composer Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, The Wild Party, Big Fish) to discuss the upcoming European premiere of his theatrical work: I AM HARVEY MILK. The piece will have two performances on Sunday 27th October at Cadogan Hall in London and will star Joel Harper Jackson and Sierra Boggess, with Vanessa Williams and Alex Jennings hosting a performance each. Check out the full interview for their conversations about his body of work, musical tributes to Stephen Sondheim, reflections of his own personal journey in I Am Harvey Milk and some astonishing revelations about events in the show's history. Comment down below with who you'd love to see Mcikey-Jo interview next! • book tickets to see I AM HARVEY MILK: https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/i-am-harvey-milk-in-concert/ get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club: https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/ • 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 (www.youtube.com/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 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
18 Oct 2024
Keala Settle (Fly More Than You Fall, The Greatest Showman, & Juliet)
Mickey-Jo recently had the chance to sit down with global musical theatre star Keala Settle (Waitress, Les Misérables, & Juliet) to discuss her upcoming appearance in the new musical FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL at Southwark Playhouse in London. Known to audiences for her role in The Greatest Showman as well as various stage performances, Keala is also a Tony Award and Drama Desk nominee who will appear in the upcoming Wicked movie. In this brief interview, during the show's final rehearsals before starting preview performances, we discussed the musical's themes, her recent and upcoming stage appearances and the tricky topic of identity for a performer whose resumé and heritage span the globe. Comment down below with who you'd love for Mickey-Jo to interview next! • get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club: https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/ book tickets to see FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/fly-more-than-you-fall/ • 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 (www.youtube.com/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 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
27 Sept 2024
Lucie Jones (Ghost, Waitress, Les Misérables, Wicked)
Ahead of the West End return of GHOST the musical in a one night only concert production on 1st November, Mickey-Jo sat down with leading lady Lucie Jones to discuss her return to the show and the role of Molly. They also talked about some of Lucie's previous stage performances including AMERICAN PSYCHO, two separate stints in LES MISÉRABLES and the recent workshop presentation of 13 GOING ON 30. Plus, find out which amdram roles she played back in the day and which Disney film she'd love to see on stage! Comment down below with who you'd love for Mickey-Jo to interview next! • get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club: https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/ book tickets to see GHOST in concert at https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/ghost-in-concert/ • 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 (www.youtube.com/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 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
30 Aug 2024
Rachel Tucker (Sunset Boulevard, Wicked, Come From Away)
Mickey-Jo recently had the chance to sit in on a very exciting rehearsal as West End and Broadway star Rachel Tucker (Wicked, Come From Away, The Last Ship) gets ready to embark on a brand new concert tour: "I'm Home". Between songs, Mickey-Jo sat down with Rachel to ask her about the meaning behind this concert, her new album with Westway music, recent stage appearances in John & Jen and Sunset Boulevard and even her time on the TV casting series "I'd Do Anything" over a decade ago. Check out the interview, exclusive preview clips of her upcoming concert and make sure to book your tickets to see this extraordinary performer live on stage! • 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 (www.youtube.com/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 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 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. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
15 Jul 2024
Hannah Cruz (Suffs, The Connector, Hamilton)
On Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York City, he had the chance to sit down with rising star Hannah Cruz. Hannah is currently making her Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning musical SUFFS, and has previously been seen Off-Broadway in the Jason Robert Brown musical THE CONNECTOR and on tour with HAMILTON. Check out this brand new interview for Hannah's thoughts on her career, her Suffs co-stars, the realities of a Broadway run, and her future dream roles... 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 (www.youtube.com/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 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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 both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 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 and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
15 Jul 2024
Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, The Great Gatsby) and Francis Mayli McCann (Bonnie & Clyde, Death Note)
Mickey-Jo recently had the chance to interview the stars of the brand new proshot recording of BONNIE & CLYDE the Musical, Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann. Hours after they'd watched the professional recording of the show (which they starred in together in a staged concert in London in 2022), Mickey-Jo asked them how they reacted to watching their performances back, what their favourite moment was that they hadn't been able to see before and how they felt about proshots... Check out their answers and comment down below which theatre stars you'd like to see Mickey-Jo interview next! 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 (www.youtube.com/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 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. 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 both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 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 and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
22 May 2024
Rob Madge (My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?), Les Misérables, London Palladium Pantomime)
This week, Mickey-Jo sat down with West End star Rob Madge at the Theatre Café Diner in London to discuss their upcoming show at the Garrick Theatre, 'Rob Madge's Regards to Broadway'. They discussed Rob's childhood starring in musicals including Les Misérables, the conception of their groundbreaking solo show 'My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)' and the unfortunate postponement of its Broadway run. Check it out and comment down below with who you'd love to see Mickey-Jo chat to next! • 00:00 | introduction 00:43 | on authenticity 03:15 | on being a child actor 06:44 | on My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) 10:03 | on the Edinburgh Fringe 13:05 | on the Palladium Pantomimes 17:06 | on costumes 20:12 | on Broadway 24:20 | on their family 27:39 | on their new show 30:02 | on the future
23 Apr 2024
Sam Tutty (Dear Evan Hansen, Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York))
Earlier this month Mickey-Jo got to meet Sam Tutty, in the middle of preview performances for the new musical 'Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York'. Sam stars alongside Dujonna Gift in this romantic comedy which has transferred from the Kiln Theatre to the Criterion Theatre for a limited run. In this quick chat we discuss Sam's Olivier Award winning performance as the titular character in Dear Evan Hansen, what he got up to when this show sent him to New York and why audiences should check out this charming new musical. Mickey-Jo's content can also be found on his YouTube channel Mickey-Jo Theatre
18 Feb 2024
Hannah Lowther (Six: the Musical, Heathers, The SpongeBob Musical)
Recently Mickey-Jo from Mickey-Jo Theatre had the joy of sitting down with current 'Six: the Musical' cast member and TikTok star Hannah Lowther. You may also know Hannah from her time in Heathers at the Other Palace Theatre as well as the recent UK Tour of the Spongebob Squarepants musical. In this, the first of a new series of longer sit-down interviews here on my channel, we talk about Hannah's first steps in the industry as a child actor, the pros and cons of social media popularity, her record-breaking run in Heathers and her journey to joining Six. Mickey-Jo's content can also be found on his YouTube channel Mickey-Jo Theatre
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