Review: CLOSER TO HEAVEN, Turbine Theatre
The talented cast and creatives can only do so much to elevate the musical’s inherent camp, but Jonathan Harvey and the Pet Shop Boys' script and songs feel underbaked with characters who aren’t able to be fleshed out. With this in mind, it feels closer to hell.
BWW Review: Sting's THE LAST SHIP Stars Scene-Stealing Scenic Design by 59 Productions
The real star of the show is its designed-to-travel, multi-level scenic design by 59 Productions, enhanced by sound designer Sebastian Front and lighting designer Matt Daw, which includes some of the most amazing projections I have ever witnessed that completely transform into the many scenes required, from the shipyard, inside homes, the local beer pub, to an extraordinary church interior that generated gasps from the audience, as well as the appearance of waves crashing on the docks and snow falling. But it is the final scene when the Utopia, the last ship to be built, launches from the soon-to-close shipyard that will take your breath away. It's just a shame it takes almost 3 hours to get to it.
Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Production Photos and Video of Sting in THE LAST SHIP
Production photos and footage have just been released of Sting's musical, THE LAST SHIP. The national tour of THE LAST SHIP is now playing in Los Angeles at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre through February 16 followed by engagements at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco, Washington D.C. at the National Theatre; St. Paul, MN at the Ordway and Detroit, MI at the Detroit Opera House.
A Right Royal Welcome For PROM QUEEN at The Other Palace
On Monday, audiences got an exciting peek at a musical currently in development called Prom Queen. The show is based on the true story of Canadian teen Marc Hall who sued the Catholic district school board when he wasn't allowed to bring his boyfriend to prom. The show is still a work in progress, but a concert staged production of the full musical was presented with a combined cast of talented West End actors and GSA students.
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Coming to King's Theatre Glasgow
Based on one of the most popular and best-loved Christmas films of all time, classic musical MIRACLE ON 34th STREET will play at the King's Theatre Glasgow from Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 November as part of a UK Tour this Christmas. On sale now.