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Critics' Choice: Cheryl Markosky's Best Shows of 2024

Grand dame Sian Phillips stealing the show, Adam Cooper giving an unexpected twirl and smaller theatre spaces punching above their weight. These are some of BroadwayWorld reviewer Cheryl Markosky's favourite theatre moments of 2024.

Review: THE SNOWMAN, Peacock Theatre

Now in its 27th year in London, The Snowman returns to Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre, offering a festive treat for families.

Review: THE SOUND VOICE PROJECT, Royal Ballet and Opera

Words run out, as The Voice is lost and recovered

Review: RIGOLETTO, London Coliseum

There’s no shame in pulling an old favourite from the vaults but Jonathan Miller’s 1982 gangster-themed production is firing blanks in this latest revival.

Photos: CHICAGO UK and Ireland Tour

All new production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning CHICAGO. Check out the photos here!

Review: THE WILD DUCK, Coronet Theatre

The Coronet's co-production with the Norwegian Ibsen Company (NIC) and Bergen's Den Nationale Scene examines the dangers of idealism through the story of the Ekdal family ripped apart by the arrival of Hjalmar Ekdal's childhood friend, Gregers Werle (also the son of wealthy industrialist Hakon). Read the review.

Review: ENCOUNTERS: FOUR CONTEMPORARY BALLETS, Royal Ballet And Opera

The Royal Ballet season continues with its first modern bill - Encounters: Four contemporary ballets. For some, like me, the four works presented are all new, but in actuality only two of the four are premières. And one of those is in fact a development of an existing (2022) pas de deux into a bigger scale work.

Review: FIDELIO, Royal Ballet and Opera

Tobias Kratzer’s production pulls the rug from underneath you writes BWW's critic.

Review: THE CABINET MINISTER, Menier Chocolate Factory

Sir Julian Twombley is in hot water when it’s discovered that his family has been living way beyond his House of Commons’ wages. This isn’t the latest front page of a Daily Mail-made political attack, it’s the premise of one of Arthur Wing Pinero’s later comedies. Though Victorian farce isn’t exactly all the rage at the moment, The Cabinet Minister is so unfortunately relevant and timely you’d never think it was written in 1890.

Review: EUGENE ONEGIN, Royal Ballet And Opera

Deservedly still Tchaikovsky’s most celebrated opera, Eugene Onegin astounds with angelic music that never ceases to amaze. This production by Ted Huffman, in his main stage Royal Opera debut, features a stellar cast with Kristina Mkhitaryan as Tatyana, Gordon Bintner as Onegin, and several choices that, while divisive, raise intriguing questions.

Review: THE BELT- PAST & FUTURE, Coronet Theatre

I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again…but what The Coronet Theatre is doing feels new, relevant and exciting. Currently on show is The Belt - Past & Future by Korea's Ambiguous Dance Company. The work is The Coronet's first-ever site-specific event, and I think it's an absolute corker.

Review Roundup: THE BAKER'S WIFE at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory just celebrated opening night of Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein.  Let's see what the London critics are saying!

Review: THE BAKER'S WIFE, Menier Chocolate Factory

A gentler offering from Stephen Schwartz’s catalogue, this immersive show whisks you away to a time long past with a phenomenal ensemble who find the heart and soul in their characters. Perhaps the mistake made 50 years ago was attempting to bring The Baker’s Wife to a larger space. In the Menier’s intimate space, it makes for a real treat.

Photos: Lucie Jones & More in THE BAKER'S WIFE at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory is now presenting Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Check out first photos of Lucie Jones and the rest of the cast in action!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE BAKER'S WIFE at Menier Chocolate Factory

All new rehearsal photos ahve been released for The Menier Chocolate Factory’s major revival of Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein’s The Baker’s Wife with Lucie Jones and Clive Rowe. The production opens on 17 July, with previews from 6 July, and runs until 14 September.

Interview: 'It's Wonderful To Do Every Night': Actor Cassidy Janson on JERRY'S GIRLS

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Cassidy Janson about taking on the three-hander show. We discussed how she first got into the world of theatre, what made her want to be a part of this production and her love for the Menier Chocolate Factory!

Review: ASHTON CELEBRATED - PROGRAMME 1, Royal Opera House

The Ashton Worldwide (2024-2028) international festival continues at the Royal Opera House with the Royal Ballet on the mainstage in Ashton Celebrated. The company is performing two mixed bills with slight repertoire changes.

TOSCA Comes to the Royal Opera House This July

This July, The Royal Opera will present Jonathan Kent’s classic production of Puccini’s Tosca. The composers most dramatically charged work; this timeless staging receives its 15th revival since its premiere in 2006 with two leading international casts. 

Review: JERRY'S GIRLS, Menier Chocolate Factory

Deeply mining the scores of four musicals Jerry Herman is best known for (Hello, Dolly, Mame, Mack & Mabel, La Cage Aux Folles), with a handful from others like Dear World and Parade, this will appeal to Herman devotees and musical generalists alike.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For JERRY'S GIRLS at Menier Chocolate Factory

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Jerry's Girls at Menier Chocolate Factory. Check out the photos here!