{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6859c85ac95a56eb6a774829/6964393988da0c07c15af87e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why is STARLIGHT EXPRESS closing in London? | The real reason the musical revival will end its run","description":"<p>Just before the weekend, the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS announced a final extension and with that, a closing date in May of this year.</p><p><br></p><p>The show, which has been running at a temporary theatre in Wembley Park, London, is a multi-award winning revival of the long-running show which perhaps did not capture the same excitement as its predecessor.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out this theatre news recap for some insights as to why Starlight Express' Wembley home has always meant it would be a limited run, as well as why it may have closed even earlier than anticipated...</p><p><br></p><p>•</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 | introduction</p><p>02:06 | when is it closing?</p><p>08:11 | the venue factor</p><p>15:43 | finding an audience</p><p>22:12 | conclusion</p>","author_name":"MickeyJoTheatre"}