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After Mickey-Jo's recent trip to New York, in which he caught most of the new Spring openings, he's ready to let you know about the best plays on Broadway.The Balusters is a new comedy play by David Lindsay-Abaire at the Friedman Theatre, presented by Manhattan Theatre Club. Meanwhile, Becky Shaw returns to New York, produced by Second Stage at the Hayes Theatre.Find out why Mickey-Jo loved both of these plays, who gave standout performances, and what they had in common in this double bill theatre review!•00:00 | introduction02:53 | The Balusters 14:48 | Becky Shaw 23:08 | conclusion

Last week, a fire broke out at the Eugene O'Neill theatre in New York, where the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon was playing.The Tony Award winning musical, which celebrated its 15th Anniversary this year, has been forced to temporarily close, and has subsequently shared a statement about tentative plans to reopen after essential work takes place in the building.Find out what we know so far, whether there is any substance to the early online speculation that arose, and how this may affect the show long term...•00:00 | introduction02:25 | what we know07:51 | the early speculation12:49 | the show's future18:02 | conclusion

We've all thought about it before - that one song in a great musical that you just don't love listening to, or seeing it onstage.Well, Mickey-Jo sat down with one of his closest friends, Kate Reinking, with whom he disagrees about theatre constantly, to debate some of the worst songs in some of the best and most popular musicals.Check out which numbers they chose from shows like Heathers, Beetlejuice, Wicked, Into the Woods, Les Misérables, Waitress, Legally Blonde, and more, and feel free to share your own thoughts in the comments!SUBSCRIBE to  @theatreislife  on YouTube for more theatre content!SUBSCRIBE to Mickey-Jo's Channel: @MickeyJoTheatre

It was recently announced that the West End revival of EVITA starring Rachel Zegler, and directed by Jamie Lloyd will transfer to Broadway, with further information to be confirmed.One thing we do know, however, is that the Olivier Award winning actress will not be singing 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' from an exterior balcony to an outdoor crowd as she did nightly at the London Palladium.With no confirmation of how this number will be staged when the show arrives in New York, Mickey-Jo is speculating about what the Broadway version might look like and how it will potentially impact the show...•00:00 | introduction02:26 | the balcony problem07:08 | other approaches?12:31 | what if she sang it on stage?16:37 | conclusion

While Mickey-Jo was in New York seeing newly opened shows, he made 1 or 2 exceptions, including to pay a return visit to a hit musical from last season, JUST IN TIME.The show, which depicts the life and career of Bobby Darin, opened last year at the Circle in the Square Theatre starring Jonathan Groff, and now stars Jeremy Jordan (The Great Gatsby, Floyd Collins, Newsies) as the celebrated entertainer.Check out what Mickey-Jo thought of Jeremy's performance, his 2nd visit to the show, and the new supporting cast including Isa Briones and Carrie St Louis...•00:00 | introduction04:37 | Jeremy Jordan as Bobby12:57 | supporting cast17:39 | conclusion

On Tuesday 5th May, the nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards will be announced, celebrating the best of the 2026/2027 Broadway season.In today's video, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé Aeron James are predicting which shows, performers and creatives might be nominated amidst a hugely busy year that included the likes of The Lost Boys, Titanique, Giant, Every Brilliant Thing, Oedipus, Cats the Jellicle Ball, Ragtime, Chess, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake across New York), Liberation, Death of a Salesman, and more.Check out this new episode for Mickey-Jo and Aeron's thoughts and make sure to comment down below with all of yours!check out Mickey-Jo's brand new free substack newsletter:www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com•00:00 | introduction01:39 | plays and musicals07:43 | writers and directors16:48 | design / technical creatives25:10 | performances in plays31:54 | performances in musicals40:02 | conclusion

Mickey-Jo just got back from a 2 week trip to New York during which he saw 5 different shows Off-Broadway.These were:• Well I'll Let You Go at Studio Seaview• Mexodus at the Daryl Roth Theatre• No Singing in the Navy at Playwright's Horizons• 11 to Midnight at the Orpheum Theatre• Bigfoot at New York City Center Check out that Mickey-Jo thought of each of these shows, share your own thoughts and recommend more off-Broadway theatre in the comments!•00:00 | introduction02:46 | Well I'll Let You Go08:22 | Mexodus14:01 | No Singing in the Navy18:46 | 11 to Midnight24:51 | Bigfoot31:47 | conclusion

After wowing audiences downtown a couple of summers ago, Cats: the Jellicle Ball is back, this time at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre where it opened earlier this month.The production relocates the action of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS within the context of ballroom culture, and infuses the iconic material, with vibrant, queer, new energy.Check out this full review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of the show's Broadway transfer, additional company members, and connection to the original material...check out Mickey-Jo's brand new substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com•00:00 | introduction02:32 | this production12:40 | creative choices 24:26 | performances32:00 | conclusion

After considerable anticipation, THE LOST BOYS has opened on Broadway, the final production of the 2025-2026 season.The brand new musical adaptation plays at the Palace Theatre and is based on the cult classic 1987 film of the same name.Check out Mickey-Jo's full review to find out what he thought of the material, creative choices, and performances at the show's final press preview...•00:00 | introduction02:17 | material / synopsis13:52 | creative choices23:48 | performances32:01 | conclusion