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Monday, July 13, 2015

REVIEW: The Mentalists, Wyndhams Theatre ✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke The Mentalists is a fun and lively Pinteresque farce from a very talented playwright. Whilst there are a few thematic flaws, an amusing script guarantees an interestin…

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Saturday, July 11, 2015

REVIEW: The Rhythm Of Life, St James Theatre ✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke Coleman worked in an era where Broadway was consistently part of the Top 10. Not every number presented as part of Rhythm Of Life deserved placement in the show, but a…

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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

REVIEW: Sibling Revelry, Hippodrome Casino ✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke Sibling Revelry is nothing revolutionary or groundbreaking and nor does it claim to be. However, if you’re looking for some top class performances from some Broadway…

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Tuesday, July 7, 2015

REVIEW: East Is East, Churchill Theatre (On Tour) ✭✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke East is East is set in the early 70s, was written in the 80s and released as a film in the mid 90s. And yet it’s remarkable how little it has dated. Since the film w…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:31AM
Thursday, July 2, 2015

REVIEW: The Dreamers, St James Theatre ✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke The Dreamers is a real mixed bag. Musically it is often very strong; the musical direction and band are both terrific. However, lyrically and dramatically it falls sho…

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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

REVIEW: Amour, Royal Academy Of Music ✭✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke If tonight’s performance represents the future of British theatre then we are in very safe hands indeed. OK, so the story is about as substantial as the walls that k…

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

REVIEW: Alpha Beta, Finsborough Theatre ✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke It’s exactly as bleak as it sounds; the entire play is one long, petty, extended, circular argument, stretched over nine miserable years. There’s very little respi…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:48AM
Thursday, June 18, 2015

REVIEW: Chef, Soho Theatre ✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke If the Chef was a type of food it would be a selection of pre-dinner canapés – small but perfectly formed. However, ultimately you are left wanting a little bit mor…

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Monday, June 15, 2015

REVIEW: Reality, Ovalhouse ✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke Reality follows a group of fame-hungry youngsters who get a final recall for The Hostage, a new reality TV show which they hope will get them closer to fame and fortun…

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REVIEW: Not A Game For Boys, King’s Head Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke Not A Game for Boys was a fantastic night out, with some stellar performances and a brilliant script – certainly worth making a racket about! This post REVIEW: Not A…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic