May 13, 2023
Sweeney Todd starring starring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Broadway) - REVIEW
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While Mickey-Jo was on Broadway, he absolutely had to go see the new revival of SWEENEY TODD at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York.This new production, directed by Thomas Kail, stars Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford as well as Jordan Fisher, Gaten Matarazzo and Ruthie Ann Miles.Check out the new review for his thoughts on this revival, its creative strengths and why he doesn't think it's quite perfect...•03:19 - what is this production like?07:44 - which creative choices were the strongest?12:23 - what were the shortcomings?15:30 - how was Josh Groban as Sweeney Todd?18:41 - how was Annaleigh Ashford as Mrs Lovett?22:40 - how were the featured performances?26:23 - which moment was a highlight?27:44 - who would enjoy this show? use code CANDLESMJ for £10 off tickets to 'Musicals by Candlelight':https://www.todaytix.com/london/shows/25037-musicals-by-candlelight?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=MBC&utm_term=mickey-jo • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.