Review: DARK OF THE MOON, Charing Cross Theatre
by Clementine Scott - May 26, 2026
The history of musical theatre was almost very different. In 1943, a ‘play with music’ called Dark of the Moon narrowly missed out on being selected for out-of-town tryouts in Connecticut, in favour of the genre-defining classic Oklahoma!. Now, after being reworked into a musical that premiered in California in 2023, Dark of the Moon arrives in London for the first time.
DARK OF THE MOON World Premiere Full Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2026
The full cast has been announced for DARK OF THE MOON at Charing Cross Theatre. The new musical will run in London with a book by Jonathan Prince. The production is based on the classic play by Howard Richardson and William Berney.
Review: BBC PROMS: FOLK SONGS AND DANCES, Royal Albert Hall
by Louise Penn - Sep 1, 2025
This intriguing and contrasting programme of folk songs and dances offers the woodwind, brass, and percussion sections of the orchestra to shine, and the virtuosity of the trombone soloist is a true treat. With work by Vaughan Williams, Tippett, Arnold and Grainger complemented by a concerto by Schuller, this concert offers both familiar and experimental pieces for those seeking something beyond the traditional classical music path.
Review: Midwinter Revels: The Feast of Fools
A Medieval Celebration of the Solstice
by Nancy Grossman - Dec 21, 2023
It would take more than the fingers on two hands to count all of the holiday entertainment offerings in the Greater Boston area. But few can compete with Revels for staying power, now presenting its 53rd annual December production, Midwinter Revels: The Feast of Fools - A Medieval Celebration of the Solstice at Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre.