Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Musical Theatre West
by Michael Quintos - Jul 19, 2026
Musical Theatre West's brand new presentation of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT marks the fifth time the 74-season-old institution is revisiting this ubiquitous musical, this time starring hunky Broadway alum and America's Got Talent standout Brian Justin Crum. For all intents and purposes, their result is certainly a genuinely entertaining one, propelled mostly by its musically-gifted lead performers, but also its entire ensemble, all of whom act, sing, and move as if they're all having a sassy, gay ol' time. But their smile-inducing antics do require some leeway.
Listen: Elaine Paige Shares Sting Cover 'August Winds'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 6, 2026
Broadway and West End alum Elaine Paige has released the second track, ‘August Winds’, from her upcoming new album ‘Miscellaneous Paige’, and the album’s only musical theatre song. Listen to it now.
Interview: 'It's Utterly Thrilling': Jo Parsons On Creating and Directing Edinburgh Fringe Hit, SHANTIFY, In The West End
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 1, 2026
After two successful sailings of the sea of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Shantify is docking in London for a run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho. The show, a “nautical musical adventure,” stars a crew of West End performers who take a range of songs and transform them into sea shanties with harmonies that will shiver your timbers. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jo Parsons, the creator and director of Shantify. We discussed the evolution of the show over the past few years, how songs get turned into sea shanties and what it is like to direct something like Shantify versus Les Misérables!
Straight No Chaser Sets 'Making Spirits Bright' Fall Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026
RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced their 2026 fall tour titled “Making Spirits Bright.' The US dates range from California to Massachusetts and Florida to Indiana.
Review: BRUNO MARS - THE ROMANTIC TOUR at U.S. Bank Stadium
by Jared Fessler - May 14, 2026
Bruno Mars brought nonstop energy to U.S. Bank Stadium on Wednesday night for The Romantic Tour, and honestly, the crowd was hooked from the second he walked onstage. Opening with “Nothin’ on You” was a smart move — it immediately threw everyone back to the early Bruno days, and the entire stadium seemed to know every word.