Just So 1990 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: November 22, 1990
Closing: January 12, 1991

Just So - 1990 - London Fringe History , Info & More

Tricycle Theatre
269 Kilburn Road (Kilburn) London

Based on the stories of Rudyard Kipling

How did the Elephant get his trunk?br



How did the Leopard get his spots?br



How did the Rhinoceros get his skin?brbr



In the "Just So Stories," Rudyard Kipling created a magical world as he told his daughter fables of the animal kingdom. In "Just So," George Stiles and Anthony Drewe ("Honk!") have created a new musical that weaves five of Mr. Kipling's most famous tales together into a fanciful lesson about personal courage, individuality and friendship.



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WICKED, ANNIE, and More Set For Broadway in Peoria 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2024


The American Theatre Guild has announced its 24–25 Season for the Peoria Civic Center. The Broadway in Peoria Series will include several Broadway touring productions. Learn more here!

Album Review: Sepia Records Remembers Iconic DOROTHY LAMOUR & CO-STARS THE PARAMOUNT YEARS:1936-1952
by Bobby Patrick - Feb 29, 2024


Everything in this collection is captured and remastered beautifully, spanning two discs with 28 songs on each, and that’s a treasure trove, for sure.

Review: Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK...BOOM! At Theatre Three
by Melissa Giordano - Feb 22, 2024


What did our critic think of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at Theatre Three?

TOSOS Hosts Free LGBTQIA+ Play Reading Series Beginning This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


New York City's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS has announced The 2024 Chesley/Chambers Reading Series, celebrating queer voices as part of the company's 50th Anniversary Season.

Review: ANN at WaterTower Theatre
by Sam Lisman - Feb 22, 2024


Ann Richards was probably the luckiest politician in Texas history. The incumbent State Treasurer (not exactly a high-profile partisan office) in 1990, she was the Democrats choice to run for Governor.

Robert Klein and Julie Gold Among The 14 Honorees At The 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024


Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.

Oysterband Announce 'A Long Long Goodbye' Shows
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2024


With a tour aptly named “A Long Long Goodbye”, Oysterband will be bowing-out in style with a year of unmissable shows planned at some of their favourite haunts, where they will be performing a career-spanning set, including highlights of their collaborations with June Tabor.

Review: BNS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS AUGUST WILSON'S 'THE PIANO LESSON' at The Parr Center
by Vickie Evans - Feb 6, 2024


The Cast Of BNS Productions' adaptation of August Wilson's 'Piano Lesson' was absolutely superb which facilitated the outstanding presentation of an intriguing storyline.

Review: WHISKEY & SODA at The Off-Central Players
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 3, 2024


“IMAGINE...” a table is set, where a meeting is to soon take place between Britain’s First Female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and an Ex-Beatle, John Lennon. This is what is laid forth in Ben Randall’s Whiskey & Soda currently onstage at the Off-Central Players.

City Theatre Co-Artistic Director Marc Masterson to Retire at End of Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024


Co-Artistic Director Marc Masterson will retire from City Theatre at the end of the season. Explore the impact of his departure and what lies ahead for the renowned theater company.

Interview: GABY ALBO of ON YOUR FEET at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS
by Brett Cullum - Jan 26, 2024


Luis Salgado is a choreographer and director of the show, and he was part of the original Broadway production, actually. But I think what I like about this version is if you've seen it, you definitely have to come and see it again cause it's a very different take on the show. It's very spiritual.

What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America For The 2024/2025 Season? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2024


Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production.

Cast Announced For THE LONELY LONDONERS at Jermyn Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024


JERMYN STREET THEATRE presents The Lonely Londoners - Cast Announced. Roy Williams' adaptation of Sam Selvon's novel about the Windrush generation. Press performance on March 5.

Photos: Billy Stritch Plays Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 19, 2024


What made last night so special was how he curated the evening of songs ranging from Broadway and Hollywood Musicals, to  Jazz, Gershwin and Irving Berlin, as always, exhibiting his innate charm and knowledge. Check out photos here!

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Review: LOVE LOVE LOVE at Studio Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Jan 16, 2024


British playwright Mike Bartlett, born in 1980, takes up the legacy of London’s swinging 60s in his play Love Love Love currently running in a sharp, well-acted production at Studio Theatre.

Previews: HYPERSPACE at ASB Waterfront Theatre
by Glenda Pearce - Jan 16, 2024


Auckland Theatre Company and Te Pou Theatre are absolutely pumped to present the world premiere of Hyperspace by Albert Belz. Winner of the 2023 Adam NZ Play Award, Hyperspace is a sequel to Albert Belz’s much-loved Astroman, presented in 2019 and directed by Tainui Tukiwaho. So kitsch it’s cool – a ’90s homage to all the dance movies ever made.

Interview: Ruskin Group Theatre's Michael Myers' AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN Putting On More Than ONLY A SHOW!
by Gil Kaan - Jan 13, 2024


Next up for the Ruskin Group Theatre, two shows in tandem – John Colella’s An Extraordinary Ordinary Man and Paul Linke’s It’s Only a Show!, both opening January 13, 2024. Got the chance to ask Ruskin’s producing artistic director Michael Myers a few questions on Ruskin’s current shows and early beginnings.

Interview: 'Extreme Puppetry: It's Much Like SAS Training, but for Puppets.' Mark Down and Ben Keaton Of Blind Summit on THE SEX LIVES OF PUPPETS
by Franco Milazzo - Jan 12, 2024


Flipping the script on the notion that puppet shows are for children, Blind Summit's latest show The Sex Lives Of Puppets is a thought-provoking portrayal of modern lust, love and everything in between.

Martha Graham Dance Company To Present Spring 2024 New York Season At City Center, April 17-20
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


The Martha Graham Dance Company presents their Spring 2024 New York Season, featuring Graham masterworks, a new 'Rodeo,' and a New York premiere by Jamar Roberts. Don't miss this celebration of American legacies at New York City Center from April 17-20, 2024.

Interview: Paul Linke Illuminates Why IT'S not ONLY A SHOW!
by Gil Kaan - Jan 8, 2024


A long-time collaborator with Charles Nelson Reilly, Paul Linke has co-written It’s Only a Show!, performing as the popular comedian in his one-man tribute to Charles Nelson Reilly. This solo show directed by Edward Edwards opens January 13, 2024 at the Ruskin Group Theatre, 5pm curtain, in tandem with John Colella’s An Extraordinary Ordinary Man at 8pm. Paul managed to find some time before starting tech to answer a few of my queries.

See Jordan Beswick & Amelia Campbell, and More in January At The Drama Book Shop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024


Join in at the Drama Book Shop for their January events. See who is taking part!

Art-Pop Auteur Rebecca Pidgeon Releasing New EP, Album Coming In February
by Michael Major - Jan 2, 2024


Rebecca Pidgeon just released the 'Everybody Learning to Fly' EP, celebrating it with a video for the title track. The other songs on this release are the first single 'Cry' and 'Big As The Sea.' The songs on this album, composed with long-time writing partner David Batteau, grow out of Pidgeon's fascination with filmmaking.

Andy Grotelueschen & Nicholas Edwards to Join New Maltby & Shire Musical THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.

Review: First Stage's Musical BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER is the Best Show for Kids this Holiday Season
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 27, 2023


Altogether, with the show’s eye-popping look, energetic choreography, top-notch cast, and story that hits the spot this holiday season, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a blast for the whole family.

Other Productions of Just So

1990   London Fringe Original London Production
London Fringe
1998   Chester, CT (Regional) US Premiere
Chester, CT (Regional)

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