How ABBA Songs Made a Great Musical
Ever wondered how Abba songs were put together to form one of the world's most popular musicals? We include a run down of some of the greatest songs from the show, and explain how the different ABBA hits all came together to create a musical masterpiece. From love ballads to up tempo disco grooves, this musical features something for everyone, and we explain how!
Wicked Original Cast – Where Are They Now?
Wicked the Musical has been running on Broadway since 2003 and has since spawned successful productions around the world. But what of the original cast I hear you ask? Many of the original stars have gone on to be household names, thanks to TV shows and other musical productions. Here we take a look at the original stars of the show and discuss where their careers have taken them.
Profile of a We Will Rock You Fan
We Will Rock You has one of the largest and most loyal fanbases of all London musicals, many of whom have seen the show countless times over the past 10 years. We take a look at what it takes to be a We Will Rock You fan, and how they have helped it succeed around the world.
The Top 10 Mamma Mia! Songs
Ever been in an argument over which is the best ABBA song from Mamma Mia? Do you prefer The Winner Takes it All or do you sing 'Waterloo' into your hairbrush? Which top disco tune gets you straight to the dance floor? We came up with our top 10 songs - have a look and see if you agree.
The Lion King Soundtrack
The Lion King is one of the world's most popular musicals and has been enjoyed by Presidents, Royalty and famous faces in various cities. Part of its success is down to its unforgettable soundtrack, which includes songs such as 'I Just Can't Wait to Be King' and 'The Circle of Life', penned by the genius that is Elton John and Tim Rice. We checked out the duo's other musicals, and why The Lion King soundtrack is so hard to forget...
We Will Rock You Original Cast – Where Are They Now?
We Will Rock You has provided entertainment for theatre goers for the past 10 years and shows no signs of slowing down. Although the production was originally panned by critics, fans helped the show become a phenomenon. But where are the original cast now? We took a peek at where the show's original stars have ended up and how they are living post We Will Rock You.
Mamma Mia! and the Rise of the Jukebox Musical
Box Office sensation Mamma Mia! marked a new breed of musicals, known as the jukebox musical. Featuring songs from famous bands or singers, these shows create a new story that cleverly weaves in a number of famous hits. After opening in the late 1990s, the successful formula has been repeated numerous times, with varying degrees of success...
Sweeney Todd Movie vs Musical
Are you a fan Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd movie? Did you prefer the stage adaptation to the film? We decided it would be fun to compare the movie with the musical, to see what differences have arisen with the very different interpretations. Check out our 5 star ratings of both and see which you prefer.
Chicago Musical vs Movie
One of the West End's hottest musicals gained popularity from an Oscar winning film from which it was based and has continued to rock London for over 15 years. Many people have now seen both the stage version and movie version of Chicago, but which do people prefer? We took a look at both the film and the musical to decide which one came out top!
The Wizard of Oz vs. Wicked: Two Different Takes on the Land of Oz
With two Wizard of Oz inspired musicals playing in the West End, we thought it would be fun to take a look at the two shows and see what differences and similarities we could find between them. Whilst Wicked provides the back-story and setting to The Wizard of Oz, the characters are vastly different. Have a look to read our verdict of the two shows.