Emma Thompson recently delighted
musical fans by talking
about her return to the genre. This week on the Simon Morris blog I ask;
what did she say?
Emma Thompson, the Legend That Is
There are few actresses as
prolific, as talented and as respected as Emma Thompson. She’s stared in some
of Hollywood’s biggest productions, including Love Actually, the Harry
Potter series, Sense and Sensibility,
and Nanny McPhee. This work has led
her to numerous award nominations and wins, including an OSCAR.
However, what is perhaps less
known about Thompson,...
25 September 2014
18 September 2014
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After hearing
that Nikki
Davis-Jones has withdrawn from Wicked, I ask this week on the Simon Morris
blog; what next for the West End hit?
Nikki Davis Jones Sparkled on Stage as
Elphaba in Wicked
Whilst I adore
the Broadway version of the production, in my personal opinion, nothing can
compare to the West End’s take on modern musical blockbuster. Opened by
original Elphaba, Idina Menzel herself, it has since gone on to enchant
audiences around the world, including one musical theatre blogger by the name of
Simon Morris.
Which is why I
cheered...
8 September 2014
Posted by Unknown on Monday, September 08, 2014 with No comments
This week I rhapsodize here on
the Simon Morris blog,
letting you know the five celebrity stories I believe need to be brought to the
movie musical medium.
Celebs Are So Much More Interesting Than Real People!
As a fan of the movie musical, I
can tell you that some of the best, most compelling productions tell the story
of a particular person. A famous person obviously, since they lead way more
interesting, yet tragic lives than the rest of us.
All you have to do is look at
productions such as Evita and Funny Girl to understand this. These
musicals...
1 September 2014
Posted by Unknown on Monday, September 01, 2014 with No comments
This week on the Simon Morris
blog, I ask whether proposed reforms to child labour laws could benefit West
End musicals.
Child Stars are Pivotal to West End Theatre
Many of our favourite West End
musicals either have a significant child character or a child character as the
star. Look at Billy Elliot or Matilda, for example. Without their
child stars, these shows would fall part quicker than a Soufflé that’s failed
to rise.
Yet, shows prominently featuring
child stars often opt to open on Broadway rather than the West End, meaning New
York’s...
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