Musicals
Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage
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Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage
A star of screen, stage and pop charts, Jason Donovan has been entertaining millions for decades. With a new tour in the works, he joined us for The Music That Made Me
Jayde Adams on how Take That movie Greatest Days captures the 'intensity of fandom'
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Jayde Adams on how Take That movie Greatest Days captures the 'intensity of fandom'
The Little Mermaid songwriter Alan Menken explains how to make a Disney classic
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The Little Mermaid songwriter Alan Menken explains how to make a Disney classic
The Great British Bake Off Musical review: Showstopper or soggy bottom?
The Great British Bake Off Musical review: Showstopper or soggy bottom?
Daniel Mays: 'I had a burning desire to be noticed'
Daniel Mays: 'I had a burning desire to be noticed'
Matilda the Musical: Tim Minchin's anarchic lessons for revolting times
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Matilda the Musical: Tim Minchin's anarchic lessons for revolting times
After the musical Six comes SVN - meet the group redefining girl power in 2022
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After the musical Six comes SVN - meet the group redefining girl power in 2022
Lin-Manuel Miranda: ‘There are lessons in chasing what scares you’
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Lin-Manuel Miranda: ‘There are lessons in chasing what scares you’
Get Up, Stand Up! - Arinzé Kene on bringing Bob Marley to the West End
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Get Up, Stand Up! - Arinzé Kene on bringing Bob Marley to the West End
Lin-Manuel Miranda: "It was a no-brainer to take hip-hop into theatre"
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Lin-Manuel Miranda: "It was a no-brainer to take hip-hop into theatre"
Hamilton with the original Broadway cast to premiere on Disney+
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Hamilton with the original Broadway cast to premiere on Disney+
Dashaun Young feels the love every night playing Simba in The Lion King
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