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Read the Reviews for Broadway’s Paradise Square

by | Apr 3, 2022 | New Musical News Feed

The Moisés Kaufman-directed musical made its Broadway debut April 3 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

Paradise Square officially made its Broadway debut April 3 at Ethel Barrymore Theatre, following previews which started March 15. 

The original musical is directed by Moisés Kaufman, with choreography by Tony winner Bill T. Jones. It takes place during the Civil War and tells the rich story of Irish immigrants and Black Americans fighting for a similar cause.

The show’s large ensemble cast is led by Tony nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Tony nominee John Dossett (Gypsy), Matt Bogart (Smokey Joe’s Café), Kevin Dennis (Assassins), Nathaniel Stampley (Porgy & Bess), A.J. Shively (Bright Star), Sidney DuPont (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Gabrielle McClinton (Pippin), and Jacob Fishel (Fiddler on the Roof).

Read the reviews here.

Deadline (Greg Evans)

Did They Like It? (Christian Lewis)

The Globe and Mail (J. Kelly Nestruck)

New York Stage Review (Elysa Gardner)

New York Times (Jesse Green)

Theatrely (Juan A. Ramirez)

TimeOut (Adam Feldman)

Variety (Naveen Kumar)

Playbill will continue to update this list as reviews come in.

Conceived by Black 47 frontman Larry Kirwan, the musical features a book by Christina Anderson, Craig Lucas, and Kirwan, with music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Nathan Tysen and Masi Asare, and additional music by Kirwan.

The show features staging by Alex Sanchez; music supervision, direction, and orchestrations by Howland; scenic design by Allen Moyer; costume design by Toni-Leslie James; lighting design by Donald Holder; sound design by Jon Weston; projection design by Wendall K. Harrington and Shawn Edward Boyle; special effects by Gregory Meeh; hair and wig design by Matthew B. Armentrout, arrangements by Howland and Kirwan; dramaturgy by Thulani Davis and Sydné Mahone; and Irish and Hammerstep choreography by Garrett Coleman and Jason Oremus. Karyn Meek is production stage manager, and casting is by Stewart/Whitley.

For more information, visit ParadiseSquareMusical.com.

Taron Egerton Withdraws From West End Play Cock

by | Apr 2, 2022 | New Musical News Feed

Egerton’s exit is preceded by a positive COVID case, and a health scare during the first preview.

The London production of Mike Bartlett‘s Cock has announced that Golden Globe winner Taron Egerton will not return to the play following a ten day COVID absence. 

Egerton will be replaced by his understudy, Joel Harper-Jackson. Said Director Marianne Elliott in a social media post, “Joel is an absolute hero. He is a brilliant and gifted actor and stepped into the role at extremely short notice. Audiences have been standing and cheering, and so am I.”

Cock also stars Olivier winner Jonathan Bailey, Jade Anouka, and Phil Daniels. Said Bailey, “Joel is an immense talent, and we couldn’t be luckier to have him on board. I am proud to continue sharing the stage with him.”

Egerton’s tenure was fraught; in addition to the COVID case, Egerton fainted during the first preview of the play for unspecified reasons.

Cock is the story of a gay man who becomes embroiled in confusion when he falls in love with a woman on his commute through London. The production is set to run through June 4.

Taron Egerton Withdraws From West End Play Cock

by | Apr 2, 2022 | New Musical News Feed

Egerton’s exit is preceded by a positive COVID case, and a health scare during the first preview.

The London production of Mike Bartlett‘s Cock has announced that Golden Globe winner Taron Egerton will not return to the play following a ten day COVID absence. 

Egerton will be replaced by his understudy, Joel Harper-Jackson. Said Director Marianne Elliott in a social media post, “Joel is an absolute hero. He is a brilliant and gifted actor and stepped into the role at extremely short notice. Audiences have been standing and cheering, and so am I.”

Cock also stars Olivier winner Jonathan Bailey, Jade Anouka, and Phil Daniels. Said Bailey, “Joel is an immense talent, and we couldn’t be luckier to have him on board. I am proud to continue sharing the stage with him.”

Egerton’s tenure was fraught; in addition to the COVID case, Egerton fainted during the first preview of the play for unspecified reasons.

Cock is the story of a gay man who becomes embroiled in confusion when he falls in love with a woman on his commute through London. The production is set to run through June 4.

Taron Egerton Withdraws From West End Play Cock

by | Apr 2, 2022 | New Musical News Feed

Egerton’s exit is preceded by a positive COVID case, and a health scare during the first preview.

The London production of Mike Bartlett‘s Cock has announced that Golden Globe winner Taron Egerton will not return to the play following a ten day COVID absence. 

Egerton will be replaced by his understudy, Joel Harper-Jackson. Said Director Marianne Elliott in a social media post, “Joel is an absolute hero. He is a brilliant and gifted actor and stepped into the role at extremely short notice. Audiences have been standing and cheering, and so am I.”

Cock also stars Olivier winner Jonathan Bailey, Jade Anouka, and Phil Daniels. Said Bailey, “Joel is an immense talent, and we couldn’t be luckier to have him on board. I am proud to continue sharing the stage with him.”

Egerton’s tenure was fraught; in addition to the COVID case, Egerton fainted during the first preview of the play for unspecified reasons.

Cock is the story of a gay man who becomes embroiled in confusion when he falls in love with a woman on his commute through London. The production is set to run through June 4.