Mark Shenton: Unlike some critics, I dread having to pen a one-star review by Mark Shenton

I hate wielding the knife " I’d much rather gently massage, coax and encourage, or shout my enthusiasm from the rooftops. But

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 3:00am on March 16, 2016☆⚑

Shortlist Announced for Final Category in Olivier Awards by Mark Shenton

Magic Radio Audience Award to be decided by public vote.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58am on March 15, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton: Rocking the critical boat is a dangerous course to sail by Mark Shenton

The battle lines are already being drawn. Next week, The Independent disappears from the news-stands, at which point it will have an

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 3:00am on March 15, 2016☆⚑

TICKETS: Mark's Top Ten recommendations + this week's openings (14 Mar) by Mark Shenton

Mark Shenton's top ten ticket recommendations of the week, plus new openings at the St James and Young Vic plus the latest in Kenneth Branagh's West End season

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 7:26am on March 14, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton: Witnessing the birth of a new age of British musical theatre by Mark Shenton

In Arthur Miller’s great masterpiece Death of a Salesman, Linda Loman famously says of her husband, Willy: “Attention must be paid to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 3:00am on March 14, 2016☆⚑

Diary of a Theatre Addict: 49 shows in six weeks, getting up to date by Mark Shenton

I've not updated my diary of a theatre addict for six weeks now " I was last here on January 31 " since when I've seen all of 49 shows, including outings to Newbury, Dartford, Clwyd, Manches…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 3:15pm on March 13, 2016☆⚑

What's Hot in London: March 6-12 by Mark Shenton

This past week\u2019s scoop in London and U.K. theatre\u2014and what's coming soon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 12, 2016☆⚑

Richard Harris' Stepping Out to Tour U.K. Starring Amanda Holden by Mark Shenton

Maria Friedman to direct a cast that also features Angela Griffin and Nicola Stephenson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:41am on March 11, 2016☆⚑

Ben Richards to Join Beverley Knight in Return of The Bodyguard by Mark Shenton

The TV and musical theatre star is to play the title role of the stage musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:35am on March 11, 2016☆⚑

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen to Reprise No Man's Land in the West End by Mark Shenton

The duo will bring the play they previously did on Broadway to Wyndham's Theatre in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:21am on March 11, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton's top venues: London Coliseum by Mark Shenton

Frank Matcham may have been the greatest theatre architect of his " or any " generation. Up and down the land from

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on March 11, 2016☆⚑

Ben Rimalower Brings Solo Shows to London by Mark Shenton

The writer-performer is offering Bad with Money and Patti Issues at St. James Studio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 11, 2016☆⚑

Actor in London Play Blasts Heckling Audience Member by Mark Shenton

He also missed the curtain call, but now states he regrets his actions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:59am on March 10, 2016☆⚑

Groundhog Day Announces Dates for World-Premiere Run at London's Old Vic by Mark Shenton

Box office will open for general sale beginning April 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:27am on March 10, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton's theatre picks: March 10 by Mark Shenton

It’s a week in London of quirky fare: the first-ever London revival of a 1978 flop musical, Bar Mitzvah Boy; a brand-new

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on March 10, 2016☆⚑

West End Lights Dimmed in Honor of Veteran Theatre Producer Michael White by Mark Shenton

The theatre and film producer, who was responsible for The Rocky Horror Show and Monty Python and the Holy Grail, has died

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39pm on March 9, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton: What makes a five-star show? by Mark Shenton

In the past few weeks, I’ve come out to bat for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Mother at the Tricycle

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on March 9, 2016☆⚑

Titanic to Be Revived at London's Charing Cross Theatre by Mark Shenton

Death Takes a Holiday will make its premiere at the London venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07am on March 8, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton: Computers will never be the future of musicals, and here's why by Mark Shenton

I’ve been in the happy position over the past week or so of being able to enjoy a feast of musical riches

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on March 8, 2016☆⚑

Motown the Musical Opens Tonight in London by Mark Shenton

The West End production plays the Shaftesbury Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on March 8, 2016☆⚑

TICKETS: Mark's Top Ten recommendations + this week's openings (7 Mar) by Mark Shenton

Top ten of the week, but there are lots of dark theatres, too, in London at the moment.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00am on March 7, 2016☆⚑

Michelle Terry and Declan Bennett to Play London's Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park by Mark Shenton

They will play the title roles in Henry V and Jesus Christ Superstar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:55am on March 7, 2016☆⚑

Cast Announced for New London Production of Forever Plaid by Mark Shenton

Jon Lee and Keith Jack to star at the St. James Studio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:45am on March 7, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton: How did Sheridan Smith's understudy fare in Funny Girl? by Mark Shenton

I wasn’t planning on revisiting Funny Girl at the Menier Chocolate Factory: I’d seen it once already, the entire run was sold

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on March 7, 2016☆⚑

Kinky Boots Will Release Live Cast Recording by Mark Shenton

The West End company will be featured on the Sony Masterworks recording.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05pm on March 4, 2016☆⚑