The Band

When last time I watched a jukebox musical, I didn’t like it, especially the story (I don’t even want to mention it). Leaving the theatre, I was thinking what I just watched. Anyway, I still decided to watch another one, giving jukebox musicals one more chance. Somehow it worked this time.

Hot Gay Time Machine

Funny, exuberant, and a joy to watch. I saw the fantastic musical Six few months ago, it’s from the writers of Hot Gay Time Machine. That’s one of the reasons I decided to watch Hot Gay. This show with only two actors brings audience laughs from beginning to end (75 minutes “gay” through). Good singing, a lot of jokes (18+!), references to some famous songs. No need to say too much, it's just good. I really enjoyed it. Definitely recommend it!

黑帝斯鎮 Hadestown

A retelling of the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, a musical mixed with American folk music with New Orleans jazz. The music is beautifully made and sung by a strong cast, the melody is still haunting in my head after the show finished. However, I have to admit I’m a little bit disappointed about the set.

夥伴們 Company

Music from the composer of "Into the Woods", "Follies"

The show focuses on the issues of modern marriages, relationships, and companionship. although it's a comedy, it's that kind of comedy that will make you think. This London revival of this show gives a new perspective to the original, I like it! 

異型奇花 Little Shop of Horrors

This show was held in the outdoor theater, and I liked it very much!  One you enter into the “theater” area, there are actually outdoor places (covered) to get something to eat or drink, so naturally I started out by getting a beer.

哈利波特：被詛咒的孩子 Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Part 1 & Part 2 review

There aren't any spoilers, don't worry!

I waited a whole year to see this show! My Taiwanese lover managed to log into some kind of online ticket queue in 2017 at just the right moment and we got tickets for just 30 pounds (for both parts 1 and 2). The seats however, were on the 4th level of the theater. The price is right, and we had to wait until August 2018. I wasn't even sure what to expect. I am not usually someone to want to watch long shows, let alone TWO LONG SHOWS. How good can it possibly be? But I had an open mind and since I was already familiar with the characters in the movies, it should be an easy play to start watching.

怪物來敲門 A Monster Calls

怪物來敲門 A Monster Calls

觀賞日期：2018/08/15

地點：The   Old Vic，倫敦，英國

二次感動的給分：4.5/5

雖然我前幾年已經看過電影版，但詳細劇情不太記得，現在再看舞台劇的改編版仍然感動不已。

第四十二街 42nd Street (同場加映)

42nd Street review

If you like tap dancing then you will love this show!  The story itself is about the production of a musical (a musical-within-a-musical) where a young girl takes the leading role and is under pressure.  The plot is a bit light so you don't have to think too much, but this also make the show feel a little bit longer than it needs to be.  I got a little bit bored with the story, BUT it was made up for by all the fabulous tap dancing. I have never seen so many people dancing all together, in step, in time, with very complicated maneuvers in my entire life. It was great!

國王與我 The King and I

國王與我  The King and I

觀賞日期：2018/07/27

地點：London Palladium，倫敦，英國

看過電影後的給分：4/5

這是國王與我的復排。當然這齣戲拍過幾次不同版本的電影，我也看過其中幾個，包括音樂劇版和非音樂劇版。

新科學怪人 Young Frankenstein (同場加映)

Young Frankenstein review
I think this was just about the best comedy musical I’ve ever seen. I could feel a connection to pretty much all the characters! The character development was great, so I could feel that each of the main characters had good points and flaws as well, and I could come to love all of them!  The cast in this particular rendition of the musical was spectacular, especially the monster and the doctor, but my main praise goes to the writer Mel Brooks for creating something so delightful for me to watch.