★ REVIEW: Opening Night (West End) | honest thoughts on the new musical starring Sheridan Smith

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content:    / @mickeyjotheatre   • OHMYGOD HEY! This week saw the opening night of the West End's newest musical... OPENING NIGHT. The show, based on the 1977 film of the same name, has been directed and conceived by Ivo Van Hove with an original score by Rufus Wainwright and Sheridan Smith starting in the leading role. Check out my thoughts on this show in today's brand new video review... • 00:00 | introduction 02:26 | synopsis 07:49 | the show 13:44 | the material 20:00 | the cameras 22:29 | the score 24:41 | performances 30:03 | positives • SUBSCRIBE to My Channel: @MickeyJoTheatre #musical #theatre #review

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