BWW Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA, London Coliseum
by Fraser MacDonald - May 22, 2019
As the alternate Aldonza/Dulcinea, Cassidy Janson would be forgiven for feeling a little out of place amongst the otherwise established company. On the contrary, Janson brings the feisty Scottish (why is she Scottish?) waitress to life, giving the drama a much-needed burst of energy.
BWW Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA, London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 1, 2019
The London Coliseum has established a run of successes with some excellent revivals of almost-forgotten musicals in recent years. It now turns to Man of La Mancha in the hope of a new box office smash. The choice is an interesting one; few people have seen or even heard of it and it is over 50 years since it last ran in the West End. Unfortunately it is easy to see why, with a muddy, meandering and unconvincing production.
BWW Sneak Peak: In Rehearsal for MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Louis Train - April 12, 2019
I was sat outside the English National Opera reading a novel when Kelsey Grammer (!) walked by, humming cheerfully about a bleak and unbearable world. He was getting ready for a rehearsal of Man of La Mancha, which opens 26 April at the London Coliseum.
BWW Interview: Cassidy Janson Talks MAN OF LA MANCHA at London Coliseum
by Fiona Scott - April 12, 2019
After leading the West End cast of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, Cassidy Janson formed part of the Leading Ladies trio and appeared in the English National Opera's production of Chess as Florence. She now returns to the London Coliseum stage as the alternate Aldonza in Man of La Mancha, sharing the role with Danielle de Niese. Cassidy spoke to Broadway World about the show.
Peter Polycarpou Joins Cast Of MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2019
It was announced today (Friday 15 March 2019) that renowned stage, film and TV performer Peter Polycarpou will play Don Quixote's squire, Sancho Panza in Man of the Mancha at the London Coliseum; the first West End production of this multi-Tony award-winning Broadway musical for 50 years.