my honest review of FROZEN west end | Disney Frozen the Musical London (Theatre Royal Drury Lane)

OHMYGOD HEY!
Last weekend I finally saw Disney's FROZEN the Musical in the West End for the first time (in forever) starring Samantha Barks, Sarah O'Connor, Craig Gallivan, Oliver Ormson, Obioma Ugoala and more!
Though I was hugely impressed by the scale, spectacle and performances, I left feeling slightly disappointed by highly acclaimed show and am bringing you an extra long review video today to explain why that was.
Check it out and don't forget to let me know which other shows you'd like me to review on my channel down in the comments section!
•
Sign up to my PATREON for exclusive video and photo content:
/ mickeyjotheatre
SUBSCRIBE to My Channel: @MickeyJoTheatre

[@manyagaver1946]

“Nothing stagey happens on the Old Testament” The prince of Egypt, children of Eden, and Joseph and the Amazing technicolor dream coat not to mention like 20 or more operas and oratorios are side eyeing this

[@grace5033]

Yeah! The NT only has Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar. The OT is WAY more stagey 😂

[@meganhuntley9164]

I was literally just about to comment this

[@callalily3994]

I was just scrolling down to see if anyone else had said this before I added it, because it was my first thought, too.

[@daisyl9716]

The Torah is such good stagey material

[@callalily3994]

@@daisyl9716 For her bat mitzvah, one of my cousins wrote and performed a dramatic retelling of her Torah portion. (It was the manna from heaven part. Their synagogue required that each kid do some kind of project related to their parsha. Her twin brother organized a food drive, but she went the stagey route.)

[@Sabrinajaine]

I've seen this twice now and loved it, although I agree there are a few parts that drag a little and others where it feels rushed. Hygge is a 'WTF' moment for sure (a big lipped alligator moment if anyone gets that reference) but it's still plenty of fun. I was disappointed that they got rid of the first time in forever reprise at first, but actually I think 'I Can't Lose You' is great and adds a lot more depth to the sister's relationship. Elsa is given a bit more to do but ultimately it's Anna's story and both Stephanie McKeon and Sarah O'Connor are fantastic in the role.

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

Definite big lipped alligator moment! 🤣

[@Glindaful]

I saw the other Anna cover and she was also so so good!

[@MarcusMartn]

I saw the broadway production twice it was so good I wish I could see the west end production to see what changes they made

[@nebulacoffee]

Sad to hear that For the First Time in Forever Reprise isn't in it!! It has such major Elphaba vibes which I LOVE. Thanks for this review. Your detailed perspective is always really helpful!

[@daisy_lcampbell5111]

i was so glad he mentioned this because it was one thing that i really felt let the show down, for me it is the best song in the movie besides let it go because of the raw emotions and beautiful harmonies

[@sarahbourne1872]

I like I Can't Lose You but it makes Anna's heart getting struck by Elsa a lot less dramatic by not having the FTIF reprise while it happens. I would have liked it if the First Time in Forever reprise was sung after the new song, or maybe just the ending where Elsa goes up for the countermelody

[@joevictor53]

@@sarahbourne1872 when I realised they wouldn't be doing FTFTIF reprise, I kinda hoped they might've retooled the cut song, Life's Too Short

[@PJBelfield]

I quite liked hygge, it was very silly, bit of a cheap laugh but sometimes thats what people want. Nice little message and captured the Danish word well. It was also the only part of the show that felt Scandinavian, nice little nod back to the origins of the story. Agreed about fixer upper, I was expecting that song to be better.

[@lnisme0295]

I found lots of other things in the show to be scandinavian, especially costuming (lots of the girls had traditional norwegian dresses aka bunad) and set design (like the church when she becomes queen is inspired by a norwegian church)

[@glenkelly2801]

I saw this Saturday night! Great review, although I would have knocked a star (or two) off your rating. I wrote the dance music for the original Broadway Beauty And The Beast, and I feel like Alan Menken did a better job of expanding those movie songs into a fuller Broadway score. Too much of the Frozen score seemed uninspired, and the Lopezes never seemed to find a unifying style for the show. Hygge is indeed batshit crazy, but the little girl sitting behind me found it hilarious, so I'll give it a pass. Question: how many times is a Disney show going to rewrite Hakuna Matata? You were correct in calling this a Nordic Lion King. The vocal arranger for Frozen is Stephen Oremus, who wrote the "Lion King-like" vocal arrangements in The Book of Mormon, and although he did an excellent job here, the choral moments sound like they're straining to create a Finnish mystique. You make an excellent point about the show treading water so that "Let It Go" can be the 1st act curtain. A lot of shows have built in structure problems like this. One of the difficulties with musical adaptations of movies is that movies generally have 3 acts, but musicals have 2. But the show isn't FOR me. The audience was filled with children dressed in princess outfits, and they had a great time. I also grew misty at the opening announcement. Probably my main problem with the show was attending it as a single man, which, as I was surrounded by children, made me feel a bit creepy.

[@renodoolittle]

I listened to the OBCR of BATB for the first time when I was five, and even then I was amazed at the incredible arrangements. Thank you for your contribution. No "reinvention" will come close to the magnificent lush sound of the original orchestration. I haven´t seen the show live, but I dream of producing a revival that brings it back. It should have never been changed.

[@stevennorminton3750]

Glen, completely agree with you! WOW, slightly surreal seeing a comment of yours on here. The BATB arrangements are just superb! And I'm still blown away with your work on The Producers - love how you and Stro work together! And then Spamalot - just fab!

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

Having followed Samantha and her career since she started on “I’d Do Anything” I was beyond excited to see her as Elsa. And from the videos I’ve watched, her voice 🤌🏻…stunningly gorgeous. And having seen the show recently for my birthday a couple of months ago, Caroline Bowman voice had me in tears. She’s AMAZING. And when she and Berklea Going (Frozen Tour) sang “I Can’t Lose You”…my feels! 😭

[@sweetness371]

I've seen the show twice and for some reason I liked it a lot better the second time. It could have been because I had a kid with me the second time. It was her first Broadway show and seeing it with her practically jumping out of her seat next to me was truly magical. And yes, when they said that bit before the show started, welcoming those who've never been to a professional show before, I did tear up. I thought of how important theater has been in my life and how this could be the start of it in theirs.

[@darsynia]

Okay, HEARING YOU TELL US about the 'we hope this is the start of...' made ME cry and I wasn't even there, haha. Thanks for this review! It came across very genuine and I appreciate your perspective!

[@dannycartwright5632]

Having seen the show on Broadway and in London, I can indeed confirm they have added lines by the mother in the prologue to include revelations that were made in Frozen 2. Also Olaf now calls out Samantha later in the show, a gag also taken from frozen 2. I do love the show, and think they have vastly improved it from the Broadway version, but yeh I completely agree with what you say about Hygge, should have been cut.

[@linkzelda8610]

For me hygge was like one of the only moments i actually ENJOYED the show. Of course its a cheap love, but i live for its craziness. Other moments like let it go etc kinda left me disappointed, also the special effects felt lacklustre.

[@MarcusMartn]

Tell me about the bridge in the west end version

[@elizabethbrown2705]

@@linkzelda8610 I really loved Hygge. Also dissapointed with the effects. Very obvious how it was achieved which is to what you expect from Disney.

[@linkzelda8610]

@@elizabethbrown2705 when i think about disney special effects i want to be surprised and wowed. With frozen the special effects couldnt create this feeling. They felt so „not-dreamy“, if that somehow makes sense. Just like lets project some ice glitter magic on the walls and floors and the kids will be happy. I had hoped for more, especially after seeing what productions like cursed child could archieve with partially very oldschool and nontechnical effects that still didnt fail to impress me.

[@sarahbourne1872]

Nooo I love Hygge, lightens things up for the second act

[@RidgewayInMedia]

Loving your content and engaging delivery. You obviously know your stuff, as it were, and you're always respectful of the cast and the challenges of bringing these massive productions to life. Nice work.

[@25971yqop]

Your videos amazing! For someone who is obsessed with musical theatre I have to admit I haven't seen as many shows as I would've hoped! Thank you for making your videos they help me know what to see next! Seeing anything goes next year!

[@kiwilerner]

Fun, comprehensive and captivating review as always! When you got to the list of disappointments/issues, I thought "this sounds more like a 3-star show at best," but your ending summary explained the overall positive and even magical experience. I haven't seen the show, so just have two comments: 1) I swear I thought you were saying "Hugo" and was wondering "who TF is Hugo?! New character? And... why is he naked?" Only in the comments did I see "Hygge" and feel like a dope. And 2) Is that t-shirt an homage to the Hamilton poster/logo?! Because that's fantastic if so. Anyway thanks for your humor and charm--I just love this channel.

[@mattbonner5281]

I saw this earlier in the year and loved it so so much, seems to be a weird thing going on here as I also saw Mary Poppins the night before, both for the first time! I would go back and see this again and again just to experience Samantha’s Let It Go and that dress pull! Such an incredible thing to see on a live stage!

[@lucymartin9564]

I enjoyed Frozen, but I genuinely sat through Hygge with my jaw on the floor, I was so baffled… my husband, on the other hand, loved Hygge, I think it was the highlight of the show for him 😳

[@emhu2594]

The best part of hygge was how uncomfortable some of the parents with small children were

[@the61stbookworm78]

I was amused by how impressed you were by the dress reveal, because, while it was done smoothly in the performance I saw, up in the gods the little hole appearing in the stage was extremely obvious and it pissed me off they hadn't checked you couldn't see it from that view. Other than that (and whatever happened in Hygge) it was very fun and I think your assessment is very fair Oh and also! In the production I saw Anna had a costume error during the early scene where she's getting changed and the actress dealt with it so smoothly and in character that for a moment I thought it was intentional which was most impressive

[@clairejoicey7648]

Fantastic review ! I agree with you on the Hygge scene, I found it a bit random haha! I’d LOVE for you to review Life Of Pi. I saw it on Saturday, and was fully mind blown, and would go so far as to say it’s the best play I’ve EVER seen. Powerful, emotional, brilliant. (And if you do go, sit in a circle, or at least above stalls height. You’ll thank me later!!)

[@manyagaver1946]

Oh sweet I’m here like 20 min after posting, love some Mickey Jo in the morning

[@koldkutgirl]

i saw it on broadway in june 2019. i wonder if it would have stayed open if covid didnt happen. that was the main reason for it closing but it wasnt selling out every single show. it was cute, family friendly, but definitely more aimed at younger children who liked the movie/characters.

[@KateHistoryMysteries]

Love that you had an “eight show week”

[@elliescott226]

Love this review. Ive seen it in NY and london and i adored ‘colder by the minute’ in both - it’s so clever and i love listening to this song haha. On broadway ‘What Do You Know About Love?’ was the biggest surprise and it was brilliant (on a wicked syle ropey hanging bridge rather than cliff-looking thing they have in london) but in london they really cut down the song which was a bit disappointing. But overall i absolutely loved it and would love to see it with sam barks and steph mckeon as i saw the understudies (who were fab!)

[@hudson132]

I see it most weeks through the Monday tickets (as well as The Lion King) - I never thought about how the first act is dragged out so Let It Go can be the end of act showstopper. I suppose they did it just well enough that some will notice and some won't. I love the whole show and even Hygge grew on me after seeing it a couple of times, and is now one of my favourite parts!

[@HelenRosemarySmith]

This makes me think context is so relevant to show experiences. I saw Frozen as my second show back after lockdown and I was so excited to see it, plus I love the film, so while I think all your critiques are valid I just didn't notice any of them at all at the time - I loved it :D

[@zincmanganese1833]

As an owner of the Frozen T-shirt, can confirm the glitter stays through many wash and dry cycles 😁

[@user-tq6ox8ey7p]

hi micky jo on saturday the 11th of may i went to see frozen with all my family and i absolutely loved it the theatre had been refurbished into a theatre that had art deco and even bigger my thoughts on the show itself and my favourite was the music very moving and very magical going across the backdrop was just beautiful the sets out of this world the lighting design was really cleverly done and samantha barks as Elsa wow what an voice she had i also thought she basically soared above the audience with such an incredible warm and powerful voice and her let it go just pure class iwhen she hit the last bit of it i had a cold spine down my back absoulutely just phenomenal outstanding performnace by samantha barks it really was for me i liked anna played by Laura Dawks she had a nice and caressing sweet sound to herself.i thought the bridge was very well done they pulled it forward and very clever i had never seen a show that features magical and touching songs that i liked this was my first time to see it forever frozen for me magical full of amazing scenes and sets the lighting absolutely fantastic i had never frozen before not since it came from broadway as i did not know how much i loved the show.the way they bought it to life with amazing ice bits allover the border of the screen the smoke and flashing lights going off and the crystals spinning around the ceiling during let it go was very well done what show would nt mind seeing itagain just i cannot speak for what i have just seen bought smiles to my face and i fell in love with the show. now goti loved the theatre the CD of the show of when it came to ne york and cex to get the two frozen 1 and 2.this was my first time to go and see frozen a show that i had never seen and i really loved it. there were no negative things about it all. number one show for me and new one to my list. i loved the theatre itself it looks fresh and new.a very good and talented show. the atmosphere was amazing i had never seen anything like it before seats were warm and i was up in the gods. jeremy.

[@barnsleybigbird]

I loved Hygge and I have told anyone that will listen about it LOL. Let it Go made me cry as it felt like legit magic; however this may have had a lot to do with it being my first visit to the theatre post covid. Another fab and fair review x

[@allisonbergh4429]

I’ve only listened to the cast album, but rhyming “sauna” and “you know you wanna” makes me giggle every time 🥰

[@christopherrex8203]

Wonderful assessment. Would love to hear your thoughts on Oklahoma! at the Young Vic. I saw that production in its 2019 Broadway run and thought it stupendous

[@natasha7760]

I honestly loved it, thought Oliver Ormson as Hans was actually the strongest on the night - Samantha Barks was incredibly but clearly struggling a little voice wise on the night I was in (it happens, she was still fab) and think he gets overlooked in a lot in the discussion. I do have to say Hygge's long number was just, no - cut it, it serves no one and d r a g s. However overall the staging of the show was lovely and it only really needs tweaking in my opinion but someone put Hygee out his misery and get the second half as strong as the first!

[@asootspriteart]

I love the movie of Frozen so much, and saw the show both on Broadway as well as in London, and I largely agree with you! The timing is way off in so much of this, and some of the staging is a little odd. Especially the Hans reveal scene, it’s so quick it gave me whiplash. And having seen it on Broadway, they’ve changed it quite a lot for the West End, including all of the references to Frozen II. I preferred it on Broadway honestly, I’m not keen on the changes. As a Scandinavian I like Hygge! It’s basically chock full of references to Scandinavian culture, including the nudeness I’m sorry to say, and to me I like it just because it’s a reminder of where it’s supposed to be set and the Andersen tale that inspired it. It’s just a comedy take on our culture, which I understand might feel weird if you’re unfamiliar with it.

[@Eliot832]

Great review! I’ve seen it on Broadway-you couldn’t have said it better-definitely a good time but also probably more like the best theme park show I’ve ever seen.

[@positivelybobbie]

I used to do Disney theatre merch and hearing you talk about the toy theatre was so nice! They don’t sell as many as they should, it’s a collaboration with Pollock who is an iconic paper theatre company from Covent Garden. I have one and I love it. And when it opened the water bottle was £60, I can imagine they have had to bring the prices down on that

[@RobbnCO]

… i was able to see this a couple of times during the original out of town tryouts in Denver CO back in the day - being Norwegian Hygge hit me right in the funny bone

[@MonikaSchultz]

I saw this show when it did it's out of town previews in Denver! I wonder how it's changed since then. Great review!

[@megangrace1405]

I had the exact same reaction with the bridge 🤣🤣🤣 me and my friend who are in an amateur dramatics group looked at each other thinking how the hell are they doing that and where is it stored??? We even stopped to ask a foh team member if they could tell us whilst keeping the magic and not spoiling it for little ears :) Also Disney productions always make me feel underwhelmed a little bit....frozen and bedknobs and broomsticks are my favourite Disney productions that I've seen.

[@vicomtexdaae3630]

So so agree with everything you’ve mentioned. I saw the show in Adelaide , Australia last Thursday and while I really enjoyed it and had an amazing time- the show itself wasn’t as strong as it could’ve been. And the amount of scenes that were either way too long or rushed was insane! Also felt like Anna and Kristoffs romance storyline came out of nowhere too, whilst in the movie it showed their budding love. Also I can’t lose you, good song but it doesn’t work, getting rid of the reprise was a horrible mistake. And legit , the Hans reveal was so rushed and Anna not having her song anymore after that made it feel very empty. I wish it could’ve taken notes from Anastasia, which imo is the best animated movie to musical translation.

[@charlottelocky2327]

I saw it in Adelaide last Thursday to!

[@vicomtexdaae3630]

@@charlottelocky2327 Omg!! Hi!! 👋

[@jj-reads]

I saw Frozen on Broadway in January 2019. I have been a huge fan of Frozen since the movie was released and I’m incredibly emotionally attached to it so I kind of just cried through almost the whole thing (except hygge) when I saw it. I forced my best friend to come with me and she’s not attached to Frozen but she does have a theatre degree and she was so glad she went because the production was still incredible. When the show closed on Broadway during the pandemic the social media team sent me a thank you gift for the support which was the sweetest thing. I have not seen the updated version featuring “I Can’t Lose You,” which was written for Frozen 2 so I don’t think it fits well into the first Frozen. I miss “True Love,” I can’t imagine why they’d cut it. I have a lot of critiques of the show but I still love it and especially the music. Elsa really gets to be the star of the show with three separate solos, which I don’t mind, but I still wanted more from Hans.

[@naomiarmstrong6601]

Love your channel!

[@lukeyread]

I was SO disappointed in the lack of For the First Time in Forever reprise when I went. Biggest Frozen let down for me

[@callalily3994]

When I'd seen videos of the West End production, I was kind of confused about why they were using American accents -- it's not like it's set in the US or anything -- but what you said about kids expecting it to sound like the movie makes sense. (That thought also just reminded me of several Les Mis productions I've seen in the US where Gavroche and the Thenardiers (but not Eponine) have Cockney accents, while everyone else sounds American. Very curious about the thought process of the directors who made that choice.)

[@thesphereicalone]

The bridge is INSANE a highlight for me as well as let it go!! The wings must be huge.

[@dylan-kv5xu]

I saw the show not long ago and i can say it disappointed me a bit. It just didn't feel as magic as the film originally was, it felt like it was lacking something :( P.S. I was the person who recognised you at bonnie and clyde on may 24th in the clyde outfit. Really was lovely to meet you :))

[@wondersoflaura]

youre making me want to book frozen again for the 7th time but my london trip is meant to be for shows i have not seen before 😭

[@freemangriffin4953]

I don't believe that Mickey Jo would ever give us a dishonest review! (; Geez, I didn't realize that Samantha Barks was still around and working! Perhaps because I live on the other side of the ocean? Frozen isn't my kind of show. Paradise Square is definitely my kind of show and I can't stop thinking about it - hope it shows up in London but it is distinctly American! Your reviews always make me want to hop on an airplane and go to London pronto monto! (; and it doesn't matter if your review is positive or negative! (;

[@misskit123]

I haven't seen Frozen in the West End, but I did see it on Broadway. I knew it wouldn't be for me, but I'm such a huge fan of Caissie Levy that it was worth every cent of the price of my ticket to hear her sing Let it Go. When I say I cried, I mean I CRIED! So, I wasn't disappointed. Overall my expectations were matched, because I wasn't expecting to like the show itself and I didn't! The pre-show announcement is just ADORABLE.

[@mwmheps]

Just saw Frozen and omg yes I loved the ice bridge

[@MissPippaEm]

"literally nothing stagey happens in the old testament" ...Joseph and his Dreamcoat silently exit stage-right

[@brennanmaynard4237]

I agree with a lot of what you said. I think the timing is pretty weird, and I think “In Summer” could move to the spot right after “Hygge” to match the film. Also, I definitely agree that “Hygge” should be cut down a ton to allow the room to reinstate “True Love”, which was my favorite song from the new material. I love “Dangerous to Dream”, but “Monster” feels a bit rushed. I really love “I Can’t Lose You”, because I feel it adds emotional depth that the reprise didn’t contain, but I wholeheartedly agree that Elsa’s sudden coldness following the number is a bit off-putting and bizarre. At the risk of running the show a bit long, I think to add the dramatic buildup and musically freeze Anna they should have had both numbers: “I Can’t Lose You” followed by the chorus only of the reprise. It would give a minute for Elsa and Anna to get really deep with each other but also give Elsa some time to freak out before absentmindedly shooting Anna. I think they’d need a fuller introduction to it and a stronger post song scene. I really like the craziness of “Colder By the Minute”, but perhaps you’re right on the random medium changing that brings it to being. I love all the references to “Frozen II”, like the Northuldra line from Iduna, the Samantha thing from Olaf, the four elements in “Fixer Upper”, and Anna’s updated hairstyle. One thing that I thought was odd, as an American, is that they have the characters use American accents. It seemed like an unusual extra thing to think about that doesn’t change the story at all. Is that normal?

[@tsaahCORE]

I saw the US version when it was brand new. We’ll be seeing the west-end version in a couple of months. I am very interested to see the differences between the two; with songs being cut and added/changed

[@bibiano.244]

Great review, not seen it though but plan to this summer, which part of the theater is the best for seating position

[@justalexis0861]

The last time i was this early to your vid, Frozen I was the only movie from the franchise

[@simonwhite727]

We are going to Frozen this coming Saturday. Can't wait to see the performance and also the Theatre Royal

[@DDTC73]

I 've seen the show twice now and was surprised how much I liked it. I think the ending is stunning. Yes i agree that its different staging to the rest of the show, but the final frozen tableaux was stunning and both times the audience gasped. Fixer Upper should be cut. That comedy moment ruins any dramatic pacing the show might have had. Loved Hygge!

[@xLeafy_y]

I watched Frozen a few weeks ago with Samantha and Sarah and they were both so good. Highly recommended!!

[@angelfish115]

You’ve got to see the new Legally Blonde at Regents Park! Hope to see a review on it soon! :)

[@indiataylor5961]

I saw it on Broadway in 2018 and I loved it but I love frozen and I really liked the cast I didn’t know they changed so much for west end would be interesting to see the differences.

[@blattman13]

Have you seen Bat out of Hell? It starts here in Las Vegas in September. I loved We will rock you and this looks similar in tone

[@SellersChantal]

5:14 LOL OMG We took my 5 year old to this show and she was not shy about asking everyone very loudly “Are they nekid?”🤣 I think it was a tension breaker. 😅

[@lewispowell6015]

As someone who loved the movie, I was SO disappointed by this show. Maybe it’s because I saw Mary Poppins so close to it and that had an extra spoonful of Disney magic that I really felt frozen lacked. The cast were excellent but it didn’t quite hit the wait I wanted it to

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

Funnily enough I also saw Mary Poppins for the first time the night before I saw this and I agree with you completely!

[@lewispowell6015]

@@MickeyJoTheatre That’s so funny as I did the exact same thing, might have been a mistake because Mary Poppins was SO SO magical

[@andrewstorm8240]

Is Mary poppins worth seeing l?

[@lewispowell6015]

@@andrewstorm8240 it’s great, easily my favourite Disney west end show

[@cameronclarkhull]

Went on my own during a work trip and I loved it 😊

[@remnants9974]

I think technically it was summer in Frozen as well

[@JohnsonsAdventures]

We saw it a few months back, late to the party 😂 we thought it was a fabulous show, but a little hyped up. The let it go was the best bit!

[@ElisePool]

When you talked about Hygge and the nakedness I got really confused. I went to see Frozen in Hamburg last month and Hygge is done in a totally different way. There is one reference to nudity but everyone is wearing winter gear during the whole song. Maybe the German producers wanted the song to stay a bit more child-appropriate. Nice to see that there are some differences in the international versions.

[@Glindaful]

Yes they have a new staging in Hamburg and I belive they have the same (in-clothing) one on the American tour.

[@thewiz2003]

@@Glindaful actually the tour cast in not in clothing as well. I saw it not too long ago.

[@shlouise]

I saw Zorro a few weeks ago and the theatre was practically empty! Would love to hear your thoughts on this one if you saw it (my guess is you did based on your background!)

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

I reviewed it for whatsonstage.com 🙂

[@hannah41993]

I’ve taken both my niece and nephew to Frozen separately but I’ve actually been more times without them than I have with a child. I’ve seen Steph Mckeon as Anna every time I’ve been and she owns that role and is worth the ticket money alone just to see her. Also to note, anybody that goes that doesn’t want to see how the dress reveal is done, maybe don’t sit high up in the theatre because you can see exactly what happens despite the fog 😂

[@samuelblachon95130]

Mickey you're not nobody i love your youtube Channel

[@Sabrinajaine]

What song are you talking about that Anna could sing after she's left alone to die by Hans?? 'True Love'?

[@cedgson91]

Like the Disney day ticket idea Looking now for the Lion King 🥰 Thanks

[@Showtunediva]

Community theaters near me have done Frozen Jr. I loved it!

[@grace5033]

I was in a production of it! I was a townsperson/ summer chorus (which are Olaf’s “backup dancers”)

[@Showtunediva]

@@grace5033 That’s so much fun!

[@lukegreen5341]

I've Seen Disney's Frozen The West End Hit Musical At London's Wonderful Theatre Royal Drury Lane This Year During My 29th Birthday Celebrations And It Was Super Awesome And Spectacular Disney West End Musical Ever Made Since Cameron Mackintosh's Les Miserables At London's Wonderful Queen's Theatre Aka Sondheim Theatre And Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera At London's Wonderful Her Majesty's Theatre. Thanks Mate. PS I've Also Very Excited For Disney's The Lion King At London's Wonderful Lyceum Theatre In London's Glittering West End In London In England Just After Orlando Florida In Easter 2023. Wish Me Luck. X

[@joeevans5770]

Nothing staged happens in the Old Testament a certain Technicolor dream coat disagrees with you there

[@grace5033]

Prince of Egypt and Children of Eden too

[@joeevans5770]

@@grace5033 overall I think the Old Testament is very stagey

[@1NYCHombre]

I did feel like an unending wait for “Let It Go,” and once heard we could have all actually gone home. All the new musical material was uninspired. Suffice it to say, your review was spot it.

[@matildemarreiros8466]

Have you seen Mary Poppins? Loved this video ❤️

[@meganhuntley9164]

Would love to see a review of Legally Blonde!!

[@amy2460]

'Nothing stagey happens in the Old Testament' cough Prince of Egypt, Joseph cough 😜

[@heatherhat]

I was so disappointed they cut out some of my fav songs

[@MissFiono]

MJ: “Literally nothing stagey happens in the OT”… Children of Eden’ Joseph, Prince of Egypt: *hold my beer*

[@MarcusMartn]

And yes the pre show announcement was very touching

[@Rossismagic]

Very fair comments. I agree with you! ❤️

Hello. I'm coming to London in December. I do not have tons and tons of money. I'm wondering what you recommend to see? I have seen Mamma mia, We will rock you, Avenue Q, Footlose, The liong King (but I missed the opening act) and The book of mormon. I'm a disney fan and love musicals. You said something Disney day tickets scme? How dose that work? How Can I use it? Thank you and hope you replay.

[@quadders9198]

Very fair review, I'd give it a three myself. Definitely odd production, especially as the template was all there in the film, but I suppose they wanted to put their own stamp on it all. The result is very jumbled, definitely odd pacing, beginning is very different, no young Christoph Ice cutting song, Sven is totally silent the whole way, no moose sounds, nothing, just felt like a vacant space of a character. Christoph felt kind of absent as a character, definitely cut down. I felt a kind of "Huh?" vibe from the audience around me much of the way through. If you just want to see the songs on stage then yes that's great, if you want a cohesive story and developed characters then no. And Hygge was just weird, yes weird.

[@jinoratheairnomad9777]

I like it a lot, but I have always been disappointed that Frozen was chosen over Moana, which I think would be an amazing musical. Still, I could put my bias aside and really enjoy the show. It’s a true spectacle to see, but the original music isn’t quite as good as Beauty And The Beast or The Lion King. And just like you, I got a lot of joy seeing Sven come on stage. Still holding out hope for a Moana or Princess And The Frog musical.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I would want Moana too

[@Dmu_girl-2008]

I wish Mary poppin’s would do a full U.K. tour. I saw beauty and the beast in March it was amazing 5 star only lion king tops it. also saw bednobs and broomsticks but while I really enjoyed the special effects personally I was let down by the new ending I can understand some people liking it but it didn’t work for me at all.

[@indiataylor5961]

Mary Poppins did a U.K. tour a while back, I went in Manchester :)

[@malcolmzarb78]

Hiii can u do a review on & Juliet?? I am thinking of watching it but I wanna see what people think of it.

[@thomasconnolly6742]

Oliver Ormson was one of my favourite performances because he’s never played a villain and I was skeptical but he was absolutely amazing and he made me actually like Hans in the beginning even though I knew what was going to happen.

[@israelsoares003]

They are called “the hidden folk of the mountain”

[@JackieWarner13]

lol you saying it's warm. not me being Australian & being in London the last few days freezing my ass off wishing I brought more jumpers & seeing everyone in normal Jean jackets or shirts. Then again if it's hot in my area that means it's usually 30°-40° to me anything below 21° is cold. I saw Frozen in Sydney end of January 2021 & I liked it but not my fave Disney musical I've seen tbh.

[@aptadpamu]

MickeyJo, Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical just closed on Broadway. It's due to play for a month at the Manchester Opera House this September (and possibly the Westend after that). It is absolutely worth making the trip. While plot wise, the musical version is true to the movie, it is so much more than the cinematic version. Put it on your calendar...you'll thank me later.

[@elizabethrobertson4890]

I’d argue the Old Testament is more stagey than the new. Prince of Egypt is a classic 😂

[@musicallove6785]

I saw the show in Germany and they did Hygge a bit differently, without the "nudity", I wonder why this was changed apparently only for this one production

[@moanystrom3531]

Saw it on Broadway in 2019 and in my opinion, Hygge is the only good thing in the show 😅 As a scandinavian it was hillarious to see the references to our cultures and I really enjoyed that it made the world of Arendelle seem part of it. I know and usually don't mind when musicals need to change things from the source material but I don't think Frozen translated well on stage, unfortunately

[@jeremyweitendorf6723]

Cutting True Love was such a mistake

[@beltingtokra]

Tell us Mickey Jo, how are the t-shirt sparkles holding up???

[@katherinescott4450]

PLEASE make a vid about the merrily we roll along movie 🙏🏻😭❤️

[@ThexImperfectionist]

I (literally) just saw the US tour and have no idea what bridge he's talking about. Someone please fill me in?

[@lukester-jy1rt]

Can you review only fools and horses the musical and Jerusalem

[@LeBasfondMusic]

I enjoyed the Frozen and Aladdin productions at the Hyperion at Disney California Adventure better than the US tours. 😭

[@mandyjaster3983]

WHAT!?! You can’t cut True Love!! It’s Anna’s best moment of the show! It brings the character development full circle! I just-😭 Did they cut it in the North American tour too??

[@miathomas6476]

The West end production is a carbon copy of the US tour so most probably. (I don’t live in the US and have not seen the tour but I have seen the west end production and have heard from others they’re the same production)

[@chelsea.1234]

yes i think so 😭

[@2901robyn]

Are you going to see six reunion at Hampton court?

[@mostlymaja2879]

I've seen the musical in germany and i still agree with you on every point. I was also kinda disappointed but some parts were still very great. I'm glad that i got to see the show but i won't watch it again haha

[@samuelblachon95130]

You're so Lucky to have all the shows in Germany

[@mostlymaja2879]

@@samuelblachon95130 noo, i mean we have the same shows over and over again for years - it's kinda annoying :c

[@toni_k.]

how did you like the cast? was planning to go this summer, but now maybe not🤔😅

[@mostlymaja2879]

@@toni_k. The cast was okay, The actor who played Olaf was amazing in the german Version as well. I also really liked the actor of Kristoff - But the other castmembers.. hmm idk :c

[@samuelblachon95130]

@@mostlymaja2879 wait you have a lot more shows than us here

[@suave-rider]

I wasn't into Frozen AT ALL. Walked out of the movie half way as I was bored.... But saw the Sydney production and loved it. Perhaps a bit different to the crap you saw

[@penguin3342]

I played sven in frozen jr (they made him a role again haha) and the way he said hygee pained me 🥲