Lloyd Daniels, Sarah Earnshaw & Sophie Evans cast in You Won’t Succeed on Broadway if You Don’t Have Any Jews

It has been announced that You won’t succeed on Broadway if you don’t have any Jews will open at the St James Theatre on 27th August (previews from 25th August) for a limited run until 5th September 2015.

The show will star  Lloyd Daniels (X Factor/Joseph UK Tour), Sarah Earnshaw (Wicked/Spamalot) and Sophie Evans (The Wizard of Oz) with David Albury, Alex Marshall, John Barr, Danny Lane, Yiftach Mizrahi, Natalie Lipin, Rebecca Wicking and Jackie Marks completing the cast.

Broadway wouldn’t be what it is today without the Jewish composers and writers whose melodies we so greatly adore. You Won’t Succeed on Broadway if You Don’t Have Any Jews is not in any way political. It is simply a joyous celebration of over 80 years of the Jewish contribution to Musical Theatre. 

Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour) at the Churchill Theatre Bromley

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour)

Churchill Theatre Bromley

Reviewed on Tuesday 23rd September 2014

★★★

Danielle Hope as The Narrator

A colourful retelling of the biblical story about Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat does exactly what is says on the tin. It is fantastic fun, providing the perfect experience for young first time theatregoers. 

The key to Joseph's success is the brilliance of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's unforgettable score. I haven't seen the show for eighteen months but still managed to hum along to every single number (in my head).

I guarantee that those who don't know the music will come away singing at least five of the songs as each number is performed several times throughout the evening (during the final megamix it feels like the company perform the entire show again). 

Former X Factor contestant Lloyd Daniels has made his musical theatre debut in the title role and I was hugely impressed by his performance. Although Daniels is yet to perfect his accent (which leads to his pronunciation sometimes sounding peculiar), his voice fits the score nicely. His smooth vocal tone brings a modern twist to proceedings. He does his own thing, throwing in the occasional riff. It is wonderful to see someone doing something new with the role. 

Sneak peek at... Lloyd Daniels, Matt Lapinskas & Danielle Hope in Joseph UK Tour

Later this month, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat resumes its UK Tour with a new cast including Lloyd Daniels, Matt Lapinskas and Danielle Hope. Take a sneak peek at the first pictures of the trio in costume below (click on image to enlarge).

Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s family musical has now sold an estimated 15 million tickets. The new tour opens at the Theatre Royal Windsor on Wednesday 23rd July 2014 before visiting: Southend, Dublin, Truro, Woking, Reading, Stoke, Bromley, Cork, Carlisle, Liverpool, Manchester, Norwick, Tunbridge Wells, Mold, Darlington and High Wycombe.

Lloyd Daniels, Danielle Hope & Matthew Lapinskas to star in Joseph UK Tour

Former X Factor contestant Lloyd Daniels and Over The Rainbow winner Danielle Hope will star in  Bill Kenwright's touring production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as Joseph and the Narrator. They will perform opposite ex-EastEnders actor Matthew Lapinskas as Pharaoh.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including 'Any Dream Will Do', 'Close Every Door' and 'One More Angel'.

The tour resumes performances with its new cast on 21st July at the Theatre Royal Windsor before visiting: Southend, Dublin, Truro, Woking, Reading, Stoke, Bromley, Cork, Carlisle, Liverpool, Manchester, Norwick, Tunbridge Wells, Mold, Darlington and High Wycombe.

Review: Up4AMeet? (UK Tour) at the Courtyard Theatre

Up4AMeet?

The Courtyard Theatre

Reviewed on Thursday 11th July 2013

I never thought there would be a point where seeing naked men would become tedious, but unfortunately that day came with the revived tour production of Jeff Moody's Up4AMeet. Playing at The Courtyard Theatre, advertised as 'naked comedy', this production is only half right. The story, of which there is very little, follows a collection of gay men and their fag hag who all live within the same block of apartments.

Interview: Lloyd Daniels

Lloyd Daniels was a finalist on the 2009 series of The X Factor. A contestant in the under 25 males category, Lloyd was mentored by Cheryl Cole. Since appearing on the reality show he has gone onto have a successful singing career.

Lloyd is currently starring as Scott in the UK Tour of Up4AMeet, a naked gay comedy about social media. Up4AMeet is currently running at the The Courtyard Theatre in London until 13th July 2013. The tour will then visit Brighton, Birmingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

I recently spoke to Lloyd about what attracted him to the show, how he fell into acting and what he thinks Louis Walsh would make of the naked comedy...

How did you feel after you accepted your role in Up4AMeet?

A little bit nervous but also very excited because the script is incredible - it’s so funny! My character says a few things which are quite disgusting but it’s stuff I would say in every day life!

So is that what attracted you to the role?

Yes, they sent me the script and invited me to audition and on my way to the audition I suddenly realised how perfect the role was for me. It is so different to your typical West End show! Also, I’m very similar to Scott which obviously helps!