MUSICALS: A new Musical Theatre magazine hits the streets this month
MUSICALS: A new Musical Theatre mag hits the streets this month, but will it fly, or will it flop? Paul Wilcox from North West End gets a preview and gives us his verdict.
A reassuringly heavy thud on my doormat announces the arrival of 'Musicals', a brand new bi-monthly magazine promising coverage of 'The World of Musical Theatre from the West End to Broadway and beyond.' I am fascinated to explore whether there is still a gap in the market for a specialist publication in a world of clickbait journalism and instant online content, mostly available free of charge.
Ripping open the envelope and settling down on the sofa with a cuppa, I am presented with a product of undoubtedly high quality. Nearly 100 glossy pages broadly divided into news, reviews, features and interviews, with con...