The Mancunion sits down with West End star Dean John-Wilson, who is currently starring in the UK tour of The King and I – his first time on the road in 12 years

Michael Rosen’s Unexpected Twist beatboxes new life into Oliver Twist – but, like Oliver himself, it leaves me asking for more

Greatest Days, starring Kym Marsh, is visiting Palace Theatre Manchester as part of its UK tour, coinciding with the release of the film and marking 30 years since Take That’s first number 1 single

The Spongebob Musical comes to Opera House Manchester as part of its first ever UK tour, starring Tom Read Wilson, Divina de Campo and Hannah Lowther

Find out what musicals are coming to Manchester this May!

Bonnie & Clyde is a beautiful, sociopolitical musical that is finally getting the recognition it deserves

Find out what musicals are coming to Manchester this April!

The Bodyguard visits Palace Theatre Manchester as part of its third UK tour, starring Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton

My Fair Lady at the Palace Theatre made me want to dance, dance, dance all night

Rock of Ages comes to Manchester Opera House as part of its farewell tour – starring local legend Kevin Kennedy

Menopause the Musical 2 will dock at Manchester Opera House as part of its cruise of the UK – starring Mary Byrne, Jessica Martin, Rebecca Wheatley, and Susie Fenwick

Find out what musicals are coming to Manchester this March!

The world’s biggest musical, Hamilton, is embarking on its first ever UK tour – beginning at Palace Theatre Manchester

Mamma Mia has been the soundtrack of my life for years, but the Opera House musical exceeded all expectations

Moulin Rouge!, the stage adaptation of the film of the same name, is the most spectacular production I’ve ever seen – and I’ve seen just about everything

George Takei’s Allegiance, which stars Takei alongside Telly Leung, is an imperfect but powerful retelling of Japanese-American internment

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of), a fun, feminist retelling of Jane Austen’s seminal novel, is welcoming in the new year at The Lowry

Mamma Mia!, the jukebox musical based on the songs of ABBA, is holidaying at Manchester Opera House

Head Over Heels, a jukebox musical using the music of Belinda Carlisle and The Go-Gos, with a book based on Arcadia, is having its European premiere at Hope Mill Theatre

Find out what musicals are coming to Manchester this January!