Unfortunately, there is only ONE magazine in Britain which is specialised to Musicals/Musical Theatre. Here it is, 'Musical Stages' issue 68. It is priced at £4 and is released quarterly.
It contains a lot of reviews of different musicals as well as some CDs. It regularly includes reviews and news from theatres and shows all around the world from America, to europe, even in Japan! As well as all this, it has interviews with actors and/or directors and other production members. Another feature of this particular issue which I found good, was an article on "Repetitive Strain Injury". I think including an article of injuries and generally behind the scenes is a good idea as it makes it more informative and gives a break from review after review!
In my opinion, the front cover is not all that great. There's not much to it. The Magazine name, tag-line, number issue, price and a picture. It does nothing to grab the readers attention. From the cover it doesn't really give anything away as to what is inside. However, this magazine can probably get away with it. As they are 'Britain's only musical theatre magazine' they are well established to their audience. As it specifically says 'Musical Theatre' they will know what to expect the content to be. By not having everything standing out it gives the magazine more of a sophisticated style.
So what do its readers think?
- Musical Stages is terrific and so high class. I love it. It is packed and so interesting. I am going through it a little at a time as it is like a rare sweet – you don't want to finish it.
Helen McGrandles, Isle of Bute
- I get Musical Stages for my eighteen-year-old son who is studying Musical Theatre; he is busy auditioning for drama school for three years. I enjoy reading it too!
Mrs L March, Bedfordshire
- My Musical Stages keeps me informed and I look forward to the next issue.
Sheila Welch, Derbyshire
This magazine has positive reviews and the response form Mrs L March shows that it is educational and is also appealing to teenagers.
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