So who are you hoping leaves with the big prizes on the day? Im the first Joseph not to wear a loincloth. A lively and colourful journey through Ancient Egypt, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat follows the rags to riches story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours. I tend to just do the show and then come home and be quiet. Im pretty sure I wore my uniform, which was a black T-shirt and running pants., Its clear why Lloyd Webber chose Yarrow as his leading man. It feels nice that we're kind of in this routine now and that I feel so comfortable in the show, which I know like the back of my hand. (Donovan, of course, once himself played Joseph). Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. With stars from The London Palladium Alexandra Burke, Jason Donnovan and Jac Yarrow, the show features songs that have gone on to become pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me, There's One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph. Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do. I was mortified, said Yarrow. It wont take long for Toronto audiences to fall in love with Yarrow. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. He has also directed the likes of Miss Saigon and Chess in the West End. I'm just trying to take in every minute - like sitting in this bar with you now!". Since day one, he has been so supportive and so generous with his advice. Hed sit with it for a while, then go away for a while, then let us know in a couple of days whether or not he thought it was appropriate, or whether he enjoyed it it was amazing to be able to say I worked on a show as iconic as Joseph with him hands-on.. Posts. ", It's certainly been a whirlwind. ", He's already in discussion for future projects when this job ends - "it's nice to have the option of seeing what's around" - but insists that his overriding focus is on the here and now. It was recently announcedthat the world-famousTiller Girlswill joinDonny Osmond,Julian Clary,Paul Zerdin,Nigel Havers,Gary Wilmot,Jac YarrowandSophie Isaacsfor Pantoland. See performance dates, and learn how to purchase tickets! The new London Palladium production ofTim RiceandAndrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoathas announced the cast for its Toronto season at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The London Palladium revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has found its leading man. Joseph star Jac Yarrow told me this story, with not a lick of exaggeration the high drama of the situation was palpable over our WhatsApp call. The seduction scene, in which Burke plays Potiphars lascivious wife, has a kitschy whiff of Carry On, while the Pharaohs song is pure Las Vegas gold. He looks like a chiselled biblical superhero in his coat of many colours and belts out ballads. Sophie Isaacs, Gary Wilmot, and Jac Yarrow, Jac Yarrow, Alexandra Burke, and ensemble, Matt Slack, Andrew Ryan, Faye Brookes, Lesley Joseph, Joe McElderry, Jac Yarrow, Doreen Tipton. Its 2019. He created a sensation at the beginning of the year when he starred . It felt like everything I had been preparing for since I was six years old, and I was so excited to do the show that I just whizzed through it. Jac Yarrow caused a sensation when he made his professional stage debut playing Joseph, following in the footsteps of a line of stars who have previously played the title character. It's still full-on. So it was a true pleasure to catch Yarrow backstage one recent afternoon to talk burgeoning fame (The New York Times called him a "stardom-bound ingnue") and bringing the opening-night audience at the Palladium to its feet mid-show. I had to keep going and I did the rest of the act in my tiny white boxer shorts. He lives on planet Joseph. And thats how you meet your boss, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, for the first time. The 2021 production stars Jac Yarrow as Joseph, reprising his performance from 2019. . Jac Yarrow on the Thrill of His Professional Stage Debut in London's Star of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatJac Yarrow, 23, on stepping into the shoes of Jason Donovan and Phillip Schofield, returning to the stage after lockdown, and a rather embarrassing rehearsal in front of Andrew Lloyd Webber. For America, Stephen Sondheim is the musical-theater icon but here it's Andrew Lloyd Webber. In the meantime, is there any truth to the persistent rumor that Joseph is returning this time next year to the Palladium for a second summer run? But I remember being so upset I wasnt in Sweeney. It was my favourite show, he said, laughing. He will be joining Sheridan Smith, who will be playing the Narrator, and Jason Donovan, who returns to the musical after appearing in the Palladium production in 1991. Get exclusive access to priority onsales and special offers, plus never miss out on the biggest stories from the West End, Off-West End and beyond. Book your tickets to see this beautiful show below. love it. Now thats an offer you wont want to miss! ", Quite a few of their contemporaries are also already employed in other shows too, but everyone else not already working was invited to the first night of Joseph, and Jac was delighted that some of them were even seated on the front row: "All you can see is the front row, so seeing familiar faces there was so lovely. In song and showmanship too, it transitions from a solid show to a storming one by the end of the first half, and every performance oozes personality and mischief from hereon in. I was stood there in my underwear in front of the Lord! The star-studded cast will be led by Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga. Talented newcomer Jac Yarrow has landed his first professional stage gig in the iconic tit . Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Tour) ", It may be his professional debut - but not his first time singing the songs on a stage. The actor, who is 21 and from Cardiff, recently appeared in the Arts Educational School production of Disney's Newsies. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about Harrison came to see it at the urging of Jorg Betts, an agent who spotted Jac in an earlier student show Once on This Island. Before rehearsals start, you take yourself on a much-deserved vacation to Europe. I do think she's still underrated and that all you need to do is see her [on TV] as Cilla Black or as Mrs. Biggs to see that she's one of the best actresses of her generation: yes, she has an amazing voice but she also has a gift that you can't teach. ", That first night, he admits, was "terrifying" - but it was also "everything I wanted it to be and so magical. "When I was about seven, at a Saturday stage school called Stage Centre in Cardiff [where he was raised and his family still lives], we did a mash-up revue of songs from Joseph and Sweeney Todd. Retweet. They've been about five times or so, which sounds like quite a lot to me but hasn't really been on a regular basis. I immediately quip there's nothing like starting out at the top, to which he self-deprecatingly shoots back, "It's downhill from here! By #Joseph #AndrewLloydWebber #DonnyOsmond #Musicals #MusicalTheatre #TheShowsMustGoOn Don't they say you should never share a stage with children or animals, whereas you are doing precisely that eight times a week? Jack Arroyo - Enterprise Sales Leader - LinkedIn | LinkedIn Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Finds West End Star in Jac Performances start on July 12. josephthemusical.com. No, I have one sister, but it's cool having the guys onstage to interact with. I started going to drama classes and singing lessons when I was six. I've always been interested in all aspects of theater and want very much to do a play. I wasn't nervous, weirdly, having thought I was going to be terrified. Hes already fallen in love with us for a reason you might not expect. Deals on restaurants, hotels, shops & attractions, Everything you need to know about Theatreland over the Kings Coronation, Children's casting director Jo Hawes has died aged 63, Shows and activities suitable for children of all ages, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rices legendary musical, Book Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tickets, Childrens casting director Jo Hawes has died aged 63, The Montague On The Gardens 25% Off Afternoon Tea, The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience Halloween Family Ticket, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoa. Update your cookie preferences here and enable social and advertising cookies, If the above hasnt already got you booking your tickets, were certain this will. I didnt, but I was with my family in Cardiff for a lot of lockdown and they sing Joseph all day, every day. He came to rehearsals every now and again because our director was trying to shape up Joseph, give it a new feel, a new vibe. I had a really quick change into it and said to the dresser, This is really small, I dont think its going to fit, but we had to carry on. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto I was talking to someone the other day who asked me if it had sunk in yet, and I said I don't think its going to sink in till about three months after we close and I'm able to process what just happened.". I would follow my favourite performers on Twitter and Instagram. 20 July 2021. I had to pinch myself that they gave it to an unknown. '', before quickly adding, "I hope not! It tells the biblical story of Joseph and his eleven brothers. 'Joseph' star Jac Yarrow is living the dream | The Star He said it was easy to get distracted by the fans, the audiences, the reviews and the buzz around the show. I think it's exciting for them to see my dream come true and all the lessons they paid for get to this point. I am, can you believe it? Previous Next Close. ", His mum and sister were actually seated behind me that night, and were both in tears. [Laughs] Yes, well, little plastic sheep! "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Princess of Wales Theatre, Dec. 11-Feb. 18. Jac made his professional stage debut in the iconic role of Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The only odd note is her costume shiny leggings, sparkly trainers and high ponytail, which give her the look of an aerobics instructor. Talented newcomer Jac Yarrow has landed his first professional stage gig in the iconic title role of the upcomingJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat revival in London's West End. Schoolchildren narrowly evade blazing car rolling down hill before hitting bus, Girl, 16, found dead at prestigious boarding school, Couple had 'revenge sex' on neighbour's bollard after row over parking spot. It's hard to get my head around it still. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution It is when the desert hues of Canaan give way to the blingy modern surfaces of the Pharaohs palace in Egypt that the show begins to dazzle visually. Jac Yarrow, making his professional stage debut, will play the role at The Palladium this summer. Following a completely sold out season in 2019, theatre fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of the iconic West End show and a star-studded cast just adds to that. It was harder with the choreography. The actor, . The prison-set 'Close Every Door' was a powerhouse of a ballad and drew the loudest applause up to that point. "It was at first, but he is such a lovely guy. I'm quite young and fresh-faced and have the nave thing going on already, so the idea we had was of Joseph being a dreamer and an outcast not because he's annoying but because his brothers are irritated by Joseph's complete investment in his dreams. Jac Yarrow as Joseph was subtle but strong.
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