Review: & Julia

“Need a break from everyday life, a dazzling musical and more joy and laughter? Helsinki City Theatre’s & Julia is a true feel-good musical. It strikes the perfect balance between a refreshingly original plot, feel-good hits and a visual extravaganza.(…)

The entire cast gives outstanding performances, but Renée Böök shines especially brightly as Julia in her first leading role on stage. What a magnificent voice and natural stage presence! The supporting cast also excels, including Niki Rautén (Julia’s trans bestie May), Martti Manninen (François) and Mikko Peltomäki (a brilliant anti-Romeo).

Gunilla Olsson-Karlsson’s energetic choreography, combined with the lighting and video design, was in a league of its own. All thirty or so musical numbers are sung and danced at full throttle, generating an energy and joy that could be felt throughout the auditorium.”

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