If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. I started going to drama classes and singing lessons when I was six. "I end the song looking away from the audience, but then the applause went on a bit longer than usual, so I tilted my head and saw people stood up and started to cry. Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The London Palladium (Photo credit: Tristram Kenton). He lives on planet Joseph. They are also joined by Australian speciality act Flame Oz who will add a new dimension to the pantomime along with the return of spectacular special effects fromThe Twins FX. Having played the title role in 1991, he is now a rockabilly Pharaoh, volubly out of puff by the end of his number. See performance dates, and learn how to purchase tickets! Particularly for the vocal elements, like I could suggest opting up on certain moments or adding a couple of riffs here and there just to make it a bit more contemporary. Everyone knows his showsthey're so famous, so iconic. Jac Yarrow, making his professional stage debut, will play the role at The Palladium this summer. He sprang to prominence when he made his professional debut as Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The London Palladium, to which he returned in 2021. His rendition of 'Close Every Door' had us all on the edge of our seats, and a little short of giving him a mid-show standing ovation. I never felt any pressure from him. Is it true that you are talking to me from the same star dressing room at the Palladium that once housed Judy Garland, among many others? Sold into slavery out of the jealousy of his kin, Joseph finds himself in Egypt, where his reputation burgeons under Potiphar. I was a theatre geek. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. 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. I wasn't nervous, weirdly, having thought I was going to be terrified. Close every door to me, Keep those I love from me Children of Israel Are never alone For I know I shall find My own peace of mind For I have been promised A land of my own Children Close every door to me, Hide all the world from me Bar all the windows And shut out the light Joseph Just give me a number Instead of my name Forget all about me And . I'm trying to soak it up while I can, because these remaining eight weeks will just fly by. But at the interval he was so lovely. I get asked if it was intimidating but the truth is the opposite: Jason is such a relaxed and lovely guy and has made me feel so welcome in the same place that was his home for six months. 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. Here is some of ourgreat customised merchandise for this performer. I've always been interested in all aspects of theater and want very much to do a play. I remember holding the position and thinking, I have to do something to stop this. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. Really stunning stuff Jac. The thing about Sheridan is that she never trained and never went to any kind of drama school. Well, as Yarrow surely knows by now, any dream will do. That was an experience I will never forget. On the first day I sang Close Every Door in rehearsal, he was the first one to wrap his arms around me. INTO THE WOODS & More Lead 2023 Drama League Award Nominations. Yarrow had the chance to revisit the shows music and book with Lloyd Webber in 2019, which for the young actor was nothing short of surreal. ", It was at ArtsEd where Harrison discovered Jac back in February when he was starring in his final year show, the UK premiere of Newsies, and Harrison commented of funding the scholarship: "It seems fitting that we got Jac from there, and through him we'll help someone else.". ", On the first day of rehearsals, only Jac, Jason [who plays Pharoah] and Sheridan Smith [the Narrator] were called, "so I got to spent more personal time with them and have a chat and get to know each other. [Laughs] Critics have weighed in on the new London Palladium production ofTim RiceandAndrew Lloyd WebbersJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which opened at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto on December 16th. Other big numbers include "Close Every Door", which Joseph sings about his alleged relationship with Potiphar's wife, and act one closer "Go, Go, Go Joseph". 'Joseph' star Jac Yarrow is living the dream | The Star The London Palladium revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has found its leading man. including "Any Dream Will Do," "Close Every Door to Me," "Jacob and Sons," "There's One More Angel in . Performances start on July 12. josephthemusical.com. "I bet you were in the splash zone! And he was so thrilled I was doing it, and he was so impressed with my audition. Its the night you get back to London. I didnt, but I was with my family in Cardiff for a lot of lockdown and they sing Joseph all day, every day. Star of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jac Yarrow, 23, on stepping into the shoes . I auditioned five or six times in a week and they were intense auditions I was in the room for three hours at a time. "Close Every Door To Me", "Jacob and Sons", "There's One More Angel In Heaven" and "Go Go Go Joseph". The brothers are bros (and include four children) who remain faceless until Those Canaan Days, set during the famine, which almost steals the show for its pastiche of French chanson, its comic acting and its ticklish lyrics (No one comes for dinner now / We would eat them anyhow). Well, some problems. Book your dream ticket today! Released as a concept album in 1969, the stage version ofJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dr Are you already humming Any Dream Will Do in anticipation? At the London Palladium until 5 September. A Doctor and a Queen, namely Waitress Gavin Creel and Six The Musicals Alexia McIntosh, were on hand today to announce the 2020 Olivier Awards nominations, just a month before the ceremony takes place on 5 April at the Royal Albert Hall. but we also hear from JAC YARROW, who we spoke to at Cardiff Castle, where he came along for a photo . Im obsessed with this idea of puppy yoga Im going to put peanut butter on myself so the puppies dont leave me alone the entire time. (Yes, hes going to try and sneak in a session in between shows.). I can't really describe how all that feels to me. "To go full circle to come to the Palladium myself and to have a scholarship named after me is amazing - and it's all down to the generosity of Michael Harrison, our incredible producer, who has been so instrumental in all of this for me. ", 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. To order First Published Jac Yarrow will star in a strictly limited season at the London Palladium. For my first jobI couldn't have asked for anything more than that. The revival production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be directed by Laurence Connor (School of Rock, Miss Saigon), with choreography from JoAnn M Hunter, design from Morgan Large, lighting from Ben Cracknell and sound from Gareth Owen. My dream came true.". It was harder with the choreography. It wont take long for Toronto audiences to fall in love with Yarrow. How do you look back on the roaring standing ovation you got during the show on opening night? Hillary Clinton says 'Americans' guided Russia's attack on her campaign, suggesting Trump's campaign 'colluded' with Russia. Review Roundup: Sean Hayes Stars In GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR On Broadway! Jacplayedthe role of Jack Kelly in the UK Premier of Disneys Newsies. Enlisting Alexandra Burke as the Narrator (she doubles up in other parts too) ensures a strong musical delivery from her central role, but she brings plenty besides her voice, from silky movements to minx-like touches. They updated the backstage of the theater about a year ago but I keep thinking that maybe she signed her name somewhere underneath the desk. Vanessa Fisher, Jac Yarrow and the company. Oh my gosh. Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Tour) Ben Forster, Melanie La Barrie & Celinde Schoenmaker join The Secret Garden. Like. Everything you need to know about 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor The show runs at the Palladium to 8th September, and the very next day, he'll graduate with a First-Class degree in Musical Theatre from Arts Educational Schools in west London, where he has spent the last three years training. Here's all the songs in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Whats next for Yarrow after the Toronto run of Joseph is unclear in his fantasy, its a run of Sunset Boulevard opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones but for now, hes thoroughly enjoying his time in the city, from Raptors games to afternoons at Ripleys Aquarium. Jac Yarrow is set return to the lead role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the world famous London Palladium, alongside Jason Donovan and Alexandra Burke. "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. "I know it sounds corny but I'm so focused on this because it is such a huge thing. But then Andrew would come in, listen to what wed done and give his approval, which was really cool, he explained. By Reels. Featuring Jac Yarrow, Vanessa Fisher, Tosh Wanogh-Maud, Erica-Jayne Alden, Shane Antony-Whitely, Natalie Bennyworth, Jabari Braham, Ben Brooker, Gemma Buckingham, Thalia Burt, Meg Darcy,. Opening night was just four days ago when I met him backstage at the London Palladium, London's premiere home of variety and lavish musicals. Remove; In this conversation . As if we weren't excited enough about the initial casting of Lucie Jones, Ramin Karimloo and Jac Yarrow, the full cast of StageFaves taking part in The Secret Garden concerts at the London Palladium are giving us palpitations!