Jolson and Co - The Musical

Synopsis

The unforgettable music and songs of world's greatest entertainer Al Jolson are brought to life in this spectacular musical. From his humble beginnings to the toast of Hollywood and Broadway, Al Jolson wowed audiences with his legendary songs.

Our Review:

18 May 2009

The now legendary “You ain’t heard nothing yet” rings out reasonably early into the first act of Stephen Mo Hanan and Jay Berkow’s Jolson & Co - The Musical, a promise that is fully delivered with punch, panache and downright brilliance.

This biographical musical of Jewish-born Asa Yoelson (Al Jolson) told in flashback, is set on the stage of the Winter Gardens Theatre, New York, with a cast of three, an eight piece on-stage orchestra and packed with Jolson’s memorable catalogue of musical hits including “I’m Sitting On Top of The World”, “California Here I Come”, “You Made Me Love You”, “Swanee”, and the most famous of them all, “My Mammy”.

The production is led by the superlative Allan Stewart in the title role, captivating his audience from his first entrance to his final bow with a marvellous portrayal of the jazz singing Jolson. Stewart’s rapport with the audience is flawless, even when exhibiting the darker side of Jolson’s egotistical, womanising and o...

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Linda Macfarlane - 19 May 2009:

Very entertaining Allan Stewart was fab I took my dad and he loved it Great show - a must for Jolson fans fans Linda Cumbernauld...

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