", 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.". I watched the Cats DVD and listened to Phantom Of The Opera. But at the interval he was so lovely. 'Joseph' star Jac Yarrow is living the dream | The Star Since day one, he has been so supportive and so generous with his advice. At the London Palladium until 5 September. I know Jason got to keep his and I would love that, but nothing has been discussed. 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. Act 1. What do you make of Joseph as a character in terms of making him more than just an earnest young face? More than one critic - myself included- reached for the superlative "a star is born" when describing the West End debut of Jac Yarrow in the title role of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat:"He received a spontaneous standing ovation on the first night at the end of his rendition of "Close Every Door"; but this is a performance that will open every door to him from here on in.". Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do. 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. Your taxi drops you off at the wrong theatre. 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". Everything you need to know about 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor "I knew that I wanted to go to ArtsEd from when I was about ten years old. Get a first look at photos and video of the new London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webbers Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, now on stage through February 18, 2023 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The previously announced production, starring Sheridan Smith as the Narrator and Jason Donovan as Pharaoh, will play an 11-week run at the London Palladium from June 27 through September 8. Go to a person's profile. As the programme says: if it aint broke. 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. It was a condensed 30-minute version and I didnt have a technicolor dreamcoat, so I was Joseph without a coat, which was weird. Jac Yarrow with the children's chorus of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", Lea Michele and Myles Frost to Announce 2023 Tony Award Nominations. 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.). Jac, who is 21 and from Cardiff, took the Jac Yarrow has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows. People say this isn't the Joseph they know and that it feels so brand-new and fresh. rights reserved. "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. Here's all the songs in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Retweet. He looks like a chiselled biblical superhero in his coat of many colours and belts out ballads that rival the power of Burkes, including a soaring rendition of Close Every Door. All rights reserved. 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. Everyone knows his showsthey're so famous, so iconic. To order copies of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat's Jac Yarrow Interview | London I then saw it on tour when I was eight and I watched the Donny Osmond video a couple of times. Well, some problems. But about three or four weeks after that I went in and sang "Any Dream will Do" and "Close Every Door", to a whole panel which included the director [Laurence Connor] and choreographer [Joanne M Hunter] for the first time. I had to pinch myself that they gave it to an unknown. Thank God they didn't come to the audition - I would have been terrified. It was recently announcedthat the world-famousTiller Girlswill joinDonny Osmond,Julian Clary,Paul Zerdin,Nigel Havers,Gary Wilmot,Jac YarrowandSophie Isaacsfor Pantoland. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoatis at the London Palladium until 8th September. I know productions of Joseph in the past have taken it quite seriously, but our approach was, what if we don't take it too seriously and if the utilization of the kids is more tongue in cheek? While Andrew Lloyd Webber bumpily steers his latest 6m production into being, there is this smooth operator of a show from his musical archive. I can't really describe how all that feels to me. ", That first night, he admits, was "terrifying" - but it was also "everything I wanted it to be and so magical. https://prf.hn/l/K98apwQ Theater Jac Brings an Amazing Joseph Home to Cardiff- Our Technicolor Review Its an iconic role and normally its cast with someone who is very well established. 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. SOLT also runs the Olivier Awards, West End LIVE, TKTS, Theatre Tokens, Kids Week and the The Official London Theatre Sale. Donny Osmond delivers a powerful rendition of 'Close Every Door' from the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic musical.From 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' (1999): For the first time ever Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's fun filled musical, inspired by the record breaking London Palladium This version stars Donny Osmond, Maria Friedman, Richard Attenborough and Joan Collins. The bigger surprise is Jac Yarrow, who made his West End debut when the production opened in 2019. That's not just in class but as a professional - I walked into the Palladium knowing how to deal with the sound team and the backstage crew, too, and that's all thanks to them." who brings the role to the Princess of Wales theatre this month. 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. My mum is a schoolteacher and my dad works for a homeless charity back in Cardiff [Wales], where I am from, so they couldn't be further from the profession. 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.". Jac Yarrow (@jacyarrow) Instagram photos and videos Review Roundup: Sean Hayes Stars In GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR On Broadway! I sang and stood up at the end of the song, and the loincloth just fell off my body on to the ground. Jac, who made his. The centrepiece is the sun reflected on to a back screen whose changing colours stunningly saturate the stage, thanks to Ben Cracknells lighting. 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. "If you apply yourself and just listen, you do improve - you just have to trust the training because it is top-notch. [Laughs] 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'm so pleased these shows are making a return! It made us all feel more comfortable. 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. Your flights delayed. Alexandra Burke in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The London Palladium (Photo credit: Tristram Kenton). 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? To order Jac Yarrow is first Joseph to ditch iconic loincloth after mishap I live on my own in London, which I enjoy, especially when Im performing. Having played the title role in 1991, he is now a rockabilly Pharaoh, volubly out of puff by the end of his number. who made his West End debut when the production opened in 2019. 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. 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. If I ever move here permanently, which Im very tempted to do, I will become obsessed with basketball, he said. 'Close Every Door' Donny Osmond | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Shows Must Go On! I am, can you believe it? (26 Jun 2019 to 8 Sep 2019), Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Close Every Door? Can he use this to resolve Egypts family and reunite with his family once more? Before that happens, might you get to keep your rather dazzling "dreamcoat"once this run ends on September 8? Jac Yarrow & Sheridan Smith with the company of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat . Jac Yarrow, making his professional stage debut, will play the role at The Palladium this summer. But my family is quite theatrical in that they like to have fun: my mum is just a big old fangirl. 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? With a score including renowned pop and musical theatre songs Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me, Jacob And Sons, There's One More Angel In Heaven, and Go Go Go Joseph, this is a definitive musical for the ages. Was it at all nerve-wracking to discover that you were going to be playing opposite a Pharaoh, Jason Donovan, who well before you were born famously played Joseph at this same address? Book your dream ticket today! Jac was born in Cardiff and graduated with a First Class BA (Honours) from The Arts Educational Schools London in 2019. Do you have brothers yourself? West End, Off-West End, fringe shows, exclusive members discount at top celeb hang out, post-show Q&As and meet and greets. How do you look back on the roaring standing ovation you got during the show on opening night? "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. Close. He said it was easy to get distracted by the fans, the audiences, the reviews and the buzz around the show. 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! He created a sensation at the beginning of the year when he starred . BroadwayWorld has a look inside rehearsals for the London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as the company gets ready for its Toronto season at the Princess of Wales Theatre. I tend to just do the show and then come home and be quiet. By signing up you are confirming you are 16 or over. I thought, 'he's just saying that'. Originally published on Jul 16, 201900:00, Jac Yarrow interview: 'The entire Joseph process has been a surreal one', Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tickets. But then Andrew would come in, listen to what wed done and give his approval, which was really cool, he explained. They filmed all my auditions and sent them to Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. I loved Andrew Lloyd Webbers stuff. Lea Michele and Myles Frost to Announce 2023 Tony Award Nominations. They foreshadow Rice and Lloyd Webber's more serious works to come, JCS and Evita. I was mortified, said Yarrow. 80's legend Jason Donovan stole the second half with his golden, glittery, glamorous turn as the Pharaoh. Yarrow is a 21-year-old student studying dramaat Arts Educational School in London. See a photo of Lea Salonga and Bernadette Peters together ahead of the West End transfer of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Finds West End Star in Jac To celebrate the opening of this iconic show, we sat down with Alexandra, Jason and Jac to find out how it feels to return #BackOnStage, what they love about their roles and to play some fun games! Jac Yarrow: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World Last night the West End revival of Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber'sJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoatplayed to a full capacity audience at the London Palladium for the very first time, having begun socially distanced previews at the iconic venue on 12 July. Here I am, 21 years old, still at Drama School and come June I'll be standing centre stage at the prestigious London Palladium, singing the iconic music and lyrics of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Star of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jac Yarrow, 23, on stepping into the shoes . Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tells the story of Jacobs favourite son, Joseph, and his eleven brothers. It wont take long for Toronto audiences to fall in love with Yarrow. Any Dream Will Do as West End stars bring glittering Joseph to His It tells the biblical story of Joseph and his eleven brothers. Something just clicked, and I thought, right, the work starts now! 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. It was harder with the choreography. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. 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. From day dot he was so supportive and welcoming. hile Andrew Lloyd Webber bumpily steers his latest. I had a little bit of a voice and a bit of an input in the room. He told me to remember that the work is going on stage and doing the show. "But the complete opposite of that is Go Go Go Joseph, because it's the entire . Additional casting is to come. He has also directed the likes of Miss Saigon and Chess in the West End. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the first major musical collaboration byAndrew Lloyd WebberandTim Rice, is to be re-imagined in a brand new production at the London Palladiumin summer 2019. JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Delays Opening to 12 July He was the first person to come and throw his arms around me and has been the most amazing support. 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. (Donovan, of course, once himself played Joseph). After receiving acclaim for their performances as Joseph and the Pharaoh in the new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webbers Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium this year, Jac Yarrow and Jason Donovan will return for the 10-week season in 2020. It's hard to get my head around it still. More than one critic - myself included - reached for the superlative "a star is born" when describing the West End debut of Jac Yarrow in the title role of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: "He received a spontaneous standing ovation on the first night at the end of his rendition of "Close Every Door"; but this is a performance that will open every door to him from here on in."