This week, writer Jonathan Harvey chose his top 5 Essential Musicals.
Hailed as “the new theatrical voice of his generation”, Jonathan was born in Liverpool and wrote his first play 'The Cherry Blossom Tree' in 1987.
He has since written 15 more including 'Babies', 'Boom Bang-A-Bang' and 'Beautiful Thing', which was later made into a film. His new play 'Smalltown Boy' will premiere next year at the Liverpool Playhouse before transferring to the Hampstead Theatre.
Although best known for his plays, Jonathan loves musicals and in 2001 he wrote the book for 'Closer To Heaven', co-written with the Pet Shop Boys.
Jonathan is also no stranger to television, and his credits include 'Gimme, Gimme, Gimme', 'The Catherine Tate Show' and 'Lilies'. He is also currently part of the writing team on 'Coronation Street'.
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