We reviewed the current production of 'The Osmonds' earlier in its run. This review is an updated version of a previously published one.

The Osmonds takes the concept of jukebox musical, flips it on its head and provides 2 and a half hours of world class entertainment. 

The brand new production tells the true story of the five brothers (and a sister!) from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create smash hits decade after decade.

Written by Jay Osmond, the show gives his perspective of the families journey from a barber-shop quartet of preteens to their reunion in 2008: their first concert as a group for over 25 years.  

As ever, watching a show for a second time will inevitably provide you with one of two distinct outcomes. Either it gives you a space to watch the show with different eyes and see how the cast have developed, or it completely ruins the production for you and you should have quit whilst you were ahead. I'm more than pleased to say that this show was very much in the camp of the former.

Featuring a chart topping list of anthems including Love Me For A Reason, Crazy Horses and One Bad Apple, this is a show that will transport you back to the relive the golden age of music and show you why the band managed to sell over 100 million records worldwide and win 59 Gold & Platinum awards.

Whether you’re a die-hard superfan or just someone with an inquisitive nature, you can’t help but find your foot tapping and your mind harmonising. As soon as you take your seat you’re met with a cascade of colours which are prevalent throughout in the lighting, costume and set. 

Each and every single actor blew the roof off tonight. Having to stop on more than one occasion for a standing ovation, to imitate a band of this kalibur was always going to be a big ask but one that the cast absolutely pulled off.

Tristan Whincup stood in as Donny Osmond and gave a simply outstanding performance. In particular, his rendition of Puppy Love could have survived without the addition of the 'screaming fan's' sound effect, such was the noise fro the audience when those first bars hit. 

Special mention also has to go to Herbie, Jayden, Austin, Dexter, Miles and Austin who took on the roles of the young Osmonds and absolutely nailed it. Alongside their adult counterparts, they act as so much more than an 'awww' moment, bringing real raw talent to the stage. Their maturity and stage presence was monumental and their cheeky, loveable nature had the audience in the palm of their hand.

Georgia Lennon gave another stand-out performance as Marie Osmond. With an exceptional voice which beautifully mimicked Marie’s, her ‘little sister’ vibe was a welcome addition to the production.

In fact, all of our adult Osmonds were stunning and showed a brilliant chemistry which was there when I first saw the show, but as the tour's progressed they've started to act and feel like a band of brothers on stage.

But, for me, performance of the night went to Jay Osmond himself - Alex Lodge. A confident and assured take on the life of a gentleman in the spotlight, Lodge is barely off stage and doesn’t miss a beat. With a number of costume changes and some demanding songs to perform, he really stepped up to the plate this evening.

The Osmonds: A New Musical is at The Alexandra Theatre until Saturday 29th October. Tickets can be purchased online at atgtickets.com/birmingham.