The Joy of Musical Theatre
The Joy of Musical Theatre by Broadway Melodies is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Valvona & Crolla. It has 10 performances listed, running from Sat 8 Aug, 13:00 to Mon 31 Aug, 13:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Philip Contini and his Be Happy Band perform memorable songs from Broadway musicals, including Anything Goes, Bewitched, Babes in Arms, Hello Dolly!, Les Misérables, Music Man, South Pacific, West Side Story and more. Philip Contini returns for a 34th(!) annual appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe with his top-quality six-piece Be Happy Band, bringing a brand-new show of greatest songs of Broadway musicals. There is no stopping this charismatic Scottish-Italian 72 year-old crooner. He already has new shows lined up for 2027 and 2028! 'His appeal is... of the unforced, natural baritone' (Scotsman).
Details
- Performer: Broadway Melodies
- Venue: Valvona & Crolla
- Space: Caffè Bar & Restaurant
- Genre: MUSIC, Musical theatre, Live music
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 70 minutes
- Performances listed: 10, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: One step up at the entrance - ramp available. 10 steps up to the venue. Alternative chair lift up 8 steps then 2 steps negotiated by ramp. Stairs: 6 - 10 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 1 published review and 1 audience review for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
The combination of a full house, great atmosphere, accomplished musicianship and Contini’s easy rapport with the audience made this one of those Fringe performances that simply leaves you feeling good.
— Counter Culture (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sat 8 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £18.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 15:30 — Already performed — £18.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 20:30 — Already performed — £18.00
- Mon 31 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £18.00