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Classic Stage Company: A Man of No Importance review [Off-Broadway 2022]
Gently charming chamber musical A Man of No Importance enjoys a starry revival for its second New York outing. In the 2002 follow-up to their epic musical masterpiece Ragtime, composers Lynn Ahrens...
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Kimberly Akimbo review [Broadway 2022]
Brimming with heart, hope and happiness, new Broadway musical Kimberley Akimbo is an inspirational joy. Playing off-Broadway last year, boutique musical Kimberley Akimbo has been neatly upsized for...
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Funny Girl review [Lea Michele, Broadway 2022]
People who have seen Lea Michele in Funny Girl are the luckiest people in the world. No doubt about it, Lea Michele is the Greatest Star, singlehandedly salvaging a train wreck of a revival and tuning...
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The Music Man review [Hugh Jackman, Broadway 2022]
Cherished golden age treasure The Music Man roars back to life in this big budget, big star revival. Well known via two movie adaptations and countless school and community productions, 1957 musical...
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& Juliet review [Broadway]
Musical theatre’s new guilty pleasure, & Juliet is an accelerated endorphin rush that leaves the cheering crowd on a giddy high. A jukebox musical so in touch with its identity that it literally...
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat review [Melbourne 2022]
Streamlined and stripped of sophistication, sentimental favourite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat rests upon the proven attraction of its sunny, clap-a-long familiarity. Still going...
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Friends the Musical Parody review [Melbourne]
Classic ‘90s sitcom Friends is lovingly and oh-so-knowingly revived in bumper nostalgia trip, Friends the Musical Parody. Condensing ten seasons into a single-act 100-minute show, Friends the Musical...
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Mary Poppins review [Melbourne 2023]
Thoroughly disproving the law of diminishing returns, Mary Poppins soars again as the current Australian revival tour brings everyone’s favourite nanny back to her spiritual home at Her Majesty’s...
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tick, tick…BOOM! review [Melbourne 2023]
One for the fans, tick, tick…BOOM! is given a simple yet creative production that deservedly honours the spirit and talent of Broadway composer Jonathan Larson. tick, tick…BOOM! returns the audience...
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& Juliet review [Melbourne]
A breathless, rollicking rush of a feel good musical comedy, & Juliet makes its Australian premiere in killer form, with a peak Australian cast of fantabulous powerhouse artists. The lone new...
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The Tap Pack review [Melbourne 2023]
A heady mix of energy, creativity and charm, The Tap Pack returns for 2023 with their crowd-pleasing show lovingly buffed up to shine at its best. A terrific showcase for five male dancer/singers, The...
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Driftwood the Musical review [2023]
Returning one year after its original season, Driftwood the Musical benefits from judicious fine-tuning to bring a finer polish to its engaging and moving human story. A fluid memory play, Driftwood...
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Rocky Horror Show review [Melbourne 2023]
What a difference the right star makes. Jason Donovan astonishes as a kookily unhinged Frank N Furter, single-handedly justifying the umpteenth return of the iconic cult-turned-mainstream hit Rocky...
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Stage Bugs Productions: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown review
Just in time for school holidays, Stage Bugs Productions returns You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown to the stage in a vibrant production filled with winning performances. Before Bluey there was Snoopy,...
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Midnight: The Cinderella Musical review
Anchored by an exceptionally starry and talented cast, imaginatively conceived Australian musical Midnight finally arrives on stage for its keenly awaited World Premiere. Sturdily produced, Midnight...
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Joshua Robson Productions: City of Angels review
A top flight cast and smoking hot band make for a compelling new production of jazz-infused Broadway gem City of Angels. Winner of a highly impressive haul of six 1990 Tony Awards, including Best...
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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! in Cinemas review
I Cain’t Say No to watching Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, so this special cinematic release was the perfect way to spend a wintry Melbourne Sunday afternoon. The additional benefit of watching...
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Soundworks Productions: Parade review
Seen at its stirring and moving best, Jason Robert Brown musical Parade enjoys an all too brief must-see season from ambitious Melbourne company Soundworks Productions. While Broadway enjoys the final...
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John Foreman’s Aussie Pops Orchestra: Leading Ladies review
Marvellous maestro John Foreman pulls out all the stops to helm a truly fitting showcase for the extraordinary talents of Leading Ladies Casey Donovan, Silvie Paladino, and Caroline O’Connor. In the...
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical review [Melbourne 2023]
Ever the sparkling diamond, worldwide blockbuster Moulin Rouge! The Musical makes a triumphant and extremely welcome “victory lap” of Melbourne. Returning in killer form, the spectacular spectacular...
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