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Carousel: A Concert review [Melbourne 2024]
A once-in-a-blue-moon convergence of material and artists, Carousel: A Concert all too briefly recalls not only the dawn of the Golden Age of Broadway but also the glorious 21 years of treasured...
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Victorian Opera: Sweeney Todd review [Melbourne 2024]
Returning for a welcome encore season, this delectably dark production of Sweeney Todd is arguably stronger than its original 2015 season. A co-production of Victorian Opera and New Zealand Opera,...
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Quasimodo the Musical in Concert review
A grand concert staging heralds the world premiere of new Australian work Quasimodo the Musical, with a full complement of soloists, choir, and orchestra allowing the score to be heard at its very...
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Tina, The Tina Turner Musical review [Melbourne]
Studded with hit songs and telling a truly inspiring story, hit bio-musical Tina, The Tina Turner Musical finally plays Melbourne, arriving in peak form. Wondrously warm and vocally superb, the...
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Tammy Faye review [Broadway]
Tonally fluid and breezily superficial, new Elton John musical Tammy Faye gamely attempts to capture and recreate the spellbinding powers of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. Premiering...
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New York City Center: Ragtime review [2024]
Vividly justifying the very invention of musical theatre, Ragtime returns to New York City in a superbly cast, meticulously directed production that celebrates social progress whilst championing...
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The Outsiders review [Broadway 2024]
A stage musical version of The Outsiders may sound like a daffy gag from an episode of The Simpsons but the result is actually a dazzling, thrilling, and moving achievement. The winner of Best...
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Sunset Blvd. review [Broadway 2024]
Instrumental and vocal performances of the very highest calibre help to compensate for the complete lack of costumes and sets in this glorified concert presentation of Sunset Boulevard Sunset Blvd.....
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Death Becomes Her [Broadway] review
A prime example of a lavish Broadway musical comedy, Death Becomes Her roars to life on stage boasting a pair of fabulous lead performances from Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard playing deadly duelling...
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Once Upon A Mattress review [Broadway]
Fresh from a triumphant season at New York City Center, unabashedly wholesome Golden Age musical comedy Once Upon A Mattress delights in this limited Broadway season. Centring upon the plight of...
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Swept Away review [Broadway]
By turns rousing, distressing, moving, and uplifting, unique new musical Swept Away celebrates the stirring bluegrass music of prolific folk rock group The Avett Brothers. Based on The Avett Brothers’...
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Maybe Happy Ending review [Broadway]
Quirky, original, and sweetly adorable, new musical Maybe Happy Ending is a magical journey of love and wonder that gamely sees the very best in our throwaway world of consumer convenience. With a...
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Sister Act the Musical review [Melbourne]
Fabulous, Baby! Congregation-pleasing screen-to-stage adaptation Sister Act the Musical spreads the Sunday Morning Fever as it makes its long overdue Australian premiere tour in heavenly form....
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Wicked: Part One movie review
Decadently thrillifying in every possible regard, eagerly awaited movie Wicked: Part One faithfully serves the stage musical’s legion fans while ingeniously expanding its universe with dazzling...
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Perryman Theatre Company: One Day in September review
Showcased by an elite cast of the best possible draft picks, new Australian musical One Day in September breaks out from the pack in a confidently presented, all too brief Development Season. One Day...
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OSMaD: The Addams Family review
Creative direction and vibrant performances breathe abundant life into altogether ooky musical The Addams Family. With sentimental memories of the mid-1960s television series recently bolstered by...
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Love Actually? The Musical Parody review [Melbourne]
A clever idea for a show and a perfectly timed Christmas presentation, sporadically funny new musical Love Actually? The Musical Parody falls short of its blue chip potential. While Love Actually?...
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Dear Evan Hansen review [Melbourne]
Even when the dark comes crashing through When you need a friend to carry you And when you’re broken on the ground You will be found “Worth the wait” is a cliché but very relevant in the case of 2016...
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John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra: New Year’s Eve Gala Concert 2024...
John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra blends traditional New Year’s Eve favourites with a generous serving of musical theatre and pop hits for a thrilling presentation of their annual New Year’s...
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Victorian Opera: Follies review [Melbourne]
In a towering achievement, Victorian Opera lavishes high production values, sumptuous orchestra, and a peerless cast on revered Stephen Sondheim musical Follies. Touted as the first professional fully...
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