Clik here to view.
Death Takes A Holiday review [London 2017]
The UK premiere season of 2011 Maury Yeston musical Death Takes A Holiday is as exquisitely sung as it is handsomely staged. Sharing the characteristic quality of Yeston scores, the music has a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Book of Mormon review [Melbourne]
Australia finally has the chance to say Hello! to The Book of Mormon, and this sparkling production has been well worth the wait. Perhaps we needed the time to be ready for the show’s touches of music...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ladies in Black review [Melbourne 2017]
Original Australian musical Ladies in Black retains its down to earth charm in this welcome national tour. Sold out in Brisbane and Melbourne just over a year ago, Ladies in Black has moved from the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
StageArt: The Full Monty review
Independent Melbourne company StageArt begins 2017 with a confident, large-scale production of 2000 Broadway musical The Full Monty, capably demonstrating that they can fill the stage and auditorium of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sunset Boulevard review [Broadway 2017]
To borrow Norma Desmond’s expression, Glenn Close is enjoying a phenomenal “return” to Broadway, and to her 1994 Tony-winning role, with this unique, glossy, concert-like staging of Sunset Boulevard....
View ArticleClik here to view.
In Transit review
New Broadway musical In Transit is doubly unique, winning points for both its originality and for being an entirely performed a cappella. It is a time of extremes on Broadway. Sunset Boulevard boasts...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Groundhog Day the Musical review
Reuniting many of the high wattage talents behind Matilda, new musical Groundhog Day is a slickly produced, crowd-pleasing show in the best Broadway tradition. Multi-talented Australian...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Anastasia the new Broadway Musical review
Gorgeous music and impeccable design combine to tell a captivating story in the long awaited stage adaption of Anastasia. **check back later for images from the Broadway production** Following the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Come From Away review
Contrasting many of the mega-budget, high-tech new musicals, the simple staging of Come From Away wins hearts with its soaring humanity. The presence of Come From Away of Broadway is an example of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dear Evan Hansen review [Broadway]
Modern, fresh and wholly original, Dear Evan Hansen hits the zeitgeist of the current dangers of loneliness despite the perpetual availability of digital connections and the constant barrage of digital...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Bronx Tale review [Broadway 2017]
Filling the gap for New York baby boomers left by the closure of mega hit Jersey Boys, ambitious new musical A Bronx Tale has entertaining moments but struggles to overcome the unusual mixture of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hello, Dolly! review [Broadway 2017]
It’s so nice to have Mrs Dolly Levi back where she belongs, bringing infinite joy to capacity audiences on Broadway. At one time Broadway’s longest running musical, Hello, Dolly! shines again in this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bandstand review
A surprise gem, Bandstand transcends its simple premise to deliver a compelling story with terrific music and performance energy to spare. **Check back later for images of the Broadway production on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory review [Broadway 2017]
Oompa loompa doompety doo I’ve got a Broadway puzzle for you Oompa loompa doompety dee If you are wise you’ll listen to me What do you get when you cut all the sets Charging as much as an opera gets...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Amélie review
As dainty and delectable as a well-cooked soufflé, the new stage musical Amélie is a feather-light confection of pure charm. Based on the affectionately remembered 2001 film, Amélie focuses on a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
War Paint review
A glossy, if rather slender, new musical, War Paint is a chance to luxuriate in the performances of a pair of Broadway’s greatest divas. Two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 review
Highly original in style and extraordinarily exuberant in performance energy, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 is a fresh, exciting and affecting new musical. The creative team of The Great...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sunday in the Park with George review [Broadway 2017]
Less is so much more as revered musical Sunday in the Park with George returns to Broadway. The staging may be partial, but the music, humour and heart are all there in abundance. After creating a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Aladdin review [Melbourne 2017]
Shining, shimmering, splendid, Aladdin transports audiences on a magic carpet ride to a whole new world of kaleidoscopic intensity. Looking pleasingly pristine and perfectly polished in Her Majesty’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cabaret review [Melbourne 2017]
Although its timeless quality and eerily prescient politics make Cabaret ripe for revival, a proliferation of poor directorial choices derails the promise of this new production. Ahead of its time in...
View Article