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The Australian Ballet: Flora review

By Simon Parris on March 13, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

OVATION concert review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on March 8, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Australian Ballet: Signature Works [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 28, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Book of Mormon review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 13, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Cluedo review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on February 11, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Victorian Opera: The Pirates of Penzance review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 5, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Godspell review

By Simon Parris on April 30, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

Newcomer Corbin Bleu (High School Musical) is a perfect fit in this frenetic, modern update of Stephen Schwartz’s time-honoured classic.

The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess review

By Simon Parris on April 26, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

The classic folk opera Porgy and Bess shimmers to life in this truncated, but lovingly staged, adaptation.

Once review

By Simon Parris on April 19, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

An unexpectedly charming treat, Once wins over the audience early and never lets go until the bittersweet end.

Jesus Christ Superstar review

By Simon Parris on April 16, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

Featuring the best singing currently to be heard on Broadway, Jesus Christ Superstar makes a welcome return in this slick, expertly understated production.

Nice Work If You Can Get It review

By Simon Parris on April 15, 2012 • ( 5 Comments )

Your grandmother’s musical theatre is back on old Broadway in this featherlight confection that’s a daffy delight.

Ghost review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on April 14, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

Welcome to music theatre in the 2010s: high volume and high tech for the concentration-challenged YouTube generation.

Met Opera Manon review

By Simon Parris on April 12, 2012 • ( 8 Comments )

Simply designed, Laurent Pelly’s new production of Manon avoids clutter to allow the beautiful, romantic music to take centre stage. Superstars Anna Netrebko and Piotr Beczala have rarely looked and sounded more […]

Met Opera La Traviata review

By Simon Parris on April 11, 2012 • ( 26 Comments )

Natalie Dessay dons the infamous red cocktail dress in Willy Decker’s controversial 2005 Salzburg Festival staging of La Traviata, now playing at the Met.

Newsies review

By Simon Parris on April 10, 2012 • ( 6 Comments )

Wow! A palpable hit, Newsies exudes charm, flair and lashings of male energy that are bound to ensure a run far beyond the limited season currently advertised.

Leap of Faith review

By Simon Parris on April 9, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

Based on the largely forgotten 1992 movie, Leap of Faith leapt into town due to the availability of the prestigious St James Theater and the perceived lack of competition for Best Musical. […]

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