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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on August 9, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Six the Musical review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 30, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Steel Magnolias review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 29, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Clovelly Fox Productions: Grey Gardens review

By Simon Parris on July 22, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pretty Woman the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on July 17, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on June 24, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Met Opera The Makropulos Case review

By Simon Parris on May 9, 2012 • ( 3 Comments )

In a style that could almost be described as film noir, The Makropulos Case is a rare entry in the opera thriller genre.

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.

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