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StageBugs Productions: Young Frankenstein review

By Simon Parris on October 11, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Stuttgart Ballet: The Sleeping Ballet review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on October 10, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Victorian Opera: The Spare Room review

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

Spamalot review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on September 20, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Soundworks Productions: Sweeney Todd review

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

Melbourne Opera: Il Trovatore review

By Simon Parris on August 24, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

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. […]

Evita review

By Simon Parris on April 8, 2012 • ( 4 Comments )

What kind of goddess has lived among us?

Man in Chair presents Catch Me If You Can

By Simon Parris on April 2, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

Same composers, same era, same director and choreographer, same designers, same Broadway theatre, even some of the same stars – why did Catch Me If You Can flop where Hairspray shone?

The Production Company Season 2012

By Simon Parris on March 28, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

The Production Company today announced the three fabulous Broadway musicals that make up their exciting 2012 season.

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