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Cats review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on January 1, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

John Foreman’s Australia Pops Orchestra: New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts review

By Simon Parris on December 30, 2025 • ( 6 Comments )

Anastasia review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on December 29, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra: The Idols of Musical Theatre review

By Simon Parris on December 28, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

OSMaD: Come From Away review

By Simon Parris on December 6, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Paddington the Musical review

By Simon Parris on November 19, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Beetlejuice the Musical review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on May 18, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Melbourne’s own Eddie Perfect takes on the title role in Beetlejuice as his boffo Broadway musical makes its eagerly anticipated Australian premiere.

Les Misérables the Arena Spectacular review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on May 15, 2025 • ( 6 Comments )

The world’s favourite musical thrills once more in this lavish, talent-packed concert that completely lives up to its “Arena Spectacular” title.

Hadestown review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on May 14, 2025 • ( 5 Comments )

Acclaimed modern musical Hadestown exudes sinister, seductive atmosphere in its premiere Australian tour. 

Smash review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on May 11, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Cleverly reinvented, Smash the musical takes the scenario of Smash the television series in its own direction, crafting a welcome new entry to the ever-popular canon of backstage musicals. 

Floyd Collins review [Broadway 2025]

By Simon Parris on May 10, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

How Glory Goes. Premiering off-Broadway almost 30 years ago, musical tragedy Floyd Collins makes its long awaited Broadway bow in this exquisitely realised, deeply moving production. 

Pirates! The Penzance Musical review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on May 9, 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

Completely ignoring the old aphorism “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” Roundabout Theatre Company fails to trust the wit and charm that has kept The Pirates of Penzance perennially on stage […]

Just in Time review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on May 9, 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

Broadway is at its best when even a bio-musical is a solid gold hit. Sterling talents collaborate to bring the story of ill-fated crooner Bobby Darin to supremely entertaining life. 

Boop! review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on May 8, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Sunshine in a bottle, Boop! is a delectable confection that happily entertains the delighted audience without expecting much of anything in return.

Gypsy review [Broadway 2025]

By Simon Parris on May 7, 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

The jewel in the crown of the musical theatre canon gleams all the more brightly in this immaculately staged revival, with the great Audra McDonald leaving her all on stage as ferocious […]

Real Women Have Curves review [Broadway 2025]

By Simon Parris on May 6, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A joyful celebration of humanity and devotion to dreams, plus a healthy dose of body positivity, Real Women Have Curves raises the roof with infectious music and delightful comedy.

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