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Schmigadoon review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 6, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

The Rocky Horror Show review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 4, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

The Lost Boys musical review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on April 3, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Beaches the musical review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 1, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

Cats: The Jellicle Ball review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on March 31, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

Ragtime review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on March 30, 2026 • ( 4 Comments )

Paris Opéra Ballet: Cinderella review

By Simon Parris on January 3, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Paris Opéra Ballet revived Rudolf Nureyev’s grand 1986 “Hollywood” Cinderella as part of the celebration to mark 80 years since the birth of Nureyev.

Company review [West End 2019]

By Simon Parris on January 2, 2019 • ( 6 Comments )

Exemplifying the meaning of the term “revival,” Marianne Elliott delivers a brand new take on classic concept musical Company that is fresh, funny and altogether fabulous. Bobby is now Bobbie, and the […]

Opera and Ballet Year in Review 2018

By Simon Parris on December 27, 2018 • ( 10 Comments )

Melbourne continues to enjoy a full and rewarding program of high-class opera, wondrous dance and high profile visiting artists.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on December 21, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

Wickedly funny, Peter Pan Goes Wrongis summer holiday family entertainment minted to perfection.

Musical Theatre Year in Review 2018

By Simon Parris on December 19, 2018 • ( 11 Comments )

Five decades into his storied career, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber dominated the Melbourne musical theatre scene in 2018.

The Australian Ballet: Storytime Ballet: Coppélia review

By Simon Parris on December 14, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

The Australian Ballet continues their cleverly conceived Storytime Ballet series with Coppélia, an ideal first ballet for young audiences.

Opera Australia: Evita review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on December 10, 2018 • ( 12 Comments )

What a difference a theatre makes. Resplendent in Melbourne’s State Theatre, Evita now has the lighting, sound and space to make it the spectacle it deserves to be.

The Australian Ballet School: La Sylphide & Other Works review

By Simon Parris on December 8, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

The Australian Ballet School ends their year with a selection of well-chosen highlights to accompany the welcome addition of La Sylphide to their repertoire.

Rent review [Melbourne 2018]

By Simon Parris on December 1, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

Youthful energy and intelligent direction burn brightly in this exhilarating new production of evergreen modern classic Rent.

Melbourne Theatre Company: Twelfth Night review

By Simon Parris on November 17, 2018 • ( 9 Comments )

Gorgeous design, cunning direction and a dreamy cast combine for the pure pleasure of Twelfth Night, an early Christmas present from Melbourne Theatre Company.

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