Man in Chair

Music Theatre, Opera, Ballet and Play Reviews

Menu

  • Home
  • About
  • Music Theatre
  • Opera
  • Dance
  • Broadway
  • West End
  • Europe

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

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

Stella, a New Australian Musical: review

By Simon Parris on June 14, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on June 7, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Opera Australia: Encore! Songs from the Musicals review

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

Opera Australia: Gilbert & Sullivan – A Musical Celebration review [Melbourne 2026]

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

Waitress the Musical review [Australia 2026]

By Simon Parris on May 8, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

MTC: Kimberly Akimbo review

By Simon Parris on July 31, 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

Richly imbued with tender humanity, Kimberly Akimbo deftly balances affecting pathos with delightful comedy, all wrapped up in a sweet, eclectic musical score.

Annie review [Melbourne 2025]

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

Lovingly revived, evergreen musical comedy Annie shines anew to bring the joy of musical theatre to a new generation of family audiences. 

Melbourne Opera: Samson and Delilah review

By Simon Parris on June 2, 2025 • ( 3 Comments )

Making a welcome foray into grand French opera, Melbourne Opera strikes gold with Samson and Delilah, confidently delivering splendid musical performances and expertly judged staging. 

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 • ( 6 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 • ( 4 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. 

Posts navigation

‹ Newer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … 107 Older ›

Music Theatre »

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

Stella, a New Australian Musical: review

Opera Australia: Encore! Songs from the Musicals review

Opera »

Melbourne Opera: Don Giovanni review [2026]

IOpera: The Turn of the Screw review

Melbourne Opera: Samson and Delilah review

Dance »

The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet review [Melbourne 2026]

BIG Live: The Great Gatsby ballet review

The Australian Ballet: Flora review

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Top Posts

  • Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) review [Melbourne]
  • The Book of Mormon review [Melbourne 2026]
  • Waitress the Musical review [Australia 2026]
  • The Rocky Horror Show review [Broadway 2026]
  • Beetlejuice the Musical review [Melbourne 2025]
  • The Australian Ballet School: Showcase 2018 review
  • The Lost Boys musical review [Broadway]
  • Charlie and The Chocolate Factory The New Musical review

Follow Man in Chair on X

My Tweets

Top Clicks

  • simonparrismaninchair.com…
  • ticketmaster.com.au/artis…
  • simonparrismaninchair.com…
  • nationaltheatre.org.au/a-…
  • simonparrismaninchair.com…

Archives

Recent Comments

Simon Parris's avatarSimon Parris on Genesis to Broadway review
Edward Gary Mc Donnell's avatarEdward Gary Mc Donne… on Genesis to Broadway review
Unknown's avatarPride and Prejudice*… on & Juliet review [Melbourne…
Unknown's avatarPride and Prejudice*… on Moulin Rouge! The Musical revi…
Edward Gary Mc Donnell's avatarEdward Gary Mc Donne… on Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes…
  • Top categories: Reviews Warwick Fyfe
Blog at WordPress.com. |
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Man in Chair
    • Join 379 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Man in Chair
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar

Loading Comments...