Man in Chair

Music Theatre, Opera, Ballet and Play Reviews

Menu

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

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 )

A Bronx Tale review [Broadway 2017]

By Simon Parris on April 7, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

Filling the gap for New York baby boomers left by the closure of mega hit Jersey Boys, ambitious new musical A Bronx Tale has entertaining moments but struggles to overcome the unusual […]

Dear Evan Hansen review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on April 7, 2017 • ( 7 Comments )

Modern, fresh and wholly original, Dear Evan Hansen hits the zeitgeist of the current dangers of loneliness despite the perpetual availability of digital connections and the constant barrage of digital communication.

Come From Away review

By Simon Parris on April 6, 2017 • ( 6 Comments )

Contrasting many of the mega-budget, high-tech new musicals, the simple staging of Come From Away wins hearts with its soaring humanity.

Anastasia the new Broadway Musical review

By Simon Parris on April 6, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

Gorgeous music and impeccable design combine to tell a captivating story in the long awaited stage adaption of Anastasia.

Groundhog Day the Musical review

By Simon Parris on April 4, 2017 • ( 8 Comments )

Reuniting many of the high wattage talents behind Matilda, new musical Groundhog Day is a slickly produced, crowd-pleasing show in the best Broadway tradition.

In Transit review

By Simon Parris on April 3, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

New Broadway musical In Transit is doubly unique, winning points for both its originality and for being an entirely performed a cappella.

Sunset Boulevard review [Broadway 2017]

By Simon Parris on April 3, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

To borrow Norma Desmond’s expression, Glenn Close is enjoying a phenomenal “return” to Broadway, and to her 1994 Tony-winning role, with this unique, glossy, concert-like staging of Sunset Boulevard.

Victorian Opera: The Princess and the Pea review

By Simon Parris on March 26, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

Victorian Opera presented another authentic introductory opera experience with this highly accessible, sweetly amusing production of The Princess and the Pea.

The Australian Ballet: Faster review

By Simon Parris on March 18, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

Presenting an expertly curated mixed program, The Australian Ballet begins it Melbourne 2017 season in superb form. Faster showcases the company with a well-matched trio of cutting edge contemporary works, two of […]

Lyric Opera of Melbourne: The Japanese Princess review

By Simon Parris on March 16, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

Lyric Opera of Melbourne continues to enrich the local opera scene with eclectic selections that are beautifully produced. The Japanese Princess is a charming beginning to the company’s 2017 season.

Posts navigation

‹ Newer 1 … 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 … 108 Older ›

Music Theatre »

StageBugs Productions: Young Frankenstein review

Spamalot review [Melbourne 2026]

Soundworks Productions: Sweeney Todd review

Opera »

Victorian Opera: The Spare Room review

Melbourne Opera: Il Trovatore review

Melbourne Opera: Don Giovanni review [2026]

Dance »

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

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

BIG Live: The Great Gatsby ballet review

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

Top Posts

  • The Stuttgart Ballet: The Sleeping Ballet review [Melbourne 2026]
  • Spamalot review [Melbourne 2026]
  • A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical review [Melbourne]
  • StageBugs Productions: Young Frankenstein review
  • Six the Musical review [Melbourne 2026]
  • Paddington the Musical review
  • The Rocky Horror Show review [Broadway 2026]
  • BIG Live: The Great Gatsby ballet review

Follow Man in Chair on X

My Tweets

Top Clicks

  • simonparrismaninchair.com…
  • simonparrismaninchair.com…
  • australianballet.com.au/p…
  • simonparrismaninchair.com…
  • simonparrismaninchair.com…

Archives

Recent Comments

Simon Parris's avatarSimon Parris on The Stuttgart Ballet: The Slee…
Warrick Dawson's avatarWarrick Dawson on The Stuttgart Ballet: The Slee…
Simon Parris's avatarSimon Parris on Steel Magnolias review [Melbou…
Ben's avatarBen on Steel Magnolias review [Melbou…
DIE DIENSTAG-PRESSE,… on Melbourne Opera: Il Trovatore…
  • Top categories: Reviews Warwick Fyfe
Blog at WordPress.com. |
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    Man in Chair
    Join 378 other subscribers

    Have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.

  • Man in Chair
    View site in Reader
    Manage subscriptionsSign upLog in
    Report this content
    Collapse this bar
Loading Comments...