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Clovelly Fox Productions: Grey Gardens review

By Simon Parris on July 22, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pretty Woman the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on July 17, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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 )

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. 

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.

Sondheim’s Old Friends review [Broadway 2025]

By Simon Parris on May 5, 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

Not a day goes by Not a single day But you’re somewhere, a part of my life And it looks like you’ll stay A luxurious cast of living legends and rising stars […]

Redwood review [Broadway 2025]

By Simon Parris on May 5, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Idina Menzel defies gravity all over again, flying high in original new musical Redwood. An inspiring tale of self reflection and communing with nature, Redwood sees grieving parent Jesse take inspiration from […]

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Guys and Dolls review

By Simon Parris on March 22, 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

Evergreen Broadway Golden Age classic Guys and Dolls flourishes with the super-sized outdoor Handa Opera treatment, the glittering Sydney skyline a worthy stand-in for New York City itself.  

Jesus Christ Superstar review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on March 21, 2025 • ( 17 Comments )

Perennial favourite Jesus Christ Superstar blazes back onto the stage, making a highly welcome return in this latest and greatest production of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock opera.

The Maybe Pile: Boys on the Verge of Tears review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on March 15, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Uniquely conceived and sharply executed, Boys on the Verge of Tears takes the audience on a gripping ride through boyhood and beyond.

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