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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 )

Melbourne Opera: Don Giovanni review [2026]

By Simon Parris on April 27, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Schmigadoon review [Broadway 2026]

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

Tuck Everlasting the Musical review

By Simon Parris on April 3, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Handsomely produced, Tuck Everlasting is family friendly fare of the gentle, old-fashioned variety.

School of Rock the Musical review

By Simon Parris on April 2, 2016 • ( 10 Comments )

Andrew Lloyd Webber is back on top with School of Rock the Musical, a bona fide Broadway hit.  

American Psycho the Musical review

By Simon Parris on April 1, 2016 • ( 5 Comments )

Given the success of the novel and film on which it is based, American Psycho the Musical should be a tense and amusing satire thriller, so the limp, unaffecting result is a […]

1776 review [2016 New York City Center Encores!]

By Simon Parris on April 1, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

In a splendidly sung and acted performance, revered historical musical 1776 is given the Hamilton multi-racial casting treatment at New York City Center Encores!.

Bright Star review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on March 30, 2016 • ( 4 Comments )

Refreshingly different and entirely unpretentious, Bright Star has an original story, an authentic Southern sound and a cohesive blend of creative elements.

Met Opera: Roberto Devereux review

By Simon Parris on March 29, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Met Opera’s stunning production for their premiere season of Roberto Devereux boasts four world-class singers in the leading roles.

Dear Evan Hansen review

By Simon Parris on March 29, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

Timely staging, well judged writing and powerful performances distinguish brand new teen spirit musical Dear Evan Hansen.

She Loves Me review [Broadway 2016]

By Simon Parris on March 28, 2016 • ( 6 Comments )

Utterly charming and splendidly cast, Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of She Loves Me exemplifies the very reason music theatre fans flock to Broadway.

Met Opera: L’Elisir d’Amore review

By Simon Parris on March 28, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

The bel canto pleasure of L’Elisir d’Amore is significantly enhanced by electric chemistry between its romantic leads.

The Robber Bridegroom review

By Simon Parris on March 27, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

Streamlined to a single act, Roundabout’s new off-Broadway production of 1970s Broadway musical The Robber Bridegroom is 90 effervescent minutes of unabashed fun.

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