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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 )

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.

The Australian Ballet: Carmen review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on March 8, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Strikingly modern and darkly psychological, John Inger’s Carmen delivers an exhilarating showcase for the sharply focused talents of The Australian Ballet.

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