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The Australian Ballet: Don Quixote review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on March 16, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

& Juliet review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on March 10, 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

The Mousetrap review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on February 22, 2023 • ( 8 Comments )

tick, tick…BOOM! review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on February 8, 2023 • ( 6 Comments )

Mary Poppins review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on February 4, 2023 • ( 12 Comments )

The Australian Ballet School: Summer Season with Butterfly 2022 review

By Simon Parris on December 10, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Met Opera Ring Cycle 2012 review

By Simon Parris on May 13, 2012 • ( 12 Comments )

No longer a Ring virgin, I am now a fully qualified Lord of the Ring after sitting through all 19 or so hours of the Met’s epic, and somewhat controversial, new Ring […]

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes review

By Simon Parris on May 12, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

Megan Hilty from Smash on stage in a Marilyn Monroe role. Now why didn’t I think of that?

Met Opera Billy Budd review

By Simon Parris on May 11, 2012 • ( 4 Comments )

Avoiding the potential melodrama of a male love triangle, the Met’s rarely seen production of Billy Budd maintains a grave integrity and a compassion for its characters.

2012 Broadway Play reviews

By Simon Parris on May 10, 2012 • ( 2 Comments )

We used to call them “those shows without songs,” but this year’s plays have plenty of songs and music. In fact, two plays took Tony nominations for Best Score, a category that […]

Met Opera The Makropulos Case review

By Simon Parris on May 9, 2012 • ( 3 Comments )

In a style that could almost be described as film noir, The Makropulos Case is a rare entry in the opera thriller genre.

Godspell review

By Simon Parris on April 30, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

Newcomer Corbin Bleu (High School Musical) is a perfect fit in this frenetic, modern update of Stephen Schwartz’s time-honoured classic.

The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess review

By Simon Parris on April 26, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

The classic folk opera Porgy and Bess shimmers to life in this truncated, but lovingly staged, adaptation.

Once review

By Simon Parris on April 19, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

An unexpectedly charming treat, Once wins over the audience early and never lets go until the bittersweet end.

Jesus Christ Superstar review

By Simon Parris on April 16, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

Featuring the best singing currently to be heard on Broadway, Jesus Christ Superstar makes a welcome return in this slick, expertly understated production.

Nice Work If You Can Get It review

By Simon Parris on April 15, 2012 • ( 5 Comments )

Your grandmother’s musical theatre is back on old Broadway in this featherlight confection that’s a daffy delight.

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