Rather epic in length, The Force of Destiny (La forza del destino) is all too rarely seen on Australian stages, so its inclusion, as part of Opera Australia’s celebration of the bicentenary […]
Opera Australia: The Force of Destiny review
The Production Company: Gypsy review
Five stars do not seem enough for The Production Company’s phenomenal concert staging of Gypsy, which reaches a zenith in all aspects of production and performance. Cast and creatives are at the top […]
Wicked 2014 Melbourne Cast Announced
Principal cast and ensemble members arrived on their very own Wicked tram for One Short Day at Melbourne’s Parliament House today to herald the 2014 return of the worldwide smash hit.
Little Orphan TrAshley review
It may be school holidays in Melbourne, but, as advertised, this raucous pantomime is definitely an adults-only affair. Nothing, it seems, is off limits, as pollies, celebs and headline makers are mercilessly […]
Sweet Dreams: Songs by Annie Lennox review
UK music legend Annie Lennox has always presented a particularly androgynous image so there seems to be a certain natural logic in her music and life story being presented by a handsome, […]
NT Live: The Audience review
Affectionately warm and devilishly witty, The Audience provides a fly on the wall insight into sixty years’ worth of meetings between Queen Elizabeth II and her Prime Ministers. A huge hit on […]
Idina Menzel with Melbourne Pops Orchestra review
Broadway, television, movies, motherhood, symphony concerts, it seems there is nothing Idina Menzel cannot do. And having heard her roof-raising voice live in concert tonight, two thousand screaming fans know have an […]
Melbourne Cabaret Festival: Adam Guettel in Concert review
Adam Guettel may be teaching a masterclass with students tomorrow, but this evening he gave one all on his own. Simply attired in sweater and jeans, Guettel had the crowd of music […]
Tall Trees Productions: The Last Five Years review
A cult favourite amongst music theatre cognoscenti, The Last Five Years is all too rarely seen on Melbourne stages. This popularity, along with the relatively simple staging requirements, makes the show a […]
Helpmann Awards Nominees 2013
Nominations were announced this evening for the 13th annual Helpmann Awards. The Awards will be presented at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 29 July, in a ceremony that will be telecast […]
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