Even with two of its main theatres not available for musicals, Melbourne still enjoyed a healthy musical theatre scene in 2019.
Musical Theatre Year in Review 2019
Music Theatre Year in Review 2016
Australian audiences’ love affair with music theatre continued apace in 2016, with at least eight new Australian musicals playing alongside the glossy commercial productions and the exciting independent premieres.
The Light in the Piazza: 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert review
In an unforgettable night of glorious music, The Light in the Piazza 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert reassembled the original cast of one of Broadway’s most cherished musicals.
The King and I review [Broadway 2015]
The jewel in the crown of the current Broadway season, Rodgers and Hammerstein treasure The King and I gleams in a ravishing revival. The vision of esteemed director Bartlett Sher and team, […]
2014 Music Theatre Year in Review
Boutique musicals blossomed, new companies multiplied and program prices rose, in the 2014 year of musical theatre.
The Bridges of Madison County [Broadway Musical] review
Rapturously beautiful music flows throughout this new, almost chamber-sized musical. The gently paced, very adult romance is absorbing, and leads to a poignantly affecting conclusion.
Flowerchildren review
Magnormos has dared to dream a big dream in transferring 2011 fringe smash hit Flowerchildren to a city stage, and Melbourne’s theatrical landscape is all the richer for it.
Nice Work If You Can Get It review
Your grandmother’s musical theatre is back on old Broadway in this featherlight confection that’s a daffy delight.
Man in Chair 