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The Maybe Pile: Boys on the Verge of Tears review [Melbourne]

Uniquely conceived and sharply executed, Boys on the Verge of Tears takes the audience on a gripping ride through boyhood and beyond. Winner of the 2022 Verity Bargate Award for new writing, Boys on...

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Jesus Christ Superstar review [Melbourne 2025]

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....

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Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Guys and Dolls review

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....

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Redwood review [Broadway 2025]

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...

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Sondheim’s Old Friends review [Broadway 2025]

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 bring a hearty smorgasbord of classic...

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Real Women Have Curves review [Broadway 2025]

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. Based on the 1990...

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Gypsy review [Broadway 2025]

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 stage mother...

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Boop! review [Broadway]

Sunshine in a bottle, Boop! is a delectable confection that happily entertains the delighted audience without expecting much of anything in return. The featherlight scenario for the new stage musical...

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Just in Time review [Broadway]

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.  Australian...

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Pirates! The Penzance Musical review [Broadway]

Completely ignoring the old aphorism “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” Roundabout Theatre Company fails to trust the wit and charm that has kept The Pirates of Penzance perennially on stage for some...

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Floyd Collins review [Broadway 2025]

How Glory Goes. Premiering off-Broadway almost 30 years ago, musical tragedy Floyd Collins makes its long awaited Broadway bow in this exquisitely realised, deeply moving production.  Original...

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Smash review [Broadway]

Cleverly reinvented, Smash the musical takes the scenario of Smash the television series in its own direction, crafting a welcome new entry to the ever-popular canon of backstage musicals.  Forget...

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Hadestown review [Melbourne 2025]

Acclaimed modern musical Hadestown exudes sinister, seductive atmosphere in its premiere Australian tour.  Winner of an impressive haul of eight 2019 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hadestown is...

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Les Misérables the Arena Spectacular review [Melbourne]

The world’s favourite musical thrills once more in this lavish, talent-packed concert that completely lives up to its “Arena Spectacular” title. Part of a World Tour that began in September last year,...

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Beetlejuice the Musical review [Melbourne 2025]

Melbourne’s own Eddie Perfect takes on the title role in Beetlejuice as his boffo Broadway musical makes its eagerly anticipated Australian premiere. The lavish modern production is a heady twist on...

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Melbourne Opera: Samson and Delilah review

Making a welcome foray into grand French opera, Melbourne Opera strikes gold with Samson and Delilah, confidently delivering splendid musical performances and expertly judged staging.  Not seen in...

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Annie review [Melbourne 2025]

Lovingly revived, evergreen musical comedy Annie shines anew to bring the joy of musical theatre to a new generation of family audiences.  It’s 1933 and there’s a billionaire in the White House;...

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MTC: Kimberly Akimbo review

Richly imbued with tender humanity, Kimberly Akimbo deftly balances affecting pathos with delightful comedy, all wrapped up in a sweet, eclectic musical score. Winner of five 2023 Tony Awards,...

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In The Heights review [Melbourne 2025]

A joyful celebration of humanity, Lin-Manuel Miranda musical In The Heights champions the galvanising support of community and the rich tapestry of diversity.  A far simpler and more modest affair...

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Clovelly Fox Productions: Ordinary Days review [Melbourne 2025]

Poignant 2008 musical Ordinary Days delivers timely inspiration in this heartfelt, impeccably cast revival. While the production rate of commercial musical theatre is thriving, independent musical...

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