Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill - Belvoir St Theatre (NSW)
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill is historical and immersive and Zahra Newman transforms in this exquisite Billie Holiday biopic
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Sep 17, 20234 min read
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Hayes Theatre Co (NSW)
September Remedy Productions makes S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G fun in their debut production that inspires the goofball child in us all. 3.5 STARS
Sep 17, 20234 min read
A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to The Forum - Chapel Off Chapel (VIC)
Something for everyone as Watch This presents a hugely funny all-female version of Sondheim's classic. 3.5 STARS
Sep 8, 20237 min read
Wicked the Musical - Lyric Theatre (NSW)
The broadway smash-hit returns to prove why its so loved by Australian audiences, with a fresh cast and some "popular" performances.
Sep 7, 20234 min read
The Dismissal: An Extremely Serious Musical Comedy – Seymour Centre (NSW)
A sharp, funny, and astute production, representing what potential future productions of Australian musical theatre can achieve. 4 STARS
Sep 5, 20233 min read
The Marvellous Elephant Man – The Musical - Sydney Fringe Festival (2023)
Audaciously racy in its nature, leave your kids at home for this musical retelling of the Marvellous Elephant Man. 3 STARS
Aug 27, 20235 min read
Moulin Rouge! The Musical Reopening — Naarm, Melbourne (VIC)
Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne with all the sparkle, joy and exuberance audiences have come to love. 4.5 STARS
Aug 26, 20234 min read
Back to the Future: The Musical - Adelphi Theatre (UK)
Great Scott! Back to the Future: The Musical is 1.21 Gigawatts of fun. 4.5 STARS
Aug 19, 20232 min read
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL to premiere in Melbourne in 2025!
Broadway musical Beetlejuice is set to make its Australian premiere in 2025, bringing the much loved musical version to Melbourne.
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Losing the Plot - Edinburgh Fringe Festival (UK)
A new jukebox musical from young creatives that will have you bopping along in your seat in the early hours of your Fringe morning. 3.5 STAR
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Chriskirkpatrickmas: A Boy Band Musical - Edinburgh Fringe Festival (UK)
A “Christmas Carol” meets "It's a Wonderful Life" in this NSYNC-inspired musical. It’s a hidden Fringe gem! 4 STARS
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Hello Kitty Must Die - Edinburgh Fringe Festival (UK)
Deliciously dark and slick, this challenges what a Fringe Festival show can be. 4.5 STARS
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Fierce - Edinburgh Fringe Festival (UK)
Although taking a little too much inspiration from SIX, there is space to work this into its own unique story. 2 STARS
Aug 14, 20233 min read
What Girls Are Made Of - Edinburgh Fringe Festival (UK)
True story of Cora Bissett’s rollercoaster life and musical journey from the girl she was to the woman she became.
Aug 12, 20233 min read
Murder for Two - Hayes Theatre Company (NSW)
Murder for Two is the perfect blend of musical genius, physical comedy, dancing and a touch of murder.
Aug 6, 20233 min read
DIVAS - Sydney Opera House (NSW)
A night of songs from 10 Divas, with the 11th encapsulating them all. 4 STARS
Aug 6, 20235 min read
Elvis: A Musical Revolution - State Theatre (NSW)
Rob Mallet shines as the King of Rock'n'Roll in a production that, whilst not a "revolution" gives Elvis fans more than enough to dance to.
Jul 30, 20234 min read
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Sydney Opera House (NSW)
The bloody tale of Sweeney slices its way into the Sydney Opera House, sacrificing its female characters in the process. 3 STARS
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Bloom - Melbourne Theatre Company (VIC)
An enjoyably new addition to the Australian theatre canon with uplifting messages and some stellar musical numbers. 3 STARS
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Forgetting Tim Minchin - Belvoir 25A (NSW)
“Dear Tim, Forgetting Tim Minchin is a gem of a show, led artfully by its writer and star, Jules Orcullo.” 3.5 STARS
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