Category: Musical Theatre
Review: Legally Blonde Is Guilty Of Being Fabulous
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Legally Blonde: The Musical at The National Theatre in St Kilda is an unmissable sparkling triumph in pink. The show from Theatrical Inc. delivers infectious fun, pep, and heart as directed by Aimee Forrest. It delivers exactly what we need to break through the dreariness of a Melbourne winter. It’s warm,…
Kimberly Akimbo Review: Growing Old Never Felt So New
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Opening with energy and colour, Mitchell Butel’s Australian premiere of Kimberly Akimbo is brought to life with heart and humour. Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and Music by Jeanine Tesori, this Tony Award-winning musical, presented by State Theatre Company South Australia and Melbourne Theatre Company, is sure to win…
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Review: The Sun Comes Out For Annie In Melbourne
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It’s hard to fathom a more pitch-perfect production of Annie than what unfolded on stage last night at the Princess Theatre. Kicking off its Melbourne run, Annie is a devilishly joyous romp through FDR-era New York City, carried by the unforgettable spirit of its young lead. On opening night, the…
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Review: Lord of the Rings A Musical Tale, Gold Coast
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The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale has touched down at HOTA on the Gold Coast, marking the final Australian stop of its national tour. This is a strictly limited season before the production packs its bags and heads to Singapore next month. Originally premiering in Toronto in…
Review: Jesus Christ Superstar Reigns With Grit And Glitter
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Jesus Christ Superstar has landed at QPAC in Brisbane, the final stop of its national tour which began last November. More than 50 years since Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera first shook audiences, this striking new production strips things back to the raw essentials. Gritty, urgent and…
Review: Cats The Musical Is Back On Stage And Better Than Ever
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Forty years since it first premiered in Australia, CATS, the iconic musical, is back at the very same venue where it originally opened, the Theatre Royal. With a masterfully executed production, the current creative team successfully celebrates this incredible anniversary. With strong power and energy, they reassert the unique charm…
Review: Hedwig And The Angry Inch Is Theatrical Adrenaline
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From the first electrifying guitar riff to the final standing-ovation–worthy note, Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Athenaeum Theatre is nothing short of theatrical adrenaline. This production blasts off with unapologetic swagger, delivering an emotional rollercoaster that punches hard, laughs harder, and ultimately leaves you profoundly moved. Right away, the staging…
Review: WAAPA Finds The Bittersweet Magic In Merrily We Roll Along
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Since it first debuted in 1981, Merrily We Roll Along has become a cult classic amongst musical theatre fans. Its 2023 Tony Award-winning revival has given the production another resurgence in popularity, and it is great to see it staged by the current 3rd year WAAPA Music Theatre students. Coincidentally,…
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Review: Dusty The Musical Brings The Legend Back To Life
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Dusty The Musical – In Concert has hit the stage at the Concert Hall, QPAC and is running for six performances only, in an enthralling production presented by Prospero Arts. Dusty The Musical – In Concert is a heartfelt tribute to Mary O’Brien, the shy London girl who transformed into…
Review: Ride The Cyclone Turns Teen Tragedy Into Musical Magic
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Buckle in and hold on tight for the Queensland premiere of Ride the Cyclone, produced by Vox Theatre Arts in association with Phoenix After Dark. Ride the Cyclone is an exhilarating, energetic and existential musical showcase! Prepare to go full speed ahead through the highs and lows of life in…
Review: Les Misérables Rocks Brisbane in a Spectacular Arena Concert
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Les Misérables, the global musical phenomenon, has arrived in Brisbane, the last stop in Australia as part of its 40th anniversary, first ever Arena Spectacular World Tour. It is here for just seven performances at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it short season. Quite simply, if you love Les Miz,…
Review: A Chorus Line Dances Straight To The Heart
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What would you do if you couldn’t dance anymore? This is the question that sits right at the heart of A Chorus Line. Willoughby Theatre Company’s production of the musical sensation not only answers it in spectacular fashion but does so with tenderness and care. With an unconventional structure, it hooks…
Review: Beetlejuice Brings the Chaos in a Spirited Spectacle
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There’s a creepy, twisted, shadowy show full of all sorts of hilarity and delightful surprises, and it has jumped out and sprung up at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne. It’s Beetlejuice the Musical, and you’re in for a spine-tingling treat! Based on Tim Burton’s 1988 film that has become a…
Review: Grease Is Still The One That I Want
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Grease is a high-octane rollercoaster and a staple of any musical theatre company. Hornsby Musical Society’s production of this renowned classic retains all that we love about it, whilst infusing it with young, up-and-coming performers who breathe new life into the fifty-plus-year-old story. Before John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John stole our…
Review: Beauty and the Beast Enchants Adelaide For The First Time
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For the first time ever, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the Musical has premiered in Adelaide. And what a treat it is to be a guest at a show like this! There’s truly nothing like the magic of a Disney production. Settling here in Adelaide for an almost two-month run, Beauty and the Beast can only…
Review: Melbourne Welcomes Hadestown with a Thunderous Heartbeat
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Melbourne welcomes Hadestown with a thunderous heartbeat, heralding the arrival of a theatrical tour de force where ancient Greek myth meets modern soul. Amid the dazzle of a red carpet opening, the city pulses with the music of Orpheus and Eurydice; melodies that rise, fall, and linger like a whispered promise. This…
Review: Little Women The Musical Sings Of Sisterhood And Strength
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Louisa May Alcott’s timeless novel Little Women is a beloved cornerstone of classic literature, often celebrated for its progressive themes and enduring portrayal of strong, complex women. Over the years, it has inspired countless adaptations, each exploring the story’s emotional depth and themes of gender, identity and independence. In Adelaide,…
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Review: Carrie The Musical Strikes Back And It’s Killer
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Carrie: The Musical finds chilling new relevance in this powerful co-production presented by the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre and QPAC. Carrie was Stephen King’s first published novel, released in 1974. King famously threw the first few draft pages of the story in the bin. It was his…
Review: Les Misérables A Revolution Reimagined In Spectacular Scale
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Les Misérables, the global musical phenomenon, has arrived in Sydney in truly epic fashion as part of its 40th anniversary Arena Spectacular World Tour. Opening night at ICC Theatre confirmed that even after four decades, this story of justice, redemption and resistance can still stir the soul, especially when delivered…
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Review: Lord Of The Rings: A Musical Tale Melbourne
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The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale has arrived in Melbourne and there is exceptional magic in absolutely every moment of this outstanding production. The incredibly talented team, both those behind the scenes and on stage bring to life a most wondrous adventure. Every emotion is executed with drive…
