Reuben Liversidge
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Grey Gardens review: the strange story of the cult documentary turned musical
This Melbourne production is for fans of hidden musical theatre gems and admirers of the original Grey Gardens documentary.
The Phantom of the Opera review: Sydney Harbour production is 'dialled up to eleven'
This Opera Australia update of The Phantom of the Opera is a truly spectacular night out on Sydney Harbour.
Anastasia review: a classic musical with a star-making central performance
Anastasia offers spectacle and glamour, as well as a sensational turn by Georgina Hopson.
Hair review: musical’s emotional heart lost in underwhelming production
The tribal love-rock musical opens in Melbourne with an underwhelming production that's more parody than passionate remount.
Tarzan – The Stage Musical review: one for the Melbourne swingers
Tarzan excels is in the calibre of its cast and the dynamic presentation of Phil Collins’ score.
In The Heights review: Lin-Manuel Miranda will have you dancing in your seat
In The Heights, by the theatrical force behind Hamilton, pulses with heritage and history.
Musical review: Follies, Palais Theatre
Australia’s first ever fully staged production of 'Follies' deserves an extended run.
Musical review: A Christmas Carol, Comedy Theatre
Back again for its third iteration, this version comes with a new Scrooge and is as engaging as the previous…
Musical review: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Princess Theatre
This musical, while not simply the best, is still pretty good.
Musical review: Six, Comedy Theatre
The return of the musical phenomenon that not only gives agency to Henry VIII's six wives, but makes them pop…