musical theatre
Musical review: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, The Hayes Theatre
A melodramatic musical farce set in Madrid in the late 1980s.
Musical review: Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, State Theatre Sydney/Melbourne Comedy Theatre
It’s not seamless but most will enjoy this spirited take on Tolkien’s epic tale.
Musical review: Bloom, Roslyn Packer Theatre
A comedic musical theatre production by Tom Gleisner and Katie Weston, set in a nursing home and featuring cross-generational friendships.
Book review: Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century, Jessica O’Bryan and Scott D Harrison
A wide-ranging examination of the musical theatre profession focusing on current practices with valuable input from the profession and its…
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Performance review: The Pirates of Penzance – In Concert, QPAC
Gilbert and Sullivan at their finest in this rip-roaring crowd-pleaser, which offers an all-star cast with many musical gems.
Musical review: Hamilton, Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star
‘Hamilton’ has returned to Australia. It’s slick, spectacular and runs like clockwork – but remains dogged by some fundamental issues.
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…
New musical celebrates Australian inventiveness
The creation of the black box flight recorder is the focus of a new musical theatre production opening at QPAC…
Performance review: Jersey Boys, QPAC
Prospero Arts delivers a finely crafted and well-sung, semi-staged version of ‘Jersey Boys’ in Brisbane.