April 6, 2019
Review: Saturday Night Fever (John Frost)
Aside from the dancing, there’s little real fever in this underwhelming adaptation of the 1977 film.
April 2, 2019
Adelaide Cabaret Festival announces its 2019 program
New AD Julia Zemiro announces her first program featuring artists including Ute Lemper, Kate Miller-Heidke, Ruthie Henshall, David Campbell, iOTA and the RocKwiz team.
March 25, 2019
Review: Muriel’s Wedding the Musical (Global Creatures)
A star is born in this clever adaptation of a beloved Australian film.
March 23, 2019
Review: West Side Story (Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, Opera Australia)
A traditional but superbly staged production that transcends the rain and some dated elements.
March 11, 2019
West Side Story: Something’s Coming (Something Good)
With its tragic story involving distrust of migrants, West Side Story seems more relevant than ever, says Jo Litson, as Opera Australia prepares to stage not one but two productions. There’s also a new Broadway version and a Spielberg movie on the way.
February 19, 2019
Nominees for the 36th Green Room Awards announced
Melbourne’s yearly awards ceremony for the performing arts celebrates 2018's outstanding achievements.
January 16, 2019
Carol Channing has died
Beloved for her star turns as Lorelei Lee and Dolly Gallagher Levi, the Broadway icon has died at 97.
January 11, 2019
Elaine Paige sings the soundtrack to all our lives
The Queen of British musical theatre talks belting, coaching Bette Middler on FaceTime and how to survive 50 years in the biz.
December 10, 2018
Bryn Terfel to return to Australia in 2019
The bass-baritone will give recitals featuring his favourite opera arias and musical numbers.
December 8, 2018
Dictating terms: The rise of Paulo Szot aka Juan Perón
The Brazilian baritone on being Mr Evita, Tony Awards and the importance of good coffee.
November 21, 2018
After #MeToo, says Kelli O’Hara, The King and I is more relevant than ever
Ahead of its cinema showings, Broadway's leading lady talks Anna Leonowens in an age of Trump.
November 9, 2018
Review: King Kong (Global Creatures, Broadway)
Five years on, the monkey's back and bigger than ever. But is it any better?
November 6, 2018
Can Drew McOnie make a musical monkey out of King Kong?
British musical theatre's rising star is the latest at the helm as Global Creatures' creature goes global.
