Two operas rarely seen in Australia, some more familiar fare, four musicals, digital stagings and the future of opera – OA's Lyndon Terracini discusses the lot.

As a musical, Baz Luhrmann's classic looks a surefire hit. Grab a ticket while you can can can!

Does hip-hop US history musical live up to the hype? And then some.

While the Australian singer-songwriter’s second musical to open on Broadway in the last 12 months was dubbed “a scream” by Variety, the New York Post called it “a disaster”.

Gripping new play revels in the grubby origins of Murdoch's endless race to the bottom.

Great expectations fulfilled in Andris Nelsons' Straussian music fest, despite the kerfuffle.

Fleming’s savvy picks run musical theatre’s gamut from A to Z.

Beloved for her star turns as Lorelei Lee and Dolly Gallagher Levi, the Broadway icon has died at 97.

The Australian mezzo-soprano turned 80 this week. Roger Neill looks back on her top-flight international career and stream of first-rate recordings.

Five years on, the monkey's back and bigger than ever. But is it any better?

British musical theatre's rising star is the latest at the helm as Global Creatures' creature goes global.

In Sam Mendes' masterly staging, Jez Butterworth's riveting The Ferryman is well worth the paying.

Decca’s Birgit box and another rare opera from Sony’s vault.

Renée Fleming and Audra McDonald add sparkle to Michael Tilson Thomas's easy-going opening.

The Australian organist and composer talks about his album of art song, Real and Right and True, and the form that is closest to his heart.

Brexit may be looming, but reissues from the Motherland can still make hay.