Culture
Musicals
The unlikely musical that conquered the world
Initial scepticism and a spectacularly awful film version have done little to slow the success of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats.
- by Lenny Ann Low
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Ten (or more) big shows to book now
From Annie to Michael Jackson to Cats, these blockbuster musical shows are either on now or on the way.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Why Christine Anu broke her ‘no more musicals’ rule
The singer reflects on how she was enticed by the charms of Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown, and her enduring connection with My Island Home.
- by Cassidy Knowlton
‘We all grew up on that movie’: How a beloved cartoon went from screen to stage
In the stage production of Anastasia the talking bat is gone, with the musical a more adult look at the tale of the possible last Romanov.
- by Cassidy Knowlton
In a show for misfits, Seann Miley Moore revels in the power of Hedwig
The former Voice contestant stars in the subversive, immersive, rock-fuelled musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Cynthia Erivo to play Dracula and 22 supporting roles in West End debut of STC show
The Wicked film star will take on every character in a reimagining of Bram Stoker’s classic gothic novel from the creators of Olivier Award-winning hit The Picture of Dorian Gray.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Matt Lucas and Marina Prior: The Les Miserables arena show is here
The Little Britain comedian first saw the show as a 13th birthday present – now he’s part of a bigger-than-Ben Hur production touring Australia.
- by Lenny Ann Low
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