Review
Rejoicify! Just for this moment, a definishly unmissable Wicked flies into Perth
The new production that opened at Crown Perth on Thursday night proves this blockbuster musical is as beguiling, provocative and culturally astute as ever.
- by Emma Young
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Dear Evan Hansen is finally in Melbourne. Was it worth the wait?
The production won six Tony awards in 2016 – and you really must see this one in the flesh to understand what the fuss is about.
- by Cameron Woodhead and Andrew Fuhrmann
Torben was studying to be a physio. He quit – and became the biggest name in musical theatre
The mystery man behind Scrooge, Matilda and Norma Desmond is finally ready for his close-up.
- by Cassidy Knowlton
★★★★
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Perfectly cast, Wicked is made bigger and better on screen
Director Jon M. Chu has taken a successfully radical approach to the beloved Broadway musical, smoothing out the kinks in the narrative.
- by Sandra Hall
I’ve seen them all, and this jukebox musical is simply the best
Ruva Ngwenya’s powerful performance as Tina Turner must be seen – and heard – to be believed.
- by Cameron Woodhead
You’ll arrive curious and leave in a state of lingering wonder and happiness
Our reviewers take a look at the latest shows around town.
- by Chantal Nguyen, Joyce Morgan, Peter McCallum, Shamim Razavi and John Shand
‘Old Broadway is on the way out’: Titanique creators on making theatre for new audiences
As the musical prepares to dock in Sydney, the team behind the Celine Dion-inspired comedy call time on Broadway’s predictable formula.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Perth can’t stop the beat in joyous Crown Theatre production of Hairspray
The musical version of John Water’s classic critique of racism and size-ism had the opening-night audience leaping to their feet with pure joy.
- by Mark Naglazas
If you hate Henry VIII then this is the musical for you
It would appear that & Juliet has been pipped at the post by Six the Musical for the poppiest show ever inspired by the 16th century.
- by Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Andrew Fuhrmann, Bridget Davies and Barney Zwartz
Their speed at building railways made them legends. What was their secret?
Brisbane Festival show Straight from the Strait ensures Torres Strait Islander workers of the WA mining boom are no longer unsung heroes.
- by Nick Dent
★★★★★
Sydney live reviews
Hamilton’s return is spectacular – and exactly what we need right now
In today’s divided political climate, Hamilton’s brilliant story and incredible cast of fan-favourites and newcomers is precisely the antidote we need.
- by Chantal Nguyen
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