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Thursday, June 23, 2016

Melbourne Cabaret Festival: I See Me & Meryl Streep by Karla Dondio

In many ways, I See Me & Meryl Streep is a wonderful homage to the actor Meryl Streep. But what makes this show interesting is the way Alexandra Keddie, writer and performer, weaves the …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:22AM
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Midsumma: Georgia with a G by Karla Dondio

For someone who has spent her life having to say “Karla with a K”, I understand Georgia’s frustration with having to constantly spell out her name (especially since I also happ…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:24PM
Thursday, July 17, 2014

My Life in the Nude by Karla Dondio

Twenty-five years is a long time to spend naked on a stage. It’s also a sufficient amount of time to reflect on what it means and, more precisely, how it feels to perform naked in front of…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:55AM
Friday, June 6, 2014

Supergirly by Karla Dondio

Supergirly is a riotous frolic through the life of Supergirly: the kind of acidic Pop Queen we’ve all been waiting for. Served with a bevy of pop tunes and skewed lyrics, this hilarious sh…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:28PM
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

MIJF: Thundercat plus Hiatus Kaiyote by Karla Dondio

Like most musical genres today, jazz is merely an umbrella term that comprises many off shoot styles. And we’re certainly all the better for it. Showing up to the Melbourne International J…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:55PM
Sunday, April 14, 2013

MICF: Memoirs of an Aisha by Karla Dondio

Memoirs of an Aisha is a whimsical tale of what a country gal has to do to win her ‘hot-blooded dairy farmer’ boyfriend back when he falls for a local girl in Japan. It’s kind of like …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:02PM
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

MICF: Hannah Gadsby by Karla Dondio

Hannah Gadsby’s latest offering at the MICF Happiness is a Bedside Table is absolutely superb. While it’s riddled with Gadsby’s signature wry humour, it’s the honesty and revelatory …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:15PM
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Arts Centre Spiegeltent: Katie Noonan Love-Song-Circus by Karla Dondio

Katie Noonan Love-Song-Circus is a scintillating ode to the strength and endurance of the first female convicts in Australia. With performances that are searing and flawless, this is one sho…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:54PM
Monday, March 18, 2013

Dance Massive: Skeleton by Karla Dondio

In many ways, Skeleton is an extraordinary performance piece. The choreography is exacting in its exploration of themes and the high-energy performances are sublime. Choreographer Larissa Mc…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:11AM
Monday, February 18, 2013

Closer at Chapel off Chapel by Karla Dondio

The best way to describe Closer is that it’s a slow burner. It requires the audience’s close attention and investment throughout its duration but, oh, is it worth it.   The first act de…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:25AM
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Spiegeltent: The Trip by Karla Dondio

I really enjoy arriving at a venue – especially if it’s The Famous Spiegeltent – to witness a show that I know little about. The element of surprise always thrills me. And I wasn’t d…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:23PM
Thursday, January 31, 2013

Midsumma: Finucane & Smith’s Caravan Burlesque by Karla Dondio

The hardest shows to review are often the ones that stand head and shoulder above the rest. I mean what do I say about Finucane & Smith’s Caravan Burlesque? It’s high energy, clever …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:59PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards