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Sunday, January 20, 2019

‘Well-rounded programme’: ASPHODEL MEADOW / THE TWO PIGEONS – Royal Opera House by Simon Parris

The Royal Ballet combines a contrasting pairs of works to create a well-rounded mixed programme with Asphodel Meadows/The Two Pigeons.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Saturday, January 19, 2019

‘A fascinating mix of drama & fantasy’: CAROLINE, OR CHANGE – West End by Simon Parris

The 2004 Broadway musical Caroline, or Change has returned to London’s West End in a slick, entertaining production anchored by a sensational lead performance by Sharon D. Clarke.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Friday, January 18, 2019

‘Lovingly re-staged & splendidly cast’: LA TRAVIATA – Royal Opera House by Simon Parris

It is hard to begrudge the near annual presence of The Royal Opera’s workhorse production of La Traviata when it is lovingly re-staged and splendidly cast as this 2019 opening night perfor…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:05AM
Thursday, January 17, 2019

ON BROADWAY: The Cher Show is ‘full of feathers and factoids’ by Simon Parris

Full of feathers and factoids, hit songs and head dresses, The Cher Show is diverting, if not particularly enlightening, entertainment.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

‘Brings the intricate score to life’: ASPECTS OF LOVE – Southwark Playhouse by Simon Parris

Streamlined staging and a strong ensemble cast allow Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspects of Love to be seen in a favourable light.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

ON BROADWAY: Fiasco Theater’s Merrily We Roll Along by Simon Parris

Longterm fans of Merrily We Roll Along have every reason to see and enjoy this dynamic version. Newcomers will find the material clearer than may have been the case in previous incarnations.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019

ON BROADWAY: To Kill A Mockingbird makes for ‘an unforgettable night at the theatre’ by Simon Parris

A towering achievement, To Kill A Mockingbird comforts with nostalgic charm and crackles with potent relevance, the deft combination of which makes for an unforgettable night at the theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Saturday, January 12, 2019

ON BROADWAY: The Prom is ‘a lovingly crafted explosion of good will & hilarity’ by Simon Parris

A lovingly crafted explosion of good will and hilarity, The Prom holds it place alongside the great musical comedies of the new millennium.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Friday, January 11, 2019

BROADWAY: Clueless the Musical ‘needs a magic ingredient to make it fly’ by Simon Parris

On paper, the blue-chip title, solid production values and enthusiastic young cast should be enough to make Clueless the Musical a hit, yet the new Off-Broadway musical is missing the ever e…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Thursday, January 10, 2019

NEW YORK: Met Opera’s Adriana Lecouvreur by Simon Parris

An extraordinary cast and an intelligent staging combine for a wonderful season of Adriana Lecouvreur at the Met.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Wednesday, January 9, 2019

‘Inoffensive crowd-pleasing merriment’: THE BAND – West End & Touring by Simon Parris

A slender scenario in search of a storyline, new musical The Band at least has a solid gold score, utilising the extensive pop catalogue of superstar 1990s boy band Take That.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019

‘Still excites & shocks’: MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE – Sadler’s Wells by Simon Parris

Iconic modern dance favourite Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake makes a welcome return in a freshly re-polished staging. Seeing at least one production by New Adventures each year has made it cle…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Monday, January 7, 2019

‘A landmark play for the ages’: THE INHERITANCE – West End by Simon Parris

Sweeping in scope, yet intimate and highly personal in detail, Matthew Lopez’s masterwork The Inheritance balances humour, history and heartbreak to haunting effect.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Friday, January 4, 2019

FROM DOWN UNDER: Peter Pan Goes Wrong in Melbourne by Simon Parris

With physical humour, highbrow theatrical humour, lowbrow theatrical humour, musical theatre moments, live stunts and more, Peter Pan Goes Wrong is highly recommended for fun-loving families…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Thursday, January 3, 2019

‘Fresh, funny & altogether fabulous’: COMPANY – West End by Simon Parris

Exemplifying the meaning of the term “revival”, Marianne Elliott delivers a brand new take on classic concept musical Company that is fresh, funny and altogether fabulous.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Friday, December 28, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Opera Australia’s Evita in Melbourne by Simon Parris

In much the same way that the history of Broadway is peppered with legendary performances, years from now Australian theatregoers will ask each other if they saw Tina Arena in Evita.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Thursday, December 20, 2018

‘Andrew Lloyd Webber dominated the Melbourne scene’: Musical Theatre Year in Review 2018 by Simon Parris

Five decades into his storied career, Andrew Lloyd Webber dominated the Melbourne musical theatre scene in 2018.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Australian Ballet’s Coppélia – Touring by Simon Parris

The Australian Ballet continues their cleverly conceived Storytime Ballet series with Coppélia, an ideal first ballet for young audiences.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Wednesday, December 5, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Rent in Melbourne by Simon Parris

Youthful energy and intelligent direction burn brightly in this exhilarating new production of evergreen modern classic Rent in Melbourne.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Thursday, November 22, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Melbourne Theatre Company’s Twelfth Night by Simon Parris

Gorgeous design, cunning direction and a dreamy cast combine for the pure pleasure of Twelfth Night, an early Christmas present from Melbourne Theatre Company.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Thursday, November 15, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Opera Australia’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg by Simon Parris

The sterling result of the determined and loving labours of countless talents, Opera Australia’s Melbourne presentation of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg is a shimmering musical and visua…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Mandy Patinkin in Concert in Melbourne by Simon Parris

On an ordinary Sunday, Melbourne theatregoers were treated to the extraordinary talent Broadway legend Mandy Patinkin.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Saturday, November 10, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: School of Rock the Musical in Melbourne by Simon Parris

It’s Melbourne’s turn to climb to the top of Mount Rock, as feel-good phenomenon School of Rock makes its blistering Australian debut.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Friday, November 9, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Opera Australia’s La Bohème in Melbourne by Simon Parris

In its third Melbourne appearance, Opera Australia’s splendid 2011 production of La Bohème is as appealing as ever.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Monday, November 5, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Melbourne Theatre Company’s Astroman by Simon Parris

Brimming with warmth and heart, world premiere play Astroman takes audiences back to the 1980s in an all too rare familial focus on First Peoples of Australia.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Monday, October 29, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder in Melbourne by Simon Parris

Completing their ever-grander 20th season, The Production Company serves up a delectable slice of musical theatre heaven with the merrily macabre A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM
Sunday, October 21, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Nine the Musical in Melbourne is ‘a smartly conceived, darkly burnished boutique production’ by Simon Parris

One of Broadway’s most rapturously beautiful scores, Nine the Musical is given a smartly conceived, darkly burnished boutique production by prolific Melbourne company StageArt.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Friday, October 19, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Jekyll & Hyde The Musical in Melbourne by Simon Parris

Mark Doran gives a thrilling, world-class performance in the title roles as CLOC Musical Theatre successfully trades the melodramatic for the macabre in this revival of its 2005 production o…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Madiba the Musical in Melbourne by Simon Parris

Showcasing the exciting talents of a diverse cast, Madiba the Musical is ultimately an inspiring celebration of the life of Nelson Mandela.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Tuesday, September 25, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Opera Australia’s Evita in Sydney by Simon Parris

A perfect match of star and show, Evita benefits mightily from the powerhouse vocals and intense presence of Tina Arena.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Sunday, September 16, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Tomfoolery in Melbourne by Simon Parris

The biting satire of Tom Lehrer’s Tomfoolery retains its ever-amusing freshness, especially as performed by a quartet of well-seasoned comic actors.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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