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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

DOWN UNDER Year in Review: Music theatre in 2016 by Simon Parris

Predating the UK's entry into the EEC/EU (and quite possibly outlasting it too!) the Cambridge University European Theatre Group has over the years amassed a fine degree of cross-Channel cul…

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Saturday, December 17, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Nutcracker by Simon Parris

Clever, intriguing and thoroughly engaging for its target audience of pre-school toddlers, Too Many Penguins? returns in a form that is even better than before.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00PM
Saturday, December 10, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Snow Queen by Simon Parris

A perfect showcase for the talents of the students of The Australian Ballet School, beautifully produced ballet The Snow Queen is wonderful holiday entertainment.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:51PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Siegfried (Melbourne Ring Cycle 2016) by Simon Parris

The heroism of Siegfried plays out in a highly theatrical setting as Opera Australia’s addictively compelling Melbourne Ring Cycle continues. With over four hours of music shared between j…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

FROM DOWN UNDER: Reefer Madness by Simon Parris

Based on a 1936 film that was intended as a very serious public warning, Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney’s 2001 Off-Broadway musical Reefer Madness ramps up the marijuana mania to hyperactive…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Monday, November 28, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Last Five Years by Simon Parris

Blessed with a terrific pair of leads, The Last Five Years makes a welcome return to Australia in this affecting involving and insightful production.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:05PM
Sunday, November 27, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Die Walküre by Simon Parris

Fifteen singers deliver four hours of glorious singing and splendid acting as Opera Australia’s presentation of The Melbourne Ring Cycle continues with Die Walküre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:45PM
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Das Rheingold by Simon Parris

The highly anticipated return to Melbourne of Opera Australia’s world class Ring Cycle begins with a nuanced exploration of the psychological intensity of Das Rheingold.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Sunday, November 13, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Dusty by Simon Parris

An absolutely sensational lead performance from Amy Lehpamer is a key attraction in The Production Company’s revival of 2006 Australian musical Dusty.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:07AM
Friday, November 11, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Ned Kelly, My Love by Simon Parris

In its Australian premiere season, chamber musical Ned Kelly, My Love presents a new and poignant angle on the legendary story of Ned Kelly.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:57PM
Wednesday, November 2, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Melbourne Opera’s Anna Bolena by Simon Parris

Melbourne Opera continues their lavish presentation of Donizetti’s Tudor Trilogy with the Australian professional premiere of dramatically charged bel canto opera Anna Bolena.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:15PM

FROM DOWN UNDER: Nine the Musical by Simon Parris

Maury Yeston’s ravishing score for Nine the Musical was finally heard in Melbourne again last night in an impeccably staged concert with a superb cast.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:30PM
Tuesday, November 1, 2016

The Light in the Piazza by Simon Parris

Perfectly cast and handsomely staged, the Melbourne professional premiere of exquisitely romantic gem The Light in the Piazza shimmers with radiant beauty. The rare adult musical that treat …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:40AM
Sunday, October 30, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Light in the Piazza by Simon Parris

Perfectly cast and handsomely staged, the Melbourne professional premiere of exquisitely romantic gem The Light in the Piazza shimmers with radiant beauty.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:39AM
Thursday, October 27, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Godspell by Simon Parris

The quality of the original score does its best to shine through, but the wattage of this “reimagined” staging of Godspell is severely dimmed by condensed casting and muddy focus.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:15PM
Sunday, October 23, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Kinky Boots by Simon Parris

A dazzling production and terrific cast gloss over inherent weaknesses in Kinky Boots as the 2013 Broadway hit makes its Australian premiere.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:36PM
Sunday, October 16, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Pajama Game by Simon Parris

OSMaD takes audiences back to Broadway’s Golden Age, for a slick and glossy, yet respectfully traditional, new production of tuneful musical comedy The Pajama Game.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:15PM

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Color Purple by Simon Parris

StageArt raises the bar again as they present a superb cast and pristine staging for the long-awaited Australian season of the Menier Chocolate Factory production of The Color Purple.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:53AM
Monday, October 10, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Jesus Christ Superstar by Simon Parris

On par with the conceptual update of an opera, director Shaun Kingma has brought a unique vision to Jesus Christ Superstar, allowing the familiar work to be seen in a fresh and compelling li…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:53PM
Friday, October 7, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Dream Lover the Bobby Darin Musical by Simon Parris

Dream direction, dream music and dream casting align to make world premiere Australian musical Dream Lover a theatrical dream come true.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:33PM
Monday, October 3, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Four Saints in Three Acts by Simon Parris

In their final presentation for the year, Victorian Opera stimulates the eyes as well as the ears with abstract 21st Century choral beauty Four Saints in Three Acts.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:57PM
Saturday, October 1, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Side Show by Simon Parris

Ahead of the upcoming UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse... Darkly dramatic musical Side Show is given an intelligent production featuring a cast of powerful singing actors at Hayes Theatre,…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:15AM
Thursday, September 29, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Australian Ballet announces 2017 ‘season of wonderment’ by Simon Parris

Announcing a range of premieres and classic works, The Australian Ballet has proclaimed 2017 to be A Season of Wonderment.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:40PM

FROM DOWN UNDER: Aladdin the Musical by Simon Parris

As Aladdin extends in London... As dazzling a Disney stage spectacle as could possibly be imagined, the Sydney production of Aladdin is a generous slice of music theatre heaven with rainbow …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:09AM
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Dream Lover the Bobby Darin Musical – sneak peek photos by Simon Parris

The cast of Dream Lover the Bobby Darin Musical gave a preview of the brand new Australian musical yesterday (27 September 2016). David Campbell stars as dynamic crooner Bobby Darin, in a ca…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:45AM
Saturday, September 24, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Fawlty Towers Live by Simon Parris

Strong cast, expert direction and high production values elevate Fawlty Towers Live well above a mere indulgence in rose coloured nostalgia.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:25AM
Friday, September 23, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Coppélia by Simon Parris

The Australian Ballet takes audiences on a trip back in time, returning charming storybook ballet Coppélia to its original 1979 home at the Palais Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:41PM
Sunday, September 18, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: Our Man in Havana by Simon Parris

Lyric Opera of Melbourne has unearthed another treasure with the Australian premiere of Malcolm Williamson’s 1963 opera Our Man in Havana.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:14PM
Tuesday, September 13, 2016

DOWN UNDER: Victorian Opera announces 2017 season, including Meow Meow by Simon Parris

With an intriguing theme of Fables, Victorian Opera announces a new year of characteristically eclectic and innovative works for 2017. Highly popular performers Meow Meow, Jessica Pratt and …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:47PM
Thursday, September 8, 2016

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Australian Ballet’s Nijinsky by Simon Parris

The Australian Ballet boldly rewards their audience and dancers alike with John Neumeier’s dramatic adult fantasia Nijinsky.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:06AM

All that Chat

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
TBA: Titanic