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Musicals
The man who put a new spin on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
The director’s breakthrough came while seeing his children in a school production of the show – and he decided to bring that energy to the professional stage.
- by Catherine Lambert
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Phantom bares its dark gothic heart in this luscious new Melbourne staging
This slick and spectacular revival of Phantom of the Opera has landed at the Arts Centre and is still holding its own.
- by Cameron Woodhead
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Cinderella review: Can’t see the thin story for the thick treacle
Spot the conflict if you can. You might need a magnifying glass...
- by John Shand and Jill Sykes
Why this Broadway legend embraces failure
Stephen Schwartz, creator of Wicked, knows all about the ups and downs of the musical theatre industry.
- by John Shand
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Blockbuster musical Wicked announces Australian return
International sensation Wicked will open at the Lyric Theatre in August 2023.
- by Nick Galvin
Bobby Fox steals a lavish concert celebration of Boublil and Schönberg songs
He saved the concert featuring the music of the composers who popularised Les Miserables when he came on stage for the 10th number.
- by John Shand
Cats? What’s that? How a mystery caller changed everything for the men behind Les Mis
Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schoenberg bring their iconic - and not so iconic - songs to our stages this month.
- by Stephanie Bunbury