The Best Musical of the 20th Century: WAAPA does Carousel
Time magazine bestowed the ‘Best Musical’ tag on Carousel, writing that Rodgers and Hammerstein “set the standards for the 20th century musical, and this show features their most beautiful score and the most skillful and affecting example of their musical storytelling”. The classic musical Carousel will be at the Regal Theatre from 16-23 June, starring […]
Review | You’ll want to stay for dessert after First Date the Musical
First Date the Musical | WA Maritime Museum | til Feb 3rd | ★ ★ ★ ★ Do you remember going on an awkward first date? Were you getting anxious meeting that person, hoping they are the one for you or do you put out? Well, look no further than First Date the Musical. First Date the […]
‘The Sound of Music’ actor Heather Menzies-Urich dies
Heather Menzies-Urich, who as a teenager starred as Louisa Von Trapp in the musical The Sound of Music has died aged 68. She was just 14 years old when she played the third eldest child of the famous singing family, and it was her first acting role. Pictured above, Menzies- Urich is fourth from the left. […]
Let’s do the Time Warp again! The Rocky Horror Show returns
Everybody’s favourite rock and roll musical returns to Perth next February with an all new production to die for. Craig McLachlan will once again be pulling on the fishnets to reprise his Helpmann Award-winning role with an all new cast. Producers Howard Panter, John Frost and Torbem Brookman will be bringing the whirlwind tour to […]
Community Theatre group stages the musical version of Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’
Does Stephen King’s Carrie work as a musical? We’re not sure, but the question will be answered when Dark Psychic Productions present the musical version of King’s classic work at the Phoenix Theatre in October. Directed by Ryan S. McNally, the story follows town misfit Carrie White, bullied by the popular crowd while remaining virtually invisible to […]
Take a trip from Broadway to La Scala
Opera and musical theatre stars David Hobson, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Lisa McCune and Greta Bradman are making a return visit with their widely applauded show From Broadway to La Scala. The musical foursome had a sell out tour of the show in 2015 and it’s set to return to the Perth Concert Hall on Saturday […]
Meet the original Mean Girls – Heathers: The Musical at WAAPA
Based on the cult film of the same name, WAAPA bring the story of the original mean girls to the stage in Heathers: The Musical. Misfit Veronica Sawyer, originally portrayed by Winona Ryder, starts her new life at Westerberg High where she meets the notorious queen bees of the school – The Heathers. When Veronica […]
Musical styles meld together in Kollision
Kollision | Downstairs at The Maj | Until Jan 28 | ★ ★ ★ ½ Trevor Jones always delivers a good time at his shows. The affable singing piano player has a great knack for developing frivolous banter with an audience and making you feel warmly embraced. Jones, who works across musical theatre, cabaret, opera and a range […]
Jennifer Holliday pulls out of Presidential inauguration
The United States’ next president is having some difficulty finding musicians to perform at his inauguration later this week. A string of high profile entertainers have turned down invitations to perform at the historical event. At Barack Obama’s first inauguration Aretha Franklin performed, plus some of the biggest names in the business gave their time. […]
Magical musical moments with ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
Singin’ in the Rain | Crown Theatre | Until Jan 22nd | ★★★★★ Singin’ in the Rain is one of the world’s favourite film musicals and this stage version is a flawless adaptation that captures the romance, spectacle and fun of the movie. The show is filled with energetic performances, bright costumes, tight choreography and […]
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