Director Jack O’Brien has a hell of a team on his hands here, and was rewarded with a standing ovation on opening night.
Melbourne
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Hairspray
Hairspray was rewarded with a standing ovation on opening night – but for all its excellent points, it suffered by prioritising a few familiar names
Melbourne
Laurinda
The choice to frame the story through Lucy’s older self distinguishes this production from Pung’s novel - but ultimately means it spreads itself too thin
Southbank
9 to 5 the Musical
The ensemble, under the original direction of Jeff Calhoun, are terrific, but it's a show that should have clocked off years ago
Southbank
Come from Away
A heartwarming true story forms the backbone for this hit Broadway musical about a community coming together after 9/11
What's on in Melbourne
The world's biggest musical is playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre, and for once you can believe the hype
Melbourne
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Less is more in this one-show version of the Potterverse’s venture on stage
Melbourne
9 to 5 the Musical
The ensemble, under the original direction of Jeff Calhoun, are terrific, but it's a show that should have clocked off years ago
Southbank
Laurinda
The choice to frame the story through Lucy’s older self distinguishes this production from Pung’s novel - but ultimately means it spreads itself too thin
Southbank
Hairspray
Hairspray was rewarded with a standing ovation on opening night – but for all its excellent points, it suffered by prioritising a few familiar names
Melbourne
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