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I dreaded seeing Miss Saigon again. Then I realised things had changed
Long criticised for its racial stereotypes, the musical is reimagined by a superb cast of Australian-Asian performers.
- by Shirley Le
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‘We’re coming back’: Hamilton returns to Australia
“You’ll be back!” King George famously bellows in the popular musical. Turns out he was right.
- by Garry Maddox
Soprano who inspired Christine in the Phantom returns to the stage
After more than 30 years away from musical theatre, Sarah Brightman makes her return in a new production of Sunset Boulevard.
- by Elizabeth Flux
‘We’ve learnt his accent’: Meet the Melbourne kids playing young Elvis
Four tweens cast as young Elvis are living their best lives, starring in the musical about to make its Melbourne debut.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Greek mythology meets Eurovision in Melbourne-made video game
Stray Gods is an interactive musical in the form of a video game, scored by a Grammy-nominated composer and featuring the voice of pop singer Montaigne.
- by John Bailey
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Ingenious and beautiful: Wicked dazzles with its smoke and mirrors
The hit musical telling the backstory to The Wizard of Oz is a feast for the eyes and ears.
- by Harriet Cunningham