Culture
Musicals
Zooming in on musical war stories
In a world where news is fake and reality is TV, theatre has stepped into the breach.
- by Harriet Cunningham
Latest
Vale
Musical theatre star Michael Falzon dies aged 48
The star of the original Australian production of We Will Rock You – who was hand-picked by Ben Elton and Queen for the role – was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of germ cell cancer last year.
- by Mary Ward
Exclusive
Performing arts
Ambitious plan to stage full musical live online
After cancelling their upcoming season of Who's Your Baghdaddy in Sydney, the producers decided to innovate and take the show online.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Performing arts
Blockbuster shows won't go on without easing of social restrictions
Unless social distancing measures are relaxed further, some of the most anticipated shows in the country will struggle to raise their curtains.
- by Nathanael Cooper and Louise Rugendyke
Coronavirus pandemic
Australian stars in major production staged during COVID-19
Claire Lyon says it is an incredible privilege to continue working in South Korea given the pandemic has decimated musicals worldwide.
- by Broede Carmody
What's on
Best of the week: what to see, hear and do in Sydney, May 17 to 23
From an interactive public art project, to West End musicals at home and dance with Bangarra, we have your week covered,
- by Nicole Elphick
What's on
Best of the week: what to see, hear and do in Sydney May 10-16
From musical theatre stars singing from home, to vintage Opera Australia performnces and Zooming with Lionel Shriver, we have your week covered.
- by Nicole Elphick
Review
Ladies lunch, greats thank Sondheim in online musical tribute
Broadway and Hollywood superstars came together online to sing their praises of musical theatre giant Stephen Sondheim on his 90th birthday.
- by Peter Craven