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Musicals
Why Christine Anu broke her ‘no more musicals’ rule
The singer reflects on how she was enticed by the charms of Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown, and her enduring connection with My Island Home.
- by Cassidy Knowlton
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‘We all grew up on that movie’: How a beloved cartoon went from screen to stage
In the stage production of Anastasia the talking bat is gone, with the musical a more adult look at the tale of the possible last Romanov.
- by Cassidy Knowlton
In a show for misfits, Seann Miley Moore revels in the power of Hedwig
The former Voice contestant stars in the subversive, immersive, rock-fuelled musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Cynthia Erivo to play Dracula and 22 supporting roles in West End debut of STC show
The Wicked film star will take on every character in a reimagining of Bram Stoker’s classic gothic novel from the creators of Olivier Award-winning hit The Picture of Dorian Gray.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Matt Lucas and Marina Prior: The Les Miserables arena show is here
The Little Britain comedian first saw the show as a 13th birthday present – now he’s part of a bigger-than-Ben Hur production touring Australia.
- by Lenny Ann Low
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‘Grungier’: Rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch heads to surprising Sydney venue
The producers want to move away from the “glossy, camp Broadway production” for its Sydney season.
- by Garry Maddox
What made Mahalia Barnes say yes to Jesus Christ Superstar
Barnes has been surrounded by music her whole life, but it took a very particular set of circumstances for her to take on her first musical.
- by Elizabeth Flux