Australia - Melbourne Theater Reviews

Review: GASLIGHT at Comedy Theatre
by Josh Stent - March 11, 2024

The psychological drama Gaslight, thrills Melbourne audiences at the Comedy Theatre. This must-see theatrical experience is only in Melbourne for three weeks, so make sure to get your tickets quick!...

Review: WICKED at Regent Theatre
by Josh Stent - March 10, 2024

What did our critic think of WICKED at Regent Theatre?...

Review: YENTL at Malthouse Theatre
by Josh Stent - March 06, 2024

Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s remarkable adaptation of Yentl has returned to Malthouse. Winner of four Green Room Awards after a stellar 2022 debut season, this production is a must see for those wanting a thought-provoking, and at times confronting exploration of how gender, sexuality, culture, and rel...

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare Under The Stars
by Josh Stent - March 04, 2024

Australian Shakespeare Company’s 90’s pop rock inspired adaption of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is back as part of this summer’s Shakespeare Under the Stars Season in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens....

Review: CANDIDE at Palais Theatre
by Josh Stent - February 11, 2024

What did our critic think of CANDIDE at Palais Theatre?...

Review: GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL at Princess Theatre
by Josh Stent - February 04, 2024

Fun and witty, with elements of dark humour, yet also philosophically heart-warming. This musical provides an excellent psychological examination of the human condition and not only honours, but excellently extends upon, the classic Columbia Pictures 1993 film of the same name....

Review: GREASE THE MUSICAL at Her Majesty's Theatre
by Josh Stent - January 12, 2024

This revival of Grease is close to perfection… and dare I say it, I think I prefer it to the film! Not only do we get to follow Sandy and Danny in Grease The Musical, we also become more acquainted with all the Pink Ladies and T-Birds, which results in Grease The Musical feeling much more of a Rydel...

Review: GALILEO at Palais Theatre
by Josh Stent - December 26, 2023

Discover the review and performance highlights of the world premiere of GALILEO, an opera conducted by Richard Mills at the Palais Theatre. ...

Review: KINKY BOOTS at Chapel Off Chapel
by Josh Stent - December 04, 2023

Kinky Boots has returned to Melbourne in a blissfully boutique production, produced by James Terry Collective. With a story that centres around the importance of accepting others for who they truly are, Kinky Boots seems relevant now more than ever before....

Review: MAMMA MIA! THE MUSICAL at The Princess Theatre
by Josh Stent - October 10, 2023

Mamma Mia! The Musical returns to Melbourne, which marks the final stop of the show’s 2023 Australian tour. ...

Review: WALANBAA YULU-GI: BURN THE FLOOR at The Palms At Crown
by Josh Stent - July 25, 2023

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Review: IDOMENEO At Palais Theatre
by Josh Stent - July 06, 2023

Victorian Opera and Opera Australia’s co-production of Idomeneo showcases stunning singing, majestic music from Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, and theatrical design excellence - achieved through set design being successfully blended with vivid video design and captivating cinematography. Rarely perfor...

Review: MIDNIGHT – THE CINDERELLA MUSICAL At The Comedy Theatre
by Josh Stent - June 27, 2023

Just in time for the school holidays, Midnight – The Cinderella Musical has arrived at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre and is sure to enchant and delight the whole family...

INTERVIEW: Guest Writer Hums Engineer Interviews Tyran Parke, Artistic Director of the Australian Musical Theatre Festival
by Jade Kops - April 24, 2023

BWWAustralia's Guest Writer Hums Engineer chats with Tyran Parke, Artistic Director of the Australian Musical Theatre Festival being held in Launceston, Tasmania from 17 - 21 May 2023...

Review: & JULIET at The Regent Theatre
by Josh Stent - March 11, 2023

What did our critic think of & JULIET at The Regent Theatre?...

Review: ROMEO & JULIET at The Australian Shakespeare Company
by Josh Stent - February 23, 2023

The Australian Shakespeare Company has done it again, with another fantastic outdoor evening of Shakespeare Under the Stars at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. The production this time is the iconic romantic tragedy of Romeo & Juliet, and you will not be disappointed! Romeo & Juliet really is one of ...

Review: TICK, TICK…BOOM! at Comedy Theatre
by Josh Stent - February 10, 2023

What did BroadwayWorld's critic think of TICK, TICK…BOOM! at Comedy Theatre?...

Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Regent Theatre
by Josh Stent - November 18, 2022

What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Regent Theatre?...

Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is Magical and Majestic in Melbourne
by Victoria Beal - November 07, 2022

What did our critic think of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at State Theatre?...

Review: THE UNITED UKRAINIAN BALLET - SWAN LAKE
by Josh Stent - October 23, 2022

What an absolute honour it was to watch The United Ukrainian Ballet’s production of Swan Lake. The experience truly felt like a moment in history. This production of Swan Lake not only allows audiences to reconnect with a beloved ballet favourite, but to also see the story’s themes through the lens ...

Review: YOU'RE A CATCH! WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? at Theatre Works
by Josh Stent - October 16, 2022

You're A Catch! Why Are You Single? Like me, you may have been asking yourself this question for quite some time. However, in this instance, I am not referring to my own disastrous love life, or even perhaps potential narcissistic personality traits. What I am referring to is a new 60-minute, one-ac...

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Melbourne's Regent Theatre
by Josh Stent - August 18, 2022

Hey Melbourne, welcome to the 60's! It's time to put on your most colourful and crazily patterned outfit, tease your hair big, bold, and beautiful, and head on down to the Regent Theatre. Hairspray is back and this time it's the original Broadway version of the musical! Having grown up listening to ...

Review: 9 TO 5 tumbles Into Melbourne and Works Wonders!
by Victoria Beal - July 25, 2022

What did our critic think of 9 TO 5 at Arts Centre Melbourne? From the second the first few notes of the iconic anthem to working life hit our ears, the audience at the Melbourne opening of 9 to 5: The Musical knew they were in for a fabulously fun night. Written and presented by the one and only Do...

Review: SIX THE MUSICAL at Comedy Theatre
by Josh Stent - June 26, 2022

SIX the Musical is a must see this winter in Melbourne. Short and sweet at only 75-minutes long, SIX will have you jamming in your seat, while listening to the six wives of Henry VIII tell their side of the story, as a reimagined pop girl group! ...

BWW Review: RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Regent Theatre
by Josh Stent - May 30, 2022

A perfect musical for the family this winter, with Cinderella’s costume transformations being truly magical! 4 STARS. Read our BWW critic's review. ...