Christian Ranke
Review: BJØRNOV TAR DET PIANO at Chat Noir
Ingrid Bjørnov's 'Bjørnov Tar Det Piano' is that rare theatrical experience where simplicity becomes profundity, where childlike melodies carry the weight of a lifetime.
Review: MISS SAIGON at Göteborgs Operan
For decades, Miss Saigon has occupied contested terrain within the musical theater canon—championed by some as an essential work, scrutinized by others for perpetuating orientalist narratives and reductive stereotypes.
Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Nationaltheatret
Staging A Little Night Music is always an ambitious undertaking.
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Folketeateret
Now, eight years later, the musical returns to the capital in a daring new production that could easily have felt redundant — but instead bursts with fresh energy and precision.
Review: DIRTY DANCING at Chateau Neuf
Dirty Dancing has finally arrived at Chateau Neuf, promising fans a chance to relive one of cinema’s most iconic love stories.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Nye Hjorten Teater
Some musicals want to sweep you away.
Review: WICKED at Folketeatret
What did our critic think of WICKED at Folketeatret?
Review: MAMMA MIA! INTERNATIONAL TOUR at Oslo Spektrum
What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! INTERNATIONAL TOUR at Oslo Spektrum?
Review: PETER PAN GOES WRONG at Chateau Neuf
What did our critic think of PETER PAN GOES WRONG at Chateau Neuf?If you’ve ever witnessed a school play (or YouTube-clips) that was teetering on the brink of disaster, with forgotten lines, collapsing props, and one unfortunate child stuck in a tree costume, Peter Pan Goes Wrong is essentially th
Review: LES MISÉRABLES - ARENA WORLD TOUR at Oslo Spektrum
The Arena World Tour of Les Misérables delivers an experience that is as powerful as it is visually arresting, showcasing a stellar cast, impressive set design, and evocative lighting.
Review: YOU RAISE ME UP at Lillestrøm Kultursenter
This jukebox musical strikes a delicate balance between humor, drama, and emotion, making effective use of Rolf Løvland’s music to support its themes.
Review: THE BODYGUARD at Chateau Neuf
Bodyguard: The Musical is real crowd-pleaser! And the most pleasing aspects are Mimmi Tamba, Anna-Lisa Kumoji and the very talented ensemble.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Folketeatret
Folketeateret’s new production of Jesus Christ Superstar set out to offer a fresh take on Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved rock opera, but it felt more like a retread of concepts that had become borderline clichés.
Review: WATERLOO - WE LOVE ABBA at Christiania Teater
ABBA's music is a cultural phenomenon that has stood the test of time, resonating with audiences across the globe for decades.
Review: DET BRENNER EN ILD at Gamle Fredrikstad, Artilleriplassen
What did our critic think of DET BRENDET BRENNER EN ILD is a musical that brings the life of Hans Nielsen Hauge, the Norwegian lay preacher and reformer, to the stage.
Review: HAVET at Hjertnes Kulturhus
New original musicals are a rare commodity in Norway.
Review: ATTENTION DANCE COMPANY 'WHAT IS JAZZ' at Christiania Theater
The newly founded dance group 'Attention' took the stage at Christiania Theatre in Oslo with their debut performance, 'What is Jazz,' and left the audience yearning for more.
Review: RAIN MAN At Christiania Theater
Seldom does a theatrical production completely immerse its audience in a cocoon of emotions, distancing them from the complexities of their own lives for a captivating two and a half hours, as Rain Man achieved at Christiania Teater.
Review: K FOR KONGSVIK at Latter
Lene Kongsvik is back with her new solo show 'K for Kongsvik' where the talented comedian/actress has used her own written encyclopedia from elementary school as a basis to show a wide range of both new mixed with well-known characters that define both the extreme and diverse types of personalites.
Review: ANNIE at Folketeatret
The iconic red curls and indomitable spirit of little orphan Annie once again graced the Norwegian stage in a heart-warming production that captured the essence of optimism and resilience.
