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Chicago is a musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. It premiered on Broadway in 1975, inspired by real-life 1920s murder cases reported by journalist Maurine Dallas Watkins. Initially overshadowed by A Chorus Line, the show achieved iconic status following its 1996 Broadway revival, which went on to become one of the longest‑running productions in Broadway history.

Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show premiered in London in 1973, born from his love of sci‑fi B‑movies and glam rock, and quickly grew into a cult theatrical hit celebrated for its wild, subversive energy.

First performed in 1990, Gasping is Ben Elton’s debut stage play, a sharp, satirical comedy that takes gleeful aim at corporate excess. It quickly became a hit thanks to its exaggerated, almost cartoon‑like depiction of the high‑powered world of big business.

Bold, often raunchy, frequently funny, and unexpectedly tender

What did our critic think of FRANK. THE MUSICAL at Gryphon Theatre?

What did our critic think of KING LEAR at Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe?

The Book of Will is a contemporary play by American playwright Lauren Gunderson, first premiering in January 2017 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. It went on to win the 2018 Harold and Mimi Steinberg / American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, recognising it as one of the most significant new American plays of its year.

As I’ve now been reviewing for BroadwayWorld for two years, I thought it would be fun to share my take on the best of everything I’ve seen over the past year. Some categories are split between community and professional theatre where it felt necessary; others stand alone.

Agatha Christie’s stage adaptation of her classic novel, which premiered in London on September 20, 1943, was an instant success and later moved to Broadway under the title Ten Little Indians in June 1944.

Superior Donuts, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts (best known for August: Osage County), is a sharp, heartfelt comedy-drama that premiered in Chicago in 2008 before moving to Broadway in 2009.

What did our critic think of NOT CHRISTMAS, BUT GUY FAWKES BY BRUCE MASON at Circa Theatre?

As summer approaches and Christmas draws near, what better time to celebrate a truly iconic New Zealand work: The End of the Golden Weather.

What did our critic think of AMÉLIE THE MUSICAL BY WITCH MUSIC THEATRE at The Hannah?

Circa Theatre continues its proud tradition of summer pantomimes, blending classic British festive fun with a distinctly Kiwi sense of humor.

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Liam Cooper, affectionately known as the “King of Keys,” is an Australian piano man and entertainer who has crafted a dynamic live concert experience celebrating the music of legendary keyboard artists. His show pays tribute to icons like Elton John, Billy Joel, Peter Allen, Stevie Wonder, Freddie Mercury, and many more, blending faithful musical renditions with engaging storytelling.

Originally published in 1925, The Great Gatsby was a commercial disappointment during F. Scott Fitzgerald’s lifetime. Its reputation grew significantly after the Second World War, when it was distributed to American soldiers, eventually earning its place as a cornerstone of American literature and a defining work of the Jazz Age—a term coined by Fitzgerald himself.

What did our critic think of PACK OF GIRLS BY PORIRUA LITTLE THEATRE at Niblick Hall?

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan is a four-act comedy of manners, first performed in 1892 at London’s St James’s Theatre. As Wilde’s West End debut, it was an instant success, cementing his reputation as a master of wit and social satire.