NEW ZEALAND - MUSICALS

by Neil Brewer - July 09, 2025

Wellington Repertory Theatre is running it's latest offering, an adaptation of DH Lawrence's The Fox written by Keith Scott, a Dunedin playwright known for his historical works and original stage plays....

by Neil Brewer - July 09, 2025

The Sound Inside is a critically acclaimed play by Adam Rapp, first premiering on Broadway at Studio 54 in October 2019. The play centers on Bella Baird, a reclusive and introspective creative writing professor at Yale, who is grappling with a recent cancer diagnosis....

by Neil Brewer - June 19, 2025

Well directed and skilfully delivered by a stellar cast, this is an absorbing play that will remain with you for a long time....

by Monica Moore - June 08, 2025

 Georgy Girl -The Seekers Musical made its New Zealand premiere at Off Broadway Theatre Papakura, Auckland on Saturday night.  Produced by Papakura Theatre Company, this show is an absolute triumph! ...

by Monica Moore - June 05, 2025

13 is a coming-of-age musical centred on protagonist Evan Goldman and his navigation through his teenage angst in a small town after his parents divorce. With themes of friendship, first love (and loss), bullying, and inclusion this is a musical that mirrors our own teen experiences and will make yo...

by Monica Moore - May 13, 2025

It is not often that a piece of musical theatre impacts long after the curtains close, but this is certainly the case at Dolphin Theatre's 'Assassins'. Combining dark parts of American history with musical theatre is an interesting exercise. This is not your typical musical....

by Neil Brewer - May 02, 2025

A beautifully thoughtful play that will stay with you long after the curtain call...

by Glenda Pearce - May 02, 2025

Why do mysteries grab us? Auckland Theatre Company creatively crafts  Ken Ludwig’s adaption of Agatha Christie’s whodunnit -  and brings to lavish life the inherent fascination we have with the detective mystery genre. Drawn in immediately by dynamic  dramatic and cinematic opening moments , the aud...

by Monica Moore - April 28, 2025

Frozen the animated musical burst onto screens in 2013 and became an instant hit around the world. Since then, 'Frozen-fever' has overtaken the world with costumes, tv series, singalongs and toys galore....

by Monica Moore - April 28, 2025

Disney's Mary Poppins is a musical based on the classic stories of P.L.Travers and the Walt Disney Film of the same name. The title role, played by Julie Andrews in the 1964 film is arguably one of the most recognisable in musical theatre history with the iconic silhouette of hat, carpet bag and umb...