Frank Loesser’s musical comedy about climbing the workplace greasy pole is sadly dated.

Be careful what you wish for! State Opera South Australia’s magical all-local production brings out the best in Stephen Sondheim’s cautionary tale.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

Minor flaws aside, this show shines when Broadway star Will Swenson performs some of the 20th century's greatest hits.

The Musical Theatre Development Fund aims to "strengthen the pipeline of homegrown musicals" amid an industry crisis.

A tension-filled second act elevates an uneven musical portrait of Grey Gardens' unforgettable mother and daughter.

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Directors Shannon Burns and Patrick Nolan lift the curtains on their new productions of the fairy-tale musical Into the Woods for two of our opera companies.

After starring in A Beautiful Noise on Broadway, Will Swenson agreed to reprise his acclaimed performance as Neil Diamond in Australia. He tells us why.

Fresh from performing in the musical Waitress, the star of stage and screen believes he would be a different person had there not been so much music in his life.

The August edition of Limelight is one in which high notes, high aspirations and high marks combine.

It's creepy, kooky and brilliantly spooky – an ingenious staging in this intimate venue breathes fresh life into a gleefully macabre world.