The star of Sister Act, Casey Donovan traces her journey from Australian Idol winner to musical theatre star.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

Director Tyran Parke deftly balances joy and grief, maintaining a buoyant tone that avoids a descent into melodrama.

The popular leading lady tells us about finding her musical theatre “tribe” and returning to the BRAVO Cruise of Performing Arts.

Norah Bagiri and Ribina Kimiia talk about Straight from the Strait, the new musical they have co-written about an extraordinary world record.

Ahead of a return season of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights, Ryan González talks about finding their place in the spotlight.

Lisa’s musical personality is different to that of her mother Nina, but that remarkable flame is in safe hands.

A Life in Notes is Patti LuPone unplugged and intimate, still pushing the envelope and taking risks.

Gay is “absurdly honoured” to continue her stewardship of the festival in what will be its 25th anniversary year.

The 1996 Broadway revival is as slick and sexy as ever, though aspects of the latest Australian production could be tougher.

Kate Miller-Heidke's always surprising Catching Diamonds is a tonic in a music world that has become too predictable.

Minus some of the festival's marquee acts, this Gala was a showcase of hidden gems and next-generation stars.