Lieven Bertels goes out with a classical bang
Limelight's Editor chats to Sydney Festival's outgoing director as he celebrates their 40th with a raft of big-hitters.
October 20, 2015
Disney to bring Broadway hit Aladdin to Sydney in 2016
The record-breaking blockbuster musical, adapted from the 1992 animated film, will open next August at the Capitol Theatre. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 15, 2015
Hit musical Matilda to transfer to Melbourne in 2016
Tim Minchin’s Roald Dahl inspired smash-hit will open at Melbourne’s Princess in March. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 12, 2015
2015 Fine Art and Artisan ARIA Awards nominees announced
Modern Australian composition and ABC Music are the biggest winners in this year’s list of nominations Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 30, 2015
Review: Of Thee I Sing (Squabbalogic & Syd Phil Choirs)
★★★★½ Pulitzer Prize winning satire comes up smart and savvy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 28, 2015
King Kong bound for Broadway after American facelift
The panned Australian musical will have a major rewrite, but retains its award-winning production design. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 21, 2015
Leadership spill forces musical rewrite
Creators of ‘Abbott! the Musical’ scramble to introduce Turnbull’s coup into the show’s finale. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 17, 2015
Review: Anything Goes (Opera Australia & John Frost)
Caroline O’Connor carries the ship, but too much is lost overboard. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 9, 2015
Hugh Jackman brings Broadway Down Under in new show
The A-list actor’s new “arena spectacular” Broadway to Oz will tour the nation in November and December. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 25, 2015
Dame Julie Andrews to direct My Fair Lady in Sydney
Lerner and Loewe’s first Eliza will recreate the original production, Cecil Beaton and all. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 5, 2015
Vivien Conacher: From fiddling on the roof with Bryn Terfel to the Proms
The rehearsal diary of the Sydney-born mezzo, currently singing with the UK’s Grange Park Opera. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 24, 2015
Review: Sweeney Todd (Victorian Opera)
An almost great production with one unfortunately conspicuous weak link.
July 21, 2015
Alan Jones pulls out of Anything Goes Sydney season
The shock jock radio presenter has withdrawn due to “increased radio and television commitments.”
July 20, 2015