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Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Theatre
Live Review

Review: Kimberly Akimbo (Melbourne Theatre Company & State Theatre Company South Australia)

Marina Prior leads a winning local cast in this bittersweet new musical that won five Tony awards.

August 1, 2025
Musical Theatre & Cabaret
features

Teenage Dreams

The lead character in Kimberly Akimbo is 16 going on 70 due to a rare ageing disease. Jo Litson talks to director Mitchell Butel and Marina Prior who plays Kimberly.

June 23, 2025
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April 28, 2025
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December 12, 2024
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State Theatre Company South Australia launches 2025 season

Mitchell Butel's farewell program promises humour, heart, an American classic and an Australian favourite refreshed.

November 1, 2024
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Melbourne Theatre Company launches 2025 Season

Broadway hits, Aussie premieres, a Williamson classic and a gothic thriller in the mix for MTC's 2025.

September 11, 2024
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Sister Act (John Frost for Crossroads Live)

The musical is patchy but Casey Donovan raises the rafters with her powerhouse vocals.

August 13, 2024
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features

Read the August 2024 issue of Limelight

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July 22, 2024
Musical Theatre & Cabaret
features

My Music with Casey Donovan

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

July 22, 2024
Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Theatre
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The August 2024 issue of Limelight is now available

Trent Dalton. Coco Chanel. Anton Bruckner. Casey Donovan. What's the connection? They're all featured in an all-star August issue of Limelight. Don't miss it!

July 22, 2024
Classical Music, Dance, News, Opera, Theatre
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Introducing the August 2024 issue of Limelight

Trent Dalton. Coco Chanel. Anton Bruckner. Casey Donovan. What's the connection? They're all featured in an all-star August issue of Limelight. Don't miss it!

July 9, 2024
Theatre
Live Review

Review: 9 to 5 the Musical (Sydney)

The plot may be simplistic and cartoon-like but it's a feel-good musical with an important message, and the Australian cast delivers it in style.

February 25, 2022
Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Theatre
features

Eddie Perfect: A Perfect return to the stage

After a gruelling few years writing songs for Broadway musicals, Eddie Perfect is happy to be back on the boards in 9 to 5 the Musical, and has plenty to say about critics.

February 21, 2022

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