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Review: Anastasia – The Musical (John Frost for Crossroads Live & Opera Australia)

This Broadway musical looks lovely but is bogged down in details, dreary songs, underwritten characters and perfunctory romance.

December 29, 2025
Classical Music, Dance, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Theatre
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Read the August 2025 issue of Limelight

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July 21, 2025
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Journey to the Stage

Two musicals by lyricist Lynn Ahrens and composer Stephen Flaherty – Anastasia and Once on This Island – are opening in Australia.

July 21, 2025
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The August 2025 issue of Limelight is now available

Celebrating 250 issues of Limelight, your go-to magazine for big ideas, bold music and the best live performance nationwide.

July 21, 2025
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Introducing the August 2025 issue of Limelight – our 250th!

Celebrating 250 issues of Limelight, your go-to magazine for big ideas, bold music and the best live performance nationwide.

July 8, 2025

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