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

Australian soprano Lauren Fagan is commanding attention overseas. She tells us about the roles that will be key to her future, and why playing soccer has helped her opera career.

Technical mastery is the key to musical expression, says Opera Australia Concertmaster Matthieu Arama.

Starring Emma Matthews and members of the OA Chorus, Reuben Kaye and Shaun Rennie’s unique blend of lowbrow and “Hochkunst” proves irresistible.

Elijah Moshinsky’s iconic production still works its magic, with stunning voices and a sublime reading of the score by maestro Tahu Matheson.

Humperdinck’s fairy-tale opera has captivated conductor Tahu Matheson since childhood. Now he returns to it with fresh insight.

Belvoir's Grief and Hayes Theatre Co's Phar Lap pick up multiple awards at this year's critic and industry peer-voted STAs.

A fight for artistic freedom, the breaking down of barriers for musicians with disability and the future of our national opera company in our top stories for 2025.

Opera Australia begins its 70th anniversary with the jewel in its crown restored and a musical reading to match.

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

Revivals of beloved musicals and brand-new works in this year's most-read mix.

Our top 10 opera reviews chart an operatic landscape where bold new works jostle with reimagined classics for audience attention.