Review: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Hayes Theatre Co)
Two terrific central performances in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes lift a production that mostly struggles to find its rhythm.
February 22, 2023
Jo Litson
Jo Litson is the Editor of Limelight Magazine. She took up the position in late 2018 having joined the magazine as Deputy Editor in 2016. During a 35-year career as an arts journalist she has been a contributor to numerous publications including Limelight, The Australian, The Bulletin, and the Qantas magazine. She was the arts writer and theatre reviewer for The Sunday Telegraph for 12 years until 2018, and has written the labels for the Archibald Prize for the Art Gallery of New South Wales for over 20 years.
Articles by Jo Litson
Audacious moves
Anne-Louise Sarks discusses her path to directing, her special rapport with Kate Mulvany, and Sarah Bernhardt’s bravado.
February 20, 2023
Newsworthy: March 2023
A round-up of our recent news reports.
February 20, 2023
On Stage: the events you need to see in March 2023
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
February 20, 2023
Comings and Goings: March 2023
The latest arts appointments and departures.
February 20, 2023
Introducing the March 2023 issue of Limelight
This month we interview Sir Simon Rattle, violinist Jennifer Koh and Àlex Ollé of La Fura dels Baus, and look at the importance of breath control for musicians.
February 10, 2023
Renée Fleming welcomes more Hours at the Met
As The Hours arrives in cinemas, its co-star Renée Fleming speaks to Limelight about the making of the opera and why it is "crucial" to stage new work.
January 27, 2023
Review: Hubris & Humiliation (Sydney Theatre Company)
Lewis Treston’s sparkling, OTT, queer rom-com Hubris & Humiliation is a perfect piece of programming for WorldPride.
January 26, 2023
Review: Urinetown (Heart Strings Theatre Co, Hayes Theatre Co)
As a satire, it holds us at arm's length, but Urinetown is also an affectionate parody of the Broadway musical, and therein lies much of the fun.
January 15, 2023
Review: To Barbra, With Love (Live Nation)
This classy concert is an exhilarating, loving tribute to the one and only Barbra Streisand.
January 14, 2023
Nice work if you can get it – and Cameron Mitchell gets a lot
The former dancer is on a hot streak as a choreographer and director, with two nominations at the Sydney Theatre Awards and two shows about to open.
January 12, 2023
Christie Whelan Browne: on with the Show People
Christie Whelan Browne and writer/director Dean Bryant discuss their darkly funny look at the world of musical theatre performers.
January 9, 2023
Newsworthy: January and February 2023
A round-up of our recent news reports.
December 23, 2022