Musical
Beetlejuice on Broadway. Photo: Matthew Murphy
April 17, 2025, 7:47 am
Beetlejuice: a story of family and life
'It’s the funniest, most inappropriate show you’ve ever seen in your life. But at the same time ... it’s a very touching musical about very human things'
By Jessica Abelsohn
From left: Javon King (Judas Iscariot), Michael Paynter (Jesus) and Mahalia Barnes (Mary Magdalene). Photo: Juliet Taylor
November 7, 2024, 9:58 am
A mesmerising new production
The iconic global phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar has arrived on Aussie shores. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to Reuben Kaye who plays Herod about the new must-see production.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Casey Donovan and Genevieve Lemon. Photo: Benny Capp
August 16, 2024, 11:30 am
Sister Act dazzles in nostalgic remake
There’s no Hail Holy Queen, My Guy (My God) or I Will Follow Him but the original music is just as catchy and it’s a laugh a minute throughout the production.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Abigail Adriano stars as young Vietnamese girl Kim in the Australian production of Miss Saigon. Photo: Daniel Boud
November 14, 2023, 11:14 am
Powerful war-torn love story in Miss Saigon
The AJN reviews the new touring production of Miss Saigon, which has just opened its Melbourne season at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
By Danny Gocs
July 31, 2023, 7:02 am
Rock & roll all night
All-abilities Jewish theatre group Stars and the Moon provides artistic outlets for those with and without disabilities. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to the team about their latest production, School of Rock.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Aaron Robuck and Montana Sharp as Leo and Lucille Frank.
July 10, 2023, 7:21 am
Aaron Robuck brings Leo Frank to the stage
The production will showcase two Jewish actors in the lead roles, including Aaron Robuck – who will bring his experience of growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, to the role – and Montana Sharp as Lucille.
By Hannah Schauder
Adrian and Sarah playing Tevye and Golde in ACR Theatre's production of Fiddler in 2017
July 2, 2023, 7:02 am
A fiddler on the stage
It's a classic story, steeped in tradition yet portraying an evolution of culture. A tale of empowerment, transformation and ultimately family. And for Adrian Glaubert and Sarah Cossey-Glaubert, it's about time that the Jewish people of Melbourne had their own, home-grown and authentically Yiddishkeit production.
By Jessica Abelsohn
June 29, 2023, 12:11 pm
Cinderella story gets a new look, but needs more work
The AJN reviews Midnight – the Cinderella Musical, a new home-grown musical that has premiered at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre.
By Danny Gocs
Doron Chester. Photo: Mark Morffew 2021
June 7, 2023, 6:38 am
Wit, humour and a little bit of noir
In his writing, Chester focused on Jewish characters, the Jewish experience and embracing what Judaism means to him. He even takes challah to auditions and rehearsals.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Deone Zanotto, Elise McCann and Bianca Bruce. Photo: David Hooley
May 30, 2023, 12:17 pm
Thank you for the music
From the moment Sophie, played by Sarah Krndija, puts the letters into the post to the final dance party curtain call, I had a smile planted firmly on my face. And, I’ll admit, I was singing along to every song.
By Jessica Abelsohn
May 30, 2023, 7:22 am
Bring on the musicals
The series, which runs weekly on Sundays until December, includes blueprints of the genre like Singin’ in the Rain and The Sound of Music, as well as off-kilter cult classics...
By Lindy Tamir
Shane Jacobson. Photo: Jeff Busby
May 16, 2023, 7:09 am
Magic at midnight
Dean Murphy, who is directing the production alongside Pip Mushin, said the inspiration behind Midnight is ensuring the Cinderella story speaks to the children and parents of today
By Jessica Abelsohn
Paul Capsis and Michael Cormick in La Cage aux Folles. Photo: John McRae
April 18, 2023, 7:15 am
A story ahead of its time
"...it is the universal message of love and acceptance. We all want to be accepted and loved by our fellow humans, and this show is about outsiders in society being accepted..."
By Jessica Abelsohn
The Opera Australia Chorus in Opera Australia's 2023 production of Chorus! at the Sydney Opera House. Photo: Keith Saunders
February 22, 2023, 6:58 am
Shining the spotlight on the choristers
Chorus! will guide audiences on a journey through time exploring humanity and conflict, and a return to nature and celebration of unity.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Hugh Sheridan stars as Jonathan Larson in Tick, Tick... Boom!
February 14, 2023, 6:41 am
Tick, Tick… Boom! heads Down Under
And just like his Tony Award-winning smash hit, Rent, it was another piece of genius left behind.
By AJN STAFF
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