At the end of the show the entire audience leapt to its feet as one, clapping wildly, a fitting tribute to this member of Broadway royalty who had brought so much pleasure to those present.
Tina Arena returns to Adelaide in style – a full concert program with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in the intimate surrounds of the Festival Theat
Remember that this is the final tour and your last chance to see this extremely popular and completely absorbing long-running show, so be quick as it is only here for a few performances.
This work missed the mark badly, not helped by many technical issues. It relies a little too much 'on the kindness of strangers'.
This is a rich and varied evening of physical theatre encompassing a number of performance genres including acrobatics, magic, and dance.
Science buffs will have a whale of a time at the marine-themed Fringe parade and opening night party at the Science Exchange tonight.
If you do not already have a ticket, move quickly, because some who have already seen this terrific show are planning to buy more tickets and go again. You really do not want to miss this one.
The Adelaide Festival Centre's Christmas Proms have become a regular treat for many Adelaide families, couples and even individuals, and a packed Festival Theatre showed that this year is no exception
Mezzo-soprano, Milijana Nikolic, is nothing short of stunning in the title role, giving a performance by which future productions will have to be judged.
The tour, her first in Australia since The Velvet Rope in 1998, took the biggest and best from Ms Jackson's career, along with a few fan favourites, and transformed them into a joyous, high-energy, 2-hour long celebration. This was no typical self-indulgent pop concert; the focus on the music and intimacy with fans rather than flashy outfits or grand stage productions was proof alone that Jackson can still hold a crowd in the palm of her hand.
In short, the performance offers excitement, energy, enthusiasm and spectacle, with a powerful spiritual undercurrent.
This modern masterpiece is a sensational event from every viewpoint and will appeal to both newcomers and long term lovers of opera. Whatever you do, do not miss this thoroughly rewarding production.
Paul Kelly is a household name with a long, successful career, a prolific output and a string of awards to his name, including eight ARIAs. He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1997.
State Opera start their main stage season for the year with the extremely lyrical music of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835). They have also started it with an absolutely sublime production of this charming opera.
Michael Feinstein was the big event to close the Cabaret Festival for this year and a packed house showed that he was just the right person for the job.
Batt's humorous tales and quips, the wide range of songs, including some hilariously funny ones, ballads and the standards, added up to a marvellous production that had loads of pace, energy and enthusiasm.
Backed by the superb Adelaide Art Orchestra and her own small core of touring musicians and backing singers, Olivia Newton-John gave her fans a song filled evening to remember
Wicked has taken eight years to arrive in Adelaide, but it was well worth the wait. This production has a sensational cast with magnificent leads in Rix and Durack. This is one you should not miss.
This was a concert of which it was worth hearing and seeing every second.
Get ready for a party, or two! The 2011 BigPond Adelaide Film Festival (BAFF) is delighted to announce the films that will open and close the 2011 Festival, two feature films that span the possibilities of original Australian storytelling.