Miss Saigon is a masterpiece of theatrical magic — it is bold, confronting, hard-hitting, yet at the same time, full of heart, warmth and emotion
When they took Arthur Laurents’ book and combined it with Bernstein’s music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics they created a stunning show that stands the test of time.
Set at a sumptuous Florentine wedding, the story of the Dion Giovanni’s crimes and seductions of wealth, and the havoc he wreaks on the people around him.
Don Giovanni can tip the opera agnostics over into being believers. This version is certainly capable of doing just that.
Based on James A Michener’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel, South Pacific is one of the classics of musical theatre containing some of the greatest, most memorable songs of all time.
The State Theatre Company and Australia’s national Shakespeare company will collaborate for the first time in this effervescent, irreverent, and deliciously convoluted farce.
This is definitely a work that should be in every opera lover’s diary this week. This production is filled with superb performances, from the principals through to every member of the chorus.
State Opera have found a winning approach to Offenbach’s operetta that is sure to win friends and influence people, but be prepared for aching ribs, because this production will have you laughing your head off. You might just want to see it twice.
This was another very fine night of opera from our State Opera company, but you might need to be very quick if you still want to get tickets, if opening night’s full house was anything to judge by.
It’s always exciting to watch a career blossom. From Victor Harbor to Sydney, Mat Loeser is one of this State’s rising young exports, with a particular appeal to lovers of nostalgia.