Category Archives: Theatre/Concert Review

Theatre Review: Dear Evan Hansen, Music Box Theatre, NYC

Posted on 25 May 2017 by andyq

Sniff. I’m wrecked. In a good way. I’ve been crying my way through Dear Evan Hansen. There are a lot of heartstrings being pulled here. It touches on some pretty universal themes: not fitting in, loneliness, acceptance, the bonds and … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Posted on 22 May 2017 by andyq

I admit to being mystified by this show. There were so many colours and so much movement that I found it hard to cast my mind back to the story, read in my youth, or possibly told in the classroom: … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Hello, Dolly! Shubert Theatre, NYC

Posted on 18 May 2017 by andyq

Oh, thank heavens for husbands. That’s what I say. Mine – handsome, considerate, charming and organised – booked us for front row tickets to see Bette Midler in Hello, Dolly! for a Wednesday matinee. We were nervous about that old … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Amélie, Walter Kerr Theatre, NYC

Posted on 15 May 2017 by andyq

Considering which musicals to see, Owen encouraged me to see Amélie as he guesses that it’s not successful enough to ever tour or be put on again… and yet, the chance to hear Philippa Soo sing (famous from Hamilton) is … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Pacific Overtures, Classic Stage Company, NYC

Posted on 15 May 2017 by andyq

I was very happy to score a cheap ticket ($40) to this show through the app TodayTix. My brother saw it recently and enjoyed it. I was curious. I was introduced to Sondheim many years ago when I lived in … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Sweeney Todd, Barrow Street Theatre, NYC

Posted on 10 May 2017 by andyq

On my second night in NYC, I decided to try out my TodayTix app on my phone and noticed they had a lottery to see Sweeney Todd. I’d read about this production. Originally staged in a pie shop in South … Continue reading →

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2016 in lists (art, books, entertainment, shows)

Posted on 31 December 2016 by andyq

Concerts & Shows Defying Gravity, Theatre Royal: A collage of Stephen Schwartz with the composer on stage at the end of the show himself, it was really amazing to see top Broadway performers letting loose with these songs: Sutton Foster … Continue reading →

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Bernadette Peters in Concert, Sydney, Australia

Posted on 6 April 2014 by andyq

Bernadette Peters is touring Australia and dropped by the Theatre Royal for three nights as part of her concert tour. We vascillated at first about going (revoke our show queen passports!) but grabbed seats for an additional show that was … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Falsettos, Darlinghurst Theatre

Posted on 8 February 2014 by andyq

  A new production of the musical Falsettos is playing at the Eternity Playhouse by Darlinghurst Theatre for this year’s Mardi Gras season, and I hope they play to full houses. It’s an outstanding cast with amazing direction and staging, … Continue reading →

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2013 in lists (art, books, entertainment, shows)

Posted on 11 January 2014 by andyq

The year in concerts, shows (musicals/theatre/dance) and books! CONCERTS Sing the Truth, State Theatre (January) – Welcome 2013. Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves and Lizz Wright. Quite a triple-bill, but the surprise for me was Lizz Wright. I don’t think I’ve … Continue reading →

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