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The Wicked Witch of the West: A heroine for our time
New York Times: How Wicked has redeemed a complex villain over time.
Movie musicals you might fall for: Moana, Wicked and yes, the Joker sequel
From Folie a Deux to Mufasa (plus five more movie picks).
Students set to bring Jersey Boys production to light
'The talent and dedication of our students have truly brought Jersey Boys to life.'
Erica Stanford plays the bassoon in the Grand Hall
Erica Stanford playing the bassoon in the Grand Hall at Parliament with her education adviser Emma Chatterton on the piano.
Review: The Last Five Years a 'clever' show
Not all love stories have a happy ending, even those that start out beautifully.
Morgan-Andrew King: From Waikato to international opera stage
Opera singer says his passion actually began 'as a way to meet girls'.
Review: Hunchback of Notre Dame musical a 'banger'
It's the Hamilton Operatic Society's first full-length musical since Chicago in 2021.
A new spin on The Lord of the Rings is coming to Kiwis this year
It seems the beloved fantasy is taking on a musical format - and it's coming to Auckland.
Tamariki shine as bright as Matariki in Far North’s Got Talent
Reporter Tiari is in Kaitaia, where every year kids of all ages show their stuff in a massive talent show. But who will take the top prize?
Kea Kids: Kiwi kid drummer hero dominates world competition
Reporter Georgie talks to Ashwan, a kid whose tremendous talent on the Indian tabla has scored him an incredible three medals from the World Championships of Performing Arts!
Review: Sweeney Todd a 'well executed' show with 'terrific' performances
Hamilton Musical Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd.
Thrills, horror and humour: Sweeney Todd Musical comes to Hamilton
Sweeney Todd is considered to be a true Stephen Sondheim masterpiece.
NIne great things you can do in Auckland this weekend
We've got fun and interesting activities for everyone to enjoy.
How Nicole Scherzinger went from Pussycat Doll to Olivier winner
Inside her journey from booty-shaking pop glamazon to stage triumph in Sunset Boulevard.
Record turnout for Hamilton's big week of art and performance
A feast of performing art has Hamiltonians in a cultural frenzy.
Sony reaches blockbuster $2 billion deal for Michael Jackson’s catalogue
New York Times: Sony agrees to acquire half of Jackson’s catalogue from his estate.
Review: The Color Purple is an emotional, joyful exploration of black womanhood
The award-winning musical creates space for a nuanced conversation about black feminism.
Lindsay Lohan's surprising payout for Mean Girls cameo
The star made double the amount of her cameo payout for her work in the original film.
Former Pussycat Dolls singer set to make Broadway debut
The 45-year-old singer is heading straight from the West End to Broadway.
Sister Suffragette: Mary Poppins actress Glynis Johns dies aged 100
The Disney star and Send in the Clowns singer has died in her LA home.
Phantom from the opera: Andrew Lloyd Webber conducts exorcism in London home
The Phantom of the Opera composer summoned a priest to his Belgravia address.
Which film ended the year No 1 at the box office?
The film's 2023 sales reached $14 billion in a post-pandemic best.
Beehive Diaries: Luxon's humblebrag by song; will Weet-Bix be safe from taxes?
Weet-Bix played a leading role in the talks — will it save Sanitarium from being taxed?
Mana Moana swansong for outgoing Arts Minister
Carmel Sepuloni's last event as Arts Minster at the Mana Moana concert.
Review: Happy family show will sweep you away to a magical land
It's a fast-moving, tightly directed pantomime.
Want an Australian holiday? Sydney is totally Wicked!
Think you already know Sydney? Its rich theatre and art scene may say otherwise.
The truth behind Ariana Grande's new relationship
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s romance said to have started after both became single.