Browsing: musical theatre

Even as someone who isn’t a big fan of horror, I can see the enduring appeal and relevance of Carrie as per its adaption in the musical. At its heart, it’s a very human story that questions what it takes for good people to do terrible things.

It was incredibly refreshing and gratifying to see a predominantly BIPOC cast take over and own the stage, especially when Australia’s musical theatre scene is so overwhelmingly white. Musicals that have played in Sydney such as Hamilton and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, pave the way and give hope for more culturally diverse talents gracing Australia’s live stages in the present and near future.