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Stars shine bright for great Bowie tribute
Orchestra rocks with special guests and power of David Bowie's song, writes William Dart.
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Lucy Lawless gives back to actors in need
She'll perform at the Actors' Benevolent Fund gala today at the Pop Up Globe.
APO commences countdown for Bowie tribute
This ain't rock n roll; this is genius, writes Karl Puschmann of APO's Bowie tribute.
Little ACC for injured actors
Aroha Rawson was just beginning her acting career when she fell 5m and broke her back.
Go, go, go Joseph - musical that just won't stop
Composer Tim Rice is amazed his first offering is still so loved, says Dionne Christian.
Five top musicals to listen out for
Sing for joy - there are musicals for everyone on stage in Auckland this year.
William Dart reviews the latest classical CDs
Monteverdi's "Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" is a splendid addition to any CD collection.
Ballet review: Carmen with L'Arlésienne
Carmen and L'Arlésienne: an exceptionally good night at the ballet not to be missed.
Theatre review: Magdalena of Mangere shows new side of South Auckland suburb
The play Magdalena of Mangere offers an eye-opening portrait of overlooked suburb.
'Student cheated three times and passed'
A former MIT lecturer said he resigned in protest when the student was not disciplined.
Play promises honest look at modern Anzac experience
Dave Armstrong's new play is an honest and unflinching look at today's Anzac experience.
Review: DeYoung star of journey
Edo de Waart and the NZ Symphony Orchestra launch their 2017 selection of Masterworks.
Wanted: kids with WOW factor
A group of girls with the WOW factor are needed for our biggest stage show.
Osipova shines in Arts Festival showcase
Standing ovations greeted super-star ballet dancers at the Auckland Arts Festival.
Cassette tape drives harpsichordist's brilliant career
Mahan Esfahani, the world's most in-demand harpsichordist, visits Auckland next week.
The Bonefeeder is an extraordinary opera
Extraordinary opera is a moving tale from our past, writes William Dart.
Does Horror play chill the blood?
How well do our favourite spine-chilling moments from horror films work on stage?
Theatre review: Every Brilliant Thing simply brilliant
The play Every Brilliant Thing proves there's genuine joy to be found in the everyday.
Loving the alien play is a keeper
Sonya Kelly presents a romantic comedy with modern love in a shrinking world at its heart.
Ballet superstar showcases specially-choreographed works
Prima ballerina's energy is harnessed in a show which keeps dance creators on their toes.
The flesh expressed in exhibition of nudes
The Body Laid Bare includes 100 artworks in an exhibition we can all take personally.
Elements flow in personal dance creation
Choreographer Moss Patterson pays homage to his father in When Two Rivers Collide.
Dancers change looks to quickly portray lusty roles
Legacy ballet stars rise to the challenge of sultry Carmen, writes Raewyn Whyte
A new dimension in theatre story-telling
High-tech wizardry makes The Encounter spellbinding theatre, writes Paul Simei-Barton.
Baroque banquet laid out for arts festival
Chamber Music New Zealand's 2017 season gets off to an exciting start, writes William Dart.
Lost toys chart new discoveries
Kids' play makes science fun but delivers environmental message, writes Dionne Christian.
Stroll through Passio
A rich new presentation of an age-old musical work, writes William Dart.
Composer Purcell with a modern twist
European early music group L'Arpeggiata blend old and new music, writes William Dart.
Theatre review: Peer Gynt
Trolls, dancing and cake make Peer Gynt absurd, smart and funny, says Janet McAllister.
Cabaret review: La Soiree, Spiegeltent
La Soiree is a spiegeltent spectacular thanks to three amazing acts, writes Raewyn Whyte.