Doctor Zhivago Review Quotes - Brisbane
Nathanael Cooper, Courier mail
"Magical…The Les Mis of the 21st Century."
Nathanael Cooper, www.couriermail.com.au
"One of the most beautiful nights I've spent in the theatre."
Doctor Zhivago Review Quotes - Melbourne
The Saturday Age – 16 April
ZHIVAGO A WHITE-HOT TRIUMPH
'A sweeping spectacle and a passionate triumph'
'Breathtaking stagecraft'
'A thrilling vocal storm that will leave you with goosebumps'
'Musical theatre at the height of its craft'
'Dazzling romantic drama'
'Performances of unearthly beauty'
Herald Sun - 15 April
'A ravishing score that tugs at the heart'
3AW
'Fantastic! 15 out of 10'
Doctor Zhivago Review Quotes - Sydney
TIME OUT – Tuesday 22 February (Darryn King)
'An exceptional cast'
'You think it would be impossible for a new retelling to match the grandeur of the epic file or the novel before it, but this new Doctor Zhivago gives the impossible a red-hot go. It does a terrific job of doing justice to Pasternak's original, successfully condensing a couple of decades of Russian history into a couple of hours, capturing the emotional complexity of its characters – and putting some fine music to it. A tremendous achievement and a worthy new musical'
DAILY TELEGRAPH – Tuesday 22 February (Alex Lalak)
'Polished performances, gritty plot, a fighting spirit and an excellent score'
'It looks fantastic'
'Simon's score is a delight'
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD - Monday 21 February (Jason Blake)
'Engrossing Entertainment… Doctor Zhivago deserves a wide audience'
STAGE WHISPERS – Sunday 20 February (Frank Hatherley)
'Des McAnuff's well-drilled production is greatly aided by Michael Scott-Mitchell's brilliant settings'
AUSTRALIAN STAGE – Sunday 20 February (Rebecca Whitton)
'Doctor Zhivagois an epic, extravagant Russian romance'
'The production values are lavish, the direction is slick, the score is terrific and the performers are excellent'
'A highly polished production'
'It is about love and idealism'
SUN HERALD - Sunday 20 February 2011 (Elissa Blake)
'A standing ovation for this polished show'
'Lavishly war-torn sets, evocative costumes and powerful lighting'
'The audience gets their money's worth'
'This intelligent and moving new musical appeals across the board: to opera lovers, the traditional music theatre fans and those interested in sweeping historical drama'
AUSSIETHEATRE.COM.AU - Sunday 20 February (Troy Dodds)
'Doctor Zhivago should be seen by anyone who regards theatre and the arts as an important part of their lives.'
'The highlight of the entire production is definitely the amazing songs – so strong, so powerful – Lucy Simon's score and Michael Korie's and Amy Powers' lyrics rarely miss a beat.'
'The set is as smart as it is magical, and the costumes, as one could imagine given the historical era in which the show is set, are intricately amazing.'
'Doctor Zhivago is a triumph.'
'It is a first class, brilliant production.'
CRIKEY.COM.AU/CURTAINCALL – Sunday 20 February (Lloyd Bradford Syke)
'A wonderfully sensitive score'
'A diverse and interesting cast'
'All are fine and immensely talented performers.'
'Lucy Simon, Warlow, Zhivago, Lara and Pasternak make this show memorable, if not transcendent.'
GARETH AND MARDI 2CH BREAKFAST - Sunday 20 February
'Brilliant, fabulous, a huge story – WOW, you've got to go and see it'
RADIO 2UE – Saturday 20 February (Tim Shaw)
'10 out of 10, Spectacular'
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD (online) - Saturday 19 February 2011 (Giles Hardie)
'A singularly magic musical journey….a wholly new, triumphant Doctor Zhivago'
'Exceptional cast'
'Excellent design'
'Delivers a heart-wrenching triumph'
Jo Litson
