Predicting anything about the 2021 music theatre calendar seems about as safe as forecasting the Melbourne weather. But while most of 2020 saw stages attracting dust rather than applause, folks behind the scenes were figuring out the most reliable ways of bringing back colour and movement. Given the costs involved, music theatre is always a huge gamble, but it's almost never a reckless one.
Before proceeding, though, it's worth saluting those shows that were supposed to be keeping Melburnians entertained last year but fell victim to the obvious.was among the first to close its doors in March, while the highly anticipated debut of cult-hit9 to 5Bran Nue Dae was cut short during its national tour, leaving Melbourne audiences the poorer for missing out, and a November production ofstarring Anthony Warlow was another late scratching.
A further cancellation came with added emotional heft. May was supposed to see the final show presented by The Production Company, the long-time supporters of lesser-staged musical theatre classics and more commercially risky new work.But now for the good news: while this year might not be populated by the biggest shows we've ever seen, the sheer number is cause for cheer.The first cab off the rank might also be the most uplifting.
Musicals are home to spectacular fantasies and big emotions, but after the year that was 2020, which will audiences prefer? Elaborate escapes from reality, or profound opportunities to process complex feelings? This year's music theatre calendar offers ample helpings of both.
Big gamble there. We are a nation 'living with it', but 1 case and we shut borders and a whole state economy. This thing has clearly won here 👍👍
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