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          Grease's West End touring production will be at Dubai Opera until November 2. Photo: Dubai Opera

          Grease at Dubai Opera: This is why nostalgia never goes out of style

          Music & On-stageOctober 26, 2025
          Like the original film, the play adaptation of Perfect Strangers will follow a group of friends who share all incoming messages and calls during an evening get-together. Photo: Nupur Nilesh

          Secrets and smartphones: Perfect Strangers adaptation makes Dubai stage debut

          CultureAugust 27, 2025
          Ashutosh Rana as Ravan in Humare Ram. Photo: Felicity Theatre

          Ashutosh Rana’s dream role brings Ramayana to life in Humare Ram

          Music & On-stageAugust 13, 2025
          One tribute said Lebanese artist Ziad Rahbani's music was 'composed from Lebanon's soul'. AFP

          Ziad Rahbani, 'the voice of Lebanon's soul', dies at 69: Tributes pour in

          Music & On-stageJuly 26, 2025
          Metro Diaries, by theatre group 63Kolektib, is a play about migrants, written and performed by migrants. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi

          In a new play, Dubai Metro becomes stage for Filipino migrant stories

          Music & On-stageJuly 01, 2025
          Bahraini producer Ali Daylami has made Broadway history with his Tony Award win for Maybe Happy Ending. Photo: Ali Daylami

          How Bahrain’s Ali Daylami became the first Gulf talent to win a Tony Award

          CultureJune 23, 2025
          Having played at Dubai Opera in the past, Mamma Mia! has now come to Abu Dhabi for the first time. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Abu Dhabi cast hopes next Mamma Mia! sequel reveals musical's biggest mystery

          Music & On-stageJune 13, 2025
          Les Miserables: The Arena Spectacular is a new version of the famed show made for large venues. Photo: Danny Kaan

          Review: Arena version of Les Miserables is not for beginners

          Music & On-stageApril 11, 2025
          Photo: Danny Kaan

          Les Miserables arena show will 'blow away' audiences, stars say

          CultureApril 10, 2025
          Amanda Seyfried has built her award-winning career by continuing to push herself into new territory. AFP

          Amanda Seyfried says she's 'too scared' to make Broadway debut

          Film & TVApril 03, 2025
          Actress and director Zeina Deccache in Li Chabakna Ykhalessna, which she describes as 'a very sarcastic play'. Photo: Jo Khoury

          Zeina Daccache brings together comedy and tragedy of ‘trapped’ Lebanese in new play

          Music & On-stageMarch 16, 2025
          Sweeney Todd, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, is considered the late composer's greatest work. Photo: Dubai Opera

          Sweeney Todd at Dubai Opera review: Thrilling staging of a Broadway masterpiece

          Music & On-stageFebruary 02, 2025
          Mamma Mia! was performed at Dubai Opera in 2021. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National

          Mamma Mia coming to Abu Dhabi in June

          Music & On-stageJanuary 07, 2025
          Disney The Magic Box, a musical coming to Abi Dhabi's Etihad Arena in February, is a celebration of all things Disney. Photo: Proactiv Entertainment

          Disney musical in Abu Dhabi will 'allow you to feel like a child again'

          Music & On-stageDecember 28, 2024
          Singin' in the Rain is based on the 1952 Hollywood musical. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Singin' in the Rain at Dubai Opera review: A stirring ode to movie magic

          Music & On-stageDecember 01, 2024
          Puppetry is a main element of the show. Photo: Proactiv Entertainment

          Puppetry magic behind Life of Pi in Abu Dhabi

          Music & On-stageNovember 14, 2024
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