Aladdin, the latest Disney musical to touch down in Auckland, oozes class and style.

Hip-hop crooner's highly anticipated headlining show should have been a summer stunner.

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch has been hailed as a game changer - is it really though?

Bay Dreams 2019: A festival that had us wanting more.

A small Auckland New Year's festival is planting its roots, finds Chris Schulz.

Rupert Everett breathes new life into the story of one of English literature's giants.

Aquaman tried to be Ragnarok and totally missed the mark.

Hmm, did that look familiar? There's a reason - they did it last time they were here.

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party - a strong brew of music, magic and cirque.

Adam McKay's Vice puts a whole new twist on an old story.

Auckland Choral's Messiah a glorious celebration of a century-old tradition.

In a movie theatre, or on Netflix, either way, here's why you need to see Roma.

It's brilliant, beautiful, a cut above almost every other recent TV show. Is that enough?

Moments of exceptional dancing make "The Nutcracker" a sweet treat, Dione Joseph says.

Bach Musica NZ's Christmas Surprise concert was a seasonal delight, writes William Dart.

'A Woman's Place' highlights much to celebrate from our female composers and musicians.

Cringe-tastic gags, fiery one-liners, and commanding performers make an unmissable show.

Just how did the Donkey ended up in the Christmas story?

Anderson .Paak is back on Oxnard, but some of his usual magic got left in Malibu.

Beethoven remains box office gold, says William Dart as the NZSO rounds off its 2018 year

The Auckland Chamber Orchestra is part of what makes life worth living, says William Dart.

Rita Ora sounds more herself than ever - but Phoenix's production is stuck in the past.

Chris Reed joins 3000 music fans for a contradictory and exhilarating night.

Imelda Marcos' love for her husband — and thousands of shoes — live on in disco musical.

Inspiration for low budget Kiwi film comes from Peter Jackson's splatterfest Bad Taste.

Mariah Carey has no time for anything other than doing what she does best.

Paul Simei-Barton is there as Pop-up Globe returns for a fourth season.

Paul Casserly looks back at some TV milestones.

Feisty Brit-rockers Bloc Party prove they're too good to join the nostalgia circuit.

APO winds down for 2018 with a diverting night in Vienna, writes William Dart.