The pure joy of theatre is its ability to constantly renew and surprise. For me, 2023 saw a plethora of excellent musicals. Notoriously hard to get right, this year seemed to feature both clever revivals and future successes, many of which remained in my thoughts long after I left the theatre.
A generation later, it’s not that it’s aged well, but rather it hasn’t aged at all, retaining an insightful and intelligent portrayal of the human condition.