“For many of the cast, this was their first professional performance, and Abbey’s hunch paid off in taking a chance on raw talent.” - Herald Sun - Melbourne

“The highlight of Fame: The Musical is Kelley Abbey’s extravagant, culture-hopping choreography, performed with dynamism and grace. The dance draws inspiration from every corner of the globe: from the strength and delicacy of Talia Fowler’s classical ballet routines, to sharp urban break-dancing from Timomatic.

Some of the most effective and spectacular dance comes through big-scale chorus numbers: an elaborate Argentine tango that sees the whole stage surging to Latin rhythms, or the modern pop choreography made famous by the movie, complete with acid wash jeans and Bedazzled crops tops.” - The Age - Melbourne

“Director and choreographer Kelley Abbey has delivered her large cast with all the discipline and precision of Radio City Music Hall’s famous Rockettes and every dance piece is so finely honed that it has the improbable precision and perfection of a video clip.

Group numbers, such as the tango that opens the second act, are superbly delivered, as is the famous closing song from the film Fame, I’m Gonna Live Forever, which the band plays loudly enough to leave the ears of audience members ringing for days.” - The Australian