'' The Age '' called '' Ladies in Black '' " a unicorn of the stage : a full-blown , home-grown musical that actually works " and " probably the best Aussie musical since '' Priscilla '' went global " . It wrote : " Tim Finn 's songs range from Broadway-inspired big numbers to true-blue ballads , from witty patter songs to shades of blues and jazz standards . They 're beautifully integrated with the dramatic action , and the comic lyrics are priceless . " '' The Australian '' stated that Finn " has approached '' Ladies in Black '' with such wholehearted sincerity and creative generosity ... creating an immensely engaging score filled with gorgeous melodies that make you care about the characters singing them . " ArtsHub indicated that " a comedy of mid-20th century manners , '' Ladies in Black '' is a paean to an optimistic future – the future of an uncomplicated gender equality and seamless multiculturalism . But Finn ’s canny lyricism transports the play from its late 50s context to a subtle but salient comment on social issues of today . " '' Ladies in Black '' was nominated for six 2016 Helpmann Awards including Best Musical . It received the award for Best New Australian Work
2016 Helpmann Awards
16th Helpmann Awards
Ladies in Black