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Hamilton is Coming!

Musical Theatre 23 May, 2019

Acclaimed Musical Hamilton Announced for Australia Premiere in Sydney in 2021 It was announced this week that smash-hit musical HAMILTON will make its Australian premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in a new production beginning March 2021. Producers Jeffrey Seller and Michael Cas… Read Article

NIDA Open Day

Musical Theatre 23 May, 2019

Australia’s Leading Drama and Performance School Opens its Doors to the Creative Community Saturday June 15 Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is throwing open its doors on 15 June for a free Open Day of performances, classes, panel discussions and exhibiti… Read Article

REVIEW | Barnum The Circus Musical

Musical TheatreReviews 9 May, 2019

Barnum Delivers the Spectacle of Circus, Illusion and Showbiz The Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, Thursday May 2 Reviewed by Samantha Webb A fabulous night of entertainment was on offer at the premiere of BARNUM The Circus Musical, directed by Tyran Parke, at the iconic Comedy Theatre in M… Read Article

Catch Me If You Can

Musical Theatre 9 May, 2019

Cast of Catch Me If You Can Takes Flight Hayes Theatre | From July 19 The producer who brought you Cry-Baby, High Fidelity and Rent, Lauren Peters, is thrilled to announce the stellar cast of the upcoming adventurous, inquisitive and ingeniously criminal musical Catch Me If You Can. Base… Read Article

Australia’s First Broadway Company

DanceMusical Theatre 25 Apr, 2019

Broadway & Beyond is Bringing the Razzle Dazzle to You! Kelly Ayker’s ‘Company A’ Delivers True Musical Theatre Experience Renowned choreographer and performer, Kelly Aykers is thrilled to announce the launch of Company A ⏤ a brand new all-Australian prof… Read Article

PTW | Kelly Aykers

InterviewsMusical Theatre 19 Apr, 2019

Pro Talent Watch | Kelly Aykers Pure Showbiz and a Touch of Magic Brings the Original Story of the Greatest Showman Back to the Stage Interview and article by Heather Clements Local industry legend Kelly Aykers has met an enjoyable new experience in incorporating circus arts and magic el… Read Article

Cast of Come From Away Announced

Musical Theatre 12 Apr, 2019

Cast Members of Uplifting New Musical Announced Plus Big Wins at Olivier Awards for Production and Choreographer The critically acclaimed musical COME FROM AWAY has announced its final cast members ahead of the Australian premiere at the newly refurbished Comedy Theatre, Melbourn… Read Article

REVIEW | Saturday Night Fever

Musical TheatreReviews 5 Apr, 2019

Boogie Fever Arrives for Opening Night of Saturday Night Fever The Musical Lyric Theatre, Sydney, Tuesday April 2nd Reviewed by Chris Duncan with contributions SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is certainly getting Sydney ‘Jive Talkin’ and putting on their ‘Boogie Shoes… Read Article

CHICAGO Hits the Road

Dance 4 Apr, 2019

Razzle Dazzle… This is Good News for Momma! Chicago The Musical Announced for Brisbane & Melbourne Superstar musical CHICAGO will tour its new Aussie production to Brisbane at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre in November and follow this up with a season at the State Theatre, Arts Ce… Read Article

2019 Green Room Awards

DanceMusical Theatre 4 Apr, 2019

Winners of the 36th Annual Green Room Awards Melbourne’s Premier Theatre Awards, April 1 On Monday 1st April Melbourne’s arts industry gathered at the Comedy Theatre to celebrate another year of achievements in the Melbourne theatre scene across Cabaret, Contemporary… Read Article