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PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN… I MEAN PENZANCE

Musical Theatre 27 Aug, 2010

Tarantara Tarantara! The song the Sergeant of Police, Todd Keys sings with his ‘lads’ all donned in English policeman garb was going around in my head on the way to the carpark! I was surprised how much I enjoyed The Pirates of Penzance! Written by WS Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan this… Read Article

LILLIAS WHITE JOINS THE CAST OF FAME FOR SYDNEY

Latest News 27 Aug, 2010

FAME THE MUSICAL Producer John Frost announced today that the role of Miss Sherman in the Sydney season of FAME will be played by Tony award winning actress Lillias White. Ms White has been recognized on Broadway with the Tony Award®, Drama Desk Award®, People’s Choice® Award and T… Read Article

WEST SIDE GET AUTHENTIC

Musical Theatre 26 Aug, 2010

After a successful stint in Sydney West Side has moved to Melbourne to give them a bit of ‘America’. The cast took to the streets to really get their heads in the characters in a recent photoshoot. They are all about keeping the show authentic although audience members have commente… Read Article

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2010 ROB GUEST ENDOWMENT

Musical Theatre 25 Aug, 2010

The six finalists have been announced for the 2010 Rob Guest Endowment. Created in recognition of the late Guest’s achievements in the musical theatre industry following his sudden death in 2008, ANZ and ANZ Trustees have established a memorial fund in Guest’s honour to e… Read Article

HAIRSPRAY – YOUR FIRST LOOK

Latest News 11 Aug, 2010

Hairspray has began rehearsals and here is your first look at the cast doing their thing! You can also check out a video from rehearsals HERE.… Read Article

WICKED CASTS ITS MAGIC OVER HALF A MILLION IN SYDNEY

Musical Theatre 10 Aug, 2010

Today it was announced that 500,000 people have snapped up tickets for WICKED in Sydney, Australia’s very own Emerald City. WICKED first opened at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on September 5, 2009 and since then Sydneysiders have embraced the musical as their own. The show ha… Read Article

HELPMANN NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

Latest News 2 Aug, 2010

Australia’s very own Tony Awards, The Helpmann Awards is coming up and tonight the nominees were announced at an event in Sydney’s iconic Opera House. An event that theatre goers all over the country look forward to The Hepmann Awards recognises those who have created, per… Read Article

WANNA BE A ROCK STAR? SEARCH IS ON FOR STAR OF ROCK OF AGES

Auditions 28 Jul, 2010

Rock of Ages are looking for a young, good-looking guy that can rock! Do you have an incredible, stand-out voice? Our lead is a sweet, boy-ish, kid with a dream who is looking for his “big ticket” out, but finds love instead. Must be in his 20’s or early 30’s, to pla… Read Article

'DOCTOR ZHIVAGO' LAUNCH

Musical Theatre 22 Jul, 2010

A bustling crowd makes its way up the escalators to the Grand Ballroom at the elegant Sofitel Wentworth. As we enter we are showered with foam snow and everything is sparkling! Three massive screens and an ivory grand piano are on stage and everywhere lights, lights and more lights. We… Read Article

WORLD PREMIERE OF DOCTOR ZHIVAGO IN SYDNEY

Musical Theatre 20 Jul, 2010

The NSW Minister for Tourism, Jodi McKay, announced today that in 2011, Sydney will host the World Premiere of a new musical, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO starring Anthony Warlow. One of the most breathtaking love stories ever told, this exciting new production will be directed by Broadway’s… Read Article