Thursday, December 19, 2013
The roof of London’s Apollo Theatre in Shaftsbury Avenue partially collapsed mid performance just hours ago, leaving patrons covered in dust and blood with dozens injured. As published…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:49PMOpera Australia’s Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini and Australia’s most prolific theatrical producer John Frost have announced further casting for their upcoming co-production …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:13AMMonday, December 16, 2013
Marian Street Theatre has been closed by Ku-ring-gai council for remedial work, disrupting production and workshop schedules over the holiday period. Marian Street Theatre for Young People (…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:42PMThursday, December 12, 2013
Hakuna Matata! (It means no worries…) After an extensive audition process and an intense rehearsal period, the cast, crew and production team of Disney’s The Lion King are prepar…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:00AMSunday, December 8, 2013
Any person involved in the arts knows just how difficult a touring schedule can be. Moving from state to state, city to city, apartment to apartment without loved ones or family can be incre…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:02AMMonday, December 2, 2013
Derek Young AM has stepped down as chairman of the Australian Major Performing Arts Group after 7 years in the role. John Irving, who joined the AMPAG board in 2010, took over the position y…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:09PMMonday, November 25, 2013
Samantha Leigh Dodemaide has been announced as the winner of the 2013 Rob Guest Endowment. Last night (and for the first time in Sydney), the Rob Guest Endowment Gala took place at the Lyric…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:44PMThursday, November 21, 2013
Formerly known as the Australian Cabaret Showcase, the newly branded Your Theatrics International Cabaret Contest is heading back to Australia this year with some very exciting developments.…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:31AMThursday, November 14, 2013
Opera Australia and John Frost’s smash hit production of South Pacific opens tonight in Perth, playing a limited four week run at Crown Theatre (formerly Burswood). Lauded leading lady…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:23AMFriday, November 8, 2013
After her three year tenure at the helm of one of the the world’s biggest cabaret events – The Adelaide Cabaret Festival – Kate Ceberano will step aside for new Artistic Di…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:55PMSunday, November 3, 2013
Following a sell out season of Assassins earlier this year, new and exciting production company Watch This is teaming up with Manilla Street Productions to debut Stephen Sondheim and John …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:52PMMonday, October 28, 2013
It was confirmed today by Producer George Youakim of James Anthony Productions that the Sydney premiere of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will extend its season. Due to popular demand, this outrag…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:18AMTuesday, October 15, 2013
Stage Masters are a Melbourne based production company with a very specific aim: to take an active role in shaping the future of the performing arts through positive and professional traini…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:45PMWednesday, October 9, 2013
The 2013 Rob Guest Endowment is set to take place on November 25 at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre, The Star and AussieTheatre will be giving away one DOUBLE PASS per week in the lead up to th…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:48AMTuesday, October 1, 2013
Opera Australia has confirmed that open dance auditions for their upcoming production of The King And I will take place in Melbourne and Sydney over the next two weeks. Preliminary audition…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:01PMThe cast of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels are currently rehearsing 6 days a week in preparation for their opening night on October 24 at Sydney’s Theatre Royal, and AussieTheatre caught a sn…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:30PMSunday, September 29, 2013
Craig McLachlan will lead a cast of fresh and exciting performers in Howard Panter and John Frost’s new production of The Rocky Horror Show with the full company confirmed this morning…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:35PMFriday, September 27, 2013
Actress and model Jerry Hall is currently in Melbourne performing as Mrs Robinson in The Graduate, and we have a special photo feature from the production thanks to Belinda Strodder. Hall i…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:15AMTuesday, September 24, 2013
If you are in Melbourne this week and are looking for a fun frolic at the Fringe, best check out Melissa Langton’s latest cabaret at Chapel Off Chapel! With a sparkling stage presence …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:32PMMonday, September 23, 2013
There is something so engaging about a well written ‘whodunit’ play – the intrigue, the suspense and the unravelling of a twisted and tangled plot right before our very eye…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:23AMThe blockbuster musical WICKED is returning to Melbourne in 2014 and tickets for previews will be on sale next week! Co-producer John Frost confirmed today that tickets for performances on M…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:22AMWednesday, September 18, 2013
Are you suffering from Hot Shoe Shuffle withdrawals? We are, and that is why we are posting this beautiful photo feature by Belinda Strodder so you can re-live the magic again! Starring Bobb…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:48PMThursday, September 12, 2013
It was confirmed by Producers John Frost and Howard Panter this morning that Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show will be heading to Melbourne in April 2014 following season…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:58PMWednesday, September 11, 2013
Producers Stephen Doorey and George Youakim from James Anthony Productions have announced Dirty Rotten Scoundrels preview tickets will be on sale for just $69 next week. A full week of pre…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:00PMSunday, September 8, 2013
We know what you’re thinking – ‘Romeo and Juliet – I read it in high school, isn’t that enough?’ Enter our competition to win one of 10 double passes to Sydney Th…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:29AMMonday, September 2, 2013
The full company of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is now complete, with 17 new cast members announced today by producers Stephen Doorey and George Youakim from James Anthony Productions. Dirty Rot…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:45PMSunday, September 1, 2013
Watching grand old movie musicals on repeat as a child is sure to have an impact on a young girl’s aspirations in life. Children so fortunate as to have the performances of Julie Andr…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:00PMThursday, August 29, 2013
I don’t know much about North Korea, and I readily admit that I don’t understand how the Communist dictatorship works. I don’t pretend to understand the reasons behind the …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:37AMDespite extensive auditions in Sydney and Melbourne, the creative team behind Strictly Ballroom have still not found the right actress to play the coveted lead female role of Fran in their …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:05AMThursday, August 22, 2013
John Frost’s multimillion dollar revival of GREASE will officially open in Brisbane for its Australian premiere on Sunday 25 August. Starring Rob Mills as Danny and rising star Gret…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:48PMSinging In The Rain, the The Production Company’s latest offering in the Melbourne Musical Theatre calendar, is currently playing at Arts Centre Melbourne starring Matt Lee, Rohan Brow…
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