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Sunday, July 3, 2016

Chatting with Singin’ in the Rain star Jack Chambers by Bec Caton

The West End stage production of Singin’ in the Rain opened in Melbourne in May ahead of an Australian tour later this year. We caught up with star Jack Chambers to chat about when he fi…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:24PM
Saturday, July 2, 2016

Flame Trees – Depot Theatre by Bec Caton

Flame Trees, now at the Depot Theatre, follows the journey of a young woman, Tess, returning her small country town following exile for an unforgiveable crime that resulted in the death of …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:18PM
Monday, June 27, 2016

Chatting with Singin’ in the Rain star Gretel Scarlett by Bec Caton

The West End stage production of Singin’ in the Rain opened in Melbourne in May ahead of an Australian tour later this year. We caught up with star Gretel Scarlett  to chat about when the…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:28PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Heathers the Musical – Sydney return season by Bec Caton

Heathers, under the direction of performer/drag artist/director Trevor Ashley, premiered at the Hayes Theatre in 2015 and has since toured the country to the rightful adoration of Australian…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:05AM
Monday, June 13, 2016

Hermetic Theatre Company’s Bright Those Claws by Bec Caton

Much like the unassuming, recently accredited sobriety group leader (Sam Trotman), the audience has no idea what to expect from a meeting of addicts in a community hall in the middle of the …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:15AM

Sydney Theatre Company’s All My Sons by Bec Caton

Sydney Theatre Company’s new production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons delves into a family ruined by the second world war, struggling to hold on to each other as they’re torn apart by…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:00AM
Monday, May 23, 2016

Xanadu the Musical – Hayes Theatre Co by Bec Caton

The 1980 romantic-fantasy film Xanadu was a box-office disaster that went on to garner a cult following (perhaps due to the soundtrack, featuring songs by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar). Xanad…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:30PM

The Events – Belvoir Season by Bec Caton

Claire (Catherine McClements) is an Anglican minister and director of the church choir. After a mass shooting erupts at choir practice, she tries to come to terms with the aftermath. This is…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:30PM
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Chatting with Little Shop’s leading lady Esther Hannaford by Bec Caton

Tinderbox Productions and Luckiest Productions’ Little Shop of Horrors is currently touring the country after a highly acclaimed premiere at the Hayes Theatre in February. This cult classi…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:17PM
Thursday, May 12, 2016

We Will Rock You Review by Bec Caton

Sydney audiences appreciate a jukebox musical. If the crowd on opening night of We Will Rock You is anything to go by, a Queen-inspired musical will always find its support in a raucous audi…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:15PM
Friday, May 6, 2016

A Quick Chat with performer and vocal coach Jennifer Peers by Bec Caton

Jennifer Peers, currently performing in Fiddler on the Roof, is in demand both as a musical theatre performer and teacher. She has performed in many Australian musicals including City of Ang…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:01AM
Friday, April 29, 2016

Review: The Detective’s Handbook by Bec Caton

It’s always exciting when Australia gets a new homebred musical like The Detective’s Handbook. It’s a rare and special treat in a landscape of mass-produced shows imported from oversea…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:06AM

The Gazillion Bubble Show is coming to Sydney! by Bec Caton

Looking for the perfect entertainment for kids next school holidays? Look no further – The Gazillion Bubble Show is coming to Sydney. Direct from New York’s New World Stages, this mu…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:00AM
Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Chatting with Monica Swayne from Fiddler on the Roof by Bec Caton

Fiddler on The Roof is currently playing at The Capitol Theatre. Anthony Warlow stars in this brand new production, with a stellar cast including Sigrid Thornton, Mark Mitchell and LIOR. Du…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:31PM
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Chatting with Blake Bowden from Fiddler On The Roof by Bec Caton

Fiddler on The Roof is currently playing at The Capitol Theatre. Anthony Warlow stars in this brand new production, with a stellar cast including Sigrid Thornton, Mark Mitchell and LIOR. Du…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:30PM
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Chatting with LIOR from Fiddler on the Roof by Bec Caton

Fiddler on The Roof is currently playing at The Capitol Theatre, following a run at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne. Anthony Warlow stars in this brand new production, with a stellar cast …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:30PM

2016 Hayes Theatre Co cabaret season announced by Bec Caton

Cabaret season is fast approaching as the line up for the third annual Hayes Theatre Co Cabaret Season was announced this morning. It features 14 exciting cabaret acts, master classes and sp…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:07AM
Monday, April 11, 2016

Georgy Girl: The Seekers Musical Review by Bec Caton

As the title suggests, Georgy Girl: The Seekers musical is a jukebox bio-tuner about Australian folk group turned pop stars, The Seekers. Without much prior knowledge of The Seekers I didn�…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:26PM
Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Review: New Theatre’s That Eye, The Sky by Bec Caton

New Theatre’s That Eye, The Sky, based on the quintessentially Australian novel by Tim Winton, examines through the eyes of thirteen year old Ort Flack life’s big questions: spirituality…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:39PM

Review: Montague Basement’s Kaleidoscope by Bec Caton

Montague Basement’s Kaleidoscope invites us into Gabriel’s bedroom. He’s grappling with adulthood, identity and relationships, not to mention being transgender and queer in a less-than…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:46AM
Monday, March 21, 2016

Ghost the Musical – Sydney season by Bec Caton

Ghost, a romantic fantasy thriller of a film, found its way into audience’s hearts in 1990 with its passion, mystery and unique story. Ghost the Musical however, now in Sydney, loses sig…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:00AM
Tuesday, March 1, 2016

David Harris to star as Billy Crocker in Anything Goes by Bec Caton

Well-loved Australian leading man David Harris has landed his next role as Billy Crocker in Goodspeed Musicals’ Anything Goes in Connecticut, opening in April this year. And we wish we cou…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:21PM
Monday, February 29, 2016

Tony winner Jeanine Tesori on Violet, making musicals, and why Fun Home should come to Australia by Bec Caton

Jeanine Tesori is a prolific composer who has written five Broadway musicals, and received four Tony nominations, winning (with Lisa Kron) the Tony Award for Best Score for Fun Home in 2015.…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:56PM

Little Shop of Horrors – Sydney Season by Bec Caton

The Hayes Theatre Co has made a name for itself as the hub of musical theatre in Sydney; changing the landscape by bringing high quality, authentic stories with heart and relevance to local …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:35PM

The Ultimate Lesbian Double Feature – Old Fitzroy Theatre by Bec Caton

The Ultimate Lesbian Double Feature at the Old Fitz, written by emerging playwright Zoe Brinnand and directed by Lucy Hotchin, takes a look at lesbians over time and examines the societal co…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:41PM
Thursday, February 18, 2016

Opera Australia offers 200 tickets for 200 cents to celebrate The Barber of Selville’s 200th anniversary by Bec Caton

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the world’s most loved comedic opera, Rossini’s The Barber of Selville, Opera Australia is offering 200 tickets for 200 cents for under 30 year…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:44PM
Thursday, February 11, 2016

Learn your Defying Gravity concert stars well! Sutton Foster by Bec Caton

Defying Gravity, a world premiere concert celebrating the work of acclaimed composer Stephen Schwartz, will premiere at Sydney’s Theatre Royal for three performances only – on Friday …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:58PM
Wednesday, February 10, 2016

From Little Things Big Things Grow – Arts Education at Riverside Theatres by Bec Caton

Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres has grown over the years to become the largest venue-based provider of arts education opportunities in NSW. Ten years ago, they only offered a handful of op…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:06PM

Learn your Defying Gravity concert stars well! Aaron Tveit by Bec Caton

Defying Gravity, a world premiere concert celebrating the work of acclaimed composer Stephen Schwartz, will premiere at Sydney’s Theatre Royal for three performances only – on Friday …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:23PM
Tuesday, February 9, 2016

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee comes to Melbourne by Bec Caton

Get out your dictionaries! Tony Award winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is heading to MTC’s Lawler Theatre from March 30. With music and lyrics by William Finn, a…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:55PM

Learn your Defying Gravity concert stars well! Betty Buckley by Bec Caton

Defying Gravity, a world premiere concert celebrating the work of acclaimed composer Stephen Schwartz, will premiere at Sydney’s Theatre Royal for three performances only – on Friday …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:31PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards