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Monday, August 3, 2015

Oi Taylor Swift, Let These Aussie Theatre Legends use ‘Shake it Off’ in their play by Erin James

Have you seen the news? Sydney’s Belvoir Street Theatre company are petitioning Taylor Swift (or anyone who can get in touch with ‘her Royal Swiftiness‘, according to music…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:31PM

Sound Of Music Children’s auditions for Sydney: Applications open by Erin James

The producers of The Sound of Music are on the hunt for 18 incredibly talented children to participate in the Sydney season of this exciting new revival starring Cameron Daddo and Amy Leh…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:29PM

Exclusive: 2015 Twisted Broadway cast confirmed by Erin James

The highly anticipated annual music theatre charity concert Twisted Broadway is coming to Arts Centre Melbourne for one night only, and AussieTheatre.com can exclusively announce the full…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:15AM
Friday, July 31, 2015

Harrison and Plumley to star in City of Angels, Melbourne by Erin James

Cy Coleman’s Tony Award winning musical City of Angels is coming to Melbourne for four shows only! Playing at the Playhouse Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne from November 5 to Novembe…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:54PM
Monday, July 27, 2015

Helpmann Award Winners 2015 – Full List by Erin James

Australia’s Live Performance Industry celebrated in style this evening at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre, as the winners of the 2015 Helpmann Awards were announced on the set of Les Mi…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:42AM
Wednesday, July 22, 2015

2015 Rob Guest Endowment applications close this week by Erin James

Attention members of the arts community: applications for Australia’s richest musical theatre competition – the Rob Guest Endowment – will close this week. The application proc…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:37PM
Monday, July 13, 2015

Harvest Rain announces Hairspray for 2016 by Erin James

Brisbane based musical theatre company Harvest Rain will make history in 2016 by staging the largest production of the musical Hairspray in the world. With an estimated cast of over 500 (inc…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015

The 27 Club lives on at The Butterfly Club by Erin James

Walking down the darkened alleyway of Melbourne’s Carson Place and up a dimly lit stairwell, you could be forgiven for thinking you were entering The Butterfly Club. But from 14 –…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:12PM

Jekyll and Hyde: Australian production ‘postponed’ by Erin James

Disappointing news this morning for the Australian cast and crew of Jekyll and Hyde, with confirmation that Opera Australia and GFO have ‘postponed’ the production.  In March …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:06PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Dream Lover: Another world debut musical for Sydney by Erin James

Frosty the Showman has done it again! Another brand new musical will debut in Australia thanks to the backing of the prominent Australian producer. His blockbuster musical WICKED has only ju…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:38AM
Sunday, June 28, 2015

Broadway hooks Anthony Warlow once more! by Erin James

Australia’s favourite leading man, Anthony Warlow, will be returning to the Broadway stage next month for a stint as Captain Hook in the critically acclaimed Finding Neverland, accord…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:20PM
Saturday, June 27, 2015

End of an emerald era – Wicked closes in Australia by Erin James

It’s a momentous day today for the cast and crew (and fans!) of Stephen Schwartz’s blockbuster musical Wicked!  The Australian production will close today after touring the Aust…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:04PM
Saturday, June 20, 2015

Eddie Perfect and Ali McGregor announced as joint artistic directors of Adelaide Cabaret Festival by Erin James

The Adelaide Cabaret Festival have named stars Ali McGregor and Eddie Perfect as co-artistic directors of the biggest cabaret festival in the world. Perfect and McGregor, both of whom perfor…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:12PM
Friday, June 19, 2015

Royal Commission calls for people in the entertainment industry to come forward by Erin James

The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse would like to hear from anyone who has experienced, or has information regarding, child sexual abuse in institutions i…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:21PM
Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Richard O’Brien drops in to Melbourne for a Time Warp by Erin James

Creator of The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O’Brien, will be joining the Australian production in Melbourne for selected performances at the Comedy Theatre! Co-producers Howard Panter …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:22PM
Monday, June 8, 2015

Confirmed: The Sound of Music cast announced by Erin James

How do you solve a problem like Maria? Cast a dynamite performer like Amy Lehpamer and all is well in the world! It was confirmed today that the upcoming Australian tour of The Sound of Musi…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:23PM
Sunday, May 31, 2015

We’ve Only Just Begun: A quick chat with Angela Lumicisi by Erin James

Wicked cast member Angela Lumicisi has had a long and varied career both in Australia and abroad and for one night only, Perth audiences have a chance to witness her talents in a special c…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:57AM
Friday, May 29, 2015

Anything Goes opens in Melbourne – Photo Feature by Erin James

Opera Australia and GFO’s production of Anything Goes, starring Caroline O’Connor in the coveted role of Reno Sweeney, is now previewing at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne! Ph…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:54AM
Monday, May 25, 2015

The cat’s meow: State of Origin anthem performed by CATS the musical’s Josh Piterman by Erin James

Josh Piterman’s love of sport and arts combine tomorrow night when the PitFit Fitness studio director and musical theatre performer sings the National Anthem at the first State of Orig…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:59PM

Cabaret treatement for The Love God: John O’Hara’s Dedications at Ad Cab Fest and Hayes Theatre Co by Erin James

Australia’s John O’Hara is a dedicated, hard working, passionate, talented, all-round-wonderful guy with a knack for standing out from the crowd. For the last 15 years he has w…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:48AM
Sunday, May 17, 2015

Paul Kelly named 2015 recipient of JC Williamson Award by Erin James

Singer/songwriter Paul Kelly has been tapped to received the JC Williamson Award, Live Performance Australia’s (LPA) prestigious annual award for outstanding contribution to the enrich…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:15PM
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Major Musicals Update: 2015 and beyond by Erin James

Music Theatre in Australia is thriving! From the major commercial productions to independent and boutique seasons, it’s an exciting time to be involved in the music theatre industry. K…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:20AM

Teddy Tahu Rhodes to star as Jekyll and Hyde by Erin James

The Herald Sun recently ran an article announcing Teddy Tahu Rhodes will star as Jekyll and Hyde in Opera Australia and GFO’s next co-production later this year. While no cast announc…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:56AM
Sunday, April 26, 2015

The Book of Mormon confirmed for Australia by Erin James

The Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews MP has confirmed today that The Book Of Mormon will be heading to Australia in 2017. The show is set to open at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre in …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:43PM
Sunday, April 19, 2015

CATS returns to Australia with new Jellicle life by Erin James

Jellicle Cats, come one come all! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS is heading down under from 30 October this year in a new, reworked production. It’s been 5 ye…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:49PM
Monday, April 6, 2015

How to stay show fit (part 2 – The Voice): Rachel Cole with Deb Phyland and Annie Strauch by Erin James

Welcome to Stage Door Shrink, a regular column aimed at helping performers chortle their way to a #win. Last week, our Show Fit series commenced with advice from Josh Piterman at PitFit R…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:49AM
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Les Miserables opens in Sydney tonight by Erin James

“The time is now, the day is here!” The cast, crew and creative team of Les Miserables are preparing for a big day at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre with a gala opening schedu…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:10PM

Chinese National award-winning ballet The Red Dress – photo feature by Erin James

Did you miss the spectacular production of The Red Dress in Melbourne this month? Never fear! We’ve got some great shots from the show thanks to photographer Belinda Strodder to share …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:30PM
Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Legendary performer Stuart Wagstaff passes away, aged 90 by Erin James

Stuart Wagstaff AM, the legendary entertainer whose multi-faceted career was a pinnacle in the Australian landscape of theatre, television and music has passed away peacefully, aged 90. Afte…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:39PM
Monday, March 9, 2015

Trailblazing: Watch This, Company and the rise of independent theatre by Erin James

Two years ago, Melbourne based production company Watch This barely even existed. Now, after two highly acclaimed productions, 11 Green Room Award nominations, a successful regional tour and…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:33AM
Monday, March 2, 2015

The Production Company announces 2015 season by Erin James

The Production Company is arguably Melbourne’s most recognised independent music theatre organisation and this morning they have announced a star studded, three-show 2015 season. Th…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:46PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime