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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
Wednesday, February 18, 2015

The Lion King opens in Melbourne → photo feature by Erin James

After playing to packed crowds at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre and Brisbane’s Lyric Theatre QPAC, Disney’s The Lion King has made its way back to Melbourne and is now playing…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:10AM
Tuesday, February 17, 2015

A Quick Chat With Bianca Baykara – In The Heights by Erin James

After rehearsing part time for just over a month, NIDA graduate Bianca Baykara and the Australasian company of Tony Award winning musical In The Heights are preparing for their first perf…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:15PM
Saturday, February 14, 2015

AussieTheatre welcomes new columnist, Rachel Cole by Erin James

AussieTheatre is thrilled to welcome Rachel Cole to the writing team as she launches a brand new regular advice column – Stage Door Shrink. Currently appearing in the smash hit music…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:57PM
Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Rocky Horror’s return season cast confirmed by Erin James

Australian audiences are preparing to do the Time Warp (again!) and producers Howard Panter and John Frost have today confirmed the company of performers set to appear in the anticipated 2…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:15PM
Saturday, February 7, 2015

Unsung heroes: The swings of Once by Erin James

I had the absolute pleasure of watching the Australian cast of ONCE The Musical strut their stuff at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne this week, and I would be underselling my reaction to s…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:45PM
Sunday, February 1, 2015

Loving Repeating Photo Feature by Erin James

The Australian professional premiere of Stephen Flahrety’s musical Loving Repeating is currently playing at Chapel Off Chapel in Melbourne, starring some of Australia’s bright…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:14PM
Sunday, January 25, 2015

Loving Repeating composer Stephen Flaherty chats exclusively with AussieTheatre by Erin James

Even if you don’t know his name, you know the work of Stephen Flaherty. This New York based composer has given music theatre some of the greatest works of the last 20 years with Ragtim…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:00PM
Saturday, January 24, 2015

Strictly Ballroom photo feature by Erin James

The wonderful Belinda Strodder stopped into Strictly Ballroom in Melbourne to take some incredible shots of this new Australian musical. Starring Phoebe Panaretos and Thomas Lacey, Baz Luhr…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:55PM
Friday, January 23, 2015

Here Lies Love Sydney season postponed by Erin James

Here Lies Love was set to be the next big thing in Sydney’s music theatre calendar this year, but according to reports in today’s Sydney Morning Herald, the immersive theatrica…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:21AM
Thursday, January 15, 2015

Go on, let the girls of Grease serenade you by Erin James

Lucy Maunder, Laura Murphy and Gretel Scarlett, three of the leading ladies of GREASE sat down in the dressing rooms of the Regent Theatre in Melbourne recently to record this impressive thr…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:23AM
Monday, January 12, 2015

One more chance: Once The Musical extends in Melbourne by Erin James

It’s not the news many musical theatre fans across Australia had hoped for, but at least it’s good news. The multi-award winning stage musical ONCE has extended its run at Melbo…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:09PM
Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Need some New Year inspiration? 10 choice quotes from Australian theatre greats by Erin James

Happy New Year, AussieTheatre readers! I hope you have had a spectacularly good festive season and are refreshed and ready for the year that awaits you in 2015. Many people make resolutions …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:13PM
Sunday, January 4, 2015

Back in the bubble: Mathers to return to Wicked for Brisbane by Erin James

It was confirmed this morning that Suzie Mathers will return from her base in London to return to the stage as Glinda the Good in the Australian 10th Anniversary production of WICKED for it…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:08PM
Sunday, December 21, 2014

Lion King’s Stars of the Savannah set to raise much needed funds for charity by Erin James

On January 12, 2015, the cast and crew of blockbuster musical The Lion King will take to the stage at Brisbane QUT Gardens Theatre for a special one night only charity concert – and it…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:30PM
Friday, December 19, 2014

Inaugural Carols By Cabaret at Hayes Theatre a festive success by Erin James

Over $4800 has been donated to Sydney’s Wayside Chapel thanks to an intimate charity Christmas concert at the Hayes Theatre Company this week. Produced by Marika Aubrey and Highway Run…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:16AM
Monday, December 15, 2014

Video: Merry Christmas from the cast of Grease by Erin James

It’s Christmas time at Rydell High School and the cast of Grease have put together this festive video to celebrate. Starring Rob Mills, Gretel Scarlett, John Paul Young, Todd McKenney …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:31PM
Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Win a double pass to Puncture at the Sydney Festival by Erin James

The world premiere of Puncture – a large scale production from three Sydney based companies Legs On The Wall, FORM Dance Projects and VOX – Sydney Philharmonia Choir – will tak…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:47PM

Beyond Desire Photo Feature by Erin James

The world premiere of Beyond Desire – a new musical written by Neil Rutherford and Kieran Drury – is playing at the Hayes Theatre Company in Potts Point until 14 December. We wan…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:51PM
Saturday, December 6, 2014

You will LOVE this Christmas video from Once The Musical by Erin James

Once The Musical Australia have done it again! Following the huge success of their recent YouTube jam session covering ‘House Of Gold’ between shows, these Aussie actor/singer/…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:35AM
Friday, December 5, 2014

You’re the Boss: Frank Hansen on the The Actor/Agent Relationship by Erin James

Frank Hansen of Hansen Creative Management is a force to be reckoned with. Strong, intelligent and incredibly knowledgable in all areas of the Australian arts industry – his is most ce…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:10PM
Thursday, December 4, 2014

CEO Kohn steps down, but La Boite will pull through with MacDonald by Erin James

Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre Company will celebrate its 90th birthday in 2015 and until today, the company’s new Artistic Director and CEO Chris Kohn was set to lead the company i…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:17PM
Monday, December 1, 2014

Dr Zhivago will play Broadway in 2015, cast announced by Erin James

After touring Australia and South Korea, Lucy Simon’s Dr Zhivago will be heading to the Broadway stage next year, in the aptly-named Broadway Theatre – and according to Playbill…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:34PM
Thursday, November 27, 2014

World premiere of Beyond Desire at Hayes Theatre Co by Erin James

Beyond Desire is now playing at the Hayes Theatre Company in Potts Point and for writer, director, and producer Neil Rutherford it’s a dream come true to see his Edwardian whodunit mys…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:02PM
Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Video Star: Euan Doidge and sister Hope made this awesome film clip on an iPhone! by Erin James

Ever wondered what Star of Les Miserables Euan Doidge does in his spare time? Well, for one thing, he makes excellent video clips with his equally talented younger sister Hope using an iP…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:40PM
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Making History: Nancye Hayes at The Hayes in Beyond Desire by Erin James

Tonight, at a little venue in Potts Point, Sydney, history will be made. And I believe it’s cause for celebration. The world premiere of Beyond Desire, a new musical written by Neil R…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:40PM
Monday, November 24, 2014

Submissions now open for southern hemisphere’s largest Cabaret Contest! by Erin James

It’s that time of year again, folks! The Your Theatrics International Cabaret Contest is fast approaching and calls for submissions are now open. As we approach the silly season, both …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:02PM
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Broadway sensation Audra McDonald to tour Down Under by Erin James

Audra McDonald, goddess of the Broadway stage, will be heading to Australia next year for a concert tour in Melbourne and Sydney. An Evening with Audra McDonald, will play in Melbourne for …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:00PM
Thursday, November 13, 2014

A quick chat with Sweet Charity star, Verity Hunt-Ballard by Erin James

Verity Hunt-Ballard chats to AussieTheatre’s video team about the upcoming return season of Helpmann Award winning Sweet Charity.  Sweet Charity was the first show to be performed i…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM

Our House Musical to workshop in Sydney this month by Erin James

AussieTheatre can confirm that a workshop of Our House The Musical will take place in Sydney this month led by director Tyran Parke and choreographer Michael Ralph. Our House, with a book by…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:47PM
Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Australian Dance Awards Winners 2014 by Erin James

Returning to the Opera House for the first time in 8 years, the Australian Dance Awards were held at the Joan Sutherland Theatre over the weekend, honouring the country’s finest dancer…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:52PM

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