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Monday, March 25, 2013

Legally Blonde search for new Warner by Erin James

The search has commenced to replace Rob Mills as Warner Huntington III in Legally Blonde The Musical, following news that he will be stepping into the role of Danny in GFO’s upcoming prod…

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Hot Shoe Shuffle’s Tap Brothers — Rob Mallett by Erin James

AussieTheatre is currently featuring interviews with the recently announced Tap Brothers, soon to star in the upcoming 21st Anniversary Production of Hot Shoe Shuffle. Hot Shoe Shuffle is …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:30PM
Sunday, March 24, 2013

Rix and Mathers sign on again for Wicked Australasia by Erin James

It was confirmed last week that Jemma Rix and Suzie Mathers will star as Elphaba and Glinda in the upcoming New Zealand season of Wicked.  To date, Rix and Mathers have performed these cove…

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Grease Launch, Sydney — Photo Feature by Erin James

The launch of GFO’s upcoming East Coast tour of Grease the Musical was held this morning at the iconic Hard Rock Cafe in Darling Harbour. Rob Mills will star in the production as Danny Zu…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:50AM
Saturday, March 23, 2013

Meet Danny and Sandy: Grease revival tour cast announced by Erin James

Rob Mills, Todd McKenney, Gretel Scarlett, Lucy Maunder and Bert Newton confirmed in principal Grease cast. Producer John Frost announced 12 of the cast members signed on for the upcoming 20…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:05PM
Thursday, March 21, 2013

I Will Survive stars headline at Broadway Unplugged next week by Erin James

Broadway Unplugged, Sydney’s favourite industry event is back this month with some high profile featured artists and more opportunities for up and coming performers! Tom Sharah and Rohan S…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:30PM

Caroline O’Connor returns to Oz for Production Company’s Gypsy by Erin James

It was announced today that Australia’s international music theatre star Caroline O’Connor will be returning home this year to perform the coveted role of Mama Rose in Gypsy as part of T…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:38AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Discounts and benefits: Arts Centre Melbourne is looking after artists by Erin James

Arts Centre Melbourne today launched the ARTS CARD — a brand new initiative designed to support practicing artists and arts workers in Australia and beyond. Artists and arts workers in pos…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:16PM

Hot Shoe Shuffle’s Tap Brothers — Max Patterson by Erin James

Each week until early April, AussieTheatre will be featuring interviews with the recently announced Tap Brothers, soon to star in the upcoming 21st Anniversary Production of Hot Shoe Shuffle…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:00PM
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The Bee is back! Spelling Bee opens tonight in Sydney by Erin James

After a successful season in 2009, Stage Artz Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Speling Bee is returning to the stage for four days only at Glen Stree…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:58PM
Saturday, March 16, 2013

Australian Ballets Don Quixote — Photo Feature by Erin James

The Australian Ballet’s 2013 season opened this weekend with a crowd pleasing production of Don Quixote in Melbourne. Jam packed with tutus and lively dancing Don Quixote is playing at the…

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Hats Off — Exclusive backstage interview: Garry Scale by Erin James

AussieTheatre’s social media and digital team were backstage at Hats Off Sydney recently and have put together a series of video interviews with the performing company. Today we bring you …

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Monday, March 11, 2013

Broadway Unplugged announces winners for heats 5 & 6 by Erin James

AussieTheatre and Broadway Unplugged are thrilled to announce the winners of Project X heats 5 & 6. Coral Mercer-Jones (heat 5) and Charlotte Kerr (heat 6) have been voted as the winner…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:00PM
Sunday, March 10, 2013

Just Lurchin’ around — In conversation with The Addams Family’s Ben Hudson by Erin James

“Finding my character has been a journey for me, because I’m so polar opposite to dead pan. My face!”, Ben Husdon gestures to his ever-expressive, heavily bearded noggin. I am sitting …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:35AM
Thursday, March 7, 2013

Hot Shoe Shuffle — Mitchell Hicks by Erin James

Each week until early April, AussieTheatre will be featuring interviews with the recently announced Tap Brothers, soon to star in the upcoming 21st Anniversary Production of Hot Shoe Shuffl…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:45PM

Australian Ballet under the stars — Free concert tonight by Erin James

Tonight at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, The Australian Ballet will kick off its 2013 season with the return of Telstra Ballet in the Bowl at 8pm. This free concert, accompanied by …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:12PM
Monday, March 4, 2013

The Lion King auditions — submissions open by Erin James

Disney’s acclaimed production of The Lion King is returning to Australia this year and round two audition submissions are now being accepted for the blockbuster musical. The production is…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM
Friday, March 1, 2013

Berry and Mahy set to be SPANKED in Brisbane! by Erin James

CONFIRMED: SPANK! the Fifty Shades of Grey musical parody opens this month in Brisbane starring Stephen Mahy and Caitlin Berry. You’ve heard of Fifty Shades of Grey, haven’t you? You kn…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:30PM

Glen Street Theatre’s $7 million upgrade approved, Sydney by Erin James

Glen Street Theatre in Belrose is just 27 years old, but over the next few years, this ‘Gande Dame’ of Sydney theatres will be upgraded and revamped to the tune of $7 million. Having had…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:00PM
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Confirmed: Jersey Boys and King Kong cast to launch Broadway Unplugged in Melbourne by Erin James

This Monday, March 4 will see the Broadway Unplugged team head south to unleash Australia’s hottest new industry event on the music theatre and cabaret crowd in Melbourne. Hosted by the …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:49PM
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Hot Shoe Shuffle’s Tap Brothers — Zan Kermond by Erin James

Last week, AussieTheatre began featuring interviews with the recently announced Tap Brothers, soon to star in the upcoming 21st Anniversary Production of Hot Shoe Shuffle. Hot Shoe Shuffle�…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:00PM
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Hats Off: Exclusive backstage interview — David Harris by Erin James

Aussie performer David Harris is an actor, singer and a damn good sport. In this exclusive video interview filmed backstage at Hats Off 2013, he chats with AussieTheatre’s Liam Bradbery ab…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:59PM

Lucy Maunder in the Key of Black, Melbourne by Erin James

Tomorrow afternoon at 2pm, Melbourne audiences have the chance to see Lucy Maunder in concert. At the Spiegeltent. If those two facts alone aren’t enough to make you jump up and buy a tick…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:35AM
Sunday, February 24, 2013

Monkey Magic: King Kong poses for his first photo by Erin James

Rehearsals are well and truly underway in Melbourne for the epic new musical King Kong ahead of an opening night set for June 15 this year at the Regent Theatre on Collins Street. Due to th…

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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Bring her home: Les Mis bound for Her Majesty’s in Melbourne by Erin James

The barricades will arise once more in Australia when the acclaimed new production of Les Miserables opens in June 2014 at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne. Producer Cameron Mackintosh con…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:38PM
Friday, February 22, 2013

After 20 years, Cameron Daddo returns to Melbourne stage by Erin James

Melbourne will welcome home local lad in major musical production. Born and bred in Melbourne, actor Cameron Daddo made his mark on Australian musical theatre in Gordon Frost Organisation’…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:35PM

RoundSquare: The Shape of Things — In conversation with Josh Blau by Erin James

Melbourne based actor and producer Josh Blau is gearing up to star in Neil LaBute’s The Shape of Things at No Vacancy Gallery in the CBD from March 7. After living and studying in Los Ange…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:45PM
Thursday, February 21, 2013

A Quick Chat With Brian Lucas by Erin James

Brian Lucas is a Brisbane-based performer, choreographer, director, teacher, writer and Arts-advocate. Having trained in both dance and theatre, he has earned a reputation across Australia f…

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Hot Shoe Shuffle’s Tap Brothers — Bobby Fox by Erin James

Over the next few weeks, AussieTheatre will be featuring interviews with all seven of the recently announced Tap Brothers, soon to star in the upcoming 21 Anniversary Production of Hot Shoe …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:00PM
Monday, February 18, 2013

Theatre Day Special! 10 double passes for Pornography Opening Night at Malthouse by Erin James

Our friends at Green Street Theatre in Melbourne have 10 double passes to give away to the Opening Night of Pornography this Thursday at 8pm at the Malthouse. This special Theatre Day offe…

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It’s time to reclaim our day — Theatre Day 2013 by Erin James

One year ago, I discovered something new about the Australian arts industry. Something which I had absolutely no idea about. Something, I realised, many of my colleagues had absolutely no id…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PM

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