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Thursday, March 5, 2020

We chat with the lead cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL Australia! by Gabi Bergman

Her Maj has turned GREEN these last few weeks as Shrek and his colourful companions have set up shop. Check

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Broadway Records to release Sondheim disco album by Gabi Bergman

Yes, you read correctly. A Sondheim disco album is coming your way. Celebrating the great composer’s 90th birthday, Losing My

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

We chat to Georgina Hopson and Rob McDougall about THE SECRET GARDEN by Gabi Bergman

Last week, the AT team had the great pleasure of attending the media calls for The Secret Garden in both Sydney

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Monday, March 2, 2020

Stephen Mahy on Q44’s DONATING FELIX by Gabi Bergman

Established in 2013, Q44 continually produce and stage relevant, political, and intimate pieces that may not see the main stage

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Sunday, March 1, 2020

Looking back at the month of March on Broadway! by Gabi Bergman

March is definitely a popular time for shows to open on Broadway. With our leap month of February coming to

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Saturday, February 29, 2020

Eddie Perfect joins the cast of 9 TO 5 by Gabi Bergman

Producers John Frost, Suzanne Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions today announced that one of Australia’s leading television and musical

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MARGARET FULTON: THE MUSICAL cast announced! by Gabi Bergman

As Australia’s first culinary queen, Margaret Fulton long reigned supreme in the country’s kitchens as she taught a growing nation

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Step into the rehearsal room for MRS. DOUBTFIRE by Gabi Bergman

Mrs. Doubtfire is the next of many new musicals to hit Broadway for the 2020/2021 season. Starring recent Beetlejuice alum Rob

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

WEST SIDE STORY to open in Brisbane by Gabi Bergman

One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, WEST SIDE STORY will play a limited season at Queensland Performing

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Watch River Mardesic perform “Angry Dance” from BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL! by Gabi Bergman

Billy Elliot is blowing away Melbourne audiences – and we have a sneak peek for our readers! The Act 1 Finale,

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Darebin Arts presents MINI SPIN, a Deaf-lead immersive dance party for kids by Gabi Bergman

From the makers of SPIN comes Mini SPIN, a Deaf-led immersive and interactive dance rave for Deaf, CODA (children of

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

9 TO 5 ensemble announced! by Gabi Bergman

Producers John Frost, Suzanne Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions today announced the dazzling group of performers who will comprise

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Kate Maree Hoolihan discusses THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY by Gabi Bergman

Hayes Theatre is yet again bringing a hidden gem of a show to Elizabeth Bay. This time, it’s The Bridges

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Sunday, February 23, 2020

Watch the Australian cast of SHREK sing Freak Flag! by Gabi Bergman

Last week we were fortunate enough to pop into the media call for Shrek The Musical, and were blown away by

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Empress Theatre & Redline Productions Present the Australian premiere of IS GOD IS by Gabi Bergman

“We ain’t killers.” “How you figure that? … Iss in the blood.” Twin sisters Racine and Anaia journey cross country

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Saturday, February 22, 2020

Music Theatre fandom documentary REPEAT ATTENDERS to make Australian premiere by Gabi Bergman

Australian independent filmmaker, Mark Dooley, is excited to announce the Australian premiere of REPEAT ATTENDERS – a feature-length documentary film

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Billy Elliot dances into Melbourne’s Regent Theatre by Gabi Bergman

Based on the 2000 film of the same name, Billy Elliot The Musical is a show like no other. With

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Friday, February 21, 2020

Michael Veitch to tour his one-man show HELL SHIP by Gabi Bergman

Renowned writer, historian and performer Michael Veitch will tour his one-man show Hell Ship this February and March, telling the

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Shrek opens in Melbourne! by Gabi Bergman

The freak flag’s been flown and the green carpet rolled out – Shrek and his colourful crew of fairytale creatures

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Step into the BLAK BOX for an immersive, indigenous, deep-listening experience at the Royal Botanic Gardens by Gabi Bergman

An architect-designed sound pavilion will become home to the time-honoured Indigenous practice of deep listening, for SEASONS in Blak Box,

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Watch Cynthia Erivo perform “Stand Up” at the Oscars by Gabi Bergman

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards happened a few weeks ago, and amongst the nominees was Broadway star Cynthia Erivo. Most

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Talking 9 to 5 with Marina Prior and Samantha Leigh Dodemaide by Gabi Bergman

Based on the 1980 film of the same name, 9 to 5 tells the story of 3 women fighting against

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Monday, February 17, 2020

The 37th Annual Green Room Award nominations announced! by Gabi Bergman

Melbourne’s Arts Industry once again converges at the iconic Comedy Theatre to celebrate and applaud the accomplishments of its talented

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Sunday, February 16, 2020

Shoshana Bean and Simon Burke prepare for their Secret Broadway performance by Gabi Bergman

A new cabaret series from HOTA, Secret Broadway takes its inspiration from the award-winning book ‘The Secret Life of the American Musical:

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Saturday, February 15, 2020

Netflix to adapt film version of 13 THE MUSICAL by Gabi Bergman

Neil Meron is set to produce a film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown’s 13 The Musical for Netflix! Neil has

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Maggie Gyllenhaal joins the cast of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic by Gabi Bergman

There’s no time to rest for Baz Luhrmann! Australian-born Baz has been busy at work with the current Broadway production

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Carrie Hope Fletcher to play title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CINDERELLA by Gabi Bergman

Today it was announced that Carrie Hope Fletcher will be playing the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s upcoming production

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

The Production Company announce official closure by Gabi Bergman

Today, we said our final farewells to The Production Company. In a statement on their website, it was announced that

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Roz Hammond to play Nurse Ratched in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST by Gabi Bergman

Australian actor and writer, Roz Hammond will play the chilling role of Nurse Ratched in a new stage adaptation of one of

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Arts Centre Melbourne teams with VCA, The University of Melbourne and ACMI for Asia TOPA contemporary performances by Gabi Bergman

Arts Centre Melbourne has joined with the Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne and ACMI, to present

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9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Melbourne tickets now on sale! by Gabi Bergman

Look out Melbourne – tickets to the smash-hit West End musical 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL are on sale from

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