Saturday, August 1, 2020
In this time of immense hurt for our worldwide industry, many theatre professionals and audience members are taking stock of
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:23AMSaturday, July 25, 2020
Over the past several months, fans of J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter series have watched the author use her significant platform
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:06PMTuesday, February 20, 2018
Linden Furnell is a lover of dense lyricism and lush orchestrations in the vein of Jason Robert Brown and Adam Guettel, but also believes that American Idiot has allowed him the emotional fr…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:37PMMonday, February 19, 2018
Chad Beguelin, book writer of Aladdin the Musical, has had a rather magical Disney journey. Originally beginning work on the project with a much simpler brief, Beguelin eventually became a …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:03PMFriday, February 9, 2018
StageArt’s Falsettos is currently playing as part of the Midsumma Festival in Melbourne to strong reviews from critics and audiences, but a behind the scenes element makes it more than jus…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:14AMFriday, September 8, 2017
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are both legends of the musical theatre and opera stage, known to us all for the roles they have originated or played to critical and audience acclaim. Separately…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:26PMThursday, August 31, 2017
In a time where conformity is expected and otherness is denied the right to thrive, Mama Alto is a figure that stands firmly against a strong tide of ignorance. The power of her performance…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:08PMTuesday, August 22, 2017
To those interested in the backstage and creative machinations of Broadway musical theatre, Stephen Oremus is a name that continues to pop up throughout some of the most critically and fan-a…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:54AMSunday, August 13, 2017
In the days leading up to Aladdin’s opening night in Melbourne, a small group of Australian arts journalists were invited to interview the legendary composer, Alan Menken. In the time avai…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:40PMWednesday, June 21, 2017
Amanda Harrison is beloved by audiences for her massive contribution to the Australian theatre industry throughout her career, originating some of our most challenging female roles in leadin…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:09AMTuesday, June 6, 2017
Spring Awakening is one of a rare few musicals that transcends time periods and generational gaps, advocating for a society where young people are allowed the knowledge and support to make d…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:17AMMonday, May 8, 2017
Earlier this evening, Hayes Theatre Co unveiled the shows that will make up Act Two of their 2017 season at an intimate announcement event. Their July – December program is packed full…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:24AMFriday, May 5, 2017
Have you heard? There’s breaking news from St. Petersburg! (Well, the news actually comes from Broadway… But why would I waste the opportunity to use such a perfect lyrical refer…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:15PMTuesday, April 25, 2017
Jerry Mitchell, acclaimed Broadway musical theatre director and choreographer, is no stranger to Australian audiences. His work has been Tony and Helpmann Award nominated (he’s won a few o…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:58PMThursday, April 20, 2017
Earlier this week, a small group of entertainment journalists were invited to take part in a closed question and answer session with legendary composer Alan Menken. Held ahead of AladdinR…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:08PMTuesday, March 28, 2017
In Big Fish, the musical adaptation of Tim Burton’s 2003 cult classic film, Edward Bloom blurs the lines between reality and magic to narrate the events of his life to his son. Playing the…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:41PMSunday, March 5, 2017
When Christina Bianco received acclaim among the theatre community for her Broadway impressions a few years ago, she never dreamed that touring the world with her talents would be possible. …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:00PMSunday, February 19, 2017
Here’s some news that might make you want to dance with somebody: we finally have the ensemble and featured cast announcement for the hotly anticipated Australian production of …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:31PMThursday, February 16, 2017
On February 19, the live filming of Broadway hit Newsies hits Australian cinemas, finally giving Australian audiences the chance to see the beloved show. Winning the Tony Award for best cho…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:30PMSaturday, February 11, 2017
I first fell in love with Carole King’s music as a young girl, in the phase of my life where the Dirty Dancing soundtrack turned my musical taste upside down. I started to seek out son…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:35PMThursday, February 2, 2017
If you’ve clicked your way onto this article, it’s pretty safe to assume that you already know the basic info on the history of The Book of Mormon. Winner of all the awards and sold to f…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:30PMFriday, January 20, 2017
When I was given the opportunity to speak to Lea Salonga about her upcoming concerts just days after the results of the American election were announced, I couldn’t help but link her …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:05AMSunday, December 18, 2016
Lea Salonga is a name we all know, famous for originating or revolutionising many characters that musical theatre fans love. Whether our familiarity with Salonga is through Kim, Eponine, Fan…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:24AMSaturday, December 17, 2016
Australian stage favourite and accomplished international leading lady, Patrice Tipoki has had an incredibly successful 2016. Rather than being satisfied with a restful holiday season after …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:45AMMonday, December 5, 2016
In our fourth and final piece discussing the participants of Melbourne’s Poppy Seed Festival for 2016, writer Morgan Rose talks to us about F., a show about how modern teenagers intera…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:17AMSunday, December 4, 2016
A cult favourite amongst many musical theatre fans, Bare: A Pop Opera is a modern show that tells the story of a group of teens trying to understand who they are and where they fit in to the…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:29PMThursday, November 24, 2016
In our third interview exploring the shows involved in and ideas behind Melbourne’s Poppy Seed Theatre Festival, we chat to Simone French about Hotel Now’s What’s Yours Is …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:39PMFriday, November 18, 2016
A self-described “theatre-maker, dessert-baker, actor and writer”, Anna Rodway is currently appearing in LadyCake as part of Melbourne’s Poppy Seed Theatre Festival. Below,…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:12PMTuesday, November 15, 2016
Blessed, a fractured love story that spans fifteen years and explores “the stagnant horror of inter-generational Australian poverty in the context of religious mythology”, is the second …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:27PMMonday, November 14, 2016
Following their critically and commercially successful 2016 season, StageArt are building on their ethos of producing works that give voice to dynamic and diverse stories. Just announced is …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:34PMSunday, November 6, 2016
In our second Pride interview with the cast of Kinky Boots, Daniel Downing talks to us about how the amateur theatre community helped him to discover his personality and sexuality, why he co…
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