REVIEW: Gary Young's Australian Interpretation Of MAMMA MIA! Receives A Revival With Fresh New Cast
by Jade Kops - May 28, 2023
In 2017 Gary Young (Director) delivered a reimagined production of MAMMA MIA!. In 2023, this production has been revived with a new cast and a more compelling expression of the underlying coming of age love stories to the delight of audiences, many of which are familiar with the franchise that extended from Phylida Lloyd’s original stage production that premiered on the West End in 1999 and transitioned to film in 2008.
Cast Announced For RETROGRADE at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023
With Zadie Smith’s The Wife of Willesden about to transfer to the US, Kiln Theatre has announced the full cast for the world première of Ryan Calais Cameron’s new play based on a true event in the life of actor Sidney Poitier in 1950s Hollywood – Ian Bonar (Bobby), Ivanno Jeremiah (Sidney), and Daniel Lapaine (Mr Parks).
Chloe Zuel, Ainsley Melham, and More Added To DISNEY 100: THE CONCERT
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 5, 2023
Sydney audiences have embraced this once-in-a-lifetime centenary celebration with the 4 shows at the iconic Sydney Opera House officially sold out. Gold Coast audiences can be a part of the magic for 2 performances on the 31 March and 1 April at the Home Of The Arts (HOTA) Outdoor Stage and in Perth at the Riverside Theatre (PCEC) for 3 performances on the 21 and 22 April.
Cast Announced for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Sydney
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2022
One of the longest-running and most successful musicals of all time, the trio playing the iconic leads will be Melbourne-born Joshua Robson as The Phantom, Brisbane performer Georgina Hopson as Christine and acclaimed West End and Broadway musical theatre performer Callum Francis as Raoul Vicomte de Chagny.
Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope to Lead AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Australian Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2021
Broadway and West End leads Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope will reprise their show-stopping turns as the American GI Jerry Mulligan and the young Parisian dancer Lise Dassin in Australia in An American In Paris, with two of the country's leading lights Cameron Holmes and Dimity Azoury from The Australian Ballet, to alternate in the lead roles.
HBO Max Launches Valentine's Day Spotlight Page
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 4, 2021
HBO Max is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a dedicated spotlight page called “Straight From the Heart,” which is home to romantic-themed content. The “Straight From the Heart” spotlight page on HBO Max is the best destination for people to escape and rediscover what it means to fall in love… or celebrate being single.
Australian Premiere Of HALF TIME To Debut At The Hayes Theatre Co In 2021
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2020
Nineteen 98 Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co. presents the Australian premiere of Half Time a new musical directed by Helen Dallimore and starring some of Australia's most treasured performers including Nancye Hayes AM, Stefanie Jones, Donna Lee, Wendy-Lee Purdy and more.
WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY Extends Streaming Through July 12
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2020
The producers of Australia's first musical theatre show performed live online have announced that due to popular demand, a recording of the show will be released on an a?oeon demanda?? basis for a two week period. From Monday 29 June, WHO'S YOUR BAGDADDY (OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR), which was performed online from 24 - 28 June for five performances, will be available to view until Sunday 12 July.
WHO'S YOUR BAGHDADDY? to be Presented as Australia's First Full Online Musical Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2020
During the current Covid-19 restriction, the arts community has been compelled to move their creativity online due to the inability of people to attend theatre productions. Now comes the first season of a stage musical reimagined to be performed online - WHO'S YOUR BAGDADDY (OR HOW I STARTED THE IRAQ WAR) will be performed online from 24 to 28 June
MURIEL'S WEDDING Comes to QPAC
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2019
The all Australian hit, Muriel's Wedding the Musical, is set to delight Sunshine State audiences as its Queensland season premieres at Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC's) Lyric Theatre.
New Seats Released For MURIEL'S WEDDING At QPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2019
Queenslanders can't wait to experience the highly acclaimed Australian musical produced by Global Creatures, Muriel's Wedding the Musical, in Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC's) Lyric Theatre from 19 September 2019 with official opening night 21 September.
MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL - New Tickets On Sale Monday
by Marianka Swain - Jul 5, 2019
The highly acclaimed Australian musical produced by Global Creatures, Muriel's Wedding the Musical, opened to a standing ovation and rave reviews at the Sydney at the Lyric Theatre last night. The show returns to Sydney for a strictly limited season and due to demand new tickets will be released and go on sale on Tuesday 9 July