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SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE UNVEILS PROGRAM DEDICATED TO PINA BAUSCH, FOR 3RD SPRING DANCE FESTIVAL

Dance 30 May, 2011

23 AUG – 4 SEPT 2011 Sydney Opera House today unveiled a rich and varied program for its third annual Spring Dance – Australia’s only international, contemporary dance festival. Curated by Wendy Martin, highlights of the festival will include a world premiere from… Read Article

SYDNEY TO HOST WORLD PREMIERE OF STRICTLY BALLROOM MUSICAL

Musical Theatre 27 May, 2011

Sydney has beaten New York and London to the rights to host the world premiere of the stage musical of the iconic Australian film Strictly Ballroom. NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell this morning announced that the Lyric Theatre would host Strictly Ballroom – the Musical from Se… Read Article

WICKED – THE PHENOMENON By Alexandra Chambers

Musical Theatre 25 May, 2011

WICKED the musical has become a worldwide phenomenon, with millions of people estimated to have seen it in at least six different countries. The show currently holds a place on the list of longest running shows on Broadway and the West End as well as having broken box office records everyw… Read Article

ANNIE AUDITIONS – CHILDREN

Auditions 18 May, 2011

ANNIE CHILDREN’S AUDITION NOTICE Sunday, 26th June 2011 The Producers for this new production of ANNIE are looking for girls aged between 6 and 13 to undertake the roles of the “ORPHANS and ANNIE” for the Sydney Season. Rehearsals will commence in Sydney on or about M… Read Article

INSPIRATIONAL ADVICE FROM DANCE LEGEND MARTHA GRAHAM By Maryann Wright

Dance 17 May, 2011

Sometimes a little inspiration can go a long way, and often comes when you need it the most. Below is an inspirational ‘letter’ that I came upon via Broadway actress, Leigh Ann Larkin, who came upon the note via her pal, Laura Benanti. It’s written from a dancer to a danc… Read Article

DRINK UP AND AVOID THE DANCER DROUGHT By Tia Jordan

Dance 12 May, 2011

Planet Earth may be drowning but dancers are going through a worldwide drought. They’re hitting the dance studios hard, but there’s not enough drinking going on. If you’ve noticed your students experience: Difficulty picking up choreography Muscle weakness or J… Read Article

NEW MUSICALS AUSTRALIA – SUBMISSIONS OPEN UNTIL MAY 31

Musical Theatre 9 May, 2011

Following a fantastic 2011 workshop season, submissions are now open for the next round of opportunities and New Musicals Australia is encouraging writers and composers to make those final touches on scores and books. Submissions close on the 31st of May and all submissions are made vi… Read Article

INTRODUCING…PRINNIE

DANCELIFE INTERVIEWS VERITY HUNT-BALLARD (MARY IN MARY POPPINS)

Musical Theatre 27 Apr, 2011

DanceLife writer Emma Bell caught up with the cast of Mary Poppins in Sydney the other week before the start of the Sydney season. Above is an interview with Verity Hunt-Ballard who plays Mary in the production. Verity graduated from WAAPA in 2003. She is currently starring in the Disney s… Read Article