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CAST FOR WEST SIDE ANNOUNCED

Musical Theatre 1 Mar, 2010

Director and Choreographer Joey McKneely has announced the dynamic young cast who will star in the Australian national tour of the show that is credited with changing the face of musical theatre. Joey McKneely was personally chosen by Jerome Robbins to reproduce his original choreogr… Read Article

INTERVIEW WITH SHAUN RENNIE FROM CATS

Musical Theatre 1 Mar, 2010

Here is our first interview with one of the stars of CATS, Shaun Rennie who plays Munkustrap in the musical. 1. You have played the role of Munkustrap both in Asia and now in Australia. How do the audiences compare? Do you notice a difference? Absolutely. Many of the cities we have visited in… Read Article

MEOW… CATS IS AUDITIONING

Auditions 22 Feb, 2010

In anticipation of cast changes for the upcoming touring seasons of CATS in Manila and Taiwan and possibly future dates in Asia in 2011, Company on Stage Ltd UK, a member of The Really Useful Group will be holding auditions in March 2010. Season Dates – Artists must be prepared to fly… Read Article

GET READY TO ROCK AUSTRALIA

Musical Theatre 15 Feb, 2010

The hit Broadway show Rock of Ages will open in Melbourne at the Comedy Theatre in April 2011, Tourism and Major Events Minister Tim Holding announced this morning. The company behind the Australian production, New Theatricals, will receive an undisclosed amount of support from the go… Read Article

THE MARGARITA'S SHAKE IT UP FOR SYDNEY

Musical Theatre 9 Feb, 2010

Fast becoming notorious for reworking vintage gems from the 60s, 70s and 80s, Sydney’s hilarious female trio, The Margaritas, serve up a delicious mix of cabaret and burlesque with a deliciously wicked sense of humour. Tart and complex with a hint of bitterness, these sophistic… Read Article

AMANDA HARRISON LEAVES WICKED FOR NEW CHALLENGES

Musical Theatre 9 Feb, 2010

It was announced today that Amanda Harrison, who has played the role of Elphaba, the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West in the musical WICKED since it opened in Melbourne two years ago, is moving on. After an extensive nation-wide search, Amanda was cast in this iconic role in Decembe… Read Article

NICEST KIDS COMING TO TOWN

Musical Theatre 8 Feb, 2010

Hairspray auditions are coming, and sooner than soon. This news is like many industry bites, unofficial. But we can officially state the following: Aussie performers have been cracking their wigs back in preparation for this audition for yonks. So if YOU want to be remembered by the aud… Read Article

WICKED WELCOMES A NEW NESSAROSE

Musical Theatre 27 Jan, 2010

Australia’s favourite musical is about to reveal a new star. In March, WICKED will welcome Elisa Colla for her professional debut in the role of Nessarose, sister of Elphaba. Only 21 years of age, Elisa graduated from the Australian Institute of Music (AIM) in 2009 and is thrilled… Read Article

CALLEA JOINS ULTIMATE SCHOOL MUSICAL TEAM

FAME LIVES FOREVER

Musical Theatre 21 Jan, 2010

Produced by John Frost and directed and choreographed by So You Think You Can Dance’s Kelley Abbey, the musical that inspired new generations to fight for fame and light up the sky like a flame is back! FAME is, almost uniquely, a classic of cinema, television and music theatre. The… Read Article