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AN AUDIENCE WITH CHICAGO

Musical Theatre 12 May, 2009

DanceLife went along to Foxtel last night to watch the filming of ‘An Audience With The Cast of Wicked’. It was a fabulous night and boy was I happy that the seats were padded unlike when you go to watch SYTYCD. If you have never been to a filming of a television show it’s quite int… Read Article

BITS & PIECES

Dance 11 May, 2009

Last week Wicked auditioned for a few new ensemble members and again like the first audition many people turned up to try their luck. Sources have told DanceLife that the final men standing included Loredo and Danny from SYTYCD. They are only looking for one male ensemble member so it will… Read Article

ON THE COUCH WITH CHRISTINE – NATHAN WRIGHT INTERVIEW

Dance 25 Apr, 2009

Check out our first ‘On The Couch With Christine’ segment. Nathan Wright is our first guest. Nathan Wright has worked extensively in musical theatre and is respected as both a performer and Choreographer. He has most recently choreographed the new Australian work Breast… Read Article

GREEN ROOM WINNERS

Musical Theatre 22 Apr, 2009

The English musical Billy Elliot and the Sydney Theatre Company production of Patrick White’s The Season at Sarsaparilla are the big winners in this year’s Green Room awards. Billy Elliot won six awards, including best production, best choreography (Peter Darling), b… Read Article

FEELING WICKED?

Musical Theatre 22 Apr, 2009

Wicked will be coming to Sydney shortly and are looking for new ensemble cast members. Wicked has done extremely well in Melbourne and is looking for another successful season in Sydney. If you currently have an agent please chat with them about being submitted to audition for the show. I… Read Article

LOVE NEVER DIES AND NEITHER DOES THE PHANTOM

Musical Theatre 9 Apr, 2009

GFO had good success with the resurrection of The Phantom of the Opera and now it looks like we are ready the sequel – Love Never Dies. It’s New York, 1907. The mysterious “Maestro” who runs the theatre at Coney Island announces a one-off concert by legendary Par… Read Article

CATS TO TOUR BRISBANE

Musical Theatre 16 Mar, 2009

One of the world’s best known musicals, Cats, will play a Brisbane season later this year, it has been announced. There’s been no confirmation if the show will visit other cities. Cats first opened in London in May 1981 to rave reviews and went on to win a record-breaking numb… Read Article

OLD SCHOOL MUSICAL WITH AN AWESOME CAST

Musical Theatre 13 Mar, 2009

DanceLife went along to the opening night of Guys and Dolls in Sydney last night. Not knowing a huge amount about the show I went with an open mind. Guys and Dolls is your traditional old school musical which made all the couples over 60 have their feet tapping. The show is very tightly produc… Read Article

THE DISCO BUS ARRIVES IN LONDON

Musical Theatre 11 Mar, 2009

Hit Australian musical Priscilla is performing their first show (previews) right now at London’s Palace Theatre, ahead of a March 23 opening night. The show, which premiered in Sydney in 2006, is based on the 1994 film of the same name and focuses on three drag queens who make their… Read Article

GUYS & DOLLS GET BACK INTO IT

Musical Theatre 24 Feb, 2009

The all star line up for the Sydney season of GUYS AND DOLLS has commenced rehearsals with preview performances starting next week Friday 6 March at the Capitol Theatre. Lisa McCune, Marina Prior, Ian Stenlake, Garry McDonald, Shane Jacobson and Magda Szubanski all got together yester… Read Article