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THE GREEN MAN IS COMING TO TOWN

Musical Theatre 21 Dec, 2010

EVERYONE’S favourite green ogre is coming to Australia. Shrek The Musical is likely to be staged here in 2012 by leading theatre producer John Frost. The show, which opened on Broadway in December 2008, was the most expensive show ever to be produced at the time. Its budget has sinc… Read Article

2010 SYDNEY THEATRE AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

Latest News 17 Dec, 2010

Nominations were announced today for the Sydney Theatre Awards for 2010, which will be presented at a gala ceremony on Monday January 17 at 6pm at the Paddington RSL. A full list of nominations is attached. Leading the list of nominations with eight nominations each are two Belvoir produ… Read Article

GHOST THE MUSICAL

Musical Theatre 10 Dec, 2010

Some news from the UK you might find interesting! The dazzling new musical, Ghost, based on the phenomenal multi-Oscar winning, box office-breaking film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, opens at the Piccadilly Theatre on 22 June 2011. A timeless story about th… Read Article

AUSTRALIA'S DANCING QUEEN – RHONDA & HER JOURNEY

Musical Theatre 7 Dec, 2010

Rhonda Burchmore started singing and dancing from the age of two, and she’s never stopped. Blessed with fabulous legs, a great voice, and acting magnetism, Rhonda has performed her way around the world. She has starred with Hollywood greats such as Mickey Rooney, Ann Miller and A… Read Article

BROADWAY AND TV STARS SIGN UP FOR SYDNEY WORLD AIDS DAY CONCERT

Musical Theatre 19 Nov, 2010

Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Lillias White and Aussie TV heartthrob Hugh Sheridan are both set to make special guest appearances at this year’s Sydney World AIDS Day Concert. Ms White, currently appearing in Fame in Sydney, has appeared in many hit Broadway shows includi… Read Article

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AUSSIE TOUR

Latest News 8 Nov, 2010

He’s been described as the master of musical theatre, the maestro of musicals, and a theatrical force to be reckoned with. His musicals have been seen by hundreds of millions around the world, translated into dozens of languages and won every major entertainment award. Now Austr… Read Article

NEXT TO NORMAL FOR MELBOURNE THEATRE COMPANY

Musical Theatre 2 Nov, 2010

In 2011 Melbourne Theatre Company will bring out the big guns by producing the Australian premiere of the Broadway smash hit, Next to Normal (Music by Tom Kitt and Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey). The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical which examines mental illness and the effects… Read Article

MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S FUNDRAISING DREAM

Musical Theatre 19 Oct, 2010

Today, WildRumpuS has announced that A Midsummer Night’s Dream Opening Night on Friday, 5 November is a special fundraising event for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Starlight delivers innovative programs designed to make children, living with serious illness… Read Article

FAME THE MUSICAL IN REVIEW

Musical Theatre 15 Oct, 2010

WOW! Energy in Overdrive and Dynamic Dance Numbers – Fame the Musical ticks all the boxes for me! Fame is one of those musicals that resonates with all young performers. It’s about aiming for the top, aspiring to be great and reaching for the stars so that one day you’ll… Read Article

NEW CREATIVE TEAM FOR LOVE NEVER DIES

Musical Theatre 13 Oct, 2010

Andrew Lloyd Webber will unmask a new production of his Phantom of the Opera sequel Love Never Dies at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre in May 2011. A new creative team will take a fresh look at the musical that is currently playing London’s Adelphi Theatre. Exciting news for danc… Read Article