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Photos: First Look at TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in Australia


The multi award winning TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL had its Australian Premiere gala performance last night in front of a star-studded audience. Check out all new photos here!

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Comes to Theatre Royal in Hobart Beginning This Week


Shiver in anticipation this October for the arrival of Richard O’Brien’s hilarious musical masterpiece The Rocky Horror Show when it lands in Tasmania, for the first time in nearly 40 years, with a full professional cast of both local and national stars.

Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover Will Helm Revised PAL JOEY on Broadway


Pal Joey, the Rodgers and Hart-John O’Hara classic musical, has been revised in a brand-new production that will be heading to Broadway in the 2022-2023 season.

Victorian Opera Announces Rescheduled Production of THE WHO'S TOMMY


In a role approved by The Who’s Pete Townshend himself, Victorian Opera welcomes back rising star Mat Verevis (A Little Night Music, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Nine Network’s The Voice) as Narrator / Tommy. 

BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Crown Theatre


This production of LEGALLY BLONDE is proudly Western Australian, and features a cast and crew overwhelmingly based in or originating from WA. Whilst drawing principally from Perth may be a thing of necessity right now the performance lost nothing, and in fact seemed better for it.

BWW Interview: Elaina O'Connor And Lloyd Hopkins of LEGALLY BLONDE at Crown Theatre


Elaina O’Connor and Lloyd Hopkins first played the roles of Elle Woods and Emmett Forrest in LEGALLY BLONDE in 2018. Now, four years later, they bring a broad range of experience back to the characters they know well. Not only have the actors come a long way, but they’ll be performing to a bigger audience in a larger theatre for a longer season.

BWW Feature: LIGHTS UP ON THE ARTS [HOME DELIVERY]


The coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) has devastated the Australian theatre industry. While the closure of theatres has significantly helped fight this pandemic by ensuring social distancing, Australian arts' workers have been left with the grim reality of unemployment. Despite this sudden and unforeseen shutdown of theatre, the comradery and resilience of those working in entertainment continues to shine. This is evident in the hard work of James Cutler and Joshua Robson Productions who have ensured that the show will go on, by establishing an outstanding performance initiative called LIGHTS UP ON THE ARTS [HOME DELIVERY].

LIGHTS UP ON THE ARTS [HOME DELIVERY] Concert Will Be Held in May


James Cutler and Joshua Robson Productions have announced a special and unique online concert which will shine a light on the Australian musical theatre industry and support performers whose livelihoods have been impacted by the COVID-19 arts shutdown. LIGHTS UP ON THE ARTS [HOME DELIVERY] will be held on Monday 11 May from 7pm.

Victorian Opera Announces Cast of THE WHO'S TOMMY


Victorian Opera has announced the cast of The Who's Tommy. The Who's Tommy runs at the Palais Theatre, St Kilda from Friday 14 August 2020 to Friday 21 August 2020.

Amy Lehpamer To Play Headmistress Rosalie Mullins in Australian Premiere of SCHOOL OF ROCK


In the role made famous by Joan Cusack in the hit film, Amy Lehpamer will button up, starch up and don her spectacles to play the uptight but lovable straight-laced schoolmarm with a hankering for Stevie Nicks.

Additional Casting Announced for MARY PAGE MARLOWE Starring Tatiana Maslany


Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Casey Reitz, Executive Director) has announced additional casting for the New York Premiere of TRACY LETTS' acclaimed play, MARY PAGE MARLOWE.

Tony Goldwyn Directed PAL JOEY May Be Returning To Broadway Next Year


Larry King has announced on Twitter that a Tony Goldwyn-directed production of PAL JOEY will come to Broadway next year. Camille A. Brown (Once On This Island) is attached to the project as choreographer.

Jethro Tull Announces 50th Anniversary UK Tour


It was on the 2nd of February 1968 at the world-famous Marquee Club in Wardour Street that Jethro Tull first performed under that name. The group would go on to become one of the most successful and enduring bands of their era, selling over 60 million albums worldwide and entering the cultural collective consciousness along the way.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in association with Live Nation presents JETHRO TULL


Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Live Nation announce the Orlando engagement of Jethro Tull by Ian Anderson. The concert will play the art center's Walt Disney Theater on Today, November 8, 2017 at 8 p.m. Tickets areon sale Friday, March 17, 2017 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $35.00 and may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases are subject to handling fees.

John O'Hara and Lisa-Marie Parker Unite for One Night Only


Inspired by Shubert's Wintereisse (A Winter's Journey), December Songs portrays a brokenhearted young woman, wandering the snowy paths of Central Park. In this contemporary tale of her journey, she finds the strength to recover and begin her life anew. Written by prolific Broadway Composer Maury Yeston (Nine, Titanic, Phantom), December Songs will be performed by Lisa-Marie Parker (Les Miserables, Cats, Blood Brothers).

Jethro Tull Announce 50th Anniversary Tour


It was on the 2nd of February 1968 at the world-famous Marquee Club in Wardour Street that Jethro Tull first performed under that name.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in association with Live Nation presents JETHRO TULL


Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Live Nation announce the Orlando engagement of Jethro Tull by Ian Anderson. The concert will play the art center's Walt Disney Theater on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 8 p.m. Tickets areon sale Friday, March 17, 2017 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $35.00 and may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases are subject to handling fees.

FANCY Musical, Inspired by Reba McEntire, Gets NYC Lab


Margot Astrachan and The Peccadillo Theater Company will present a developmental lab presentation of FANCY, a new musical, on Thursday, March 16 at 4PM and Friday March 17 at 11AM and 3PM at The Westside Theatre, downstairs (407 West 43rd Street).

New Wave of Classics to Be Released from Fox Cinema Archives


Bring home the newest wave of classics from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment's Cinema Archives vault, available for purchase on DVD now!

Jethro Tull's THE STRING QUARTET Available On iTunes


Formed in 1968, Jethro Tull has released 30 studio and live albums, selling more than 60 million copies worldwide. With nearly 50 years' history, the band has performed more than 3,000 concerts in 40 countries, playing 100+ concerts each year.

John O'Hara FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John O'Hara written?

John O'Hara has written 1 shows including Pal Joey (Bookwriter).

What awards has John O'Hara been nominated for?

John O'Hara has been nominated for the Best Musical award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Pal Joey."

What awards has John O'Hara won?

John O'Hara has won the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Pal Joey."

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