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Photo Flash: AVENUE Q Comes to Phoenix Theatre
by Sally Henry Fuller - Australia - Melbourne
(02/14/2016) - A NAUGHTY musical romp through the ABCs of life - described as "Sesame Street for adults" - is the latest offering from Dark Psychic Productions. Directed by Jayde Clark at Phoenix Theatre, Avenue Q is an outrageous parody that is confronting while having a child-like direct and honest appeal. Check out photos from the show below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Australia - Melbourne
(02/14/2016) - A NAUGHTY musical romp through the ABCs of life - described as "Sesame Street for adults" - is the latest offering from Dark Psychic Productions. Directed by Jayde Clark at Phoenix Theatre, Avenue Q is an outrageous parody that is confronting while having a child-like direct and honest appeal. Check out photos from the show below!
BWW Review: The Heartwarming, Moving, And Fabulously Fun, THE SOUND OF MUSIC Opens To Standing Ovation In Sydney
by Jade Kops - Australia - Melbourne
(12/18/2015) - The London Palladium production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Frost, David Ian and The Really Useful Group, has come to delight Australia, starting in Sydney.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Melbourne
(12/18/2015) - The London Palladium production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Frost, David Ian and The Really Useful Group, has come to delight Australia, starting in Sydney.
PHOTOS: BWW Sydney Gets A Glimpse Of GHOST THE MUSICAL Rehearsals
by Jade Kops - Australia - Melbourne
(12/15/2015) - GHOST THE MUSICAL brings the hit 1990 romantic movie that made pottery sexy to Australian stages and BWW Sydney Gets A Glimpse Of the rehearsals
by Jade Kops - Australia - Melbourne
(12/15/2015) - GHOST THE MUSICAL brings the hit 1990 romantic movie that made pottery sexy to Australian stages and BWW Sydney Gets A Glimpse Of the rehearsals
PHOTOS: A Sneak Peek of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Rehearsals
by Jade Kops - Australia - Melbourne
(11/19/2015) - Photos from THE SOUND OF MUSIC Australian Tour Rehearsals
by Jade Kops - Australia - Melbourne
(11/19/2015) - Photos from THE SOUND OF MUSIC Australian Tour Rehearsals
Photo Flash: Meet Melbourne's Matildas - Dusty Bursill, Tiana Mirra, Alannah Parfett and Ingrid Torelli!
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(11/18/2015) - The full cast for the Melbourne Season of the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL was announced today, including the young actresses who will share the title role. They are (in alphabetical order) Dusty Bursill, Tiana Mirra, Alannah Parfett and Ingrid Torelli. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the four ladies!
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(11/18/2015) - The full cast for the Melbourne Season of the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL was announced today, including the young actresses who will share the title role. They are (in alphabetical order) Dusty Bursill, Tiana Mirra, Alannah Parfett and Ingrid Torelli. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the four ladies!
Photo Flash: CATS Continues at the Capitol Theatre
by Sally Henry Fuller - Australia - Melbourne
(11/01/2015) - Following its triumphant season in London's West End, one of the greatest musicals of all time comes to Sydney opening at the Capitol Theatre on 30 October with an extra week of performances (25 to 29 November). The season has since been extended to Sunday 29 November. From Sydney CATS tours to Hobart, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide finishing in Perth in 2016. Check out photos from the show, featuring star Delta Goodrem, below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Australia - Melbourne
(11/01/2015) - Following its triumphant season in London's West End, one of the greatest musicals of all time comes to Sydney opening at the Capitol Theatre on 30 October with an extra week of performances (25 to 29 November). The season has since been extended to Sunday 29 November. From Sydney CATS tours to Hobart, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide finishing in Perth in 2016. Check out photos from the show, featuring star Delta Goodrem, below!
BWW Interview: Ahead of WatchThis' Production of COMPANY, BWW Chats To Director Kat Henry and Cast Members Nick Simpson-Deeks and Sally Bourne.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Melbourne
(09/13/2015) - Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY will soon be presented by Watch This at Fortyfivedownstairs. BWW had the opportunity to ask Director Kat Henry and cast Nick Simpson-Deeks (Robert) and Sally Bourne (Joanne) a few questions ahead of opening night.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Melbourne
(09/13/2015) - Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY will soon be presented by Watch This at Fortyfivedownstairs. BWW had the opportunity to ask Director Kat Henry and cast Nick Simpson-Deeks (Robert) and Sally Bourne (Joanne) a few questions ahead of opening night.
Photo Flash: Russian National Ballet Tours New Zealand & Australia 2015
by Sally Henry Fuller - Australia - Melbourne
(05/17/2015) - The Russian National Ballet Theatre returns for a tour of full-length classical performances of Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty in 45 cities and towns across New Zealand and Australia from August. Below, check out pictures from the show!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Australia - Melbourne
(05/17/2015) - The Russian National Ballet Theatre returns for a tour of full-length classical performances of Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty in 45 cities and towns across New Zealand and Australia from August. Below, check out pictures from the show!
One Night Only Report & Photos: Deborah Voigt in VOIGT LESSONS at the 92nd Street Y
by Robert Diamond - Broadway
(02/28/2015) - There was a seismic event and emotional roller coaster onstage Thursday night at the 92nd Street Y, in the Kaufmann Concert Hall theatre. Her name is DEBBIE ..... DEBORAH VOIT. It was the first performance in New York City of a piece called VOIGT LESSONS. The piece was co-created by Voight, Terrence McNally and Francesca Zambello, years ago, at Glimmerglass and the diva told us that it has been performed 'very few times, let alone in New York City.' The crowd proceeded to go crazy. The piece- so simple, yet brilliantly calibrated.
by Robert Diamond - Broadway
(02/28/2015) - There was a seismic event and emotional roller coaster onstage Thursday night at the 92nd Street Y, in the Kaufmann Concert Hall theatre. Her name is DEBBIE ..... DEBORAH VOIT. It was the first performance in New York City of a piece called VOIGT LESSONS. The piece was co-created by Voight, Terrence McNally and Francesca Zambello, years ago, at Glimmerglass and the diva told us that it has been performed 'very few times, let alone in New York City.' The crowd proceeded to go crazy. The piece- so simple, yet brilliantly calibrated.
Photos & Exclusive Special Report: Norm Lewis at Lincoln Center's American Songbook
by Robert Diamond - Broadway
(01/30/2015) - This season's Lincoln Center's American Songbook, curated by John Nakagawa and Charles Cermele, busted out of the gate with a 'B' (as in Broadway...) with an opening night featuring Billy Porter and, last night, a star who we saw in a whole new light, Norm Lewis. Lewis did what he does best, and knocked it out of the ballpark with a fantastic program, entitled WHO AM I?, in which he proved, via one of the strongest American Songbooks ever seen, that 'you are, indeed, what you sing.'
by Robert Diamond - Broadway
(01/30/2015) - This season's Lincoln Center's American Songbook, curated by John Nakagawa and Charles Cermele, busted out of the gate with a 'B' (as in Broadway...) with an opening night featuring Billy Porter and, last night, a star who we saw in a whole new light, Norm Lewis. Lewis did what he does best, and knocked it out of the ballpark with a fantastic program, entitled WHO AM I?, in which he proved, via one of the strongest American Songbooks ever seen, that 'you are, indeed, what you sing.'
Photo Flash: Urban Stage Presents THE CLUB
by Sally Henry Fuller - Australia - Melbourne
(09/14/2014) - Australian Made Entertainment is pleased to announce their production of The Club, written by David Williamson (Winner of the Australian Writer's Guild Award for Best Play) and directed by Andrew H. Lyons. Check out production photos below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Australia - Melbourne
(09/14/2014) - Australian Made Entertainment is pleased to announce their production of The Club, written by David Williamson (Winner of the Australian Writer's Guild Award for Best Play) and directed by Andrew H. Lyons. Check out production photos below!
BWW Reviews: THE LAST CONFESSION - An Acting Masterclass
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(09/04/2014) - Watching distinguished, seasoned veterans onstage in Jonathan Church's play The Last Confession was a privilege. Opening in Melbourne last night, in the final leg of an international tour, The Last Confession centres around the life of Albino Luciani, (played with sincerity and compassion by Richard O'Callaghan), his election as Pope John Paul I and ultimately his death a mere 33 days later. It is an intriguing event not only for the Catholic Church but also in the history of the world with the Church refusing to investigate the potential of foul play from the conservative enclave of the Vatican.
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(09/04/2014) - Watching distinguished, seasoned veterans onstage in Jonathan Church's play The Last Confession was a privilege. Opening in Melbourne last night, in the final leg of an international tour, The Last Confession centres around the life of Albino Luciani, (played with sincerity and compassion by Richard O'Callaghan), his election as Pope John Paul I and ultimately his death a mere 33 days later. It is an intriguing event not only for the Catholic Church but also in the history of the world with the Church refusing to investigate the potential of foul play from the conservative enclave of the Vatican.
Photo Flash: First Look at David Suchet, John O'May and More in THE LAST CONFESSION
by Christina Mancuso - Australia - Melbourne
(08/06/2014) - Internationally acclaimed British actor David Suchet will reprise his role on stage in the conspiracy thriller, 'THE LAST CONFESSION', in Australia in 2014. The international production will play in Toronto and Los Angeles before arriving in Australia in August. Seasons in Perth and Brisbane were announced late last year and now dates have been confirmed for seasons at Adelaide's Her Majesty's Theatre from August 27 and Melbourne's Comedy Theatre from September 3. Tickets on sale from Friday February 7. Check out the photos below!
by Christina Mancuso - Australia - Melbourne
(08/06/2014) - Internationally acclaimed British actor David Suchet will reprise his role on stage in the conspiracy thriller, 'THE LAST CONFESSION', in Australia in 2014. The international production will play in Toronto and Los Angeles before arriving in Australia in August. Seasons in Perth and Brisbane were announced late last year and now dates have been confirmed for seasons at Adelaide's Her Majesty's Theatre from August 27 and Melbourne's Comedy Theatre from September 3. Tickets on sale from Friday February 7. Check out the photos below!
BWW Reviews: LES MISERABLES at Her Majesty's Theatre
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(07/05/2014) - Last nights opening of the reimagined Les Miserables was a defining moment in Australian music theatre. While maintaining its history and staying true to its origins, Cameron Mackintosh's new production is the dawning of a new era. Its metamorphoses from its original production to this new adaption is subtle, yet every change advances the show into the realm of the contemporary theatre. While the grandeur of the original masterpiece is at times missed, the simplicity and sharpness of the design enhances the story and brings Victor Hugo's original text to life.
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(07/05/2014) - Last nights opening of the reimagined Les Miserables was a defining moment in Australian music theatre. While maintaining its history and staying true to its origins, Cameron Mackintosh's new production is the dawning of a new era. Its metamorphoses from its original production to this new adaption is subtle, yet every change advances the show into the realm of the contemporary theatre. While the grandeur of the original masterpiece is at times missed, the simplicity and sharpness of the design enhances the story and brings Victor Hugo's original text to life.
Photo Flash: Arts Centre Melbourne and Cameron Mackintosh Unite to Celebrate Suzie Howie
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(07/01/2014) - Renowned theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh just unveiled a Melbourne Arts Walk plaque he generously purchased to honour publicist Suzie Howie for her contribution to the Melbourne theatre scene. Scroll down for a photo!
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(07/01/2014) - Renowned theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh just unveiled a Melbourne Arts Walk plaque he generously purchased to honour publicist Suzie Howie for her contribution to the Melbourne theatre scene. Scroll down for a photo!
BWW Reviews: WICKED - Back To Its Very Best
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(05/12/2014) - A show that can continue to run for over 10 years worldwide despite wars, financial crises, and political unrest can be nothing other than a smash hit. There are few shows that can sustain such longevity and remain as remarkably fresh and true to its original product. The return Australian season of Stephen Schwartz's defining musical Wicked proves that this show will remain one of the greatest musicals of our lifetime. For while last night's opening in Melbourne felt very long there was always a single moment to remind us that we were watching a truly spectacular show, performed by an even more spectacular cast. It dragged in parts and flew in others. It was a rollercoaster of extreme highs and periods of flatness. Wicked's biggest strength, it's score, is also its greatest weakness in that dialogue seems so slow seemingly trudging to the next musical highlight. The magic of the score outweighs these mundane moments so overwhelmingly though that it is easily forgiven. It's hard to think of a greater end to Act I in any other musical than Defying Gravity, a more narratively driving opening than No One Mourns The Wicked or a more powerful dramatic moment in No Good Deed.
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(05/12/2014) - A show that can continue to run for over 10 years worldwide despite wars, financial crises, and political unrest can be nothing other than a smash hit. There are few shows that can sustain such longevity and remain as remarkably fresh and true to its original product. The return Australian season of Stephen Schwartz's defining musical Wicked proves that this show will remain one of the greatest musicals of our lifetime. For while last night's opening in Melbourne felt very long there was always a single moment to remind us that we were watching a truly spectacular show, performed by an even more spectacular cast. It dragged in parts and flew in others. It was a rollercoaster of extreme highs and periods of flatness. Wicked's biggest strength, it's score, is also its greatest weakness in that dialogue seems so slow seemingly trudging to the next musical highlight. The magic of the score outweighs these mundane moments so overwhelmingly though that it is easily forgiven. It's hard to think of a greater end to Act I in any other musical than Defying Gravity, a more narratively driving opening than No One Mourns The Wicked or a more powerful dramatic moment in No Good Deed.
Photo Flash: Hugh Jackman Celebrates Australia Day at Refinery Rooftop
by Tyler Peterson - Australia - Melbourne
(01/29/2014) - Sunday night, Hugh Jackman celebrated Australia Day with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness and his children, Oscar and Ava at Refinery Rooftop. Jackman gave a speech about his Australian pride with the rooftop view of the Empire State Building illuminated with Australia's colors directly behind him. He then gave a surprise performance of "I Still Call Australia Home" by Peter Allen - who Jackson played in his Tony Award-winning performance in The Boy from Oz on Broadway. Check out a look back below!
by Tyler Peterson - Australia - Melbourne
(01/29/2014) - Sunday night, Hugh Jackman celebrated Australia Day with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness and his children, Oscar and Ava at Refinery Rooftop. Jackman gave a speech about his Australian pride with the rooftop view of the Empire State Building illuminated with Australia's colors directly behind him. He then gave a surprise performance of "I Still Call Australia Home" by Peter Allen - who Jackson played in his Tony Award-winning performance in The Boy from Oz on Broadway. Check out a look back below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Craig McLachlan, Brendan Irving and the Australian Cast of ROCKY HORROR
by Christina Mancuso - Australia - Melbourne
(01/10/2014) - Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show is back! Fish out the fishnets and sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Producers Howard Panter and John Frost today announced that the much loved iconic musical is now playing in Brisbane followed by seasons at the Crown Theatre, Perth in February, and the Festival Theatre, Adelaide in March. This fresh production is currently playing in the UK to sell out houses, and our exciting new production will feature a sexy and very surprising all-Australian star cast. Check out a first look below!
by Christina Mancuso - Australia - Melbourne
(01/10/2014) - Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show is back! Fish out the fishnets and sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Producers Howard Panter and John Frost today announced that the much loved iconic musical is now playing in Brisbane followed by seasons at the Crown Theatre, Perth in February, and the Festival Theatre, Adelaide in March. This fresh production is currently playing in the UK to sell out houses, and our exciting new production will feature a sexy and very surprising all-Australian star cast. Check out a first look below!
Photo Flash: Creator Richard O'Brien with the Australian Cast of ROCKY HORROR
by Christina Mancuso - Australia - Melbourne
(01/09/2014) - Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show is back! Fish out the fishnets and sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Producers Howard Panter and John Frost today announced that the much loved iconic musical opened in Brisbane followed by seasons at the Crown Theatre, Perth in February, and the Festival Theatre, Adelaide in March. This fresh production is currently playing in the UK to sell out houses, and our exciting new production will feature a sexy and very surprising all-Australian star cast. Check out a sneak peek at creator Richard O'Brien visiting the cast!
by Christina Mancuso - Australia - Melbourne
(01/09/2014) - Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show is back! Fish out the fishnets and sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Producers Howard Panter and John Frost today announced that the much loved iconic musical opened in Brisbane followed by seasons at the Crown Theatre, Perth in February, and the Festival Theatre, Adelaide in March. This fresh production is currently playing in the UK to sell out houses, and our exciting new production will feature a sexy and very surprising all-Australian star cast. Check out a sneak peek at creator Richard O'Brien visiting the cast!
Photo Flash: Cast of KING KONG Organizes Charity Concert Event, 1/19
by Christina Mancuso - Australia - Melbourne
(01/08/2014) - The new stage musical KING KONG - one of the greatest love stories ever told - features an all-Australian lead cast and a line-up of International Artistscontributing to the score. It is currently playing at the Regent Theatre.
by Christina Mancuso - Australia - Melbourne
(01/08/2014) - The new stage musical KING KONG - one of the greatest love stories ever told - features an all-Australian lead cast and a line-up of International Artistscontributing to the score. It is currently playing at the Regent Theatre.
Photo Flash: Meet the Men of Australia's KING KONG
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(12/11/2013) - As of today, fans of Australia's new KING KONG musical can now download a free, print-at-home calendar of the 'Men of Kong' via the show's Facebook page. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the images!
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(12/11/2013) - As of today, fans of Australia's new KING KONG musical can now download a free, print-at-home calendar of the 'Men of Kong' via the show's Facebook page. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the images!
Photo Flash: Angelina Jolie Visits THE LION KING in Australia
by Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(12/09/2013) - Yesterday, Angelina Jolie and her family took in a performance of The Lion King in Sydney, Australia. All six of her children attended the matinee. Angelina 'loved' the show and signed the autograph wall. Below, Check out a photo of Jolie backstage with the cast!
by Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(12/09/2013) - Yesterday, Angelina Jolie and her family took in a performance of The Lion King in Sydney, Australia. All six of her children attended the matinee. Angelina 'loved' the show and signed the autograph wall. Below, Check out a photo of Jolie backstage with the cast!
Photos: Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL Holds Splashy Launch in Sydney; Tickets on Sale August 12; Opens March 2014
by Robert Diamond - Broadway
(08/05/2013) - Back in 2010, Baz Luhrmann told us that STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL was to be his return to the stage, and hopefully to Broadway as well. Today that hope has come one step closer to reality with the exciting official launch of the musical in Australia. The show's official Global Premiere will be at the Sydney Lyric from 25 March, 2014, with tickets on Sale 9am Monday 12 August.
by Robert Diamond - Broadway
(08/05/2013) - Back in 2010, Baz Luhrmann told us that STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL was to be his return to the stage, and hopefully to Broadway as well. Today that hope has come one step closer to reality with the exciting official launch of the musical in Australia. The show's official Global Premiere will be at the Sydney Lyric from 25 March, 2014, with tickets on Sale 9am Monday 12 August.
BWW Exclusive: Kristin Chenoweth's 2013 Sold-Out Australian Tour Scrapbook!
by BWW Special Coverage - Broadway
(06/28/2013) - Just back in town from Kristin Chenoweth's sold out, uber-successful, first ever Australian concert tour, we asked Kristin and her cast to send us snapshots and memories from their trip.
by BWW Special Coverage - Broadway
(06/28/2013) - Just back in town from Kristin Chenoweth's sold out, uber-successful, first ever Australian concert tour, we asked Kristin and her cast to send us snapshots and memories from their trip.
BWW Reviews: BLAK
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(05/06/2013) - From the opening moments of Bangarra dance theatre's Blak it was obvious there was something magical occurring before us.
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(05/06/2013) - From the opening moments of Bangarra dance theatre's Blak it was obvious there was something magical occurring before us.
Photo Coverage: Forster And Mel C With The Australian Tour Cast Of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR!
by Carrie Dunn - UK / West End
(03/26/2013) - Ben Forster and Mel C meet up with their new co-stars Andrew O'Keeffe (Herod) and Jon Stevens (Pilate) prior to the Australian tour of Jesus Christ Superstar.
by Carrie Dunn - UK / West End
(03/26/2013) - Ben Forster and Mel C meet up with their new co-stars Andrew O'Keeffe (Herod) and Jon Stevens (Pilate) prior to the Australian tour of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Photo Flash: First Look at John Waters, Chloe Dallimore and More in the Australian Premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(03/23/2013) - Sandra Chipchase, CEO, Destination NSW presents The Addams Family. The Addams Family is currently playing at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(03/23/2013) - Sandra Chipchase, CEO, Destination NSW presents The Addams Family. The Addams Family is currently playing at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
Photo Flash: Angela Lansbury Makes a Koala Friend Down Under
by Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(02/08/2013) - The Australian Premiere of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Driving Miss Daisy will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at The Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane. The production stars two of the world's greatest living actors- five-time Tony Award and three-time Academy Award nominee Angela Lansbury and two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award winner James Earl Jones, alongside four-time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines. In here free time, Lansbury cuddled up with a koala named 'Mr. Wisely' at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Check out the adorable photo as featured on Visit Brisbane's Facebook page below!
by Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(02/08/2013) - The Australian Premiere of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Driving Miss Daisy will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at The Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane. The production stars two of the world's greatest living actors- five-time Tony Award and three-time Academy Award nominee Angela Lansbury and two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award winner James Earl Jones, alongside four-time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines. In here free time, Lansbury cuddled up with a koala named 'Mr. Wisely' at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Check out the adorable photo as featured on Visit Brisbane's Facebook page below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones and Boyd Gaines in DRIVING MISS DAISY Australian Tour!
by BWW News Desk - Broadway
(02/06/2013) - The Australian Premiere of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Driving Miss Daisy will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane. The production stars two of the world's greatest living actors- five-time Tony Award and three-time Academy Award nominee Angela Lansbury and two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award winner James Earl Jones, alongside four-time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the actors onstage in the photos below!
by BWW News Desk - Broadway
(02/06/2013) - The Australian Premiere of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Driving Miss Daisy will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane. The production stars two of the world's greatest living actors- five-time Tony Award and three-time Academy Award nominee Angela Lansbury and two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award winner James Earl Jones, alongside four-time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the actors onstage in the photos below!
BWW Reviews: Melbourne's JERSEY BOYS
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(01/13/2013) - Four years after first opening in Melbourne, Jersey Boys re-opened last night for a brief return season. The cast is predominately new but the gutsy and moving story of The Four Seasons remains timeless and entertaining as ever.
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(01/13/2013) - Four years after first opening in Melbourne, Jersey Boys re-opened last night for a brief return season. The cast is predominately new but the gutsy and moving story of The Four Seasons remains timeless and entertaining as ever.
BWW Reviews: Charles Dicken Performs A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(12/06/2012) - The wafting sounds of Christmas Carols in the foyer pre performance set the tone for what was to be a beautiful performance by a wonderful craftsman. As Charles Dickens, Phil Zachariah takes us on a journey through four staves, three ghosts and protagonist Scrooge. Zachariah embodies and portays every charcater in the Dicken's masterpiece with acute precision both vocally and physically capturing the true essence of the piece. For 90 minutes it is one man alone on a bare stage telling a story and it is more than enough to hold our attention, make us laugh and empathise with one of the most recognisable characters in literature.
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(12/06/2012) - The wafting sounds of Christmas Carols in the foyer pre performance set the tone for what was to be a beautiful performance by a wonderful craftsman. As Charles Dickens, Phil Zachariah takes us on a journey through four staves, three ghosts and protagonist Scrooge. Zachariah embodies and portays every charcater in the Dicken's masterpiece with acute precision both vocally and physically capturing the true essence of the piece. For 90 minutes it is one man alone on a bare stage telling a story and it is more than enough to hold our attention, make us laugh and empathise with one of the most recognisable characters in literature.
Photo Flash: First Look at David Hobson, Rachael Beck and More in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(11/15/2012) - Producer Tim Lawson and acclaimed Director Roger Hodgman present CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at Sydney's Capitol Theatre from 16 November 2012 and Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre from 30 January 2013.
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(11/15/2012) - Producer Tim Lawson and acclaimed Director Roger Hodgman present CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at Sydney's Capitol Theatre from 16 November 2012 and Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre from 30 January 2013.
BWW Reviews: PYGMALION - 5Pounds of Repertory Theatre
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(11/14/2012) - Opening 5pound theatres repertory season last night was Daniel Lammin's adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. Lammin's adaptation is a feature of this performance with the 90 minute one act version managing to tell an often drawn out story in a particularly succinct and stylish way. Coupled with this was the theatre in the round-esq stage design which complemented the play and gave it a particularly personal feel. Performances were varied throughout the evening, with Tom Molyneux providing the nights highlight as Colonel Pickering. There were also a couple of dynamic scenes between Jason Cavanagh's Henry Higgins and Freya Pragt's Eliza Doolittle which nailed the dramatic tension required and kept the action humming along. For the majority of the evening however, the play was at that particularly uncomfortable level for both performer and audience where the script isn't fully secure. Lines were dropped and fumbled constantly throughout and on occasion the play was on the brink of stopping due to lost lines. Thankfully it didn't and rounded itself off to be quite a successful performance.
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(11/14/2012) - Opening 5pound theatres repertory season last night was Daniel Lammin's adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. Lammin's adaptation is a feature of this performance with the 90 minute one act version managing to tell an often drawn out story in a particularly succinct and stylish way. Coupled with this was the theatre in the round-esq stage design which complemented the play and gave it a particularly personal feel. Performances were varied throughout the evening, with Tom Molyneux providing the nights highlight as Colonel Pickering. There were also a couple of dynamic scenes between Jason Cavanagh's Henry Higgins and Freya Pragt's Eliza Doolittle which nailed the dramatic tension required and kept the action humming along. For the majority of the evening however, the play was at that particularly uncomfortable level for both performer and audience where the script isn't fully secure. Lines were dropped and fumbled constantly throughout and on occasion the play was on the brink of stopping due to lost lines. Thankfully it didn't and rounded itself off to be quite a successful performance.
Photo Flash: First Look at Geoffrey Rush, Hugh Sheridan and More in Australian's FORUM
by BWW News Desk - Broadway
(11/02/2012) - Geoffrey Rush leads John Frost's production of Sondheim's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, which is currently running in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre for twelve weeks. The show is directed by Simon Phillips. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production shots below.
by BWW News Desk - Broadway
(11/02/2012) - Geoffrey Rush leads John Frost's production of Sondheim's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, which is currently running in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre for twelve weeks. The show is directed by Simon Phillips. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production shots below.
BWW Reviews: Nothing Worse than Bad Sex in MORE SEX PLEASE WE'RE SENIORS
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(11/01/2012) - The bland MIDI tracked 'overture' that opened More Sex Please We're Seniors gave an indication that none of Peter Sullivan's songs were going to be memorable. They were, however, particularly memorable for one reason; being musically and lyrically feeble. The script by Jon-Michael Howson is boring with jokes that have already been overused, don't work or just simply aren't funny.
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(11/01/2012) - The bland MIDI tracked 'overture' that opened More Sex Please We're Seniors gave an indication that none of Peter Sullivan's songs were going to be memorable. They were, however, particularly memorable for one reason; being musically and lyrically feeble. The script by Jon-Michael Howson is boring with jokes that have already been overused, don't work or just simply aren't funny.
BWW Reviews: THE LARAMIE PROJECT - Lengthy and Wordy
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(11/01/2012) - The Laramie project, written by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theatre Project, is a play that has been particularly overdone since its opening in Denver in 2000. In part because it deals with real human responses to the tragic beating and subsequent death of Matthew Shephard and in part because it has the ability to illicit a distinct response from its audience.
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(11/01/2012) - The Laramie project, written by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theatre Project, is a play that has been particularly overdone since its opening in Denver in 2000. In part because it deals with real human responses to the tragic beating and subsequent death of Matthew Shephard and in part because it has the ability to illicit a distinct response from its audience.
BWW Reviews: FORUM An Over Camp Romp
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(10/29/2012) - In 1962, the original production of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum was struggling in its off broadway try out. Audiences were not turning up and so producer Hal Prince hired director Jerome Robbins to come in and offer some advice to the creative team. Robbins biggest influence in the piece was to scrap the opening number 'Love is in the Air' and commission Stephen Sondheim to write a new uptempo tune that introduced the piece as a wild bawdy comedy. 'Comedy tonight'was born and so to the show which went on to win a number of Tony Awards including Best Musical.
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(10/29/2012) - In 1962, the original production of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum was struggling in its off broadway try out. Audiences were not turning up and so producer Hal Prince hired director Jerome Robbins to come in and offer some advice to the creative team. Robbins biggest influence in the piece was to scrap the opening number 'Love is in the Air' and commission Stephen Sondheim to write a new uptempo tune that introduced the piece as a wild bawdy comedy. 'Comedy tonight'was born and so to the show which went on to win a number of Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Photo Flash: First Look at Media Launch and More in Australia's FORUM
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(10/27/2012) - Geoffrey Rush will lead John Frost's production of Sondheim's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, which opens in Melbourne Saturday, October 27 at Her Majesty's Theatre and runs for twelve weeks. The show is directed by Simon Phillips. BroadwayWorld has a look at photos from the cast announcement and media launch. Check back soon for full production shots!
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(10/27/2012) - Geoffrey Rush will lead John Frost's production of Sondheim's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, which opens in Melbourne Saturday, October 27 at Her Majesty's Theatre and runs for twelve weeks. The show is directed by Simon Phillips. BroadwayWorld has a look at photos from the cast announcement and media launch. Check back soon for full production shots!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at James Earl Jones and Boyd Gaines in Australian's DRIVING MISS DAISY
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(10/15/2012) - Five-time Tony Award® and three-time Academy Award® nominee Angela Lansbury, two-time Tony Award® winner and Academy Award® winner James Earl Jones, and just announced Four-time Tony Award® winner Boyd Gaines are coming together in Brisbane in Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Driving Miss Daisy. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the production photos below.
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne
(10/15/2012) - Five-time Tony Award® and three-time Academy Award® nominee Angela Lansbury, two-time Tony Award® winner and Academy Award® winner James Earl Jones, and just announced Four-time Tony Award® winner Boyd Gaines are coming together in Brisbane in Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Driving Miss Daisy. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the production photos below.
BWW Reviews: Conflict-Light BARASSI Loses Interest, Even With Hard-Working Cast
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(09/30/2012) - Sport and theatre collide in this biographical depiction of AFL legend Ron Barassi written by Tee O'Neill and directed by Terence O'Connell. The play is long...too long, with very little conflict to keep you interested. The cast tries hard and is aptly led by Jane Clifton as narrator, Melba, a fanatical Collingwood supporter who commentats on both the action and the statistical facts of the time. Steve Bastoni as Barassi, whos monologues as the inspirational coach of Carlton, North Mebourne and Melbourne are perfectly executed and Matt Parkinson as Norm Smith, whose calm and effortlessness are particularly resfreshing for a show whos cast are trying too hard throughout to save it. Special mention to former AFL footballer Russel Robertson who provides a sea of highlights in his featured ensemble role.
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne
(09/30/2012) - Sport and theatre collide in this biographical depiction of AFL legend Ron Barassi written by Tee O'Neill and directed by Terence O'Connell. The play is long...too long, with very little conflict to keep you interested. The cast tries hard and is aptly led by Jane Clifton as narrator, Melba, a fanatical Collingwood supporter who commentats on both the action and the statistical facts of the time. Steve Bastoni as Barassi, whos monologues as the inspirational coach of Carlton, North Mebourne and Melbourne are perfectly executed and Matt Parkinson as Norm Smith, whose calm and effortlessness are particularly resfreshing for a show whos cast are trying too hard throughout to save it. Special mention to former AFL footballer Russel Robertson who provides a sea of highlights in his featured ensemble role.
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