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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.

BWW Reviews: 5Pound Theatre's KISS THEM ALL SOUNDLY is New and Gritty
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne

(09/14/2012) - 5Pound Theatre's Jason Cavanagh directs his original work Kiss Them All Soundly, an Into The Woods esq look at the darker, grittier side of three re-imagined nursery rhymes. Cavanagh delves into the realm of fantasy versus reality, digging into the sub-conscious of four famous childhood characters, Simple Simon, Georgie Porgie, Mary Had A Little Lamb and Alice (In Wonderland). It is an insighful look at the darker side of these characters and their stories, their motivations and their existence.

BWW Reviews: CHESS at The Production Company - Checkmate
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne

(08/24/2012) - Gale Edwards' Production of Chess is without a doubt one of the best shows of the year and has to be one of the greatest of the show since its West End opening in 1986.

Photo Flash: International PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Star Renée Knapp Visits PHANTOM Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - Las Vegas

(06/26/2012) - 'It's a dream come true,' says American Native Renee Knapp, the German-Australian Phantom of the Opera Star, who attended a performance of the Vegas production, which will close its doors forever on September 2nd, 'I'm so excited to finally having seen 'Phantom' at the incredible Venetian.' After the performance, Knapp met with the Vegas cast, including stars Kristen Hertzenberg, Anthony Crivello and Andrew Ragone. Check out backstage photos below!

Photo Flash: AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN- New Shots!
by Nicole Rosky - Broadway

(05/22/2012) - An Officer and a Gentleman, directed by Simon Philips and co-written by Douglas Day Stewart and composer and lyricist team Ken Hirsch and Robin Lerner, made its world premiere performance on May 18 at the Lyric Theater in Sydney, Australia. New photos of the production have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you all of them below!

Photo Flash: AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN in Performance!
by Jessica Lewis - Broadway

(05/21/2012) - An Officer and a Gentleman, directed by Simon Philips and co-written by Douglas Day Stewart and composer and lyricist team Ken Hirsch and Robin Lerner, made its world premiere performance on May 18 at the Lyric Theater in Sydney, Australia. Photos of the production have been released on the production's official Facebook Page and BroadwayWorld brings them to you below!

Photo Flash: A CHORUS LINE Comes to Sydney's Capitol Theatre This July
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne

(05/10/2012) - The all-new Australian production of one the most successful American Broadway musicals of all time, A CHORUS LINE will play at Sydney's Capitol Theatre for 21 performances only from 20 July, 2012. Having played to full houses in Adelaide and Melbourne, this iconic smash hit musical is directed and re-staged by Baayork Lee, one of the original cast members and inspirations from the Tony Award® winning 1975 production. See photos from the show below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Australian Jazz Bell Award Winners!
by BWW News Desk - Australia - Melbourne

(05/04/2012) - The 10th Annual Australian Jazz Bell Awards were presented at the Regent Theatre. We have photos of the winners below!

Photo Flash: First Look at CLOC's SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Nicole Rosky - Australia - Melbourne

(04/18/2012) - In 1950, Billy Wilder wrote and directed what is now regarded as one of the finest movies ever made - Sunset Boulevard, starring silent screen legend Gloria Swanson as silent screen legend Norma Desmond. A biting, incisive insight into the star system of the ‘old' Hollywood, set in the era when talkies had overtaken silent movies, Sunset Boulevard became an instant smash hit, a multi-award winning success (nominated for 11 Academy Awards and winning 3), an all-time classic and is regularly featured on the ‘top ten' lists of best movies ever made.

Photo Flash: Sydney Theatre Company Presents PYGMALION
by Harmony Wheeler - Australia - Melbourne

(02/20/2012) - Sydney Theatre Company presents Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. See the productions photos below!

BWW Reviews: Dance 10, Show 3 - A CHORUS LINE at Her Majesty's Theatre
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne

(02/06/2012) - On January 26 1974 the first taped session of a group of dancers was recorded at the Nickolaus Exercise Centre in New York. It delved into the lives of professional artists, their hopes, dreams and sacrifices and would go on to form the nucleus of one of the longest running shows in Broadway history.

Photo Flash: Meet Eponine! Samantha Barks Through the Years...
by Robert Diamond - Broadway

(02/01/2012) - Cameron Mackintosh announced on stage at the Manchester Palace at the end of last evening's performance of Oliver! (in which Barks is currently playing Nancy) that she is set to play Eponine in the film version of Les Miserables - the role she played at the 25th anniversary concert and on stage in London. Here, we take a look back at Barks - on stage and off!

Photo Flash: First Look at Anthony Warlow, Nancye Hayes in Sydney Lyric Theatre's ANNIE
by Nicole Rosky - Australia - Melbourne

(01/05/2012) - The ever-popular Broadway musical Annie is lighting up Sydney's Lyric Theatre in an exciting new production produced John Frost. Returning to the role of New York ‘zillionaire' Daddy Warbucks will be one of Australia's greatest theatrical talents, Anthony Warlow, fresh from his success in the title role of the World Premiere of Doctor Zhivago. Show business legend Nancye Hayes will play the tyrannical Miss Hannigan who runs the orphanage where Annie begins her journey. This is the third Australian production of Annie that Nancye has been involved with, having played Lily St Regis in the original production and been Resident Director for the second.

Photo Flash: Al Pacino Performs at Sydney's Lyric Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Australia - Melbourne

(11/21/2011) - Al Pacino brought his one man show to Sydney over two special nights at The Lyric Theatre, The Star, Sydney on 17 and 18 November 2011. The multi-award winning actor entertained audiences, as he recounted his varied career and most memorable roles in the 2,000 seat venue.

BroadwayWorld Writers & Staff Congratulate Diamond/Rosen Nuptials
by Robert Diamond - Broadway

(08/29/2011) - On Saturday August 27, 2011, BroadwayWorld.com's CEO/Editor-in-Chief Robert Diamond, in the midst of Hurricane Irene married actress Jennifer Hallie Rosen after a 17 month engagement. The two were introduced by a friend of Rosen's, who wasn't able to make the wedding, as a result of the weather and warnings throughout all the boroughs. The BroadwayWorld.com News Desk stayed feverish all weekend while the couple said 'I Do', as news was coming fast about theatre cancellations, schedule changes and travel advisories in addition to all things that were happening in other parts of the country and the world, not affected by the Northeast's local weather.

BWW Reviews: Production Company's ANYTHING GOES - a Throwback to Musical Theatre's Golden Age
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne

(07/26/2011) - You forget just how good the Golden Age of Musical Theatre is when you are saturated by contemporary shows in today's evolving theatre world. Tonight, however, The Production Company's revival of Cole Porter's Anything Goes reminds us of how the foundations of the modern musical were formed and just how strong these foundations were. Anything Goes is a show filled with moments. Moments of love, moments of hilarity, family and comradeship all of which crescendo towards the happy ever after that we are longing for. To get there however, takes great skill. Enter the cast. An all-star cast of Australian musical Theatre royalty is at hand to land each and every one of the desired moments. Todd Mckenny's over-enthusiastic Lord Evelyn Oakleigh is so completely embodied that an initial feeling of 'too much' is soon proven to be a whole heartedly secure character choice. Wayne Scott Kermond as Moonface Martin was dynamic, and full of tricks that had the audience craving more. Further, John O'May and Anne Wood as Elisha Whitney and Evageline Harcourt compliment the show with their experience and poise.

Twisted Broadway Hits Melbourne for Oz Showbiz Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne

(07/25/2011) - Melbourne's Musical Theatre community came together at The BMW Edge on Monday night in a celebration of togetherness for a wonderful cause. Thousands were raised for Oz Showbiz Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Hosted by the highly entertaining Leah Howard and Brent Hill, the programme featured performers from musicals being performed around Australia including Rock of Ages, Mary Poppins, Wicked and Love Never Dies. The concept was simple with performers singing songs originally written for the opposite gender. There were many highlights of the night including Gareth Keegan's charismatic performance of Life of The Party from the Wild Party, David Rogers Smith and Troy Sussman's highly comic version of I know Him So Well from Chess was vocally effortless and the riotous Amy Housewine had the audience in stitches with her outrageous parody of If I Only Had A Brain from the Wizard of Oz, (If I Only Had Cocaine). Matt Robinson's Original Composition from his show Sing Through Tomorrow was also a real feature of the evening.

Twisted Broadway Plays BMW Edge at Federation Square, 7/18
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne

(07/11/2011) - Based on Broadway Backwards, The Benge Group's Twisted Broadway is playing for one night only on Monday July 18 at the BMW Edge at Federation Square. The show features a cast of 50 performers from Rock of Ages, Wicked, Love Never Dies, Next to Normal Mary Poppins and many others. The concept is unique and fun with performers singing songs originally written for the opposite gender.

Photo Flash: DONNY & MARIE Light Up Toronto Skyline...
by BWW - Las Vegas

(07/08/2011) - Toronto certainly has its share of 'headliners' this summer. Just this week, Hugh Jackman opened his one-man show at The Princess of Wales Theatre and Donny & Marie opened their two-week stint at the Four Seasons Performing Arts Centre, which is beautiful new venue that houses opera and ballets and has five tiers. Later this summer, Colm Wilkinson will be playing the same venue, in concert.

BWW Reviews: TURNS at Arts Centre Melbourne; But What is the Point?
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne

(07/05/2011) - Turns Starring Nancye Hayes and Reg Livermore at the Arts Centre Melbourne

BWW Reviews: THE SUM OF US Makes Australian Premiere
by Tim Carney - Australia - Melbourne

(06/20/2011) - The Australian Premiere of David Stevens' play The Sum of Us opened in Melbourne this week. It will be followed by an Australian Tour throughout the rest of the year.

Photo Flash: NEXT TO NORMAL Makes Melbourne Premiere
by Nicole Rosky - Australia - Melbourne

(05/19/2011) - Now through May 28, 2011, the Melbourne Theatre Company will present the Australian premiere of the 2010 Pulitzer-Prize winning Broadway hit, Next To Normal. The production, which is being directed by Dean Bryant and musical directed by Matthew Frank, will star Matt Hetherington and Kate Kendall.

Photo Flash: New NEXT TO NORMAL Australia Promo Art Revealed!
by Jessica Lewis - Broadway

(04/06/2011) - From April 28, 2011 through May 28, 2011, the Melbourne Theatre Company will present the Australian premiere of the 2010 Pulitzer-Prize winning Broadway hit, Next To Normal. The production, which is being directed by Dean Bryant and musical directed by Matthew Frank, will star Matt Hetherington and Kate Kendall.

Photo Flash: DOCTOR ZHIVAGO Premieres in Sydney
by Nicole Rosky - Broadway

(02/23/2011) - The New South Wales Minister for Tourism hosts the World Premiere of a new musical, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO starring Anthony Warlow. One of the most breathtaking love stories ever told, this exciting new production is directed by Broadway's Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Tommy), with music composed by Lucy Simon (The Secret Garden), lyrics by Michael Korie and Amy Powers and book by Michael Weller. Produced by John Frost and Anita Waxman, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO plays an exclusive eight week engagement at the Lyric Theatre, Star City before an Australian tour. Check out photos from the production below!

Photo Flash: La Boite Presents JULIUS CAESAR
by Nicole Rosky - Australia - Melbourne

(02/15/2011) - From the team that brought you Hamlet comes Julius Caesar.

Photo Flash: SPRING AWAKENING in Melbourne - First Look!
by Kelsey Denette - Broadway

(01/28/2011) - On January 27, Spring Awakening will made its Melbourne debut at the National Theatre. Robert Coates directs the production. Below is BroadwayWorld.com's first look at the production photos!

Photo Flash: Sydney's DOCTOR ZHIVAGO
by BWW Photo Special - Australia - Melbourne

(01/21/2011) - Rehearsals for the new musical production Doctor Zhivago recently began in Sydney, with the full cast assembled for the first time. The creative team, a mix of US and Australian, were thrilled with the excitement and energy in the rehearsal room. Director Des McAnuff Jersey Boys arrived in Australia from Canada just before Christmas to commence rehearsals, and others had flown in from the US including composer Lucy Simon, choreographer Kelly Devine, music supervisor Eric Stern, orchestrator Danny Troob and US co-producer Anita Waxman.

Photo Flash: SPRING AWAKENING Opens in Melbourne
by BWW Photo Special - Australia - Melbourne

(01/20/2011) - On January 27 Spring Awakening will make its Melbourne debut at the National Theatre. Robert Coates will direct the production.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with DOCTOR ZHIVAGO in Sydney
by BWW Photo Special - Australia - Melbourne

(01/11/2011) - Rehearsals for the new musical production Doctor Zhivago began in Sydney today, with the full cast assembled for the first time. The creative team, a mix of US and Australian, were thrilled with the excitement and energy in the rehearsal room. Director Des McAnuff Jersey Boys arrived in Australia from Canada just before Christmas to commence rehearsals, and others had flown in from the US including composer Lucy Simon, choreographer Kelly Devine, music supervisor Eric Stern, orchestrator Danny Troob and US co-producer Anita Waxman.

Photo Coverage: Falls Music & Arts Festival - Day 3
by BWW Photo Special - Australia - Melbourne

(12/31/2010) - Matty McLoughlin of The Soft Pack performs on stage on day three of the Falls Music & Arts Festival on December 31, 2010 in Lorne, Australia.

Photo Coverage: Falls Music & Arts Festival - Day 1
by BWW Photo Special - Australia - Melbourne

(12/29/2010) - Festival goers look at the timetable on day one of the Falls Music & Arts Festival on December 29, 2010 in Lorne, Australia.

Photo Coverage: Oprah Winfrey Visits Australia - Day 4
by BWW Photo Special - Australia - Melbourne

(12/11/2010) - Oprah Winfrey arrives at The Royal Botanic Gardens for a garden party on December 11, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Oprah Winfrey is in Australia with 302 audience members from the US, Canada and Jamaica and will tape episodes of the 25th and final season of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' from the Sydney Opera house next week. The shows will air in the US and Australia in January 2011.

Photo Coverage: Jack Johnson Performs In Sydney
by BWW Photo Special - Australia - Melbourne

(12/11/2010) - Jack Johnson performs on stage at The Domain on December 11, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

Photo Coverage: 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Awards
by BWW Photo Special - Australia - Melbourne

(12/11/2010) - Giaan Rooney arrives at the 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI awards at the Regent Theatre on December 11, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

Photo EXCLUSIVE: David Campbell Celebrates CD Release in NYC
by Walter McBride - Broadway

(12/01/2010) - Last night, November 30, The Australian Consulate-General welcomed David Campbell back to New York, and celebrated the Masterworks Broadway release of his new CD 'On Broadway.' BroadwayWorld was on hand for exclusive photo coverage and brings you a look inside the event below.

Photo Coverage: Uncle Vanya Opening Night In Sydney
by BWW Photo Special - Australia - Melbourne

(11/13/2010) - Governor-General of Australia Quentin Bryce and husband Michael Bryce among others attended the opening night of UNCLE VANYA at the Sydney Theatre on November 13 in Sydney, Australia.

Photo Flash: DR. ZHIVAGO Musical Launches in Australia!
by Jessica Lewis - Broadway

(11/04/2010) - The new musical romance DOCTOR ZHIVAGO stars Anthony Warlow as the ardent young Doctor Yurii Zhivago; LUCY MAUNDER as the alluring Lara; TANEEL VAN ZYL in the role of his wife Tonia; Martin Crewes as political radical Pasha Antipov; Bartholomew John as corrupt attorney Viktor; and Peter Carroll and TRISHA NOBLE in the roles of Alexander and Anna, Tonia's parents. The cast recently performed a preview of the show and BoradwayWorld brings you photos of the event below!

Photo Coverage: 'Asphalte' of French Choreographer Pierre Rigal at Sydney Opera House
by Robert Diamond - Australia - Melbourne

(09/21/2010) - Photos from the media presentation of 'Asphalte' of French choreographer Pierre Rigal at Sydney Opera House September 21, 2010. 'Asphalte' will be in the Sydney Opera House until September 26.

Photo Flash: NEXT TO NORMAL Australian Premiere - First Promo Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - Broadway

(09/21/2010) - From April 28, 2011 through May 28, 2011, the Melbourne Theatre Company will present the Australian premiere of the 2010 Pulitzer-Prize winning Broadway hit, Next To Normal. The production, which is being directed by Dean Bryant and musical directed by Matthew Frank, will star Matt Hetherington and Kate Kendall. Additional casting announcements are forthcoming.

Photo Coverage: Cate Blanchett Launches 2011 Main Stage For Sydney Theatre Company
by Robert Diamond - Broadway

(09/20/2010) - Andrew Upton and Cate Blanchett today announced Sydney Theatre Company's 2011 Main Stage Season, their third as Artistic Directors of the Company, comprising twelve diverse shows at Sydney Theatre, the Drama Theatre at the Sydney Opera House and The Wharf.




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