Cast Set For FOOTLOOSE in Melbourne
Footloose: The Musical is now playing at the Athenaeum Theatre with most of the initial May-June season already sold out.
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Photos: BEETLEJUICE in Melbourne, Australia
Production photos have just been released for the Australian premiere of Beetlejuice in Melbourne, starring composer Eddie Perfect as Beetlejuice and Karis Oka as Lydia Deetz.
Acclaimed Organist Thomas Heywood Celebrates 200 Years Of Organ Music In Australia
Classical organist extraordinaire Thomas Heywood celebrates the 200th anniversary of organ music in Australia with a spectacular concert of classical favourites performed on the Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ on Sunday 29 June at 2pm.
The National Melbourne Farewells CEO Sarah Hunt
Chair of The National Govind Pillai has announced the departure of CEO Sarah Hunt following a transformative five year tenure.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Open In Melbourne In September
MJ THE MUSICAL, the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical, will play in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre from September 2025.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Set to Launch World Tour in 2026
Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award nominated Best Musical, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is launching a globe-spanning World Tour.
Russell Morris Adds New Dates to 'The Farewell Tour' in Australia
Due to demand, new shows for Russell Morris’ The Farewell Tour have been added at Bendigo’s Ulumbarra Theatre (31 July), Geelong’s Costa Hall (2 August), Twin Towns Services Club (23 August matinee), Canberra Theatre Centre on Thursday, 21 August and Anita’s Theatre (6 September
Arts Centre Melbourne Will Open Australian Museum of Performing Arts in Iconic Hamer Hall
Arts Centre Melbourne announced it will open the new Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) within its iconic Hamer Hall in December 2025.
SAMSON & DELILAH Comes to Melbourne Opera Next Month
Melbourne Opera will stage Saint-Saëns' grand opera Samson & Delilah at the Palais Theatre.
The Barden Party Brings Shakespeare Double Bill to Chapel Off Chapel
After a highly successful international 90-show tour spanning New Zealand and Australia, The Barden Party is bringing two award-winning productions to Chapel Off Chapel in Melbourne for a limited run.
Ricky Martin Sets Second and Final Melbourne Show with Rita Ora
With the first Melbourne show officially SOLD OUT, and due to overwhelming demand, global music icon Ricky Martin has announced a second and final Melbourne performance for his highly anticipated Ricky Martin Live 2025 tour.
Winners Revealed For the 2025 Green Room Awards
Victoria’s theatre industry came together on Monday May 5th at the Comedy Theatre to reveal the winners for the 2025 Green Room Awards and the recipients are still celebrating.
Lime Cordiale Adds Third Melbourne Show
Due to popular demand, Lime Cordiale and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra have announced a third live concert experience for Melbourne in September.
Cast Set For 40th Anniversary Australian Tour of CATS
More cast members have been announced for the 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical CATS.
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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Brings Relaxed Performances To The Main Stage
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's commitment to sharing the magic of orchestral music with the broadest possible audience comes to the fore with its ongoing programming of ‘relaxed performances'.
MSO Will Perform Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will present Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience – a new Marvel Studios film concert that takes fans on an epic cinematic journey covering twenty-three films in one momentous concert experience.
MY COUSIN FRANK Will Make Naarm/Melbourne Theatre Debut
The true story of Australia's first signed Indigenous Olympian, Francis Roy “Frank” Roberts will be shared on stage by his cousin, Rhoda Roberts AO, in NORPA's My Cousin Frank at Arts Centre Melbourne.
Feature: STATE THEATRE’S KIMBERLY AKIMBO LAUNCH at State Theatre Company’s Rehearsal Rooms.
The State Theatre Company of South Australia launched their upcoming musical
SLEEPLESS FESTIVAL Returns This May
After-dark music and arts festival SLEEPLESS FESTIVAL is set to take over Melbourne's inner west this May with a vibrant showcase of music, performance, art and installation.
The Hives Add Final Melbourne Show to Australian Tour
Due to the overwhelming demand, international rock sensation The Hives have announced a 2nd and final Melbourne show on their upcoming tour this July.
Rocket Science Join Supergrass as Special Guests on Australian Anniversary Tour
The indie rock four-piece Rocket Science (AU) has been announced as the special guest for all shows for the iconic Supergrass (UK) as they celebrate the I Should Coco | 30th Anniversary Tour of Australia in June 2025.
Final Round Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
Michael Flatley's LORD OF THE DANCE Returns to Australia in 2025
The world's most successful dance show, Lord of the Dance, is set to return to Australia for the first time since 2015, exploding onto stages across the country in August and September 2025.
Tickets Now On Sale For 2025 Green Room Awards Ceremony
The Green Room Awards Association has announced the venue, date & on sale of tickets for the 42nd Annual Green Room Awards.
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NAT''S WHAT I RECKON: Panic at the Bistro The Thornbury Theatre (11/28-11/28) |
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Kindred People 2026 The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts (9/01-9/05) |
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Society Viva Melbourne (5/01-4/25) PHOTOS |
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Menopause The Musical Athenaeum Theatre One (9/02-9/06) |
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Monty Python's Spamalot The Athenaeum (9/16-10/11) |
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Play In A Day: Volpone, Or, The Fox The University of Melbourne (11/18-11/18) |
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo''s Nest Athenaeum Theatre One (11/18-12/06) |
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Saplings - Art Centre Melbourne The Show Room (7/31-8/01) |
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Cut Chilli by Chenturan Aran Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre (8/12-8/23) |
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PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue" Margaret Court Arena (8/22-8/23) |