NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
Australia Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Melbourne, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Launches Musician-Led Initiative MSO+
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announced MSO+, a musician-led programming initiative appointing veteran violinist Monica Curro as Creative Director to develop community-focused projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Reuben Kaye Will Bring HARD TO SWALLOW on Tour in Australia
Reuben Kaye will return with a brand-new solo cabaret comedy show, Hard to Swallow sharper, sexier and more political than ever, touring Australia in 2026.
Bobby Lee Will Bring THE FINALLY TOUR to Australia and New Zealand
Comedian Bobby Lee, known for his years as a cast member on MAD TV, will bring THE FINALLY TOUR to multiple cities across Australia and New Zealand.
Australian String Quartet Will Embark on Tour With INTERWOVEN
The Australian String Quartet will launch its 2026 national touring season with a program featuring works by Elizabeth Younan, Haydn, Clara Schumann, and Prokofiev across six Australian cities.
BLANC DE BLANC ENCORE Extends for a Third Time at Spiegel Haus Melbourne
Strut & Fret's BLANC DE BLANC ENCORE has extended for a third time at Spiegel Haus Melbourne, with the venue projected to reach 100,000 tickets sold across its inaugural season.
Toby Jones and David Harewood-Led OTHELLO Will Stream on Marquee TV
David Harewood, Caitlin Fitzgerald, and Toby Jones’ new production of Othello will stream exclusively in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Korea on Marquee TV.
Natasha MacAller, Wife of Michael Crawford, Releases New Book 'The Apothecary Chef'
Former ballerina and acclaimed author Natasha MacAller, wife of Michael Crawford, has released her third culinary work, The Apothecary Chef.
LA LA LAND IN CONCERT Will Come to Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne with Full Orchestra
The Academy Award-winning film La La Land will be screened live with a full orchestra performing the score across Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, marking the film's 10th anniversary.
Melbourne's RISING 2026 Expands With Pasifika Block Party, First Peoples Works & More
Melbourne's RISING festival announced an expanded program featuring city-wide parties, First Peoples-led projects, and public events across clubs, streets, and civic spaces, including a free Pasifika block party at Fed Square.
Trinity St Kilda Will Undergo $2 Million Makeover
Trinity St Kilda announced a $2 million renovation that will introduce all-season weatherproofing, late-night music, and capacity for 450 guests, marking a full takeover of the former church site.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Melbourne Dates Set For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Australian Tour
Following record-breaking, sold-out seasons in London and across the UK, Fiddler on the Roof has announced it will play Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre.
1154 DAYS Will Make World Premiere at Arts House in the North Melbourne Town Hall
Journalist Cheng Lei will perform 1154 DAYS, a live-cinematic theatre work about her 1154 days in Chinese detention, at Arts House in North Melbourne.
EDWARD SCISSORHANDS IN CONCERT Will Make Australian Premiere in Melbourne
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform Danny Elfman's score live to picture for the Australian premiere of EDWARD SCISSORHANDS IN CONCERT at Hamer Hall on October 30 and 31, conducted by Nicholas Buc.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
DIVA Exhibition Offers Half-Price Tickets and Free Public Transport in Final Days
AMPA's debut exhibition DIVA, featuring costumes worn by Cher, Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, and Kylie Minogue, closes April 26 at Arts Centre Melbourne, with half-price tickets and free public transport now available.
Bill Bailey Brings 2026 Australian Tour to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide & More
British comedian Bill Bailey announced a 2026 Australian tour spanning 12 cities, with stops in Launceston, Hobart, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Caloundra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Rooty Hill, Canberra, and Adelaide.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Victorian Opera Will Bring REG LIVERMORE'S NED KELLY: THE MUSICAL to Melbourne
Victorian Opera announced a Melbourne season of REG LIVERMORE'S NED KELLY: THE MUSICAL, playing July 24–25 at Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne, with Reg Livermore AO appearing in a cameo role.
FOOTLOOSE Reveals 2026 Australian Tour Dates and New All-Australian Cast
The ‘80s phenomenon Footloose: The Musical will tour Australia with an Adelaide premiere on 11 April at Her Majesty's Theatre, followed by seasons in major venues across Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle and Perth.
The High Kings Unveil Australian Dates for 'Rocky Road Tour 2026'
Irish folk group, The High Kings, are bringing their Rocky Road Tour 2026 down under, with performances in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and more.
THE RAKE PUNISHED OR DON GIOVANNI Will Come to the Melbourne Opera
MELBOURNE OPERA will stage Don Giovanni (The Rake Punished) from 26 April to 3 May at the Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne, offering a timely interpretation of the classic opera.
Amy Lehpamer, Zoe Ioannou & More Will Star in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Australian Tour
The cast for the 2026 Australian tour of the musical comedy Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) was just announced.
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The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand starring Melinda Schneider Hamer Hall (8/07-8/07) |
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo''s Nest Athenaeum Theatre One (11/18-12/06) |
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Mackenzie Arts Centre Melbourne (7/23-8/09) |
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NAT''S WHAT I RECKON: Panic at the Bistro The Thornbury Theatre (11/28-11/28) |
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Menopause The Musical Athenaeum Theatre One (9/02-9/06) |
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Society Viva Melbourne (5/01-4/25) PHOTOS |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel (3/06-12/12) |
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Play In A Day: Volpone, Or, The Fox The University of Melbourne (11/18-11/18) |
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Monty Python's Spamalot The Athenaeum (9/16-10/11) |
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Scandal Viva Melbourne (5/01-4/25) PHOTOS |