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THE WIZARD OF OZ Announces Casting of Toto and Partnering with RSPCA
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2017
Producers John Frost and Suzanne Jones today announced their canine stars who will play the role of Toto in the upcoming Australian tour of the world's favourite musical, The Wizard of Oz. Taking on the role of Dorothy's loyal companion will be Australian Cairn Terriers Flick and Trouble, who will share the role of Toto. The producers are also delighted to announce that they will be partnering with RSPCA as their official charity partner, which will see the production raise funds for the charity.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Say Hello to Sydney
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2017
The Book of Mormon, Broadway's smash hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Sydney.
Pawprint Productions Present WATER CHILD
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
Did you know that one in six couples struggle with fertility?
World's Finest Bass Ferruccio Furlanetto In Rare Concert Performance
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
World-renowned bass Ferruccio Furlanetto is bringing his award-winning voice to Australia, performing enchanting repertoire in a concert series in the intimate surrounds of the City Recital Hall and Melbourne Recital Centre.
THE SIN-SATIONAL RITA & MAE to Play Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
Censorship, sex, scandals, love affairs. Rita Hayworth and Mae West were known as the Love-Goddess and the Queen of double-entendre, made infamous for their portrayal of bad girls on the screen, and their scandalous lives off screen. But what was the real story?
Melbourne Fringe 2017 Presents Nebahat Erpolat's SHOP I AM
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2017
Choreographer and winner of the Best Dance Award at the 2016 Melbourne Fringe Festival Nebahat Erpolat returns to the festival to present her latest performance piece Shop I Am.
QV Melbourne's Light / Play Is Live With A Full Program Of Events
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2017
Following Friday's launch with a new public pop up artwork from Danish artist Tine Bech, QV Melbourne's Light / Play is in full swing with a playful program of activities and events including silent disco walking tours, a Red Spice QV pop up bar, quirky workshops on the art of play and more.
Andrew Blanch Announces Australia/New Zealand Tour
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2017
Andrew Blanch is at the forefront of young Australian musicians taking their place on the international music stage. The Sydney-based guitarist has won major prizes in ten music competitions both nationally and internationally, including First Prize at the Melbourne International Guitar Competition in 2016.
COMFORT FOOD CABARET: Food for the Soul at Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2017
After a sell-out season at the 2017 Adelaide Fringe, Australia's very own singing cook, Michelle Pearson, is bringing her travelling kitchen to Melbourne where food and music lovers will be treated to a delicious three-course meal and award-winning matching wines while being serenaded by the soulful songstress as she cooks for you!
THE COCOON: An Immersive Theatre Piece Premiering this Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
Get up close and personal to the most intimate moments of the human romantic experience. Derived from Kotryna's 'The Nursery Web' which had a sellout premier at The Butterfly Club in February, 'The Cocoon' challenges the audience on the constructs of romance, gender and sexuality.  Covering love from all angles, 'The Cocoon' delves into the caverns of innocence, desire, love lost and found.
New Performances Released for Disney's ALADDIN at Her Majesty's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
The extremely popular musical comedy Aladdin is releasing new performances for sale through to Sunday 14 January, 2018. Breathtaking sets, mind blowing special effects, 337 lavish costumes and a fabulous cast bring the magic of Disney's Aladdin to life on the Melbourne stage.
Katie Visser Productions Brings KATIE'S 80s to Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
Katie is obsessed with the 80s. She grew up belting out power ballads about complicated relationships, and soon discovered she started to live them.
COMPLETELY IMPROVISED POTTER Makes Melbourne Fringe Debut
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017
The cast of Completely Improvised Potter solemnly swears that they are up to no good as they improvise new Harry Potter adventures every night.
ESTRELLA WING, SHOWGIRL Comes to Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2017
San Francisco's Forbidden City nightclub. 1942. Estrella Wing is on the brink and she needs time to think. How do you blend in and stand out? How do you tell your best friend you love her? When will you stop feeling so alone?
CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Returns to Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2017
Vampires, demons and creepy crawlies in the dark, we are the things that your nightmares are made of… Werewolves and witches, half a man and half a beast, we are the ones who will make you lose sleep. You can lock your doors and close your blinds, but you can't ignore the shiver running down your spine!
Absolutely Everybody Loves the Sixties
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2017
Celebrate the great music and composers of the 1960s with the glorious sounds of the School of Hard Knocks 350 voice massed 'Absolutely Everybody' choir and special guests!
Elizabeth Davie Stars in SUPER WOMAN MONEY PROGRAM
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2017
A brand new solo show about money, feminism and power ballads from comedian and clown Elizabeth Davie.
THE YONDER Comes to Melbourne Fringe Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2017
A brand new lo-fi, sci-fi comedy from the team behind two Melbourne Fringe awards.
Mark Vincent Sings Mario Lanza & The Classics Across Australia
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2017
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions is proud to announce Mark Vincent in Concert paying tribute to great Hollywood legend and one of the most influential classical singers of the modern era, Mario Lanza.
O'Punksky's Theatre Presents Australian Premiere of THE NIGHT ALIVE at Old Fitz Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2017
O'Punksky's Theatre in association with Red Line Productions is thrilled to present the Australian premiere of Conor McPherson's The Night Alive for a limited season at the Old Fitz Theatre from September 13.
Melbourne International Guitar Festival Returns Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2017
The Melbourne International Guitar Festival returns to Melba Hall, the University of Melbourne in September with an exciting international program, the third created by the directors and founders of the festival, Michael MacManus and Evan Hopkins.
Melbourne Theatre Company Honours Benefactor Patricia Burke with Lifetime Patron Award
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2017
Melbourne Theatre Company honoured long-time benefactor Patricia Burke with a Lifetime Patron Award last night at a special preview event for MTC's 2018 Season.
Melbourne International Guitar Festival 2017 Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2017
The Melbourne International Guitar Festival returns to Melba Hall, the University of Melbourne in September with an exciting international program, the third created by the directors and founders of the festival, Michael MacManus and Evan Hopkins.
Tina Arena to Play Eva Peron in EVITA
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2017
Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini, Australian theatre producer John Frost and leading UK theatre producer David Ian today announced that Australian icon, singer, songwriter and musical theatre star Tina Arena will play the role of Eva Peron in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA.
ARCO Chamber Soloists to Perform Final Concert in 2017 Series Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2017
In September, the ARCO Chamber Soloists bring together outstanding chamber musicians to perform the final concert in the 2017 series - this time taking their wonderful 'HIP' performance style and period instruments to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and the Blue Mountains.

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