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DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE Audiences Donate Over $120K to Cancer Council
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2015
Cancer Council is grateful to have been the official charity partner for the musical Dirty Dancing -- The Classic Story On Stage throughout the show's Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide seasons.
Julia Stone to Compose Soundtrack for RED LINE at Old Fitz Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015
Red Line Productions today announced that Australian singer and songwriter Julia Stone will compose the soundtrack for their 2016 production of Metamorphoses. Based on the myths of Ovid, Metamorphoses was written and originally directed by Mary Zimmerman, and will be directed by Andrew Henry as part of the Old Fitz Theatre 2016. It will play from 11 May to 11 June, 2016.
Arts Centre Melbourne to Present 'The Age Music Victoria Hall of Fame' Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015
Celebrating the tenth anniversary of The Age Music Victoria Hall of Fame, this star studded exhibition highlights the musical careers of this year's inductees: AC/DC, Bill Armstrong, John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John, the Palais Theatre, Archie Roach, Stan Rofe, The Seekers, Sunbury Festival and The Thunderbirds. It can be seen at Arts Centre Melbourne's St Kilda Rd gallery from 31 October - 28 March.
Rob Mills, Jemma Rix, and More Lead GHOST THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2015
The Producers of GHOST THE MUSICAL have just announced that after an exhaustive casting process by Tony Award-winning director Matthew Warchus, a cast has been assembled.
Last Call! One Week Left to Nominate for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 23, 2015
Last call! ??This is your last chance to nominate for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 2014 and September 2015. Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
BWW Review: NEVER DATE A SONGWRITER
by Tim Carney - October 22, 2015
? Shanon D Whitelock has had an extensive career touring the world as a musical director. His skill as a song writer is on display in his latest solo show Never Date a Songwriter, a song cycle of various relationships experienced by Whitelock in his life to date. Set in the kitsch backdrop of the Butterfly Club, Never Date a Song Writer manages to blend soulful ballad with witty patter song to particular success. The set is diverse in its style. While the subject matter remains similar, there is enough variance and familiarity to keep our attention throughout. Whitelock's melodies produce poignant progressions that elicit some meaningful response from his audience. While at times his lyrics seem somewhat rudimentary his melodies cannot be questioned. Nor too can his voice, which soars through the material. There is something to be a said about songwriters singing their own compositions. Whitelock describes writing as therapy and these sessions are heard in his vocals, which match his songwriting and his musicianship, clearly Whitelock's gift. Never Date A Songwriter will appeal to a diverse audience. While Whitelock's material is particularly personal, the notion of ideas and experiences are relevant to all.
Alan Cumming to Sing 'SAPPY SONGS' at Arts Centre Melbourne This January
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2015
Hot off the back of a New York Times best-selling memoir NOT MY FATHER'S SON, Scottish actor-singer-author Alan Cumming is making his debut in Melbourne for a raucous adults-only one-man cabaret show, ALAN CUMMING SINGS SAPPY SONGS, at Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse from 5 - 7 January, 2016.
WHEN I GROW UP to Play the Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2015
When I Grow Up is a show for anyone who has ever accidentally killed their houseplant, binge-watched cartoons in their pyjamas or realised that grown up life isn't quite what they were expecting. Part stand-up, part cabaret, part slumber-party for adults. With wine.
Sigrid Thornton, Lior and Mark Mitchell Join Anthony Warlow in Australia's New FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2015
An impressive line-up of Australian talent has been assembled for the new production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, opening at Melbourne's Princess Theatre from December 29th. Followed by a Sydney season at the Capitol Theatre from March 24th 2016.
Melbourne Cabaret Festival Welcomes New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2015
Star of 'Keating the Musical' and seasoned cabaret performer, Mike McLeish was today announced as the new Artistic Director of the Melbourne Cabaret Festival.
National Institute of Circus Arts to Present BORN IN SAWDUST
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2015
NICA's talented graduating artists of 2015 will be stepping back through the history of circus in the new production, Born in Sawdust, which will play for a limited season at the state- of-the-art National Circus Centre in Prahran from 18 to 28 November 2015.
Glen Street Theatre Sets 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2015
Glen Street Theatre is excited to announce their 2016 season of entertainment at the beautiful Belrose venue. A diverse programme of drama, music, satire and comedy plus a series of kids shows promises something for everyone.
LA VERITA Set for Arts Centre Melbourne in January 2016
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2015
From the creative minds behind Cirque du Soleil's Corteo and Cirque Eloize's Rain comes La Verita - a dreamlike, acrobatic poem and surrealist circus extravaganza brought to life on Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre stage from 21 - 23 January 2016. The latest creation by internationally renowned writer and director Daniele Finzi Pasca, La Verita is a visually breathtaking circus work inspired by a backdrop created by surrealist painter Salvador Dali.
National Institute of Circus Arts to Present BORN IN SAWDUST, 11/18
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2015
NICA's talented graduating artists of 2015 will be stepping back through the history of circus in the new production, Born in Sawdust, which will play for a limited season at the state- of-the-art National Circus Centre in Prahran from 18 to 28 November 2015.
Red Stitch Actors Theatre & Red Line Productions to Present DEAD CENTRE|SEA WALL
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
In an exciting cross-continental theatrical endeavour, Red Stitch Actors Theatre and Red Line Productions presents Dead Centre|Sea Wall.
ADULT FAIRY PARTY Returning to The Butterfly Club in November
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
How come kids always know what they wanna be when they 'grow up'? After a sell-out season in May, Natasha York is back with her one woman show "Adult Fairy Party".
MISS EVERHEART PRESENTS: EARLY BURLY Set for The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
Cabaret sensation Anya Anastasia guest hosts a spooktacular, Halloween themed installment of Melbourne's famous burlesque night Miss Everheart Presents: Early Burly. Showcasing comedy, cabaret and burlesque and the scariest performers this side of the River Styx.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Tour to Premiere at Hayes Theatre Co.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2015
It has been announced today that cult musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors will next year embark on an Australian Tour. Starring Brent Hill and Esther Hannaford, the production will premiere at Hayes Theatre Co in Sydney in February 2016 followed by seasons in Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane.
I AM MY OWN WIFE Set for Old Fitzroy Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
In the darkest of days, on the path to survival, our moral compass must reconfigure: What is right and what is wrong?
Malthouse Theatre Announces Collaboration with Wang Chong
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2015
With a history of ground-breaking international collaborations and tours, Malthouse Theatre will continue this tradition in 2017 through an international collaboration with experimental Chinese theatre maker, Wang Chong.
From Sorrowing Earth Concert Set for Iwaki Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2015
Australian-born and based in London, Mr Kanga will perform as guest soloist with the Arcko Symphonic Ensemble in From Sorrowing Earth: A symphonic celebration of Australian composer Nigel Butterley A.M. on Saturday 31 October at the Iwaki Auditorium.
LIZA'S BACK! (IS BROKEN) Set for Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2015
Featuring everyone's favourite diva, Trevor Ashley, LIZA'S BACK! (is broken) explores what would happen if Liza Minelli performed all the great Broadway roles she never got to play, and can be seen at Arts Centre Melbourne's Fairfax Studio from 20 - 31 January 2015.
AVERY & THE EXOTIC BIRD EMPORIUM Comes to Chapel Off Chapel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2015
Once upon a time in a land far, far, well not that far, but far enough to make it interesting. There was a giant magical oak tree whose branches protected the forest from all that was evil in the world.
Darlinghurst Theatre Company Sets 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2015

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