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In June and July, a colourful line-up of international and local jazz, cabaret and Broadway stars perform musical standards, sparkling cabaret numbers, soulful jazz songs and touching torch songs from the Golden Age of American song as part of Melbourne Recital Centre's 2014 American Songbook Festiv

After 490 performances, seven cities and two return seasons, the spiegeltent spectacular from New York City, EMPIRE by Spiegelworld, has just concluded its Australian tour.

'Let's Get It On' opens tonight 13 May at The Athenaeum Theatre and celebrates the life and music of the multi-talented musician, singer and songwriter Marvin Gaye, whose records sold in the millions and who continues to influence a legion of artists the world over.

Everybody Loves Lucy, performed by Elise McCann will play at Chapel Off Chapel as part of the Cabaret Festival 2014 on June 22 & June 29 2014.

A show that can continue to run for over 10 years worldwide despite wars, financial crises, and political unrest can be nothing other than a smash hit.

The Chair of La Boite Theatre Company, Professor Paul Makeham, announces that Chris Kohn will succeed David Berthold as the company's new Artistic Director and CEO.

10,000 origami boats made from bank notes will be ignited in a Vietnamese 'hell money' burning ceremony from 5pm today, Sunday 11 May, 2014 at Southbank spillway.

We are pleased to announce that Dinosaur Adventures, the Number 1 Attraction at this year's Sydney Royal Easter Show is set to open in Melbourne.

Prepare to be spellbound! The 10th Anniversary Australian tour of the international musical theatre blockbuster Wicked opens at Melbourne's Regent Theatre tonight 10 May in front of a star studded audience.

10,000 origami boats made from bank notes will be ignited in a Vietnamese 'hell money' burning ceremony from 5pm, Sunday 11 May, 2014 at Southbank spillway.

Straight off the back of a five star show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Impro Melbourne is proud to present the most thrilling Survivor-style impro competition this side of the equator, Maestro! Every Sunday at The Space in Prahran, performers compete for your approval as you hold

Cirque du Soleil has announced the long-awaited return of its trademark blue-and-yellow big top to Australia in October 2014 with an all-new, awe-inspiring production.

Prepare to be spellbound! The 10th Anniversary Australian tour of the international musical theatre blockbuster WICKED opens at Melbourne's Regent Theatre on Saturday 10 May in front of a star studded audience.

ARIA nominated producer, composer and bassist Ross McHenry is set to play the renowned Melbourne International Jazz Festival in June.

Prepare to be spellbound! The 10th Anniversary Australian tour of the international musical theatre blockbuster Wicked opens at Melbourne's Regent Theatre on Saturday 10 May in front of a star studded audience.

Opera Australia and John Frost, producers of the hit musical The King and I, have announced a partnership with the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) that will see this lavish and opulent production deliver much needed funds to Australia's preeminent child health research institute.

Leading Australian theatre producer John Frost is 'thrillified' to announce that the role of the Wizard in the 2014 Melbourne and Sydney seasons of the Broadway musical is Australian musical theatre icon Reg Livermore.

Next Wave Festival 2014 surges towards its climax with two all-out, immersive weekends on 3 - 4 and 10 - 11 May.

Not so much a cabaret show as a cry for help, Britney Spears: The Cabaret has had acclaimed seasons in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and is now embarking on a tour of Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Parramatta from July - September 2014.

The Production Company announces it's 2014 Season.

The cream of the Australian jazz community gathered in Melbourne's elegant Plaza Ballroom tonight to recognise outstanding achievements by Australian jazz musicians - based on albums and performances from 2013 - at the annual Australian Jazz Bell Awards.

Next Wave Festival 2014 surges towards its climax with two all-out, immersive weekends on 3 - 4 and 10 - 11 May.

Captivating a broad, cross-generational audience with their irresistible mix of Bronx street cred' and showmanship, Naturally 7 are an R&B/Urban/Soul phenomenon that must be seen-to-be-believed.

Sports Manager Rohan Swift needs to uncover what is troubling his star player.

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes the Victorian Government's commitment to substantially increased recurrent funding of $5 million a year for two years plus an additional significant amount for major capital works which will be announced in Tuesday's budget.