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Marina Prior, Michael Cormick and Jemma Rix Join Aussie Pops NYE Gala at Hamer Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2023
Marina Prior, Michael Cormick and Jemma Rix join The New Year's Eve (& The Night Before) Gala Concerts on 30 and 31 December 2023. Learn more about the concerts and find out how to get tickets here!
Dolly Diamond Leads RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL! at the Alex Theatre in March 2024
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2023
Dolly Diamond takes the stage in 'Ruthless the Musical!' in Melbourne next year. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!
FLIT Comes to Melbourne Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2023
'Flit' by Ruby Rees, the playwright who won the national St Martin's Playwriting Award in 2010 for her debut play 'Serpents', comes to Melbourne Fringe. Learn more about the play and how to get tickets here!
Debra Byrne, Peter Phelps, Genevieve Morris, and More to Join Cast of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES In Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2023
Debra Byrne, Peter Phelps, Genevieve Morris, Loredo Malcolm and Bev Killick will join the Melbourne cast of the hit Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles, opening at Arts Centre Melbourne from 9 November.  
Tony Nikolakopoulos and George Kapiniaris' THE LIFE OF BYRON Comes to Melbourne and Sydney
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2023
Australian comedy legends Tony Nikolakopoulos and George Kapiniaris team up once again to bring you the world premiere of The Life of Byron. The production comes to Melbourne and Sydney. Learn more here!
New Musical VILLAINY Premieres in Melbourne in November
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2023
New Australian musical, VILLAINY premieres in Melbourne in November. Learn more about the cast, how to get tickets, and more here!
JOYRIDE Comes to Melbourne Fringe Festival Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
This Melbourne Fringe Festival join critically acclaimed Variety Artist Anna Lumb and Drag Icon DANDROGYNY as they navigate the tiny space in the front seat of a beat-up Beamer, when a casual lift home shifts dangerously into fifth gear.
Final Cast Revealed For GREASE in Sydney and Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Producers of the upcoming all-new  production of GREASE have announced the final performers joining the gang at Rydell High. The production opens at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne on 31 December 2023 and Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from 24 March 2024.  
The Silver Gull Play Award 2023 Shortlist Revealed
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
The Silver Gull Play Award competition this year attracted a large variety of entries, with an extremely high standard of scripts submitted. Learn more about the shortlist here!
GODZ Comes to 2023 Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Winner of five coveted festival awards in 2022, with sell-out international and national tours, audiences totalling 35 000+ people and having amassed over 100 stars from multiple rave reviews, the juggernaut that is GODZ returns to the Festival Park.
Creative Team Set For THE GRINNING MAN at the Alex Theatre St Kilda
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2023
The Producers of the Australian Premiere of the critically acclaimed West End hit, The Grinning Man, have revealed the creative team that will bring this dark and stunning musical to life at the Alex Theatre St Kilda from April 25, 2024.
MSO to Pay Tribute to Icon George Michael In December
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2023
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and a roll call of some of the most exciting voices in the country will perform a George Michael tribute concert, George Michael: Freedom!, to celebrate and honour one of the greatest pop icons of a generation at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl this summer on Saturday 9 December.
DISNEY PRINCESS THE CONCERT Comes to Australia
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2023
Disney Princess – The Concert, presented by Disney Concerts and TEG DAINTY, has announced the cast for its Australian tour dates.  Find out who is in the cast and how to get tickets here!
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Announces Seasons In Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane & Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
The electrifying musical sensation, TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, has been setting Theatre Royal Sydney ablaze with its explosive performances, receiving standing ovations and rave reviews from audiences and critics alike.
LE FREAK Comes to Melbourne Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Le Freak hot on the heels of two sell-out seasons is set to make its return at the 2023 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Featuring world-class, award-winning trans, queer, disabled and sex worker performers Le Freak shines a lens on sideshow and how this artform has historically exploited (and continues to) the 'freaks'.
Bethenny Frankel Will Embark on Australian Tour in March 2023
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Australian audiences have loved Bethenny Frankel for many years from her television appearances and her no-nonsense attitude to her business acumen. Bethenny will now give her Australian fans the opportunity to see her in person.  Don't miss the extraordinary Bethenny Frankel - Entrepreneur, Producer, philanthropist, bestselling author, and CEO of lifestyle brand Skinnygirl.
Interview: Joff Bush on his Experience Writing the Music for BLUEY!
by Alyson Eng - August 29, 2023
Joff Bush has played a pivotal role in the success of BLUEY by touching audiences through the music that encapsulates the stories of the show. With the driving force behind Bush’s creativity being his love for storytelling, the magic and passion felt in each episode is exceptional and unmatched.
IN THE CLUB Makes Melbourne Premiere in October
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Rounding out a year that sees iconic Australia writer Patricia Cornelius being celebrated by our some of our most prestigious theatre companies comes the Melbourne premiere season of her powerful and pulsating work, In the Club.
MYTHOS: RAGNARÖK Comes to Melbourne Fringe Festival in October
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Phil McIntyre Live has announced that, following its phenomenal success in the UK, Mythos: Ragnarök will be making its international debut at Melbourne Fringe Festival this October.
MARIA STUARDA Comes to Melbourne Opera Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2023
Acclaimed Melbourne soprano Helena Dix returns from an internationally broadcasted performance in the title role of Norma at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, to make her debut as Maria Stuarda for Melbourne Opera. 
VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night as MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Returns to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2023
The Regent Theatre was dazzling with truth, beauty, freedom, and love for Opening Night of Moulin Rouge in Melbourne! Watch video of the celebration here!
New Play TURN, TURN, TURN Opens At Theatre Works In September
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
'Turn, Turn, Turn': A science-fiction exploration of nostalgia, tradition, and a journey to the next earth. Premiering at Theatre Works in September 2023
Australian Production of GREASE Releases Sneak Peek Music Video of 'You're The One That I Want' - Watch Here!
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2023
Producers of the multi-million dollar stage musical GREASE have revealed a sneak preview of a recording of one of the beloved musical's favourite songs, You're The One That I Want featuring Annelise Hall in the role of Sandy and Joseph Spanti in the role of Danny. GREASE is set to open in Melbourne on December 31 2023 and at Sydney's Capitol Theatre from March 2024. Watch here!
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Returns to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2023
Get ready to be dazzled as Moulin Rouge! The Musical makes its triumphant return to Melbourne's Regent Theatre. Experience the glitz, glamour, and unforgettable music of this spectacular show, starting on August 20th. Don't miss out on this limited engagement!
IMPROMPTUNES Returns to Melbourne in September
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023
It’s a completely wild idea. The performers take a title from the audience, and seconds later they perform that musical for the first, last, and only time. All the music, dialogue, songs, and dance routines are completely made up on the spot. Wilder still, Impromptunes has been at it so long that the 1st of September marks their 400th live improvised musical. 

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