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Patti Newton, Marcia Hines, Jay Laga'aia and More Join Cast of GREASE Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2023
Some of Australia's favourite performers are joining the cast of the multi-million dollar stage production of GREASE, including Patti Newton as Miss Lynch, Marcia Hines as Teen Angel and Jay Laga'aia as Vince Fontaine in the hit musical set to open in Melbourne on 31 December 2023 and in Sydney from March 2024.
Alan Chang Releases 'Natalie Explain,' Second Song From Debut Album 'CHECK PLEASE'
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2023
Long-time musical director turned solo artist, Alan Chang, has released his latest single, “Natalie Explain”. The laid-back track features a swinging drumbeat, captivating piano track, haunting sax solo and mesmerizing lead vocals mixed over dulcet female vocal harmonies.
Melbourne Singer-Songwriter Karen Harding to Release Pop Single 'Insane For A Moment'
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2023
On Friday, 30 June 2023, Melbourne, Australian based singer-songwriter, Karen Harding will release her highly anticipated pop single, 'Insane For A Moment.'
Artists, Projects and Collaborators Set for Antipodes 2023 Winter Lab
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Antipodes Theatre Company has announced the lead artists and collaborators who will be participating in the fourth annual Winter Lab for bold work and new ideas, taking place 19 June - 1 July, 2023.
Debra Lawrance, Bernard Curry, Sarah Morrison and Samantha Morley Join Cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Last year’s runaway hit A Christmas Carol announced that many of the Green Room-nominated ensemble cast will return for the 2023 season at the Comedy Theatre this festive season.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Hold Contest to Win Harry Potter's Glasses from Production
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2023
One lucky Harry Potter and the Cursed Child audience member has the opportunity to win what could be described as the theatrical prize of a lifetime – the famed glasses and wand worn by Gareth Reeves who plays Harry Potter on stage in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the Australian production.
The 2023 Victorian State Schools Spectacular Returns in September
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
The 2023 Victorian State Schools Spectacular (VSSS) returns for its annual extravaganza for two shows on Saturday 9 September 2023 at 1pm and 6:30pm at John Cain Arena.
Gordon Holland Takes Listeners On A Mixed Genre Journey Of Catchy Hooks And Intriguing Narratives With EP, 'Skipping Stones On A Salt Lake'
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Australian alternative singer-songwriter, Gordon Holland is set to release his mixed genre, four track EP, 'Skipping Stones On A Salt Lake' on Friday 9th June, 2023.
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS 100 YEARS OF WONDER Comes to Australian This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Wonder is bringing the magic to guests through dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air. The adventure delivers compelling storytelling through multi-leveledproduction numbers and will tour six Australian cities in June-July 2023. 
Rupert Guenther Returns to Melbourne With 'New Letters To Esterhazy'
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Melbourne-born Vienna-trained composer-violinist Rupert Guenther returns to Melbourne and embarks on the world premiere tour of his newest sonata of evocative improvisations “New Letters To Esterhazy” at Melbourne Recital Centre on Wednesday 26 July at 7 pm.
Anthony LaPaglia Makes Australian Stage Debut in DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
GWB Entertainment and Red Line Productions have announced that Arthur Miller's timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Death of a Salesman, will be given a new once-in-a-lifetime production at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre.
Normie Rowe and Denise Drysdale Bring THE TWO OF US to Melbourne and Geelong
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
Normie Rowe and Denise Drysdale have been friends since they were teenagers and are excited to be performing their brand new show THE TWO OF US on Friday 30th of June at Shoppingtown Hotel, Doncaster and Saturday 1st of July at The Sphinx Hotel, Geelong.
SLEEPLESS FOOTSCRAY FESTIVAL Comes to Melbourne in June
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Independent music and arts festival SLEEPLESS FOOTSCRAY FESTIVAL is set to take over Melbourne’s inner west from 17 June. 
Essence Theatre Productions Celebrates 1000th Show and 20th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
Running at the Werribee Park Mansion since 2003, Essence Theatre Productions invites art and history lovers to join them as they celebrate their 1000th performance of What Was That? on Saturday the 12th of August, at 8pm.
REVIEW: Jens Radda's Fabulously Fun Camp Cabaret SKANK SINATRA Has Opened At The Butterfly Club
by Jade Kops - May 30, 2023
SKANK SINATRA is Jens Radda’s latest queer cabaret creation, blending their personal story with a compilation of ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’ well known standards.
A Bumper Season is Set For La Mama This Winter
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2023
Grab your diaries - La Mama Winter 2023 is a bumper season with more than 60 events. Between the sensational Primary Season, the wonder-full Melbourne Festival of Puppetry, and the famous La Mama Explorations, you will find plenty of theatre that you won't want to miss.
Theatrical Partners With The Lost Dogs' Home to Support 'There's No Place Like Home' Winter Adoption Appeal
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
The phrase immortalised by The Wizard of Oz has been given new meaning as Melbourne winter approaches. While Dorothy can click her ruby-red heels together to take her and Toto home, animals of Melbourne are calling on the hearts of pet loving Victorians to give them a furever home.
MJ Wilson Brings CABARET NIGHT FEVER To The Butterfly Club, 19 - 24 June
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
When MJ Wilson decided to bring back his popular 2022 Fringe show Cabaret Night Fever for a 2023 season, he wanted to make it a little bolder, a lot cheekier - and a great deal Bigger. With his inflatable sidekick Otto already pumped to maximum size, this inspired writer/comedian decided that the best way to fill his performance space was with the magic of sound. The result is a scintillating, provocative soundscape that will capture MJ and the audience as one when Cabaret Night Fever opens at The Butterfly Club on June 19.
Stewart Reeve's CHAMELEON Comes to Gasworks Arts Park in July
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
Stewart Reeve, star of the hit show Rebel, returns to the stage this July with his award-winning one-man show, Chameleon.
Photos: First Look at Kirby Lunn In MESSHEAD
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2023
International leading lady Kirby Lunn is starring in a new one-woman show MESShead. The show will be making its Australian debut at The Butterfly club in Melbourne and will go international when it debuts at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023. As an unstoppable force in theatre and comedy we’re sure this is not a show you will want to miss. Check out the promotional photos below!
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to St Kilda in August
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
MLOC Productions Inc presents ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ as their first feature musical following pandemic lockdowns that saw Melbourne theatre come to a halt. 
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Flies Into The Alex Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Stage Bugs Productions will present the beloved musical, 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'. This classic show has been a favorite of audiences of all ages for decades.
RECONCILE Comes to the Blue Room
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Boyname is beckoning you under their skin in their upcoming show, Reconcile. Melding alien-movement with sensory design, Reconcile is an autobiographical and uncompromising experience in finding queer self-acceptance, opening on 8th June in The Blue Room Theatre’s annual program.
Full 2023 Melbourne Cabaret Festival Program Revealed
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
The Melbourne Cabaret Festival has announced the full program for its highly anticipated return from Tuesday 4 to Sunday 9 July 2023. Following the announcement of headliners Prinnie Stevens and the Kransky Sisters another 12 shows complete the line-up in that kicks off with a Gala Opening Soiree on Tuesday July 4 Emceed by Rachel Berger.
AWAY Comes to Theatre Works in July
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Grand theatricality, kitsch Australiana, larger-than-life characters, and kids we’ve all seen, known, and a lot of us once were - this July, Theatre Works brings one of Australia’s most iconic works back to the stage.

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