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Daniel MacPherson Joins the Cast of 2:22 - A GHOST STORY in Australia
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
The first casting announcement has been revealed for the anticipated Australian production of 2:22 - A Ghost Story, with one of Australia's most highly regarded leading actors, Daniel MacPherson, confirmed to play the role of 'Ben'.
Eric Turro Martinez Comes to Melbourne For One Night Only at The Palms
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Dance Buena Vista takes Melbourne by storm for one night of sizzling Latin entertainment from the phenomenon behind Buena Vista Social Club.
Jimmy Rees Adds New Melbourne and Sydney shows to National 'Not That Kinda Viral' Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Due to overwhelming pre-sale demand, Frontier Touring and presenting partner AAMI are pumped to announce one of Australia’s favourite entertainers, Jimmy Rees, has added two new Melbourne and Sydney shows to his now 14-show Australia-wide Not That Kinda Viral Tour for Aug-Nov 2023! ​ ​  
Wit Incorporated Presents BLEACHED Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Award-winning independent theatre company, Wit Incorporated, have announced their next Melbourne season, directed by Ruby Rees (Punk Rock).
GREASE To Return To Australia In 2024
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2023
A brand-new production of the number one party musical GREASE is set to debut as Melbourne's summer musical at Her Majesty's Theatre from January 2024 and the Capitol Theatre in Sydney from March 2024.
Melbourne Theatre Company Presents HAPPY DAYS
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2023
Comedian Judith Lucy takes the stage in Samuel Beckett's absurdist masterpiece Happy Days, opening on Friday 5 May at Southbank Theatre.
UNDERNEATH MS ARCHER Comes to Melbourne Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2023
A dynamite time travel comedy is set to rock Melbourne from June 21 in the unmistakable shape and form of two of Australia’s funniest actors, Louise Siversen and Peter Houghton. Underneath Ms Archer slams a 21st century woman face to face with a medieval man in a culture war that takes no prisoners.   
THE WRONG HORSE Comes to The MC Showroom, Level 1
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2023
The Wrong Horse explores the world of small-time crime in Melbourne. Noddy and Big Ears (not their real names, obviously), stumble their way through life, stupidly and by chance. Bumbling criminals. Noddy's disability wins him good fortune and leads him to inadvertently make the wrong decisions.
Embark On A Provocative Journey And Explore Visions Of The Idyll With The Australian String Quartet's Tour Of UTOPIAS
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2023
The Australian String Quartet (ASQ) is set to take audiences on an imaginative and moving musical journey with their upcoming national tour of Utopias between 10-22 May.
The Melbourne Cabaret Festival Returns in July
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
The Melbourne Cabaret Festival will make its highly anticipated return from Tuesday 4 to Sunday 9 July 2023.  Festival Producer Neville Sice revealed that two of Australia's favourite acts, RnB songstress Prinnie Stevens and award-winning music comedy trio The Kransky Sisters will headline the festival.
Artists and Projects Announced for Antipodes Winter Lab
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Antipodes Theatre Company has announced the lead artists who will be participating in the fourth annual Winter Lab for bold work and new ideas, taking place 19 June - 1 July, 2023.
JENS RADDA: SKANK SINATRA Comes to the Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
Having recently returned from award winning performances at Adelaide Fringe Festival and in Queensland, Jens Radda will be performing a new original show Jens Radda: Skank Sinatra at The Butterfly Club from 29 May - 3 June, 2023 at 7pm. The solo comedy cabaret show features live singing and piano by drag cabaret artist Jens Radda who delivers knock-out jokes and dazzling vocals.
Melbourne Talent Shines Alongside International Opera Sensations In TANNHAUSER
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
Melbourne-born talents, baritone Samuel Dundas and soprano Anna-Louise Cole, will both make exciting role debuts when Opera Australia presents Wagner's Tannhäuser in two exclusive concert performances at Hamer Hall on 17 and 20 May.
INTERVIEW: Guest Writer Hums Engineer Interviews Tyran Parke, Artistic Director of the Australian Musical Theatre Festival
by Jade Kops - April 24, 2023
BWWAustralia's Guest Writer Hums Engineer chats with Tyran Parke, Artistic Director of the Australian Musical Theatre Festival being held in Launceston, Tasmania from 17 - 21 May 2023
SHAKE RATTLE 'N' ROLL The Happy Days Tour Returns at the Athenaeum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2023
Following sell-out seasons across Australia in 2022, SHAKE RATTLE ‘N’ ROLL The Happy Days Tour is back, and it’s more spectacular and ready to rock audiences of all ages!  
IF UNICORNS WERE REAL Comes to The Butterfly Club in May
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
Is happiness just a fairy-tale?  When two lost souls are brought together by Tinder, the boundaries of a first date are broken. Secrets are unveiled and skeletons are revealed. In Mollie Mooney's writing debut, the darker side of the dating game is brought to light. This is modern-day dating and a story as old as time.
Opera Australia Performs Philip Glass Masterpiece In Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2023
In a one-night-only, Melbourne exclusive concert, Opera Australia will present its premiere performance of Philip Glass' hypnotic masterpiece, Satyagraha at Hamer Hall on Saturday 13 May.
Harry Connick, Jr. Sets Australian Tour Dates
by Michael Major - April 17, 2023
Harry Connick, Jr. Back Live kicks off in Perth on Sunday 3rd December before touring to Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne. Legendary live performer Harry Connick, Jr. will make his long-awaited return to Australian stages – for the first time in a decade – when his Back Live tour hits our shores this December.
10 ACT CABARET Comes to Chapel off Chapel Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023
Melbourne's vibrant theatre scene is set to get even more exciting with the launch of 10 Act Cabaret on Friday 12 May at Chapel off Chapel. Through 10 punchy eight-minute cabarets, the new platform will showcase the best local cabaret talent with a line-up that promises to be both diverse and engaging.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Will Return To Melbourne's Comedy Theatre For Christmas 2023
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023
Winner of five Tony Awards, the Old Vic production of A Christmas Carol was a runaway hit in its debut season at the Comedy Theatre in 2022, delighting audiences and critics alike.
Jackson Browne's Sydney and Melbourne Shows Postponed Due to Illness
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2023
Due to illness, Jackson Browne's scheduled performances at Aware Super Theatre, Sydney, tonight (Saturday 14 April) and Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, on Sunday 16 April, are postponed.
Mark Normand Will Embark on Debut Australian Tour For May–June 2023
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Fun-loving New York comedian Mark Normand will embark on his first-ever Australian tour this May–June.  
PEAR-SHAPED Opens This Week at Theatre Works St Kilda
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
Theatre Works St Kilda and Rogue Projects will present the world premiere production of Pear-Shaped as part of the prestigious By Theatre Works program.
ANDREW HANSEN IS CHEAP is Now Playing at Melbourne Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
This brand-new hour of affordable musical numbers and reasonably priced sketches is an essential guide to surviving this era of skyrocketing prices. Let Andrew teach you how to be CHEAP, for a modest fee.
BROWN WOMEN COMEDY Comes to Melbourne Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2023
The largest line-up of South Asian female comedians comes together to present “Brown Women Comedy” at this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Amna Bee, Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa, Daizy Maan, Moose Jattana and Kripa Krithivasan (with more to be announced) assemble to share stories about failing their parents and finding independence as brown women.

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