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Sammy J Kicks Of His GOOD HUSTLE Australian Tour At Melbourne Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
After five years, 200 episodes and countless legal threats Sammy J is stepping away from his weekly ABC TV spot - but not before throwing a giant party. Come and farewell Government Coach, Playground Politics, National Yoga, bush poet SJ Paterson, Hookturnistan and more as we say “full credit” to taking the piss on the national broadcaster.
Kids Tickets Are Free During MIDNIGHT Musical Kids' Week
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Kids tickets are free during Kids' Week at MIDNIGHT, a major new musical set to open at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in June starring Lucy Durack, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Thomas McGuane, Matt Lee and more.
Ali McGregor Performs With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in May
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
For one night only, the multi-talented, multifaceted gem of Australian cabaret, Ali McGregor will reunite with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to perform her international hit show Alchemy, on Friday 26 May at Hamer Hall.
Review: ROMEO & JULIET at The Australian Shakespeare Company
by Josh Stent - February 23, 2023
The Australian Shakespeare Company has done it again, with another fantastic outdoor evening of Shakespeare Under the Stars at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. The production this time is the iconic romantic tragedy of Romeo & Juliet, and you will not be disappointed! Romeo & Juliet really is one of Shakespeare's best plays to experience outdoors, as the sun descends, and the stars begin to twinkle. All of course while enjoying a BYO picnic and bottle of prosecco.
New Cast Members Revealed For MIDNIGHT - The Real Story Of Cinderella in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
New cast members have been revealed for MIDNIGHT, the highly-anticipated major new musical opening at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in June starring Lucy Durack, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Thomas McGuane, Matt Lee and more.
HOT FAT CRAZY Will Debut At The Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
Based on the true story of one woman's fat journey through her very hot psych ward admission, also she is crazy. This 2 person Musical Sketch Comedy is a love letter to the psych ward, being fat, and a lesson in why that makes you HOT!
SHIMMERY BURLESQUE Comes to Melbourne in April
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
Shimmery Burlesque is stepping into the spotlight with their five star production this April. After a sell out 2022 season, this show is not to be missed!
Beck Announces Special Guests Robert Forster & Gena Rose Bruce For Australian Dates
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
With his Palais Theatre, Melbourne, show on Monday 3 April almost sold-out and Sydney's Aware Super Theatre on Thursday 6 April selling fast, fans of multi-platinum Grammy-winner Beck are set for two magical evenings when the iconic US songwriter returns to Australia soon for his first live performances down under in five years.
John Foreman's Aussie Pops Orchestra 2023 Season Revealed
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
In an Aussie Pops first, the Orchestra is announcing a subscription season for 2023 which includes three magnificent concerts starring Australia's favourite performers including Rhonda Burchmore, Harrison Craig, Denis Walter, Casey Donovan, Caroline O'Connor, Silvie Paladino and Josh Piterman.
Dylan Cole Brings CASE NUMBERS to the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
Dylan Cole brings his latest work, Case Numbers, to the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. This is a show about a man who’s inherited a locked briefcase. It's about guessing numbers and trying to open that briefcase. It's about one man working very hard to figure out a combination. It's about Case Numbers.
Florence + The Machine 'DANCE FEVER TOUR' Kicks Off Next Month in Australia and New Zealand
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2023
The Dance Fever Tour will play six arena shows starting at RAC Arena, Perth on Saturday 4 March; Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on Wednesday 8 March and Thursday 9 March; Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney on Monday 13 March; Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday 17 March; and Auckland's Spark Arena on Tuesday 21 March.
SILLY LITTLE THINGS by Laura Knaggs to Play The Butterfly Club Upstairs Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2023
Directed by Sharnema Nougar, this vibrant and heart-warming one-woman show is written and performed by emerging playwright Laura Knaggs.
Review: TICK, TICK…BOOM! at Comedy Theatre
by Josh Stent - February 10, 2023
What did BroadwayWorld's critic think of TICK, TICK…BOOM! at Comedy Theatre?
PRIMA FACIE Opens in Melbourne This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
The original Australian production of Prima Facie by Suzie Miller (RBG: Of Many, One) – which went on to inspire a sold-out West End and upcoming Broadway season – finally arrives in Melbourne, opening on Saturday 11 February at Arts Centre Melbourne.
THE GREATEST MAGIC SHOW Comes To Melbourne International Comedy Festival in April
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
Following a near two year hiatus due to COVID-19, The Greatest Magic Show has since toured the globe in 2022 with show-stopping, sell-out seasons in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and even as far as Edinburgh in the UK! In 2023, SHOWMEN PRODUCTIONS are once again returning home to Melbourne for The Greatest Magic Show - with more whimsical wonders than ever before!
NAKED AT MY AGE Comes to the Butterfly Club in March
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2023
Charla Hathaway will surprise you.  Becoming a sex worker at 55 was not in the cards!  Fraught with difficult choices, her willingness to explore the Oldest Profession leads to risk, lust and ultimately, healing. She will seduce you with vulnerable stores from her 20-year pioneering career as an Erotic Muse.
THE BRIEFING Comes to Campari House in April
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2023
The Briefing was birthed from McGlensey's obsession with global politics and love of biting satire. Quick-witted and genre-defying, this 50-minute experience invites MICF audiences to join the press pack and take aim. Professional Hecklers; this one's for you.
SUNDAY Extends at Melbourne Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2023
Melbourne Theatre Company's critically acclaimed production of Sunday will extend until 21 February at Southbank Theatre, marking a strong start to Season 2023.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces Final Melbourne Extension
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2023
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will come to the end of its record-breaking run at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne on 9 July 2023, after four years, 1 million tickets sold and more than 1,300 performances making it the longest running play in Australian history.
ADULTS ONLY MAGIC SHOW Comes to Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2023
Showmen Productions, who are comedy magicians Justin Williams and Sam Hume, are headed back to their hometown for the first time in two years for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with their hilarious 18+ magic show aptly named – 'ADULTS ONLY MAGIC SHOW'.
SALT ACTUALLY: A Fundraiser For Salty Theatre Brings Together Artists To Support Independent Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2023
Salty Theatre will present an absolutely spectacular lineup of musical theatre and cabaret veterans and stars in the making as they welcome you to Salt Actually: A Fundraiser Concert for Salty Theatre.
Melbourne Opera Presents The Ring Cycle Cultural Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2023
Made possible by Melbourne's most distinguished and committed arts patrons led by Patron in Chief Lady Primrose Potter, Melbourne Opera will present The Ring Cycle Cultural Festival, a regional Australian first coming to Bendigo in March-April.
Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Memphis LK as Special Guest on Australian Tour This March
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023
Carly Rae Jepsen’s hotly anticipated The So Nice Tour lands in Australia next month, taking in two nights at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre and Melbourne’s Forum, plus a stop at Brisbane’s The Tivoli. Local pop act Memphis LK has been announced as the national support, set to join Jepsen on all upcoming Australian dates.
New Queer Musical BEARDED Comes to Frankston Arts Centre in March
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
The brainchild of session musician Sean Donehue and writer Nick Waxman, Bearded is set to hit Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37 stage on March 1st for an extremely limited run.
NEWRETRO Comes to Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in March
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
Melbourne’s award-winning dance company Lucy Guerin Inc (LGI) presents NEWRETRO, an epic new performance installation by leading Australian choreographer Lucy Guerin celebrating the company’s 21st anniversary—part of the inaugural FRAME: A biennial of dance.

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