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Otto & Astrid's JOINT SOLO PROJECT Comes to 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
Soon to be seen barging onto the stage at Melbourne's iconic Malthouse Theatre, Berlin's prince and princess of art rock and Europop - Otto & Astrid - are back! Together. But also separately, as they debut their new solo amazing albums independently of each other, while playing back up for one another. In a Joint Solo Project.
Taylor Tomlinson Announces 2023 Australian Tour Dates
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2023
Taylor Tomlinson has announced the 2023 dates of The Have It All Tour and she will be bringing the show to Australia.
Cast Announced for World Premiere of NOT FINISHED WITH YOU YET
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2023
Dick Gross AM, Managing Director of Dickie Productions has announced the cast for the World Premiere of the Australian production of NOT FINISHED WITH YOU YET! The production will open with a preview performance on Monday 6th March 2023, and open on or about Thursday 9th March 2023.
ROMEO & JULIET Takes The Stage During The Month Of Love At Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Australia's favourite outdoor theatre company, The Australian Shakespeare Company, is back to delight audiences with a twist on what is arguably Shakespeare's most famous play, Romeo and Juliet. 
Theatrical Presents Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT in March
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Following the widely acclaimed Victorian premiere of Freaky Friday, new musical theatre company Theatrical presents their production of the two time Tony Award winning musical, American Idiot.
Open Casting Call Will Be Held For MIDNIGHT in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
​​​​​​​ The producers of the upcoming major new musical, MIDNIGHT, will be conducting an open casting call to find three performers to play the pivotal role of Stella.
Hosts Announced For AN EVENING WITH RICHARD DAWKINS Austalian Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
World-renowned evolutionary biologist, author, and public intellectual, Richard Dawkins, makes his highly anticipated return to Australia in less than one month for a national tour, kicking off on Friday 17 February in Melbourne.
Melbourne Embraces SUNDAY Ahead Of Melbourne Theatre Company Premiere
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Melbourne preview audiences have embraced Sunday - a new Australian play about  an unconventional Melbourne icon who changed the cultural fabric of Australia - ahead of its opening night, Friday 20 January at Southbank Theatre, marking the official start of Melbourne Theatre Company Artistic Director & Co-CEO Anne Louise Sarks' inaugural season. 
ANNIE AND LENA HUNT FOR GHOSTS Comes to Melbourne Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
 Annie and Lena return to Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023 with their spookiest sketch show yet. Laugh along while they hunt for proof of the paranormal and pull skeletons out of closets (but only if they’re ready). 
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Breaks Records At Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, currently wowing audiences and critics alike at Arts Centre Melbourne, has now become the highest selling show of all time to be staged at the iconic venue.
It Takes Two Productions to Present MARRY ME A LITTLE This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2023
It Takes Two Productions will present 'Marry Me a Little' - The Australian premiere of Sondheim's Off-Broadway review. This two-person show is a collection of often unheard Sondheim songs. Traditionally performed by a male and female cast, the company has brought new life to this 1980's review through the modern lens of a queer male cast.
Sounds On The Couch to Release 'INDEPENDENT DISCOVERY (VOLUME 1)' in February
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2023
Australian based indie music community, Sounds On The Couch has announced the release of its first digital compilation album, 'Independent Discovery (Volume 1)', set to drop on February 1st.
Meadow Argus Releases Earthy Psychedelic Folk EP DANCING THROUGH A SLOW APOCALYPSE
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
Australian psychedelic folk-rock outfit, Meadow Argus is begining 2023 with the release of EP, 'Dancing Through A Slow Apocalypse on Friday 13th January 2022.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 50th Anniversary Tour Announces Final Cast Members For Sydney and Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
​​​​​​​The 50th Anniversary production of iconic Rock 'N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show has confirmed the final cast members for its Australian Tour which kicks off global celebrations at Theatre Royal Sydney on February 14 before seasons at Adelaide Festival Theatre from April 13 and Melbourne's Atheneum Theatre from May 18.  Full casting for the Adelaide season will be confirmed soon.
Celebrate Lunar New Year at QV Melbourne This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
From 20-26 January, QV Melbourne welcomes the Year of the Rabbit with an interactive installation of eight 4.5 metre tall Dancing Bunnies in QV Square, energetic lion dancers meandering from the square to Old Beijing on Artemis Lane, as well as a host of dining and entertainment experiences. 
New Cast Members Join CRUEL INTENTIONS in Melbourne and Sydney
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
New cast members have been announced for the acclaimed cast of Cruel Intentions: the '90s Musical as it extends its Australian tour.
Playhouse Pantomimes Presents ROBIN HOOD At Montsalvat
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2023
Now in its fourth year, Playhouse Pantomimes returns to the beautiful grounds of Montsalvat this January to bring you their outdoor musical adaptation of 'Robin Hood,' adapted and directed by Blake Everett.
Judy Collins Will Tour In March 2023
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023
It’s been over a decade since JUDY COLLINS toured Australia – but she returns for two very special shows. The award-winning album features Judy’s stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”, as well as songs by Leonard Cohen, Jacques Brel, another Joni Mitchell standard, “Michael From The Mountain”, and songs written by Judy herself.
THE SIX GUYS AN IMMIGRANT TRANS PERSON OF COLOUR WILL DATE IN MELBOURNE Announced for 2023 Midsumma Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2022
The Six Guys An Immigrant Trans PersoN Of Colour Will Date In Melbourne has been announced as part of the 2023 Melbourne Midsumma Festival. 
MARY POPPINS Comes to Melbourne Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2022
MARY POPPINS arrives at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne next month, with performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's new production commencing on Sunday 29 January 2023.
Stage is Set For Transformation of Parramatta's Riverside Theatres
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2022
The stage is set for Riverside Theatres' transformation into Western Sydney's pre-eminent arts and cultural precinct, with City of Parramatta Council approving the business case for its redevelopment.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Celebrates 1000 Performances in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2022
The spellbinding Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has reached the 1,000 performance milestone in Melbourne.
Writers' Block Theatre to Present TRANSCENDENCE at Midsumma Festival in 2023
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2022
Writers' Block Theatre will return to the Midsumma Festival in 2023 with the world premiere of Transcendence. It is an original queer play that discusses gender identity at a time when trans, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals are not being afforded opportunities to enjoy safe spaces to be themselves.
Australian Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL is Raising Money in Aid of Food Bank During Premiere Melbourne Season
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2022
Five time Tony Award winner and West End hit A CHRISTMAS CAROL starring David Wenham is raising money for food relief charity Foodbank during its Australian premiere season at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne, which runs until 29 December.
Zelman Orchestra Launches 90th Birthday 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2022
Zelman Symphony, with Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Rick Prakhoff, is one of the most successful community orchestras in the country. For its 90th anniversary season in 2023, the orchestra presents a mouth-watering program spanning the eras of Classical, Romantic, 20th Century and contemporary music – including the world premiere of a specially-commissioned Australian work.

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