Esther Perel Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2026
Esther Perel, the psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast Where Should We Begin?, will return to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane this December.
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Bryan Adams ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES Tour to Add Second Melbourne Show
Bryan Adams announced a second Melbourne date for his Roll With The Punches arena tour after the first sold out, with Natalie Imbruglia joining as special guest at Rod Laver Arena.
AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL Will Tour Melbourne and Brisbane in 2026-27
A new Australian tour of American Psycho will launch in Melbourne this October before heading to Brisbane in 2027.
John Waters Joins Australian Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Perth Dates Announced
Australian stage and screen veteran John Waters has joined the Australian cast of Fiddler on the Roof as Lazar Wolf.
WAITRESS Will Close Early in Australia, Scrapping Sydney Transfer, as a Second Broadway Title Cuts Its Tour Short
WAITRESS ends its Australian run early and cancels its Sydney season, becoming the second Broadway musical in weeks to cut its tour short amid rising costs.
GUGU DINDI GUNYAH to Open Refurbished Ian Potter State Theatre in Melbourne
Arts Centre Melbourne's newly refurbished Ian Potter State Theatre will reopen with GUGU DINDI GUNYAH (Many Rivers.
SWEENEY TODD to Open at Chapel off Chapel
Soundworks Productions will present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Chapel off Chapel in Prahran, directed by Benjamin Samuel in a Victorian London-as-machine concept production.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Stage Adaptation to Tour Australia
The stage adaptation of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, direct from its acclaimed UK tour, announced an Australian run across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, with additional cities to be revealed.
Adam Kay Bringing TWAS THE NIGHTSHIFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS LIVE to Australia
Bestselling author, comedian and doctor, Adam Kay will return to Australia with his festive live show, Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas Live.
Circus Centre Melbourne to Launch Inaugural Companies in Residence Program
Circus Centre Melbourne announced One Fell Swoop Circus, Darling and Daring, and 13 Eggs as its first Companies in Residence, each set for a 12-month residency at CCM's Collingwood home.
The Script Adds Picture This as Special Guest for 2027 Australian Arena Tour
Irish rock band Picture This announced as special guests on The Script's Australian Man In The Arena Tour, marking the band's twelfth Australian headline tour with Frontier Touring, stopping in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Photos: SIX THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal Ahead of Melbourne Run
Rehearsals are officially underway with just two weeks until the Australian return of SIX the Musical.
THE SACRIFICE OF FARINELLI to Make World Premiere With Subverse Theatre in Melbourne
Subverse Theatre will present the premiere season of THE SACRIFICE OF FARINELLI, an original Australian work written and directed by Stuart Bruce, at the Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray, blending baroque music, immersive theatre, and cutting-edge sound technology.
PAW PATROL LIVE! RACE TO THE RESCUE Unveils Australian Cast for 10th Anniversary Tour
PAW Patrol Live! 'Race to the Rescue' has announced its all-Australian cast for the 10th anniversary tour, which will visit Hobart, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne from July 25 through August 23, 2026.
NED KELLY: THE MUSICAL to Make Melbourne Debut with Victorian Opera
Victorian Opera will present the Melbourne debut of REG LIVERMORE'S NED KELLY: THE MUSICAL at Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne, featuring Ethan Jones in the title role alongside stage veterans Maria Mercedes and Robert Grubb.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from June 2026
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
OLD FRIENDS to Return to Sydney Before National Tour
Mark Trevorrow, Rupert Noffs and ARIA Award-winning musical director Bev Kennedy reunite for OLD FRIENDS, with Sydney performances at Ginger's at The Oxford Hotel followed by a national tour across Australia.
Photos: Backstage at WAITRESS THE MUSICAL With the Original Australian Cast in Melbourne
Waitress is serving up performances in Melbourne, check out behind the scenes photos of the cast gathered behind the scenes at Her Majesty's Theatre to bring the beloved Broadway musical to life.
SPIDERBAIT to Kick Off IVY & THE BIG APPLES 30th Anniversary Tour with Local Openers
Spiderbait announced local openers for all dates on their Ivy & the Big Apples 30th Anniversary Tour, featuring female and gender diverse artists across Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, and Newcastle.
FOREVERAFTER Festival to Feature The Presets, Cut Copy, Ladyhawke & More
FOREVERAFTER, conceived and curated by The Presets, announced dates at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Sydney's Carriageworks, and Brisbane's Riverstage, with Cut Copy, Ladyhawke, Bag Raiders, Bang Gang DJs, and FUKHED.
Full Cast Set For DEATH OF A SALESMAN in Australia
The full cast for GWB Entertainment and Andrew Henry Presents' production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN has been announced, with Anthony LaPaglia reprising his role as Willy Loman for limited seasons in Melbourne and Brisbane.
WHERE IS THE GREEN SHEEP? to Open at Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse
Monkey Baa Theatre Company's stage adaptation of Judy Horacek and Mem Fox's WHERE IS THE GREEN SHEEP? will play Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse as part of an 80-venue national tour, blending puppetry and animation for young audiences.
BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Lucy Guerin to Step Down as Artistic Director of Lucy Guerin Inc After 25 Years
Acclaimed Australian choreographer Lucy Guerin AO announced she will step down as Artistic Director & CEO of Lucy Guerin Inc after a 25-year tenure, with the company now seeking a new artistic leader.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Will Open in Melbourne
The Australian tour of the musical comedy Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is now underway, with the official opening of the Melbourne season at the Athenaeum Theatre.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo''s Nest Athenaeum Theatre One (11/18-12/06) |
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The Shawshank Redemption: Live On Stage Arts Centre Melbourne (2/03-2/21) VIDEOS |
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Sink or SING! A Sing-Along Cabaret Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom (10/14-10/18) |
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Murder in the Market: A Murder Village Improvised Whodunnit Meat Market (10/06-10/10) |
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CLOSER bakery@1812 (10/28-11/07) |
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo''s Nest - Preview Athenaeum Theatre One (11/13-11/15) |
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The Trumpet of the Swan Regent Theatre (11/20-11/22) |
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Country House: An Improvised Comedy of Manners Meat Market (10/13-10/17) |
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Roisin McAlinden - Fairytale: Ending Bard's Apothecary (10/06-10/10) |
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Scandal Viva Melbourne (5/01-4/25) PHOTOS |
