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Fun and witty, with elements of dark humour, yet also philosophically heart-warming. This musical provides an excellent psychological examination of the human condition and not only honours, but excellently extends upon, the classic Columbia Pictures 1993 film of the same name.

Get ready to sing and dance as the hit musical comedy, Sister Act, makes its Australian debut in Sydney and Melbourne. Don't miss this heavenly production coming to the Capitol Theatre and Regent Theatre in 2024.

Elmo and all your Sesame Street favourites have announced their Melbourne locations for the 2024 tour - Preston, South Morang and Narre Warren before heading to regional Victoria and South Australia! 

See brand-new photos of the Australian premiere of Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin's Groundhog Day starring Tony Award-nominee Andy Karl!

An additional preview was announced today for the upcoming Melbourne season of the spectacular musical WICKED, on Saturday 2 March at 7:30pm at the Regent Theatre. This will be the first chance for fans to see the much-anticipated Broadway Blockbuster in Melbourne. All tickets for this special preview will cost only $20.00 and go on sale at 8am on Wednesday 7 February at the Regent Theatre.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at QV Melbourne with a towering Year of the Dragon installation in the open-air QV Square, lucky red packets, lion dances and some of the city’s most authentic Asian restaurants.

See the full cast for Sunset Boulevard in Australia, starring Sarah Brightman. Learn about performance dates and see how to purchase tickets.

Incognita Enterprises and Montsalvat announce their new partnership, combining screen and stage production with the rich history of Montsalvat.

Monstrous Theatre has announced the first development workshop for SHORT STORIES, a new musical with book by illustrious British screenwriter, Mike Bullen, and music from the back-catalogue of the late, great, American singer-songwriter Harry Chapin.

From mid-February, the creative forces of Saluhan Collective and Liquid Architecture are set to heat up Arts House with Mainit Illusion and Mainit Fantasy.

Experience the sensational new show 'Ballroom Blitz' as acclaimed Australian choreographer Aric Yegudkin takes you on a captivating journey through the world of ballroom dance. Don't miss this thrilling Victorian tour!

You've watched the Eras Tour Film, you've listened to the albums, you've probably had at least 13 fights while defending Blondie herself, but have you spent an hour on a random teen's Livestream, breaking down every minute detail about he TCU (Taylor Cinematic Universe)?

Watch in an all-new video as the Regent Theatre in Melbourne is transformed into the incredible world of Moulin Rouge! The production is set to wrap up the current season in Melbourne on February 4th, 2024.

Malthouse will present a return season of Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s Yentl beginning next month. This new stage adaptation of Nobel Prize laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer’s iconic short story is the first since the 1975 Broadway play and Barbra Streisand’s iconic 1983 musical film.

TEG Van Egmond has announced the first Australian headline tour of Italian singer/songwriter Matteo Bocelli.

THEY CAME FROM URANUS is an outrageous new adult puppet show to be performed by Australia’s Master Puppeteer Murray Raine at the MC Showroom.

The next Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast, hosted by Rob Morrison on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, January 16 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Jerry Herman musical Hello, Dolly!

The Tony award-winning play by Matthew Lopez will make its Australian premiere beginning next week at fortyfivedownstairs.

This revival of Grease is close to perfection… and dare I say it, I think I prefer it to the film! Not only do we get to follow Sandy and Danny in Grease The Musical, we also become more acquainted with all the Pink Ladies and T-Birds, which results in Grease The Musical feeling much more of a Rydell High ensemble show. Something that is most welcome.

Christopher Wheeldon’s extravagant Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© returns to take audiences back down the rabbit hole in 2024. Masterfully translated from Lewis Carroll’s beloved book, Wheeldon brings the humour and eccentricities of the original story to the ballet stage in a fantastical tale suitable for the whole family.

Melbourne Theatre Company opens its 2024 season with Seventeen. Performances run 15 January - 17 February.

Ruthless! The Musical comes to the prestigious Alex Theatre in St Kilda from March 1st to March 24th. Learn more about the show here!

Premiering at Midsumma Festival from February 6th - 10th, Perpetual Stew is breaking out the good plates and getting ready to spill some wine to explore the rich aromas and bubbling surface of sharing supper with your nearest and dearest.

JAZZ MEN arrives in Melbourne this week at the Athenaeum theatre on 10th & 11th January and is set to dazzle audiences with its non-stop breathtaking dance routines. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Whitehorse City Council and The Round Midsumma Residency Program present Pursuing Pleasure, starring Piera Dennerstein and Pamela Christie.