UK Group Five to Reunite for Australia and New Zealand Tour
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2025
The multi-platinum UK group Five is reuniting with all five original members for a massive world tour, which will bring them to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2025
The multi-platinum UK group Five is reuniting with all five original members for a massive world tour, which will bring them to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026.
World Premiere Season of THE LARK Starring Noni Hazlehurst Extends at Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
An extra week of performances have been added to the world premiere season of The Lark starring Noni Hazlehurst at Arts Centre Melbourne. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
An extra week of performances have been added to the world premiere season of The Lark starring Noni Hazlehurst at Arts Centre Melbourne. Learn more about the show here!
Major Milestone Achieved For Arts Centre Melbourne Expansion
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Deep underground work to upgrade and expand Arts Centre Melbourne's iconic Spire-topped Theatres Building has reached an important milestone, as part of the Victorian Government's city-shaping Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Deep underground work to upgrade and expand Arts Centre Melbourne's iconic Spire-topped Theatres Building has reached an important milestone, as part of the Victorian Government's city-shaping Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.
Puppeteers Sarah Kriegler and Jacob Williams Named 2025 Frank Van Straten Fellows
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2025
Award-winning directors, puppeteers, writers and co-artistic directors Sarah Kriegler and Jacob Williams have been awarded the 2025 Frank Van Straten Fellowship through their company Lemony S Puppet Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2025
Award-winning directors, puppeteers, writers and co-artistic directors Sarah Kriegler and Jacob Williams have been awarded the 2025 Frank Van Straten Fellowship through their company Lemony S Puppet Theatre.
FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL Extends Final Melbourne Season Through 24 August
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Due to overwhelming demand, the high-energy hit Footloose: The Musical has announced a final Melbourne season extension, now playing at the Athenaeum Theatre through Sunday, 24 August 2025.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Due to overwhelming demand, the high-energy hit Footloose: The Musical has announced a final Melbourne season extension, now playing at the Athenaeum Theatre through Sunday, 24 August 2025.
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra Welcomes Back Li-Wei Qin in MUSETTE – A CELLO CELEBRATION
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra will present Musette, a concert that places the cello front and centre, featuring the return of internationally acclaimed cellist Li-Wei Qin. Performing on Thursday 21 August at 7:30pm and Sunday 24 August at 2:30pm at Melbourne Recital Centre, the Chinese-Australian virtuoso brings his commanding artistry to a program celebrating the cello's extraordinary versatility across three centuries of repertoire.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra will present Musette, a concert that places the cello front and centre, featuring the return of internationally acclaimed cellist Li-Wei Qin. Performing on Thursday 21 August at 7:30pm and Sunday 24 August at 2:30pm at Melbourne Recital Centre, the Chinese-Australian virtuoso brings his commanding artistry to a program celebrating the cello's extraordinary versatility across three centuries of repertoire.
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Live in Concert Will Be Performed By the MSO
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
This December, discover the Magic of the Mean One as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas on the big screen, with James Horner's enthralling score performed live by the MSO.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
This December, discover the Magic of the Mean One as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas on the big screen, with James Horner's enthralling score performed live by the MSO.
The 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular to Return for Annual Event in September
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
The 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular will return for its annual extravaganza for two shows in September. Learn more and see how to attend the events!
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
The 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular will return for its annual extravaganza for two shows in September. Learn more and see how to attend the events!
TARZAN – THE STAGE MUSICAL Swings Into Melbourne This August
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Tarzan – The Stage Musical, based on the beloved 1999 Disney animated film, will premiere at The National Theatre in St Kilda for an exclusive Melbourne season from August 29 to September 7, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Tarzan – The Stage Musical, based on the beloved 1999 Disney animated film, will premiere at The National Theatre in St Kilda for an exclusive Melbourne season from August 29 to September 7, 2025.
Ilario Grant to Star in MJ in Melbourne, Australia
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Ilario Grant will lead the Melbourne season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning musical MJ. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Ilario Grant will lead the Melbourne season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning musical MJ. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
Ed Sheeran Unveils 2026 Australia and New Zealand ‘Loop Tour’ Dates
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Ed Sheeran is heading back to Australia and New Zealand next January, February, and March with his all-new Loop Tour for a massive run of stadium shows.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Ed Sheeran is heading back to Australia and New Zealand next January, February, and March with his all-new Loop Tour for a massive run of stadium shows.
Cast Set For ORDINARY DAYS at fortyfivedownstairs
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Clovelly Fox’s artistic director Tyran Parke has announced the cast members and creative team behind its highly anticipated production of ORDINARY DAYS, performing at fortyfivedownstairs.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Clovelly Fox’s artistic director Tyran Parke has announced the cast members and creative team behind its highly anticipated production of ORDINARY DAYS, performing at fortyfivedownstairs.
Female Philanthropists Preserve Performing Arts History With Major Support For National Collection And New Museum
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Arts Centre Melbourne has announced that three leading Melbourne female philanthropists – Susan Yates (Peter and Susan Yates Foundation), Virginia Boon (Harry and Virginia Boon Foundation), and Krystyna Campbell-Pretty have provided transformative donations of approximately $1 million each, committing to bringing the wonders of performing arts history back into the spotlight.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Arts Centre Melbourne has announced that three leading Melbourne female philanthropists – Susan Yates (Peter and Susan Yates Foundation), Virginia Boon (Harry and Virginia Boon Foundation), and Krystyna Campbell-Pretty have provided transformative donations of approximately $1 million each, committing to bringing the wonders of performing arts history back into the spotlight.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Adds Performance of AN EVENING ON BROADWAY
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will add a fourth and final performance of An Evening on Broadway this September, following strong audience demand.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will add a fourth and final performance of An Evening on Broadway this September, following strong audience demand.
THE MACHINE STOPS To Make Melbourne Premiere At Theatre Works This August
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Theatre Works will present the Melbourne premiere of The Machine Stops, a bold new stage adaptation by Briony Dunn based on the prophetic novella by E.M. Forster. Performances will run from 22–30 August 2025 at Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street in St Kilda.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Theatre Works will present the Melbourne premiere of The Machine Stops, a bold new stage adaptation by Briony Dunn based on the prophetic novella by E.M. Forster. Performances will run from 22–30 August 2025 at Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street in St Kilda.
MSO Reveals Second Mornington Concert and School Holiday Program
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra recently announced that they will take the Orchestra to the people of Mornington for the inaugural MSO In Your Neighbourhood - and the local community is already asking for more.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra recently announced that they will take the Orchestra to the people of Mornington for the inaugural MSO In Your Neighbourhood - and the local community is already asking for more.
Nepean School Students Premiere Short Films at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Smorgon Family Plaza
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025
Using music soundscapes and shadow puppetry, students from Nepean School have collaborated with professional sound designers, puppeteers and filmmakers to transform their own stories into cinematic short films.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025
Using music soundscapes and shadow puppetry, students from Nepean School have collaborated with professional sound designers, puppeteers and filmmakers to transform their own stories into cinematic short films.
AMERICAN PSYCHO THE MUSICAL Comes to Melbourne This September
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
This September, Melbourne's theatre scene will get a shot of adrenaline when the musical revival of AMERICAN PSYCHO opens at Chapel Off Chapel. AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL opens at Chapel Off Chapel on 4 September for a strictly limited season.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
This September, Melbourne's theatre scene will get a shot of adrenaline when the musical revival of AMERICAN PSYCHO opens at Chapel Off Chapel. AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL opens at Chapel Off Chapel on 4 September for a strictly limited season.
Melbourne Season of ANNIE Opens With Final Performances Added
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
The Broadway musical Annie celebrated its official Opening Night in Melbourne tonight, and extra final performances have been added. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
The Broadway musical Annie celebrated its official Opening Night in Melbourne tonight, and extra final performances have been added. Learn more about the show here!
HIDDEN TUNES Returns at Clayton Community Centre
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Hidden Tunes after a successful 2024 premiere will return this Winter reimagined and just as confronting. This musical is a bold Mandarin blending of Mando-pop and traditional Chinese instruments and performed with live English subtitles.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Hidden Tunes after a successful 2024 premiere will return this Winter reimagined and just as confronting. This musical is a bold Mandarin blending of Mando-pop and traditional Chinese instruments and performed with live English subtitles.
Creative Futures Fund Unveils $7.8 Million Investment in 20 Bold Australian Arts Projects
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Creative Australia has announced the inaugural recipients of its Creative Futures Fund, a groundbreaking initiative investing $7.8 million in 20 large-scale, visionary projects that reflect the diversity, depth, and ambition of Australia's contemporary creative landscape.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Creative Australia has announced the inaugural recipients of its Creative Futures Fund, a groundbreaking initiative investing $7.8 million in 20 large-scale, visionary projects that reflect the diversity, depth, and ambition of Australia's contemporary creative landscape.
GoFundMe Launched to Support PHANTOM Veteran Ben Lewis Following Cancer Diagnosis
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned that a GoFundMe has been launched to support Australian actor Ben Lewis, who last year was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer. Funds raised will go towards medical expenses related to Ben’s ongoing treatment and palliative care and creating moments of peace, comfort, and joy for Ben and his wife, Melle, in the time he has left
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned that a GoFundMe has been launched to support Australian actor Ben Lewis, who last year was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer. Funds raised will go towards medical expenses related to Ben’s ongoing treatment and palliative care and creating moments of peace, comfort, and joy for Ben and his wife, Melle, in the time he has left
Joshua Russell, Emily Robinson and More to Lead Disney's TARZAN in Australia
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Casting has been revealed for the upcoming production of TARZAN in Australia. This new Australian staging of TARZAN, is based on the hit Disney animated film, with iconic music & lyrics by Phil Collins.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Casting has been revealed for the upcoming production of TARZAN in Australia. This new Australian staging of TARZAN, is based on the hit Disney animated film, with iconic music & lyrics by Phil Collins.
Conor Beaumont Will Lead AMERICAN PSYCHO in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Melbourne performer and writer, Conor Beaumont is set to star as the infamous Patrick Bateman when American Psycho – The Musical arrives at Chapel Off Chapel in September this year.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Melbourne performer and writer, Conor Beaumont is set to star as the infamous Patrick Bateman when American Psycho – The Musical arrives at Chapel Off Chapel in September this year.
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