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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.
Karen Harding to Release 'It's Okay' And 'Greener On The Other Side' This Month
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2022
Following on from previous single, 'Strong For You', Australian Singer-Songwriter, Karen Harding reveals the second half of her musical project with Argentinian P&M Records, with the dual release of 'It's Okay' and 'Greener On The Other Side', featuring the Cologne Chamber Orchestra, on Friday 16th December 2022.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Melbourne Season Extended
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2022
Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera is currently wowing audiences and critics alike at Arts Centre Melbourne. Due to incredible demand the Melbourne season will be extended until February 18th with tickets for the new performances on sale today.
Young Australian Broadway Chorus Presents SPRING AWAKENING
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2022
Eight-time Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening returns to Melbourne this January for a limited season at the Meat Market, North Melbourne. Presented by the Young Australian Broadway Chorus, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence into adulthood through a compelling fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll.
TINKERBELL AND THE DREAM FAIRIES Comes to Athenaeum 2
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2022
This Summer school holidays, the adventurous Tinkerbell will fly into Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre and meet up with the fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream to create an enchanting world of song and dance. 
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Comes to Athenaeum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2022
This summer, tumble down the rabbit hole and join Alice on her adventure through Wonderland at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre. 
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Returns to Royal Botanic Gardens This Summer
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2022
The must-do summer tradition for families - The Australian Shakespeare Company's The Wind in the Willows - is returning to the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens to enchant and entertain audiences of every age.
Melbourne's Sea Shanty Singing Cult Choir is Bound For South Australia
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2022
Hot on the heels of sell-out performances at the 2021 and 2022 Melbourne Fringe Festivals and 2022 Midsumma Festival, “SEAMEN! THE SEA SHANTY SPECTACULAR” is set to make its South Australian premiere!
WALANBAA YULU-GI – BURN THE FLOOR Will Embark on Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2022
As the world renown Australian Ballroom and Latin dance company Burn The Floor passes its 25th year, the performing group will collaborate with First Nations star Mitch Tambo to create a brand-new dance production to premiere in Melbourne in July 2023.
BAT OUT OF HELL National Tour is Coming to Australia in January 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, will arrive in Australia in January 2023 playing Arena’s around the country.
Full Cast Announced for Australian Production of & JULIET at the Regent Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
The Producers of the Broadway and West End smash hit & JULIET have announced the incredible cast for the production’s Australian season at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne, when performances commence on February 26.
DIRTY DANCING: THE IMMERSIVE CINEMA EXPERIENCE Returns To Melbourne April 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
One of the biggest cultural sensations in recent years is on its way back. The Mushroom Group's Immersive Cinema, in collaboration with Lionsgate, is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of its ground-breaking Dirty Dancing immersive cinema event series, exclusively in Melbourne.
Lorinda May Merrypor to Lead & JULIET at Regent Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2022
The producers of West End and Broadway smash hit & JULIET have announced Lorinda May Merrypor will take on her first starring role as ‘Juliet’ when the Australian production premieres at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre in March 2023. 
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Regent Theatre
by Josh Stent - November 18, 2022
What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Regent Theatre?
Lucy Guerin Inc. Announces Bequest From Chloe Munro OA
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
Ian McDougall, Chair of leading Australian dance company Lucy Guerin Inc (LGI) has announced that Chloe Munro OA, the former LGI Chair who passed away in June 2021 has made a bequest of two million dollars – the largest ever for Australian contemporary dance - to the company, with specific obligations to its usage.
Central Australian Aboriginal Women's Choir Will Perform as Special Guests at This Year's Carols By Candlelight
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
For over 80 years, Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight presented by AAMI has been supporting children who are blind or have low vision and this year. Andrew Kay AM and Desert Song Festival have announced that for the very first time the Central Australian Women's Choir will perform as special guests.
Musica Viva Australia's Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition Announces Competitors
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
Musica Viva Australia (MVA) has announced the 14 selected ensembles for the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition (MICMC), which will be held live in Melbourne next year from 3rd to 9th July, bringing some of the world’s most outstanding young chamber musicians to Australia.
MAN FROM EARTH Comes to Thespian Theatre Company Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2022
After unexpectedly resigning his lectureship at the local University, John Oldman's colleagues suddenly turn up at his desert cabin demanding an explanation.  Man From Earth closes off Thespian Theatre Company’s 2022 Season.
PENTATONIX: WORLD TOUR To Visit Australia In 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2022
Live Nation has announced that three-time Grammy-Award winning a cappella group Pentatonix will return to Australia for the Pentatonix: The World Tour in 2023, performing shows in Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
VIDEO: Inside the First Preview of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2022
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre last night, 13 November. Check out footage from opening night, and hear what the audience had to say, in the video here!
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Takes The Stage Under The Stars This Summer
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2022
This summer, Australia's favourite outdoor theatre company is back with its romantic, hilariously funny and magical adaptation of the Shakespearian classic Much Ado About Nothing.
Monique Angele to Release Single 'Sing Together On Christmas'
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2022
With the sound of sleigh bells just around the corner, Canadian-Australian singer-songwriter, Monique Angele will bring a message of hope and joy to those who may need it most this Christmas, with her single 'Sing Together On Christmas', set for release on 14th November, 2022.
Play It Forward to Present First Concert in 1000 Days
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2022
After more than 1000 days, Play It Forward will finally present their first massed choir concert in three years - Cover Me In Sunshine at 3pm on Sunday 20th November at The Edge, Federation Square.
Lorde Announces Special Guests on Australian 'Solar Power' 2023 Dates
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022
This March, for the first time in six years, global powerhouse Lorde will make her anticipated return to venues across Australia as part of her global Solar Power World Tour. She has announced some of the most exciting artists on the indie-pop landscape – MUNA (USA) and Laura Jean (AUS) – as special guests on her forthcoming dates!
YOU, FRED & THE ROAD AHEAD, a New Musical Audio Drama, Will Be Released This Week
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
YOU, FRED & THE ROAD AHEAD is a new Australian audio-drama-musical serial written by Chloe Towan.

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