AUSTRALIA THEATRE NEWSROOM

SEO Blurb: The Melbourne child cast has been announced for WAITRESS, with Stevie Denton, Lola Inman, Ruby Marshall, and Evie Papas sharing the role of Lulu.

Vampires, werewolves and witches will come to life in an immersive supernatural participatory theatre work Monsteen making its premiere presentation as part of RISING from 6 – 14 June 2026.

Internationally acclaimed opera star Sir Bryn Terfel CBE will perform at the MSO's 2026 Spring Gala and present an exclusive masterclass for aspiring voices.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren is heading back to Australia and New Zealand for seven arena shows as part of his Finding Family on the Road World Tour 2026.

Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne will present GATSBY: A JAZZ BALLET ODYSSEY from March 18 to April 5, 2026.

Ben McCarthy, a Melbourne-based clown and improviser, will present his nonverbal show ALAKAZAM at the upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra's 2026 Chamber Season will open in March with Romantic Echoes - a richly expressive program led by acclaimed pianist Timothy Young, presented at Moe Town Hall.

Due to popular demand, The Bookbinder season at Arts Centre Melbourne has been extended with two extra performances added on Thursday 30 April and Friday 1 May 2026.

Grammy winner Laufey adds a second Melbourne show at Rod Laver Arena on July 31! Presale is open now for her A Matter Of Time Tour.

In 2026, a special concert will honor the illustrious career of Hollywood composer James Horner, known for his impactful film scores.

After rave reviews and multiple awards, the cathartic comedy Heartbreak Hotel will return to Arts Centre Melbourne for one week only 14 – 19 July 2026 at the Fairfax Studio.

Producers Opera Australia and John Frost for Crossroads Live have announced cast members for the upcoming 70th Anniversary of the much-loved musical My Fair Lady, which will premiere at the Sydney Opera House in September.

Disney On Ice - Magic In The Stars is coming to Australia beginning in June.

The Three Seas will return to Australia for the world premiere of their new album Antaḥkaraṇa.

The Motley WhereHaus will open this Melbourne International Comedy Festival at 432 Queen Street, Melbourne — adjacent to Queen Victoria Market — on Monday 23 March as the largest independent artist-run venue in Melbourne.

Hernan Maccagno, known for his unique approach to magic, will present two distinct shows at the Melbourne Magic Festival in 2026, including the exclusive 'Reflection of the Impossible'.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will reunite with one of Australia's most electrifying contemporary artists, Vera Blue, for a spectacular one-night only collision of intimacy and scale, where electronic pulse meets full symphonic force.

Chris Demos will star in the upcoming festival performance of CHIPS IN THE NIGHT, marking a notable return to the stage.

Additional performers have been announced who will play lead roles and ensemble in the Australian Premiere of Broadway's musical WAITRESS, which will ignite Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne.

Elmo's Circus Dream is bringing its magical Big Top adventure to Dingley Village, Bayswater and Craigieburn for a limited season.

Briefs Factory will present BRIEFS: THE WORKS at Spiegel Haus Melbourne from March 18 to April 19, 2026, featuring a blend of cabaret and provocative performance art.

The Green Room award-winning theatre company Bloomshed (Pride & Prejudice, Paradise Lost) will stage an epic rework of the famous Orwell fable Animal Farm at Arts Centre Melbourne's Fairfax Studio.

Celebrating 70 dazzling years since its glorious Broadway debut, Lerner and Loewe’s iconic My Fair Lady will be the first major musical to perform at Arts Centre Melbourne’s refurbished Ian Potter State Theatre when its season opens in November 2026.

Due to presale ticket demand for ​Freya Skye's Australian 'Stars Align Tour,' venues have been upgraded for the Sydney and Melbourne stops this June.

Victorian Opera will present NED KELLY: THE MUSICAL at Her Majesty's Theatre in Ballarat, featuring a cast of Australian musical-theatre greats for a limited two-performance run.