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Jimmy O. Yang Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2022
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2022
Jimmy O. Yang is coming to Australia for his first stand up tour here with shows in Melbourne, Brisbane and at the prestigious Just For Laughs Sydney Comedy Festival in December this year.
Euan Fistrovic Doidge and Paulini Cast In Australian Premiere Of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Grace Cutler - July 10, 2022
Tim Lawson in association with Michael Harrison and The Really Useful Group have announced that Euan Fistrovic Doidge will star as Joseph, and Paulini as The Narrator, in this dazzling new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Melbourne Premiere of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL to Open This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
After wildly successful seasons in Sydney and Brisbane, Dolly Parton’s smash-hit West End musical, 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, arrives in Melbourne this weekend on Sunday 10 July. 9 TO 5 plays at the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne until 18 September.
Rehearsals Underway For Hayes Theatre Co's JEKYLL AND HYDE
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
The battle between good and evil has commenced, with rehearsals starting this week for the upcoming Australian professional production premiere of Jekyll and Hyde produced by Hayes Theatre Co. The enthralling and chilling tale is being brought to life by an energetic and talented cast of 13 who have come together in preparation for their first performance on 29 July at the intimate Hayes Theatre.
LEGENDS IN CONCERT Comes to Melbourne in 2023
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
The original, largest and widely regarded as the world's greatest live celebrity tribute show, Legends in Concert is very excited to be returning to The Palms at Crown Melbourne in January 2023 after a two year long intermission from its annual record-breaking seasonal appearances at Crown, opening on 12 January with performances until 29 January. 
Billy Joel Sells Out 71,000 Tickets on His Return to Melbourne at the Iconic MCG
by Michael Major - July 06, 2022
Presented by Frontier Touring, the Victorian Government and ALWAYS LIVE, the December 10 concert will set Melbourne buzzing with a phenomenal 52% of ticket buyers from outside of metropolitan Melbourne and 42% from outside of Victoria. The concert is expected to bring millions of dollars in revenue to the state of Victoria.
ORACLE - The Myth Announces Melbourne Encore Season Set For This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
After a sold-out tour in three Australian capital cities in three amazing venues: The Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, The Princess Theatre, Brisbane and The Octagon at Adelaide Fringe Festival, ORACLE returns to Melbourne for a new season at the Athenaeum theatre from 14-30 July 2022. 
GRAND WAZOO FUNK & SOUL Comes to Northcote Social Club Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2022
On Sunday, JULY 3, 2022, the mighty 13-piece GRAND WAZOO - Kings of Soul celebrates the band's 41st BIRTHDAY, with a dynamic PARTY SHOW at NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB.
Final Cast Members Revealed For HAIRSPRAY at the Regent Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
The final cast members have been unveiled for the highly-anticipated Australian premiere of the original Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray, which is set to open at the Regent Theatre in August.
'And She Was Wearing Trousers: A Call To Our Heroines' Exhibit Opens This Week
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
And she was wearing trousers: a call to our heroines is a new exhibition exploring the hope, loss, love and determination of African heroines through a series of new commissions by artists from the African continent and African diaspora in Australia.
Review: SIX THE MUSICAL at Comedy Theatre
by Josh Stent - June 26, 2022
SIX the Musical is a must see this winter in Melbourne. Short and sweet at only 75-minutes long, SIX will have you jamming in your seat, while listening to the six wives of Henry VIII tell their side of the story, as a reimagined pop girl group!
Musical Theater Melodies Celebrates 120th Birthday of Legendary Composer Richard Rodgers with Broadcast and Streaming Premiere
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2022
Tuesday June 28th, 2022, marks the 120th Anniversary of the birth of legendary Broadway composer Richard Rodgers, Rob Morrison's Musical Theatre Melodies will commemorate the occasion with the broadcast and streaming premiere of the Museum of the City of New York's A CELEBRATION OF RICHARD RODGERS, recorded live at The Imperial Theatre, New York City, on March 26th, 1972.
July Season of STIR-FRIED SCIENCE Announced at The Butterfly Club
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2022
Stir-fried Science, created with the support of National Science Week and Inspiring Australia, is a cornucopia of science, comedy, music and even a smidgen of philosophy that will be performed by Michele Conyngham, Phil Dooley and Patrick Trumper from 18 July to 23 July at The Butterfly Club, Melbourne.
Melbourne Theatre Company Presents LAURINDA in August
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2022
Alice Pung's award-winning novel Laurinda comes to Melbourne Theatre Company's stage, premiering on Thursday 11 August at Southbank Theatre.
Liza Shlesinger Will Embark On BACK IN ACTION Tour in February 2023
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
Iliza Shlesinger returns to Australia in February 2023 for two special shows only, with her brand-new show BACK IN ACTION.  Tickets go on sale Friday 24 June at 10am.
JAGAD Comes to Arts House in August
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
How many universes do we inhabit? Complex realities merge with inner worlds in this mystical and striking new dance work: Jagad.
Melbourne Season THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Season Extended
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
The Melbourne season of Sydney Theatre Company's smash-hit THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY has been extended due to overwhelming demand, with tickets now on sale for final shows through to Sunday 7 August. 
LATE, LATE AT NIGHT, Stage Adaptation Of Rick Springfield's Autobiography, Rescheduled For July 10
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
Late, Late At Night, the musical stage adaptation of Rick Springfield's autobiography has been rescheduled from Saturday, June 4th to Sunday, July 10th @ 4pm at the Memo Music Hall, St Kilda due to illness.
Hanson Announce Second Perth & Melbourne Shows Following First Show's Quick Sellout!
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
Chugg Entertainment and Frontier Touring has announced American pop-rock trio HANSON are adding two additional concert dates to their now 8-date Australia and New Zealand RED GREEN BLUE 2022 TOUR this November following quick sellouts in Perth and Melbourne.
Billy Joel Announces One Night Only Concert in Australia
by Michael Major - June 20, 2022
Billy Joel is one of the biggest concert draws in the world. Having sold over 150 million records and scoring six GRAMMY® wins from 23 nominations, Joel ranks as one of the most popular and respected entertainers in history – the sixth best-selling recording artist of all time, and the third best-selling solo artist.
Melbourne Theatre Company Releases 2021 Annual Report
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Melbourne Theatre Company today released its 2021 annual report, detailing a year of challenges, change and resilience at Victoria's state theatre company.
New Cast Members Announced For JEKYLL AND HYDE at Hayes Theatre Co.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2022
Hayes Theatre Co has announced the full cast of the upcoming Australian professional premiere of Jekyll and Hyde at the Hayes Theatre from 29 June.
Multidisciplinary Dark Arts Festival WINTERWILD Returns To The Otway Coast
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
Dark Arts Festival WinterWild will return to Apollo Bay on August 12-14 + August 26-28 bringing live music, theatre, gourmet food, outdoor performance, installations, beachside bonfires, comedy, swims and cemetery tours to the dark heart of the Otway Coast.
Finucane & Smith Return to Melbourne with FUTURE.JOY.CLUB
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
Melbourne's artiste provocateurs Finucane & Smith return to the heart of Melbourne with FUTURE. JOY. CLUB. - a sultry decadent celebration of golden era burlesque and variety vanguard residing in the lush, mirrored ballroom of Sofitel Melbourne On Collins from 7 July - 7 August 2022.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Closes in Melbourne This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
After opening at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre on Friday 29 April, and performing a critically acclaimed seven week season, Girl From the North Country will close its season this Saturday 11 June.

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