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Kelsea Ballerini Adds Second Sydney and Melbourne Shows to Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Due to presale ticket demand, second and final Sydney and Melbourne shows have been added for Kelsea Ballerini's Live on Tour in Australia. General on sale for all five shows begins Tuesda,y 1 July at 2pm local time.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Depart Australia in September
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL must leave Australia in September. This is the last chance for Australians to witness the phenomenon. The final performances are now on sale. 
ORDINARY DAYS Comes to fortyfivedownstairs
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
Clovelly Fox will return to fortyfivedownstairs this August to present ORDINARY DAYS, a humorous and inspiring musical written by highly celebrated composer and lyricist Adam Gwon.
IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU Set as Opening Night Film for MIFF
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
The Rose Byrne-led dramedy, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, has been announced as the official Opening Night film of the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), with tickets now on sale.
Kelsea Ballerini to Play Austalian Headline Dates This December
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2025
Five‑time GRAMMY Award nominee, multiple Academy of Country Music and CMA Award winner, and multi‑platinum singer‑songwriter, producer, and author Kelsea Ballerini will return to Australia this December for a run of highly anticipated headline shows. 
Katie Noonan Adds Second Melbourne Show to Jeff Buckley's Grace Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2025
Due to demand for Jeff Buckley’s Grace Tour, award-winning artist Katie Noonan has added a second Melbourne show to her national tour, heading across the country this September to November. ​ 
AC/DC Adds Second Melbourne Show to 2025 POWER UP Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2025
Following overwhelming demand, a second and final Melbourne show has been added to AC/DC’s 2025 POWER UP Tour, taking place later this year. Tickets are on sale now.
Noni Hazlehurst Returns to Arts Centre Melbourne to Lead Premiere of THE LARK
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Beloved Australian star of stage and screen, Noni Hazlehurst will return to Arts Centre Melbourne for the world premiere of The Lark – a powerful, moving meditation on life, death and change, playing in the Fairfax Studio.
DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Theatre Works
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Five years in the making, Smoke and Mirrors Productions finally bring their singular production of Frederick Nott’s iconic play to Melbourne audiences.
LISTENING ACTS Comes to Melbourne Recital Centre
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
Chamber Made will transform Melbourne Recital Centre into a sonic playground with Listening Acts – a bold takeover of its public and hidden spaces for the Now or Never festival.
Legendary Rockers AC/DC to Return to Australia for Stadium Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
AC/DC are set to return to tour Australia this November and December for the 2025 POWER UP Tour, marking their first Australian dates since 2025. Joining AC/DC as special guests on the tour is Australian rock band Amyl and the Sniffers.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Will Make Australian Premiere at Her Majesty’s Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
State Theatre Company South Australia and Melbourne Theatre Company will bring the Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo to Her Majesty’s Theatre.
CLASSIC 100 IN CONCERT Comes to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
Over the long weekend, ABC Classic 100: Piano unveiled Australia's favourite 100 piano pieces in one of the most celebrated countdowns in its 24-year history.
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Comes to Chapel off Chapel
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
Soundworks Productions’ much-lauded production of Songs For A New World now returns to Melbourne’s Chapel off Chapel this August for a strictly limited season.
SMOKESCREEN Comes to fortyfivedownstairs in July
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2025
Bare Witness Theatre Company will bring their critically acclaimed production, Smokescreen, to Melbourne’s iconic fortyfivedownstairs for a limited season this July.
THRONES! THE MUSICAL PARODY Comes to St Kilda’s Alex Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2025
The Victorian premiere of Thrones! The Musical Parody is NOW PLAYING at St Kilda’s Alex Theatre, and is taking over the city in a bloody, sexy snow storm following smash hit seasons at Sydney Opera House and Edinburgh Fringe.
THE DOOR IN QUESTION Returns to Melbourne This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2025
Following a sell-out season as part of Sleepless Festival Footscray, Australia's first-ever virtual reality immersive theatre experience, THE DOOR IN QUESTION, will return to Melbourne this June offering a descent into altered perception.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Will Perform HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS IN CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2025
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announced the return of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series.
ELMO'S CIRCUS DREAM Comes to Caulfield Racecourse
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2025
Families are invited to step right up and experience the magic of Elmo’s Circus Dream, a dazzling new live stage spectacular making its world premiere at Caulfield Racecourse.
TARZAN - THE STAGE MUSICAL Comes to Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2025
TARZAN – The Stage Musical brings Disney’s epic animated film to life on stage in a high-flying action adventure, complete with aerial choreography and unforgettable music to the soundtrack of Phil Collins.
AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL Will Open in Melbourne in September
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2025
A new production of American Psycho – The Musical will arrive in Melbourne in September 2025. This all-new version of the musical will open at Chapel Off Chapel.
PIANO MAN Comes to Melbourne in November
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Following their critically acclaimed world premiere in Adelaide, a cast of powerhouse vocalists will join the MSO this November at Hamer Hall, to celebrate the legendary Billy Joel in Piano Man.
Review: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Regent Theatre
by Josh Stent - May 21, 2025
Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne - your favourite bio-exorcist has arrived! Beetlejuice the Musical is an unmissable night out at the theatre, which is currently haunting the beautiful Regent Theatre. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic film, or new to the gothic-horror world of Beetlejuice, prepare yourself for a wild ride into the afterlife.
Celeste Barber’s BACKUP DANCER Returns to Australia
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Australia’s queen of comedy, Celeste Barber, is set to return to Australian stages this August and September with her acclaimed show, Backup Dancer. Learn more here!
YONG Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Set against the backdrop of the Australian Goldrush of 1857, Yong brings Chinese-Australian history to life as part of a Victorian tour beginning at Arts Centre Melbourne in July.

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