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Cast Set For FOOTLOOSE in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
Footloose: The Musical is now playing at the Athenaeum Theatre with most of the initial May-June season already sold out.
Tanya Bennett Revealed as Back to Back Theatre's New Executive Producer and Co-CEO
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
The Board of Back to Back Theatre has announced the appointment of Tanya Bennett as the company's new Executive Producer and Co CEO. Learn more about here here!
LOVING THE ALIEN Comes to The Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
 Get ready to board the glam rocket to Mars to find out the truth about David Bowie, for the world premiere of Loving the Alien at Arts Centre Melbourne. Learn more here!
MSO Secret Symphony Returns With Three Mystery Events In 2025
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
The MSO's intimate concert series Secret Symphony will return across Melbourne this June, August and October with three pop-up performances that bring classical music to life in the most unexpected places.
Bradley Simpson Confirms Special Guests for 'The Panic Years Australian Tour'
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Special guests have officially been announced for Bradley Simpson’s The Panic Years Australian tour, kicking off next week. Final tickets for all shows are on sale now.
Photos: BEETLEJUICE in Melbourne, Australia
by Emmy Rice - May 17, 2025
Production photos have just been released for the Australian premiere of Beetlejuice in Melbourne, starring composer Eddie Perfect as Beetlejuice and Karis Oka as Lydia Deetz. See the photos here! 
Acclaimed Organist Thomas Heywood Celebrates 200 Years Of Organ Music In Australia
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Classical organist extraordinaire Thomas Heywood celebrates the 200th anniversary of organ music in Australia with a spectacular concert of classical favourites performed on the Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ on Sunday 29 June at 2pm.
The National Melbourne Farewells CEO Sarah Hunt
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Chair of The National Govind Pillai has announced the departure of CEO Sarah Hunt following a transformative five year tenure. Learn more about Hunt here.
Grinspoon to Embark on 30th Birthday Bonanza! Tour in Australia
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
To celebrate 30 years of success, Grinspoon has announced details of their Australian 30th Birthday Bonanza! Tour which will take them across the country starting in Adelaide’s AEC Theatre on Saturday, 1 November.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Open In Melbourne In September
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2025
MJ THE MUSICAL, the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical, will play in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre from September 2025. Tickets for the Melbourne season will be available for pre-sale from Monday 26 May 2025, with Melburnians encouraged to join the waitlist.
Arts Centre Melbourne Will Open Australian Museum of Performing Arts in Iconic Hamer Hall
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2025
Arts Centre Melbourne announced it will open the new Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) within its iconic Hamer Hall in December 2025. Learn more about the venue here!
SAMSON & DELILAH Comes to Melbourne Opera Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Melbourne Opera will stage Saint-Saëns' grand opera Samson & Delilah at the Palais Theatre. One of the greatest French operas, Samson and Delilah powerfully tells the story of the seduction and downfall of Samson.
The Barden Party Brings Shakespeare Double Bill to Chapel Off Chapel
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
After a highly successful international 90-show tour spanning New Zealand and Australia, The Barden Party is bringing two award-winning productions to Chapel Off Chapel in Melbourne for a limited run.
Winners Revealed For the 2025 Green Room Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Victoria’s theatre industry came together on Monday May 5th at the Comedy Theatre to reveal the winners for the 2025 Green Room Awards and the recipients are still celebrating. Learn more here!
Ricky Martin Sets Second and Final Melbourne Show with Rita Ora
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
With the first Melbourne show officially SOLD OUT, and due to overwhelming demand, global music icon Ricky Martin has announced a second and final Melbourne performance for his highly anticipated Ricky Martin Live 2025 tour.
Lime Cordiale Adds Third Melbourne Show
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Due to popular demand, Lime Cordiale and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra have announced a third live concert experience for Melbourne in September. Learn more here!
Cast Set For 40th Anniversary Australian Tour of CATS
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
More cast members have been announced for the 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical CATS. Learn more about the show here!
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Brings Relaxed Performances To The Main Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's commitment to sharing the magic of orchestral music with the broadest possible audience comes to the fore with its ongoing programming of ‘relaxed performances'. 
David Gray Adds New Show in Perth; Gordi to Join Tour as Special Guest
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
With tickets for the first Perth show nearly gone, it has been announced that David Gray will play a second and final WA performance at Riverside Theatre on Wednesday, 5 November. It has also been announced that Gordi will join Gray on tour.
MSO Will Perform Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2025
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will present Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience – a new Marvel Studios film concert that takes fans on an epic cinematic journey covering twenty-three films in one momentous concert experience.
MY COUSIN FRANK Will Make Naarm/Melbourne Theatre Debut
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2025
The true story of Australia's first signed Indigenous Olympian, Francis Roy “Frank” Roberts will be shared on stage by his cousin, Rhoda Roberts AO, in NORPA's My Cousin Frank at Arts Centre Melbourne.
Feature: STATE THEATRE’S KIMBERLEY AKIMBO LAUNCH at State Theatre Company’s Rehearsal Rooms.
by Barry Lenny - April 13, 2025
The State Theatre Company of South Australia launched their upcoming musical
SLEEPLESS FESTIVAL Returns This May
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2025
After-dark music and arts festival SLEEPLESS FESTIVAL is set to take over Melbourne's inner west this May with a vibrant showcase of music, performance, art and installation. 
The Hives Add Final Melbourne Show to Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Due to the overwhelming demand, international rock sensation The Hives have announced a 2nd and final Melbourne show on their upcoming tour this July.
Tickets Now On Sale For 2025 Green Room Awards Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
The Green Room Awards Association has announced the venue, date & on sale of tickets for the 42nd Annual Green Room Awards. Learn more about the event here!

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