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CABARET AT THE BALLROOM Lineup Announced

CABARET AT THE BALLROOM Lineup Announced

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2021
Joining the line-up of CABARET AT THE BALLROOM kicking off in June, is Queenie Van de Zandt in BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell and in July, Ash Flanders is Nothing and Lucy Maunder sings Irving Berlin: Songs in the Key of Black.
Jim Jefferies Announces Australian National Tour This Summer

Jim Jefferies Announces Australian National Tour This Summer

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2021
Frontier Touring and More Talent are thrilled to announce the return of Australia's most famous expat rock star comedian, political commentator, TV show anchor and writer: Jim Jefferies, touring Australia for the first time in three years this coming June and July 2021.
BWW Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Athenaeum Theatre

BWW Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Athenaeum Theatre

by Josh Stent — May 4, 2021
If you liked the movie The Wedding Singer .
Music Workers in the Arts Encouraged to Apply for Support Act MusicKeeper and CrewKee

Music Workers in the Arts Encouraged to Apply for Support Act MusicKeeper and CrewKeeper Grants

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2021
Music industry charity Support Act is encouraging anyone working professionally in music across the arts and who is in financial difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, to apply for one of their new MusicKeeper or CrewKeeper cash grants.
Mobile Rush Tickets Announced For Opera Australia's AIDA

Mobile Rush Tickets Announced For Opera Australia's AIDA

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2021
$45 mobile Rush tickets will be offered, exclusively via TodayTix, for the acclaimed production of Aida, by celebrated Italian director and choreographer Davide Livermore, enabling greater accessibility for audiences to experience the return of Opera Australia to Melbourne's State Theatre stage.
BWW Review: MATADOR at Her Majesty's Theatre

BWW Review: MATADOR at Her Majesty's Theatre

by Josh Stent — April 30, 2021
Matador is playing as part of Midsumma Festival 2021 and is on at Her Majesty’s Theatre until 2nd May.
BWW Review: DRUMMER QUEENS at The Comedy Theatre

BWW Review: DRUMMER QUEENS at The Comedy Theatre

by Josh Stent — April 29, 2021
What Riverdance did for Irish Dancing.
Anne-Louise Sarks Appointed as MTC's Next Artistic Director

Anne-Louise Sarks Appointed as MTC's Next Artistic Director

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2021
Melbourne Theatre Company today announced Anne-Louise Sarks will be the Company's next Artistic Director.
James Terry Collective to Present NEXT TO NORMAL

James Terry Collective to Present NEXT TO NORMAL

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2021
James Terry Collective has announced it will be bringing the Tony Award winning musical, Next to Normal, to Chapel Off Chapel for a limited season this July.
BWW Feature: THE AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

BWW Feature: THE AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

by Josh Stent — April 28, 2021
'Come and meet those dancing feet, on LAUNCESTON'S avenues I’m taking you to, 42nd St!'
Back To Back Theatre Presents Three Works, Together For The First Time at RISING Fest

Back To Back Theatre Presents Three Works, Together For The First Time at RISING Festival

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2021
In a remarkable retrospective, Back to Back Theatre presents three of its major world-renowned performances – Food Court, Ganesh Versus the Third Reich and small metal objects – at this year's inaugural RISING festival, offering audiences a unique opportunity to plunge into the works of o
YIRRAMBOI Festival Announces The Return of Barring Yanabul on 8 May

YIRRAMBOI Festival Announces The Return of Barring Yanabul on 8 May

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2021
One of the biggest events in the YIRRAMBOI Festival calendar, BARRING YANABUL is a celebration of Blak culture across art, music, dance, theatre and visual art on Saturday May 8, with pop-up performances across Melbourne's CBD.
Florian Zeller's THE TRUTH Announced at Melbourne Theatre Company

Florian Zeller's THE TRUTH Announced at Melbourne Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2021
Academy Award-winning French playwright Florian Zeller's work is back at MTC with The Truth, opening on Thursday 10 June at Southbank Theatre.

Belvoir Announces 2021 Program Part Two

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2021
Belvoir has announced the array of shows making up the second part of their 2021 season.
HALF TIME, A New Musical About Not Acting Your Age, Must Close May 2

HALF TIME, A New Musical About Not Acting Your Age, Must Close May 2

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2021
Half Time is the incredible true story of ten ordinary seniors with extraordinary dreams who audition to dance at halftime for a major basketball team.
SCI FIGHT Science Comedy Debate is Back in Melbourne May 20

SCI FIGHT Science Comedy Debate is Back in Melbourne May 20

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2021
Appearing this debate: Scout Boxall (nominated Best Newcomer MICF 2021), Elizabeth Flux (writer and editor at large for the Melbourne City of Literature), Nicholas J Johnson (award-winning magician, best-selling author and conman), Associate Professor Jess Nithianantharajah (Australian Research Co
BWW Review: DOLLY DIAMOND'S STAR FOR A NIGHT at Chapel Off Chapel

BWW Review: DOLLY DIAMOND'S STAR FOR A NIGHT at Chapel Off Chapel

by Josh Stent — April 24, 2021
Through the magic that only ‘real-life’ live television can bring, Dolly Diamond rescues ‘real-life’ contestants from their mundane existence and transforms them into their favourite music icons.
BWW Review: CHESS THE MUSICAL at Regent Theatre

BWW Review: CHESS THE MUSICAL at Regent Theatre

by Josh Stent — April 24, 2021
If you are after a night of ‘80s electric power ballads that are infused with a theatrically dramatic orchestral score, then StoreyBoard Entertainment’s semi-staged concert revival of Chess The Musical is the show for you!
Alinta Chidzey and Des Flanagan Will Lead MOULIN ROUGE! in Australia

Alinta Chidzey and Des Flanagan Will Lead MOULIN ROUGE! in Australia

by BWW News Desk — April 23, 2021
The Australian cast has been announced for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, playing at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from 13 August 2021.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne Extends Booking Through December With

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne Extends Booking Through December With New Tickets Released Next Week

by BWW News Desk — April 23, 2021
New tickets for the record-breaking theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 9.
Celebrate A Decade Of Michael Griffiths With His 'Greatest Hits'

Celebrate A Decade Of Michael Griffiths With His 'Greatest Hits'

by BWW News Desk — April 23, 2021
A fortyfivedownstairs favourite for his sell-out shows In Vogue: Songs by Madonna, Sweet Dreams: Songs by Annie Lennox and Cole: A Tribute to Cole Porter, Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths returns to fortyfive in May with his acclaimed new show Greatest Hits.
Kings Of Leon to Tour Australia For The First Time In Over 10 Years

Kings Of Leon to Tour Australia For The First Time In Over 10 Years

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2021
Following the release of their recent Australian Number One album 'When You See Yourself', Kings of Leon have announced their first full Australian tour in over 10 years.
Melbourne Opera Presents Giuseppe Verdi's MACBETH

Melbourne Opera Presents Giuseppe Verdi's MACBETH

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2021
Following the sell-out success of Wagner's epic Das Rheingold at The Regent in February, Melbourne Opera will stage an inspired new production of Giuseppe Verdi's thrilling Macbeth at Her Majesty's Theatre from 18 May.
World Premiere Of Ground Breaking New Massed Choral Work Addresses Climate Change And

World Premiere Of Ground Breaking New Massed Choral Work Addresses Climate Change And Commemorates Earth Day

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2021
The World Premiere of the first movement, 'The Protest' from ECOTORIO was launched today, April 22nd, 2021, to commemorate Earth Day.
NAISDA Dance College Seeks Applicants Aged 16 to 26

NAISDA Dance College Seeks Applicants Aged 16 to 26

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2021
NAISDA Dance College is seeking its next intake of dance and performing arts students and invites First Nations applicants aged 16 to 26.

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