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Upcoming Shows

The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
Mar 4 – Mar 14, 2026

Award winning producers Drew Anthony Creative are continuing their 2026 east coast season with the announcement of a powerful stage adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize...

The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
Mar 4 – Mar 22, 2026

Drew Anthony Creative presents the powerful stage adaptation of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - a young girl's inspiring true story of resilience and hope...

Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of)
Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of)
Jun 18 – Jul 18, 2026

The five-star musical comedy sensation, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of), is finally heading Down Under.Neil Gooding Productions and Woodward Productions Presentby arrangement with David Pugh...

Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias
Jul 23 – Aug 9, 2026

The beloved film live on stageThe iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women is back — live...



Melbourne, Australia Critics Wanted

BWW is always seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage our over 130 regional areas. As a Contributing Editor, you will have the opportunity to review the shows of your choice, conduct interviews with local and touring talent, design features of your own choosing for publishing, and work/network with your local theater press reps to bring exposure to the theatrical offerings in your area.

All applicants should have excellent writing skills and an interest for giving local theaters and productions some prominence on BroadwayWorld.com.

Your compensation as a featured writer with us not only includes exclusive press seats to all of the shows you cover (as is standard in your area and arranged between you and the theater) but also the opportunity to be published under your own byline and publishing profile on both the local and main pages of the site for maximum exposure to our 5M+ monthly visitors.

If this sounds like you, please send a resume and one writing sample to social@broadwayworld.com.

Past Shows

Saturday Night Fever
Saturday Night Fever
Jan 8 – Jan 25, 2026

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is the ultimate celebration of the 1970s disco phenomenon that defined a generation and includes the Bee Gee’s hits ‘Stayin’ Alive’, ‘Night...

Shimmery Burlesque
Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2024

Shimmery Burlesque returns to the Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne after a successful debut, offering a vibrant exploration of Burlesque through the eyes of Lady Shimmery,...

Club Vegas
Club Vegas
May 29 – Jun 2, 2024

Welcome Back to CLUB VEGAS – The Spectacle!Prepare to be mesmerized once more by the show that captures the glitz and over-the-top glamour of Las...

Melbourne Opera presents Lucia di Lammermoor from 8 May
Melbourne Opera presents Lucia di Lammermoor from 8 May
May 8 – May 18, 2024

Award-winning Greek-Australian soprano Elena Xanthoudakis extends her bel canto repertoire by taking on the starring role in Lucia di Lammermoor, directed by one of Australia’s...

Dog Man: The Musical
Dog Man: The Musical
Jan 17 – Jan 28, 2024

Part dog, part man, ALL HERO! Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters come to life in an epic new musical playing at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre these Summer...

Jazz Men
Jazz Men
Jan 10 – Jan 11, 2024

Experience a scorching hot fusion of cabaret and sensuality that will leave you breathless.Moving to the rhythm of passion captivate your imagination with their every...

Elvis: A Musical Revolution
Elvis: A Musical Revolution
Oct 3 – Dec 17, 2023

Penned by acclaimed international writers, Elvis: A Musical Revolution is a new bio-musical exploring the extraordinary life of award-winning cultural icon and rock ‘n’ roll...

Melbourne Opera presents Maria Stuarda
Melbourne Opera presents Maria Stuarda
Sep 9 – Sep 17, 2023

Acclaimed Melbourne soprano Helena Dix returns from an internationally broadcasted performance in the title role of Norma at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, to make her...

Club Vegas - The Spectacle
Club Vegas - The Spectacle
Sep 1 – Sep 3, 2023

Club Vegas comes to Melbourne and is set to dazzle audiences of all ages in a lavish and breathtaking, modern nod to the glamour and...

Shake Rattle 'N' Roll
Shake Rattle 'N' Roll
May 12 – May 14, 2023

Following sell out performances across Australia in 2022, and by overwhelming demand, SHAKE RATTLE ‘N’ ROLL returns to The Athenaeum Theatre Melbourne!The music that you...

ORACLE - the myth
ORACLE - the myth
Jan 19 – Feb 11, 2023

A MYTHICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE STARS AND CONSTELLATIONSFrom the creative team behind the award-winning MATADOR & the critically acclaimed MANSION, comes Bass Fam creative’s latest box...

ORACLE - the myth
ORACLE - the myth
Jul 14 – Jul 30, 2022

From the creative team behind the award, winning MATADOR & the critically acclaimed MANSION, comes their latest award winning, box office hit fusion of circus,...

Melbourne Opera: The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Melbourne Opera: The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
May 1 – May 5, 2022

As the first main stage production in Australia in over forty years, Melbourne Opera and IOpera will present a stunning reinterpretation of Kurt Weill, Bertolt...

Alex Williamson 'Oi Mate!' at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Alex Williamson 'Oi Mate!' at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Apr 6 – Apr 18, 2021

The Loosest Aussie Bloke and Bogan Aussie Commentator Alex Williamson is back with another crushing hour of pure, uncut comedy platinum. A comedy festival isnt...

The ISO That Nearly Stole Christmas
The ISO That Nearly Stole Christmas
Dec 12

Skunkworks Productions in collaboration with the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall invites music and comedy lovers to rediscover Christmas, ISO style. Bursting with wit, charm and...

Disenchanted
Disenchanted
Sep 6 – Sep 8, 2018

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE IN MELBOURNE Following multiple sold out seasons across America and around the world, Mad About Theatre is thrilled to present the Australian premiere...

Australia Day by Jonathan Biggins
Australia Day by Jonathan Biggins
Sep 24 – Sep 26, 2015

Written and directed by acclaimed playwright and Sydney Theatre Company satirist Jonathan Biggins, Australia Day returns to Melbourne in a brand new production.The Australia Day...

Cosi Fan Tutte - presented by Melbourne Opera
Cosi Fan Tutte - presented by Melbourne Opera
Jul 11 – Jul 31, 2012

Melbourne Opera has updated the traditional story to 1960s Melbourne, when strict moral values are challenged by free love. Confusion and high comedy ensues, combined...

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