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Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY, THE CHOIR OF MAN & More Launch Brisbane Festival 2026
Brisbane Festival 2026 has officially begun, with Strong is the New Pretty, The Choir of Man, Fijian Flying Circus, Riverfire and more among the highlights of the 23-day program.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION to Add Brisbane Season at QPAC
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION will play a limited Brisbane season at QPAC's Glasshouse Theatre, following stops in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide, with David Berry, Bert LaBonté and Rodger Corser leading the cast.
THE SONGS OF JOHN FARNHAM Concert to Broadcast Live at HOYTS Cinemas
HOYTS will broadcast THE SONGS OF JOHN FARNHAM: A LIVING LEGEND concert live from Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, giving fans nationwide access after the arena show sold out.
THE MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER VS JOHN WILLIAMS Adds Brisbane & Sydney Shows
Following sold-out Melbourne performances, the concert will expand to Brisbane's Concert Hall, QPAC and the Sydney Opera House, presented by the Australian Pops Orchestra and Sony Music Australia.
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE to Return to Brisbane and Tour Australia
The Olivier Award-winning interactive family show will bring lifelike dinosaurs to Brisbane Powerhouse as part of an Australian tour spanning multiple cities during the summer school holidays.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from August 2026
In this August 2026 edition, two major national tours are gearing up to hit the road, with the casts of OH, MARY! and JERSEY BOYS offering behind-the-scenes looks at their rehearsal processes, while BroadwayWorld exclusively revealed that Aliya Grace will lead the upcoming BOOP! THE MUSICAL tour lau
Video: HEATHERS New York, UK, and Australian Casts Team Up For 'Candy Store' Music Video
The three casts of Heathers the Musical - in New York, Australia, and the UK - have teamed up to celebrate Heathers Day.
Richard Lewer’s STEVE Will Begin National Tour In Regional South Australia
Richard Lewer's STEVE, a National Gallery of Australia touring exhibition on dementia and memory, opens at Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery on August 28, 2026, before a three-year regional tour.
Hasan Minhaj, Ronny Chieng to Bring A DEBATE TO THE DEATH to Australia in December
Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng will bring their comedy tour A Debate to the Death to Brisbane on Dec.
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SHERLOCK HOLMES - THE MYSTERY OF THE VALKYRIE to Return to QPAC
Queensland Performing Arts Centre will bring back the whodunnit for a Brisbane season, reuniting Eugene Gilfedder and Ian Stenlake as Holmes and Watson.
Jiaoying Live Will Embark on 2026 Australian Tour
Jiaoying Summers will reutrn to Australia this September for a national tour kicking off in Melbourne before heading to Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Open at Melbourne's Princess Theatre October 2027
The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL will open at Melbourne's Princess Theatre in October 2027, before touring to Sydney Lyric and QPAC's Lyric Theatre in Brisbane.
THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR to Tour Australia With Michael Boyd
The Christmas Spectacular, starring internationally acclaimed illusionist Michael Boyd and vocalist Prinnie Stevens, will return for a national tour beginning in Melbourne.
Brisbane Festival 2026 to Present Full Festival Village Lineup at South Bank
Brisbane Festival has released the complete program for Festival Village at South Bank, featuring sunrise ceremonies, DAYBREAKER, wellbeing sessions, live music and nightly entertainment along the riverfront precinct.
THE LION KING to Return to Melbourne's Regent Theatre In 2027
Disney's THE LION KING will return to Melbourne for the first time since 2015, with performances set to begin at the Regent Theatre as part of the musical's third Australian tour.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CULTS to Tour Australia With Mike King
TEG Dainty will present THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CULTS, a live show hosted by cult investigator Mike King, with performances across six Australian cities.
RIVERFIRE by Australian Retirement Trust to Add Sixth Barge in 2026
Brisbane Festival will expand its opening-night fireworks display with a sixth barge positioned between the Victoria Bridge and Neville Bonner Bridge, bringing the show closer to South Bank and the CBD.
Michael Cassel Group Names Zachary Baer North America Producing Head
Michael Cassel Group has appointed Zachary Baer to the newly created role of Head of Producing & Creative Development, North America, as the company expands its senior leadership team.
Nat’s What I Reckon Will Launch PANIC AT THE BISTRO Tour
Comedian and mental health advocate Nat's What I Reckon will bring his new show, PANIC AT THE BISTRO, to venues across Australia, following sold-out festival runs in Adelaide and Darwin.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from July 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE IN CONCERT to Bring Holiday Film Score to the Stage in Australia
Love Actually In Concert will bring the heart, humour, and intertwined stories of Richard Curtis' beloved Christmas classic in four special screenings to be performed in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2026 Australian Tour Cast Revealed
Catherine Alcorn, Sally Bourne, Lena Cruz and Chelsea Gibb will star in a new Australian production touring Geelong, Parramatta, Melbourne, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra.
FALLEN ANGELS Filmed on Broadway to Screen in Cinemas This Fall
The Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels will come to cinemas across the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and selected international territories for a limited engagement beginning in October.
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The Shawshank Redemption Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC (4/28-5/09) VIDEOS |
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A Night At The Musicals Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse (10/15-10/17) |
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Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of) Playhouse, QPAC (9/30-10/18) VIDEOS |
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Shakespeare Scene Study Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble (10/03-10/05) |
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Treasure Island St. Matthews Hall (9/30-10/04) |
