ANASTASIA Comes to Brisbane's Lyric Theatre QPAC in 2026
Broadway musical ANASTASIA will premiere in Brisbane's Lyric Theatre at QPAC from September 2026.
Brisbane Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Australia - Brisbane — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
MACBETH Reimagined at QPAC: A Modern Twist on Shakespeare's Tragedy
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Shake & Stir Theatre Co have announced a brand-new retelling of Macbeth that will storm into the Playhouse from 6 to 21 June 2026.
Postmodern Jukebox Bringing THE FUTURE IS VINTAGE Tour to Australia
POSTMODERN JUKEBOX has announced a tour with their brand-new show, which will take them to cities across UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, to kick off their 2026 THE FUTURE IS VINTAGE World Tour.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Brisbane Welcomes 40th Anniversary Tour of CATS as Limited Tickets Released
The 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats opened to thunderous applause and a standing ovation at its final destination, the Lyric Theatre, QPAC for a short season until February 22.
Cast Announced for STEEL MAGNOLIAS Australia Tour
Producers Neil Gooding and Alex Woodward announced an all-star cast featuring some of the country’s most recognisable and celebrated television actors for the upcoming production of Steel Magnolias.
West End Revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Sets 2026 Australia Tour
Following sold-out seasons in London and across the UK, the critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof is set to tour Australia in 2026, with its inaugural premiere season at Theatre Royal Sydney from July 2026.
Matteo Bocelli Returning to Australia with 'Falling In Love' World Tour
Following sold-out performances around the world, Matteo Bocelli will perform five Australian shows, opening the tour in Perth, before making his debut performance in Adelaide, and continuing to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra to Play Australian Tour
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra will embark on The Night Blooms World Tour in Australia in April/May.
QPAC's Much-Awaited Glasshouse Theatre to Open Its Doors
Queensland Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek confirmed the Glasshouse Theatre was ready to be handed over to Queensland Performing Arts Centre ahead of welcoming audiences at a highly anticipated opening season of events and performances from March.
Shepherd's Purse Theatre Company to Stage THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Shepherd's Purse Theatre Company will present THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Flutterbies Cottage Café in Tyalgum, NSW, as part of their 2026 Midwinter Shakespeare series.
Ralph McTell to Embark on Final Australian Tour This Spring
50 years after Ralph McTell first toured Australia, the British singer-songwriter will return for one final farewell tour, performing at 6 venues across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory.
Tubular Bells in Concert Coming to Australia This June
Tubular Bells in Concert will head to Australia in June 2026 as part of the 50th Anniversary World Tour celebration.
Mental As Anything Documentary Sets Premiere Date Amid 50th Anniversary
The feature documentary Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story will be released theatrically across Australia on 5 March 2026, as the band reforms for a 50th Anniversary national tour with original members Reg Mombassa and Peter O’Doherty.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
QUEER EYES Star Jonathan Van Ness Brings New Tour to Australia and New Zealand
Fresh off three worldwide comedy tours, Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness is bringing his brand new show Hot & Healed to Australia and New Zealand.
BRISBANE Comes to Ad Astra in March
Brisbane is coming to Ad Astra this year.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
THE LAST SHIP, Starring Sting, Comes to Brisbane in April 2026
International music icon Sting will bring his musical The Last Ship to the stage at Glasshouse Theatre, part of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre precinct in Brisbane, from April 9 through May 3, 2026.
Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
Hugh Sheridan to Star in TICK, TICK…BOOM! in Cairns
Internationally acclaimed musical tick, tick…BOOM! by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson is coming to Cairns in May 2026 for three shows only.
BroadwayWorld Introduces My Shows Curtain Call and New Merchandise Partnership
BroadwayWorld announced today that the My Shows platform has officially launched My Shows Curtain Call, a personalized year-end feature designed to celebrate each user's year in theatre.
Irish Music Group Celtic Thunder Sets Australian Tour
The internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, has announced its brand-new show, An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder, which will tour Australia in March 2026.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Brisbane Awards.
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PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue" Brisbane Entertainment Centre (8/08-8/08) |
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The DPS Lab The Princess Theatre (8/19-8/19) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Port Douglas Oaks Port Douglas Resort (8/27-8/28) |
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Weddings and Parties Over Coffee City Tabernacle Baptist Church (8/05-8/05) |
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A Night At The Musicals Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse (10/15-10/17) |