The latest theatre news from Australia - Brisbane — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Prospero Arts will present GILBERT & SULLIVAN: A SOIREE OF SONG & SATIRE at QPAC Brisbane, following a successful Melbourne season with Opera Australia.
Mark Trevorrow, Rupert Noffs and ARIA Award-winning musical director Bev Kennedy reunite for OLD FRIENDS, with Sydney performances at Ginger's at The Oxford Hotel followed by a national tour across Australia.
Spiderbait announced local openers for all dates on their Ivy & the Big Apples 30th Anniversary Tour, featuring female and gender diverse artists across Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, and Newcastle.
The full cast for GWB Entertainment and Andrew Henry Presents' production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN has been announced, with Anthony LaPaglia reprising his role as Willy Loman for limited seasons in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Brisbane Festival, Sydney Theatre Company, and Trish Wadley Productions announced the full cast for the world premiere of Suzie Miller's STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY, directed by Sarah Giles, with Lucy Bell, Amber McMahon, and Tara Morice among the ensemble.
The Australian production of Beetlejuice has announced that they will continue with performances at the QPAC Lyric Theater through July 7, canceling any further performances dates.
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Brisbane Festival announced its 2026 program, the inaugural vision of new Artistic Director Ebony Bott, featuring 700 performances, world premieres, international productions, and free events across the city.
International jazz and soul singer Lady Blackbird is set to make her long-awaited Australian debut this spring, in a three-city tour spanning Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast.
Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer will make his highly anticipated return to Australia this October with a new arena production: Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level.
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Acclaimed English comedian Simon Brodkin announced an Australian tour, with stops in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth as part of his UNLEASHED stand-up show.
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway production BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL is set to open at QPAC's Lyric Theatre in Brisbane, led by Broadway star Andy Karl, with Australian performer Jenni Little joining the cast as Barbara Maitland.
Troy Sussman will lead the Australian cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as Tevye, joined by Sigrid Thornton as Yente, in a national tour opening at Theatre Royal Sydney before traveling to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth.
QPAC announced the free program for its CLANCESTRY festival, celebrating First Nations art and culture with music, performance, family events, and markets at South Bank Cultural Forecourt in Brisbane.
Giant, the new play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, will be released in cinemas later this year.
The new production of STARLIGHT EXPRESS, which won an Olivier Award during its London run, will tour the UK and beyond, with stops in Leicester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Sunderland, Birmingham, and Southampton.
CIRQUE NOUVELLE will present a limited season of performances in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, featuring acrobats, aerialists, jugglers and balancing artists exploring the evolution of circus through theatrical storytelling.
Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony winner Anthony LaPaglia will reprise his role as Willy Loman in DEATH OF A SALESMAN, returning to Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre and making its Brisbane debut at QPAC.
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A Night At The Musicals Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse (10/15-10/17) |
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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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Weddings and Parties Over Coffee City Tabernacle Baptist Church (8/05-8/05) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Port Douglas Oaks Port Douglas Resort (8/27-8/28) |
