Esther Perel Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2026
Esther Perel, the psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast Where Should We Begin?, will return to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane this December.
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Listen: FROM WATER TO AIR EP Features Broadway Performers on New Australian Musical Recording
Australian composer Alanya Bridge released a six-track EP for FROM WATER TO AIR, featuring Broadway performers including Keri René Fuller and Kennedy Caughell, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
Bryan Adams ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES Tour to Add Second Melbourne Show
Bryan Adams announced a second Melbourne date for his Roll With The Punches arena tour after the first sold out, with Natalie Imbruglia joining as special guest at Rod Laver Arena.
AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL Will Tour Melbourne and Brisbane in 2026-27
A new Australian tour of American Psycho will launch in Melbourne this October before heading to Brisbane in 2027.
John Waters Joins Australian Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Perth Dates Announced
Australian stage and screen veteran John Waters has joined the Australian cast of Fiddler on the Roof as Lazar Wolf.
WAITRESS Will Close Early in Australia, Scrapping Sydney Transfer, as a Second Broadway Title Cuts Its Tour Short
WAITRESS ends its Australian run early and cancels its Sydney season, becoming the second Broadway musical in weeks to cut its tour short amid rising costs.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Stage Adaptation to Tour Australia
The stage adaptation of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, direct from its acclaimed UK tour, announced an Australian run across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, with additional cities to be revealed.
Adam Kay Bringing TWAS THE NIGHTSHIFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS LIVE to Australia
Bestselling author, comedian and doctor, Adam Kay will return to Australia with his festive live show, Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas Live.
THE LION KING to Return to Brisbane's QPAC for First Time in Over a Decade
Disney's THE LION KING is set to return to Queensland Performing Arts Centre for its second Brisbane season, more than ten years after its record-breaking 2014 run sold out its entire 19-week engagement.
The Script Adds Picture This as Special Guest for 2027 Australian Arena Tour
Irish rock band Picture This announced as special guests on The Script's Australian Man In The Arena Tour, marking the band's twelfth Australian headline tour with Frontier Touring, stopping in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Photos: SIX THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal Ahead of Melbourne Run
Rehearsals are officially underway with just two weeks until the Australian return of SIX the Musical.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from June 2026
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
GILBERT & SULLIVAN: A SOIREE OF SONG & SATIRE to Open at QPAC Brisbane
Prospero Arts will present GILBERT & SULLIVAN: A SOIREE OF SONG & SATIRE at QPAC Brisbane, following a successful Melbourne season with Opera Australia.
OLD FRIENDS to Return to Sydney Before National Tour
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 to Kick Off IVY & THE BIG APPLES 30th Anniversary Tour with Local Openers
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.
Full Cast Set For DEATH OF A SALESMAN in Australia
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.
BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Full Cast Set for STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY at Brisbane Festival
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.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL To Cancel Australian Tour, Brisbane To Close On July 7
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.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
Brisbane Festival to Launch 2026 Program Under New Artistic Director Ebony Bott
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.
Lady Blackbird Set to Make Her Australian Debut This Spring
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.
HANS ZIMMER LIVE – THE NEXT LEVEL Coming to Australia in June
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.
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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) |
