Side By Side With Sondheim at Brisbane Powerhouse

Stephen Sondheim’s work is set to come to life in an intimate Brisbane season!

One of musical theatre’s most celebrated songwriters takes centre stage this March, as A Night At The Musicals presents Side by Side with Sondheim at the Brisbane Powerhouse for a strictly limited season.

This original staged concert celebrates the wit, complexity and emotional depth of Stephen Sondheim’s body of work - brought to life by an exceptional cast of Australia’s leading musical theatre performers.

Running for just four performances, 12th to the 14th March in the Underground Theatre at Brisbane Powerhouse, Side by Side with Sondheim offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience Sondheim’s music in an intimate ‘in the round’ setting, where lyric, story and performance is front and centre for the audience. 

The production features a powerhouse line up, including Courtney Monsma, fresh from international success and best known to Australian audiences as Glinda in Wicked, Sarah Morrison (Mamma Mia, Come From Away), James Shaw (Rent, The Secret Garden), Renae Suttie (The Swing Collective), Lachlan Greenland (Cirque Alice), Jordan Koulos (& Juliet, Grease), and Erica Wild (Rocky Horror, Cinderella).

Backing the cast is a featured quartet, Josh Whitten, Paige McKay, Liam J. O’Byrne and Laura Garrick, vocally underscoring Sondheim’s music throughout the show.

Together, the cast will perform hits from Company, Into the Woods, Merrily We Roll Along, Sweeney Todd and beyond, alongside lesser-known gems and thoughtfully re-imagined favourites, thanks to expert Musical Direction by Michael Keen. 

Director Alex Watson says the production is as much about the performers as it is about the composer.

“Stephen Sondheim demands the very best from performers, musically, emotionally, and intellectually,” Watson said. “This cast represents an extraordinary cross-section of Australian musical theatre talent, and Side by Side with Sondheim gives them the space to really tell these stories. It’s intimate, it’s actor-driven, and it’s going to be a treat for Brisbane audiences.” 

Whether audiences are lifelong devotees or discovering Sondheim’s work for the first time, Side by Side with Sondheim promises an evening of sharp humour, humanity and unforgettable music. 

With only four performances available, this limited Brisbane season is expected to sell quickly.

EVENT DETAILS

The Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
12 - 14 March 2026
Four performances only
Tickets: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/side-by-side-with-sondheim/

Musical Directed by: Michael Keen
Directed by: Alex Watson
Produced by: Sophora Cliff

About A Night At The Musicals Inc.
A Night At The Musicals Inc. is an independent professional theatre company specialising in staged-concert musical theatre productions. Founded in 2021 by Sophora Cliff, the company produces a diverse annual programme spanning large-scale concerts, themed cabaret and touring productions across South East Queensland. With a strong commitment to supporting local artists, the company reinvests into its performers and continues to build its reputation as a leader in high-quality musical theatre presentation.

MEDIA ENQUIRIES
Alex Watson
Marketing, A Night At The Musicals Inc.
brisnightatthemusicals@gmail.com
0430 055 633