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BWW Review: AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEATH at Langley Theatre, Auckland

BWW Review: AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEATH at Langley Theatre, Auckland

by Monica Moore — July 6, 2021
An all-female cast of clever young women delivered an intriguing and highly entertaining performance.
BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS At Harlequin Musical Theatre

BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS At Harlequin Musical Theatre

by Pauline Vella — June 29, 2021
The musical sits upon a premise that has been familiar to us since early childhood when we learnt the fairy tales read to us  by parents or grandparents, allowing  INTO THE WOODS ( Act One)to  fit us like a cuddly old dressing gown.
New Zealand Opera Cancels Upcoming Wellington Season Due to Increased COVID-19 Restri

New Zealand Opera Cancels Upcoming Wellington Season Due to Increased COVID-19 Restrictions

by BWW News Desk — June 28, 2021
The Government announced an Alert Level change to Level 2 in Wellington from 6pm on June 22 until at least 11.
Disney's THE LION KING Officially Opens in Auckland, NZ

Disney's THE LION KING Officially Opens in Auckland, NZ

by Oliver Oliveros — June 27, 2021
THE LION KING officially opened at the 4,500-seater Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand (NZ), last weekend.
BWW Review: WONDERFUL at Basement Theatre

BWW Review: WONDERFUL at Basement Theatre

by Jake La Jeunesse — June 23, 2021
This one-man show portrays a professional clergyman-educator with a deep passion for film and theatre.
Disney's MOANA JR. Will Be Performed at The Court Theatre in July

Disney's MOANA JR. Will Be Performed at The Court Theatre in July

by BWW News Desk — June 19, 2021
Learn more about the upcoming production, which will run 10 to 24 July 2021.
BWW Review: THE REVIVAL at Dolphin Theatre

BWW Review: THE REVIVAL at Dolphin Theatre

by Jake La Jeunesse — June 7, 2021
The Revival focuses on a group of bickering actors who slowly begin to realize their show is haunted.
New Zealand Opera Returns to Live Performances This Week With THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

New Zealand Opera Returns to Live Performances This Week With THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

by BWW News Desk — June 7, 2021
New Zealand Opera has invited director Lindy Hume to create a new production that explores feminist ideas in Mozart’s opera, part of a series that has preoccupied her artistic practice in recent years.
NZ Symphony Orchestra Announces Upcoming 'Relaxed Concerts'

NZ Symphony Orchestra Announces Upcoming 'Relaxed Concerts'

by BWW News Desk — June 6, 2021
NZSO Relaxed Concerts are for audiences who may feel uncomfortable in a traditional concert environment.
THAT'S ALL SHE WROTE Will Return to Te Auaha This July

THAT'S ALL SHE WROTE Will Return to Te Auaha This July

by BWW News Desk — June 3, 2021
Written and performed by Tse, with music arranged and directed by Katie Morton and directed by the other half of Red Scare, James Cain, That’s All She Wrote intersperses songs from recent Broadway hits (Hadestown, Fun Home, Waitress), underrated indie gems (Murder Ballad, Runaways, Heterotopia) an
ONCE Will Be Performed at The Court Theatre in June and July

ONCE Will Be Performed at The Court Theatre in June and July

by BWW News Desk — May 26, 2021
The award-winning musical Once is coming to Ōtautahi's Court Theatre this June.
2021 Fred Award Finalists Announced

2021 Fred Award Finalists Announced

by BWW News Desk — May 22, 2021
FRED Award judges have chosen three finalists to compete at tomorrow's final festival showcase, Electric Kiwi Last Laughs.
YO, LA PEOR DEL MUNDO, un nuevo musical en el Fernán Gómez

YO, LA PEOR DEL MUNDO, un nuevo musical en el Fernán Gómez

by Nuria Pedret — May 20, 2021
El musical de Vaivén Producciones sobre la poeta Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz se podrá ver hasta el 29 de mayo
Skycity Transforms Into The City That Never Sleeps For One Night Only

Skycity Transforms Into The City That Never Sleeps For One Night Only

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2021
For one night only, a group of New Zealand's finest musicians are bringing The Fillmore East to Auckland's very own SkyCity Theatre on Friday June 11.
BWW Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Hamilton Musical Theatr

BWW Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Hamilton Musical Theatre

by Marty Wilson — May 16, 2021
Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum has burst into life with gusto on the Hamilton Musical Theatre.
BWW Review: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN  at Howick Little Theatre

BWW Review: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at Howick Little Theatre

by Glenda Pearce — May 14, 2021
Set in a suburban town in England in present time, 'THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN' is a contemporary and complex psycho-thriller, a 'whodunnit' with twists and turns, anticipations and numerous attempts to guess just who is guilty and who is not.
THE LIFE OF GALILEO Will Be Performed by Auckland Theatre Company in June

THE LIFE OF GALILEO Will Be Performed by Auckland Theatre Company in June

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2021
Arguably Bertolt Brecht's greatest play, The Life of Galileo captures a brilliant discovery by a brilliant mind that changed our understanding of the universe.
BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Centrestage Youth Theatre

BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Centrestage Youth Theatre

by Jake La Jeunesse — May 1, 2021
An impressive cast assembled by Centrestage Youth Theatre incited a standing ovation on their final performance of Legally Blonde.
David McAllister AM Awarded The Highest International Award For Dance 3

David McAllister AM Awarded The Highest International Award For Dance 3

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2021
At a gala lunch held today attended by hundreds of ballet lovers, David McAllister AM, the immediate past Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet, was surprised when the event took a turn and became “David McAllister This Is Your Life”.
The Court Theatre Heats Up With The Arrival Of LADIES NIGHT

The Court Theatre Heats Up With The Arrival Of LADIES NIGHT

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2021
Barry, Gavin, Norman, Craig and Wes find themselves down on their luck outside the pub on Saturday night.
BWW Review: SHORTLAND STREET:  THE MUSICAL at Gryphon Theatre

BWW Review: SHORTLAND STREET: THE MUSICAL at Gryphon Theatre

by Lindsey Rusling — April 22, 2021
Shortland Street is an iconic Kiwi soap opera based around the fictitious Shortland Street Hospital.
BWW Review: BLACKADDER ... IN LOVE at Playhouse Theatre Inc

BWW Review: BLACKADDER ... IN LOVE at Playhouse Theatre Inc

by Marty Wilson — April 22, 2021
I was invited along to opening night of Playhouse Theatre's production of Blackadder .
New Book 'The History of the Court Theatre' Launches as Part of 50th Anniversary Cele

New Book 'The History of the Court Theatre' Launches as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebrations

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2021
Almost as much drama behind the scenes as onstage revealed in theatre company's history
The Court Theatre Thanks Longtime Volunteer Ushers for Their Years of Service

The Court Theatre Thanks Longtime Volunteer Ushers for Their Years of Service

by BWW News Desk — April 12, 2021
As The Court Theatre prepares to celebrate 50 years next week there are two key people who have been there from the start.
BWW Feature: THAT BLOODY WOMAN - YOUTH EDITION Comes to Christchurch

BWW Feature: THAT BLOODY WOMAN - YOUTH EDITION Comes to Christchurch

by Monica Moore — April 4, 2021
This April sees the opportunity for a select group of young New Zealander performers aged 16 – 23 years to take part in an exciting week-long pilot workshop of Aotearoa’s own hit musical “That Bloody Woman” from Monday 26 th April – Friday 30 th April 2022, in Ōtautahi (Christchurch)

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Phantom of the Opera  in New Zealand Phantom of the Opera
Centrestage (5/09-5/24)
Defending the Caveman in New Zealand Defending the Caveman
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre (7/31-8/08)
Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour in New Zealand Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour
James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (10/16-10/16)
Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me in New Zealand Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me
St James Theatre Wellington (9/04-9/04)
Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour in New Zealand Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour
The Opera House Wellington (10/09-10/09)
Tera Te Auahi in New Zealand Tera Te Auahi
Sir Howard Morrison Centre (6/10-6/13)
NYT production of Disney''s The Little Mermaid in New Zealand NYT production of Disney''s The Little Mermaid
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre (6/26-6/28)
The Addams Family Musical in New Zealand The Addams Family Musical
Bruce Mason Centre (7/10-7/11)
Jesus Christ Superstar in New Zealand Jesus Christ Superstar
St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28)
Judy''s Encore in New Zealand Judy''s Encore
Bruce Mason Centre (8/09-8/09)