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Jay Laga'aia to Join WICKED as 'The Wizard' for Auckland Season, September 2013

Jay Laga'aia to Join WICKED as 'The Wizard' for Auckland Season, September 2013

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2013
New Zealand-born star of stage, television and screen, JAY LAGA'AIA, is today confirmed to play The Wizard of Oz in the Auckland season of WICKED - the Broadway musical blockbuster coming to New Zealand in September.
KINGS OF THE GYM, SNAP!, END OF THE RAINBOW and More Set for Court Theatre's 2013-14

KINGS OF THE GYM, SNAP!, END OF THE RAINBOW and More Set for Court Theatre's 2013-14 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2013
Chief Executive, Philip Aldridge, is singing the praises of The Court Theatre's upcoming season.
BWW Seeks Editors Internationally!

BWW Seeks Editors Internationally!

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2013
BroadwayWorld.
Palmerston North Boys High Presents WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, Now thru March 23

Palmerston North Boys High Presents WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, Now thru March 23

by BWW News Desk — March 14, 2013
The Australasian premiere of Whistle Down the Wind, with Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Jim Steinman, Book by Patricia Knop, Gale Edwards and Andrew Lloyd Webber and Orchestrations by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber, will play PNBHS, tonight, March 14-23, 2013.
The Court Theatre Reopens Season with GROUNDSWELL: STORIES FROM THE QUAKE, Now thru M

The Court Theatre Reopens Season with GROUNDSWELL: STORIES FROM THE QUAKE, Now thru March 23

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 2013
On 22 February 2011 The Court Theatre, like so many companies and organisations located in The Red Zone, saw its foundations crumble; literally and figuratively.
The Court Theatre to Reopen Season with GROUNDSWELL: STORIES FROM THE QUAKE, March 9-

The Court Theatre to Reopen Season with GROUNDSWELL: STORIES FROM THE QUAKE, March 9-23

by BWW News Desk — February 22, 2013
On 22 February 2011 The Court Theatre, like so many companies and organisations located in The Red Zone, saw its foundations crumble; literally and figuratively.
New Zealand Opera Presents MADAME BUTTERFLY, Opening 18 April

New Zealand Opera Presents MADAME BUTTERFLY, Opening 18 April

by Kelsey Denette — February 18, 2013
Aidan Lang, General Director of NZ Opera, has put the company's new production in the hands of award-winning Australians, director Kate Cherry and designer Christina Smith.
Palmerston North Boys High to Present WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, March 14-23

Palmerston North Boys High to Present WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, March 14-23

by BWW News Desk — February 8, 2013
The Australasian premiere of Whistle Down the Wind, with Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Jim Steinman, Book by Patricia Knop, Gale Edwards and Andrew Lloyd Webber and Orchestrations by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber, will play PNBHS, March 14-23, 2013.
Circa Announces New Addition to 2013 Line-Up

Circa Announces New Addition to 2013 Line-Up

by Kelsey Denette — February 7, 2013
As explained on page 10 of the 2013 brochure, for the first time ever Circa Theatre kept one spot free in the performance calendar, in order to ensure that we continue to capture only the best of New Zealand and International work in our programme.
TWELFTH NIGHT Begins at 2013 Open Air Shakespeare Festival Tonight

TWELFTH NIGHT Begins at 2013 Open Air Shakespeare Festival Tonight

by BWW News Desk — February 7, 2013
The 2013 Open Air Summer Shakespeare Festival at Mona Vale opens tonight, February 7th, with Twelfth Night.
TWELFTH NIGHT to Open at 2013 Open Air Shakespeare Festival, Feb 7

TWELFTH NIGHT to Open at 2013 Open Air Shakespeare Festival, Feb 7

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2013
The 2013 Open Air Summer Shakespeare Festival at Mona Vale opens on Thursday, February 7th, with Twelfth Night.
BWW's Top New Zealand Theatre Stories of 2012

BWW's Top New Zealand Theatre Stories of 2012

by BWW Special Coverage — December 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of New Zealand in the year 2012.
The Court Theatre Extends GREASE Run by One Week; Will Now Close February 2

The Court Theatre Extends GREASE Run by One Week; Will Now Close February 2

by Kelsey Denette — December 11, 2012
Due to overwhelming public demand, The Press Summer Season of GREASE at The Court Theatre has been extended by one week.
KINGS OF THE GYM, CINDERELLA, TRIBES and More Highlight Circa's 2013 Season

KINGS OF THE GYM, CINDERELLA, TRIBES and More Highlight Circa's 2013 Season

by BWW News Desk — December 3, 2012
Circa continues to lead New Zealand theatre in 2013 with a season of simply the best of New Zealand and International work.
The Court Jesters Celebrate 22 Years with SCARED SCRIPTLESS Guest Stars, Dec 2012

The Court Jesters Celebrate 22 Years with SCARED SCRIPTLESS Guest Stars, Dec 2012

by BWW News Desk — November 30, 2012
The Court Jesters are celebrating 22 years of improvised comedy with a plethora of guest stars in SCARED SCRIPTLESS during the run-up to Christmas.
The Court Jesters Begin A VERY MERRY SCRIPTLESS: IN THE GROTTO Performances 12/6

The Court Jesters Begin A VERY MERRY SCRIPTLESS: IN THE GROTTO Performances 12/6

by Kelsey Denette — November 21, 2012
The Court Jesters are telling the untold tales of Santa's workshop in this year's instalment of their perennial Christmas favourite A VERY MERRY SCRIPTLESS: IN THE GROTTO.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Plays at Q Theatre, Auckland, Now thru Dec 2

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Plays at Q Theatre, Auckland, Now thru Dec 2

by BWW News Desk — November 1, 2012
From the creators of hit Broadway musicals BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE LITTLE MERMAID, comes LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, a mad cap, delightfully scary and quirky joy of a musical, that's a treat for the whole family.
WAR OF THE WORLDS Live Planetarium Experience Plays Stardome, Auckland, Beginning Nov

WAR OF THE WORLDS Live Planetarium Experience Plays Stardome, Auckland, Beginning Nov 1

by BWW News Desk — November 1, 2012
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS is being transformed into a live multi-media stage show at Auckland's Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, opening today, 1 November 2012.
Red Leap Theatre's PAPER SKY Returns to Auckland Tonight, Oct 24

Red Leap Theatre's PAPER SKY Returns to Auckland Tonight, Oct 24

by BWW News Desk — October 24, 2012
A tale of light, love and courage, as two worlds join through the mind of one man.
Court Theatre Presents PACIFIC POST World Premiere, Now thru Nov 10

Court Theatre Presents PACIFIC POST World Premiere, Now thru Nov 10

by BWW News Desk — October 20, 2012
The Court Theatre brings a heart warming story of love against all odds to the stage in PACIFIC POST, a new play by Stephanie McKellar-Smith and Ross McKellar.
MARY POPPINS Flies to Auckland, October 19

MARY POPPINS Flies to Auckland, October 19

by Katie Flood — October 19, 2012
The world's most magical musical arrives at The Civic, Auckland this October.
Court Theatre Presents PACIFIC POST World Premiere, Oct 20-Nov 10

Court Theatre Presents PACIFIC POST World Premiere, Oct 20-Nov 10

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2012
The Court Theatre brings a heart warming story of love against all odds to the stage in PACIFIC POST, a new play by Stephanie McKellar-Smith and Ross McKellar.
Rhys Darby Brings THIS WAY TO SPACESHIP to Christchurch Tonight, Oct 3

Rhys Darby Brings THIS WAY TO SPACESHIP to Christchurch Tonight, Oct 3

by BWW News Desk — October 3, 2012
Christchurch is the perfect place to shoot the DVD of his comedy show, according to comedian Rhys Darby.
The Court Theatre Hosts STAND-UP IN THE SHED Tonight, Sept 27

The Court Theatre Hosts STAND-UP IN THE SHED Tonight, Sept 27

by BWW News Desk — September 27, 2012
Two of New Zealand's top comedians will perform a special one-night only show, STAND-UP IN THE SHED at The Court Theatre tonight, September 27.
Jeremy Elwood Stars in SLAPDASH ASSASSIN at The Court Theatre, Now thru Oct 6

Jeremy Elwood Stars in SLAPDASH ASSASSIN at The Court Theatre, Now thru Oct 6

by BWW News Desk — September 15, 2012
Comedian Jeremy Elwood is taking to the stage at The Court Theatre in the world première of new play THE SLAPDASH ASSASSIN.

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