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PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL to Debut in Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

The hit Broadway and West End musical Pretty Woman will open in Adelaide, Perth, and Melbourne in 2026, starring Samantha Jade as Vivian Ward and Ben Hall as Edward Lewis.

Photos: Aimie Atkinson and More in SAVING MOZART at London's Other Palace
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2025

You can now get a first look at the UK premiere of the new musical Saving Mozart by Charli Eglington, now playing at London’s The Other Palace. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Cast Set For SAVING MOZART at the Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

MCG Productions have announced the full cast for the UK premiere of the new musical Saving Mozart by Charli Eglington, which will play at London’s The Other Palace. Learn more here!

Aimie Atkinson, Jack Chambers, and More Will Lead SAVING MOZART at the Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

The UK premiere of the new musical Saving Mozart by Charli Eglington will play at London's The Other Palace beginning next month. Learn more about the show here!

Review: STILETTO, Charing Cross Theatre
by Clementine Scott - Apr 1, 2025

A musical set in the 1730s heyday of Venetian opera ought to be a glamorous glimpse into a different, dangerous era. Stiletto, from the composer behind the classic Disney hero’s journey Mulan, has all the ingredients for that to be the case – simmering rivalries, power struggles, romance and murder. Sometimes, though, the real power struggle is between seedy underworld glamour and the story’s tendency to veer into fairytale schmaltz.

Photos: STILETTO World Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Stiletto at Charring Cross Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For the World Premiere of STILETTO at London's Charing Cross Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of major new musical Stiletto. Stiletto will open at Charing Cross Theatre, London, in March. Learn more about the show here!

COME FROM AWAY Will Close in Sydney This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023

Sydney, this is your last chance to experience the Tony and Olivier Award winning hit musical that has welcomed the world, so wherever you're from, the doors open – come on in to the Theatre Royal Sydney.  COME FROM AWAY must close Sunday 29 January.

REVIEW: COME FROM AWAY Opens At The Theatre Royal For An Encore Sydney Season
by Jade Kops - Nov 10, 2022

Sydney is treated to an encore season of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s (Book, Music and Lyrics) multi award winning musical COME FROM AWAY as the Australian production opens as the Theatre Royal. 

COME FROM AWAY Comes to Newcastle, Adelaide, and Perth in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2022

Worldwide smash hit, Tony and Olivier award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY will head to Newcastle's Civic Theatre from 18 February followed by a season at Adelaide's Her Majesty's Theatre from 28 March and Perth's Crown Theatre from 6 May 2023.

BWW REVIEW: The Heartwarming Story Of The Depth Of Human Kindness COME FROM AWAY Reopens In Sydney Post Lockdown
by Jade Kops - Oct 29, 2021

COME FROM AWAY is a story that everyone should see so it is wonderful that the Australian production has had the resilience to withstand the challenges of two COVID-19 induced shutdowns, first during its Melbourne season and most recently during Sydney’s 4-month lockdown.

COME FROM AWAY Premiers This Thursday in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021

The Olivier Award-winning West End production of COME FROM AWAY returns to London's Phoenix Theatre from July 22, with the Tony Award-winning New York production re-opening in Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on September 21. 

COME FROM AWAY Will Premiere in Sydney This June
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2021

Sydney's long-awaited season of COME FROM AWAY opens at Sydney's Capitol Theatre with performances from 3 June.  After being postponed due to Covid in 2020, this internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning musical is finally opening its doors to loyal Sydney audiences who have been waiting for many months to see this production. 

COME FROM AWAY Returns to QPAC on April 6
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2021

Come From Away will resume its five-week season at QPAC's Lyric Theatre this Tuesday 6th April (until 9th May).

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at Comedy Theatre
by Josh Stent - Jan 30, 2021

Come from Away is well worth seeing in 2021 and is something you won't regret.

Photo Flash: First Look at the Melbourne Production of COME FROM AWAY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2021

Come From Away officially returned to performances at the Comedy Theatre from Tuesday 19 January. This marks the first of the global companies of Come From Away to return to the stage, for a strictly limited season that must close on Sunday 21 March, prior to a national tour.

COME FROM AWAY Resumes Performances In Australia
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2021

The Australian company is the first to re-take the stage worldwide, with Broadway, London, Toronto and North American Tour counterparts on hiatus.

COME FROM AWAY to Re-Open in Melbourne in January 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2020

Leading the way in a triumphant return to the theatre in Melbourne, COME FROM AWAY will be the first major musical back on stage, commencing performances at the Comedy Theatre from Tuesday 19 January.

BWW REVIEW: COME FROM AWAY, A Powerful Expression Of The Capacity For Human Kindness Opens In Melbourne
by Jade Kops - Jul 21, 2019

COME FROM AWAY, Irene Sankoff and David Hein's (Book, Music and Lyrics) multi award winning musical about the other side of the 9/11 story, has captivated Melbourne hearts in its beautiful heartwarming celebration of the best of the human spirit. 

BWW REVIEW: Sydney Theatre Company's Annual Piece of Political Satire Takes To The Larger Stage With THE WHARF REVUE: DEJÀ REVUE
by Jade Kops - Nov 16, 2018

In its 18th year, Sydney Theatre Company's annual political parody rises to new levels of creative brilliance with THE WHARF REVUE: DEJÀ REVUE.