Lauren Wiley

MJ THE MUSICAL is Coming to Brisbane in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

After thrilling more than 5 million audience members worldwide, producers of MJ THE MUSICAL confirmed that the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical will open in Brisbane at QPAC's Lyric Theatre in March 2026.

MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Perth Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

The Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical  MJ THE MUSICAL will open at Perth’s Crown Theatre in June 2026. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Photos: Matte Martinez as 'MJ' in MJ on Broadway First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

You can now get a first look at new photos of Matte Martinez in the role of ‘MJ’ in MJ on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!

MJ THE MUSICAL To Open In Melbourne In September
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025

MJ THE MUSICAL, the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical, will play in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre from September 2025. Tickets for the Melbourne season will be available for pre-sale from Monday 26 May 2025, with Melburnians encouraged to join the waitlist.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of MJ: THE MUSICAL
by Emmy Rice - Mar 8, 2025

The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ has officially opened in Sydney with a star-studded premiere performance attended by celebrities from around Australia and the globe. Check here for the photos.

Cast Revealed for Australian Production of MJ THE MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 18, 2024

Australian producer Michael Cassel, alongside original Broadway producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain, have announced the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical MJ, set to make its Australian debut at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2025.

BWW REVIEW: The Earth Moved For The Australian Premiere of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Sydney's Lyric Theatre
by Jade Kops - Sep 26, 2017

The all Australian cast of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, led by the outstanding Esther Hannaford as Carole King, recreate the original production that has been seen on Broadway and the West End, infusing an energy and lightness to the incredibly beautiful and brilliant expression of the true story of Carole King and her closest friends.

STAGE TUBE: Promo Video for NSMT's SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 8, 2015

Everyone's favorite upside-down fairytale comes to Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) when they present SHREK The Musical, a song-and dance-filled stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film. The world of fairytales will be turned upside down in an all singing, all dancing, and irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance beginning July 7, playing thru Sunday, July 19. Check out the promo spot below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Lukas Poost, Lauren Wiley and More in NSMT's SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 8, 2015

Everyone's favorite upside-down fairytale comes to Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) when they present SHREK The Musical, a song-and dance-filled stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film. The world of fairytales will be turned upside down in an all singing, all dancing, and irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance beginning July 7, playing thru Sunday, July 19. Check out a first look below!

North Shore Music Theatre Presents SHREK, Now thru 7/19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2015

Everyone's favorite upside-down fairytale comes to Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) when they present SHREK The Musical, a song-and dance-filled stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film. The world of fairytales will be turned upside down in an all singing, all dancing, and irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance beginning today, July 7, playing thru Sunday, July 19. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30 pm

North Shore Music Theatre to Present SHREK, 7/7-19
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 19, 2015

Everyone's favorite upside-down fairytale comes to Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) when they present SHREK The Musical, a song-and dance-filled stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film. The world of fairytales will be turned upside down in an all singing, all dancing, and irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance beginning Tuesday, July 7, playing thru Sunday, July 19. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30 pm

Essential Theatre Group Presents TWELFTH NIGHT: A Folk Musical at FringeNYC, Now thru 8/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2014

The classic comedy of shipwrecked siblings and the hilarity that ensues has been reimagined as a folk musical. Featuring on-stage instrumentation and ten original songs inspired by Shakespeare's text, this production breathes new life into a familiar journey through mistaken identities and gender-confused courtships.

Essential Theatre Group Presents TWELFTH NIGHT: A Folk Musical in NY International Fringe Festival, 8/9-22
by Jillian Gaier - Jul 21, 2014

The classic comedy of shipwrecked siblings and the hilarity that ensues has been reimagined as a folk musical. Featuring on-stage instrumentation and ten original songs inspired by Shakespeare's text, this production breathes new life into a familiar journey through mistaken identities and gender-confused courtships.

Jack Dilday, Hannah Eakin & More to Lead Essential Theatre's TWELFTH NIGHT; Full Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 14, 2013

Essential Theatre Group has announced the complete cast of the upcoming production of William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night; or, what you will', which will play at The Tank Theatre (151 W 46th St, 8th Floor) in New York City this December 13-21.

Amas' Free Staged Readings of New Frida Kahlo Musical Begin Today
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 25, 2013

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff/Artistic Producer) will present three free staged readings of "FRIDA" a new musical by Michael Aman and Dana P. Rowe, directed by Maria Torres. The readings will take place on Friday, October 25th at 6:00pm, and Saturday, October 26th at 3:00pm and 7:00pm at The Theatre at the 14th Street Y, 314 East 14th Street. Tickets are free and reservations are available via email at boxoffice@amasmusical.org or by calling 212-563-2565.

Amas to Present Free Staged Readings of New Frida Kahlo Musical, 10/25-26
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 15, 2013

Amas Musical Theatre will present three free staged readings of 'FRIDA' a new musical by Michael Aman and Dana P. Rowe, directed by Maria Torres. The readings will take place on Friday, October 25th at 6:00 pm, and Saturday, October 26th at 3:00pm and 7:00pm at The Theatre at the 14 th Street Y, 314 East 14th Street. Tickets are free and reservations are available via email at boxoffice@amasmusical.org or by calling 212-563-2565.

TV: BREAKING DOWN THE RIFFS Premiere Countdown- Breaking Down Mariah Carey
by Breaking Down the Riffs - Oct 4, 2013

In the below installment, Natalie breaks down the crazy Mariah riff from 'Lead The Way' (from Glitter) with Lauren Wiley, who plays Cosette in the US national tour of 'Les Miserables'.

LES MISERABLES Raises the Barricade at Orpheum Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2013

LES MISERABLES, Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of the world's longest running musical, runs at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis for one week only, today, July 30-August 4, 2013.

LES MISERABLES to Raise the Barricade at Orpheum Theatre, Begin. 7/30
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 28, 2013

Les Miserables, Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of the world's longest running musical, runs at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis for one week only, July 30-August 4, 2013.

BWW Reviews: LES MISERABLES the Musical Still Soars!
by Pati Buehler - Jan 8, 2013

Surrounding the new Les Miserables musical film frenzy, the 25th Anniversary musical production is the pinnacle of the world's longest running musical and for good reasons.