Lisa McCune

Video: PRIVATE LIVES Director David Ivers on British Comedy at Guthrie Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jul 17, 2026

Watch a clip from Guthrie Theater featuring director David Ivers speaking about his connection to British comedy as the company prepares to open Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES. In the video, Ivers reflects on the comedic sensibility that defines the play and his approach to bringing it to the Guthrie's stage.

Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at His Majesty's Theatre
by David Bravos - Jul 9, 2026

There’s nothing quite like sitting in a packed room and watching a cast seamlessly pull the audience from huge, rolling laughs straight into absolute heartbreak. Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS is famously tight, but this production at His Majesty’s Theatre completely thrives because director Lee Lewis keeps the focus on the six brilliant actresses sharing a single room. The chemistry between this ensemble is the real engine of the show. You immediately feel less like a spectator and more like someone sitting on the spare couch in Truvy's salon, watching a group of lifelong friends trade banter and share in life’s trials and tribulations.

Hugh Bonneville & Lisa McCune To Lead PRIVATE LIVES Australian Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026

Hugh Bonneville will make his Australian stage debut alongside Lisa McCune in a new production of Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES at Theatre Royal Sydney, directed by RSC associate Christopher Luscombe.

REVIEW: The Power Of Female Friendship Features In STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Jade Kops - May 17, 2026

Set in the late 1980’s, Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS expresses the enduring power of the sisterhood in helping face the challenges of life. 

Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Rob Mills and More to Lead WAITRESS Australia Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

Casting has been announced for the Australian Premiere of Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS, which will light up Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne from 1 May, and the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 1 August. Tickets are now on sale.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte and More to Star in WAITRESS Australian Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

The cast has been revealed for the Australian Premiere of Broadway’s Waitress, which will light up Her Majesty’s Theatre Melbourne and the Sydney Lyric Theatre.

Cast Announced for STEEL MAGNOLIAS Australia Tour
by Gillian Blum - Feb 8, 2026

Producers Neil Gooding and Alex Woodward announced an all-star cast featuring some of the country’s most recognisable and celebrated television actors for the upcoming production of Steel Magnolias.

REVIEW: THE 39 STEPS Is A Madcap Spoof Of Classic Movie Mysteries
by Jade Kops - Aug 14, 2025

Patrick Barlow’s stage adaptation of Alred Hitchcock’s THE 39 STEPS is a madcap spoof of the black and white murder mystery movies featuring the clowning and comedy antics of the Umbilical Brothers.

THE 39 STEPS Will Embark on Tour of Australia
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2025

Mix Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos, and you get THE 39 STEPS. This show, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan, is reimagined and coming to Australia.

Lisa McCune and Paula Arundell Will Lead in Australian premiere of SWEAT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

Stage and screen icons Paula Arundell and Lisa McCune are set to star in the Australian premiere of Lynn Nottage’s searing slice-of-life masterpiece, Sweat, when it opens at Wharf 1 Theatre on Friday 15 November. 

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Arrives In Sydney This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

The most terrifying live theatre experience in the world arrives in Sydney this week. The Woman in Black is playing at the Theatre Royal until 17 August for the final leg of its extremely successful Australian Tour.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Kicks Off Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

One of the most terrifying live theatre experience in the world has begun its Australian national tour. The Woman in Black has opened in Brisbane to rave reviews, capacity audiences and acclaim on social media.

ELEGIES – A SONG CYCLE Comes to Melbourne Starring Nadine Garner
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024

The quirky and uplifting musical, Elegies – A Song Cycle by William Finn is coming to fortyfivedownstairs Melbourne. It will be the first presentation of the new company, Clovelly Fox Productions.  This poignant new production, directed by the award-winning Tyran Parke, will be the first chance for Australia to see this show in a decade.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Comes to Sydney in July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

A Sydney season has been added to the national tour of The Woman in Black. Sydney audiences will now have the opportunity to witness the most terrifying live theatre experience in the world at Theatre Royal Sydney for a limited season from 30 July, with tickets on sale from today.

John Waters and Daniel MacPherson to Star in Australian Production of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2024

The Woman in Black is returning to Australia. The play, based on Susan Hill's acclaimed ghost story, will star John Waters and Daniel MacPherson. Learn more about the production here!

Feature: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Playhouse, QPAC
by Jake Goodall - Jan 21, 2024

What did our critic think of The Woman in Black at Playhouse, QPAC?

Sydney Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023

STC Artistic Director Kip Williams announced the Company’s 2024 Season, which will include his new cine-theatre production, an adaptation of the iconic Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Bob Dylan Musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Continues Australian Tour With Canberra and Brisbane Seasons
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2022

Hit musical Girl from the North Country, written by Conor McPherson, with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, is one of the most critically acclaimed, multi award-winning productions of the 21st century.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Closes in Melbourne This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2022

After opening at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre on Friday 29 April, and performing a critically acclaimed seven week season, Girl From the North Country will close its season this Saturday 11 June.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Opens in Melbourne Tonight and Announces New Zealand Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022

International hit musical Girl from the North Country, by Conor McPherson, with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, opens at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre tonight, after attracting rave reviews in Sydney and Adelaide. View the full schedule and how to get tickets!