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TO OSCAR WITH LOVE: Amber Weekes Honors Oscar Brown, Jr. Centenary
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026

Jazz vocalist Amber Weekes has released her fifth album, TO OSCAR WITH LOVE, featuring twelve songs by Oscar Brown, Jr., ahead of his birth centenary.

MTN Lion, Featuring Members of Lettuce and The Motet, Releases Debut Album 'Stealth'
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026

MTN Lion, a Denver-based funk quartet featuring members of Lettuce, The Motet, and Joey Porter Trio, released their debut album 'Stealth' via Golden Wolf Records across eight groove-driven tracks.

Full Cast Set for STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY at Brisbane Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026

Brisbane Festival, Sydney Theatre Company, and Trish Wadley Productions announced the full cast for the world premiere of Suzie Miller's STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY, directed by Sarah Giles, with Lucy Bell, Amber McMahon, and Tara Morice among the ensemble.

Cast Set For UNCLE VANYA at Melbourne Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

Melbourne Theatre Company announced an all-star cast for its staging of UNCLE VANYA, including Shaun Micallef and Daniel Henshall, both returning to the stage after years away, directed by Anne-Louise Sarks.

BREAK OF DAY: Kat Stewart and Sarah Goodes to Reunite at Malthouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026

Kat Stewart and director Sarah Goodes reunite for the world premiere of Steve Rodgers' Break of Day at Malthouse's Merlyn Theatre, leading an ensemble cast in a new Australian drama about a mother and daughter in regional Australia.

Review: Circa's HUMANS 2.0, Presented By Spoleto USA
by S.E. Barcus - May 28, 2026

Contemporary circus company, Circa, has come to Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Spoleto USA’s 50th season,  with their Humans 2.0.  This is the next installment after their successful Humans production — although with their current creation and context, the “2.0” more ironically evokes a software upgrade than a performance sequel.

CIRCA HUMANS 2.0 Will Bring Acrobatics and Circus Arts to the MACC in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

CIRCA HUMANS 2.0, a modern circus performance combining acrobatics, sound, and light, will take the Castle Theater stage at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

AMPLIFIED Will Return to Sydney After Sell-Out Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

Jacaranda Productions and Seymour Centre will present Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett, an electrifying ‘rock odyssey' of music, storytelling and unapologetic attitude.

ART Starring Roxburgh, Herriman, Schmitz Will Open in April at Comedy Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

Richard Roxburgh, Damon Herriman, and Toby Schmitz will star in ART at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre starting April 22. The play explores friendship and conflict through sharp comedy.

Richard Roxburgh, Damon Herriman, and Toby Schmitz to Star in ART in Sydney
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

In a rare opportunity to see three of Australia’s finest actors on stage together, Richard Roxburgh, Damon Herriman and Toby Schmitz star together in the internationally award-winning play ART by Yasmina Reza.

Photos: Sterling K. Brown, Julie Chen Moonves, and More at American Ballet Theatre’s Holiday Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025

American Ballet Theatre returned to Los Angeles to host its annual Holiday Benefit. The special, one-night-only program celebrated the magic of the season. Check out photos here!

Opera Australia Celebrates 100 Years of Puccini's TURANDOT With New Production
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025

Marking 100 years since it first premiered, Opera Australia will present a spectacular, brand-new production of Puccini’s final and iconic opera Turandot, by International Director and Choreographer Ann Yee.

Tickets For Australian Tour of ART On Sale Today
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

Tickets to modern classic ART starring Richard Roxburgh, Damon Herriman and Ryan Corr go on sale in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on Thursday 23 October.

REVIEW: RENT Returns To Sydney with a Large Scale Production for the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House.
by Jade Kops - Oct 3, 2025

Director Shaun Rennie delivers his third imagining of RENT, this time in his biggest staging of the musical to date in the Joan Sutherland Theatre of Sydney Opera House.  32 years after Jonathan Larson’s (Music, Book, Lyrics) musical theatre adaptation of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème was first presented as a workshop production in the off-Broadway New York Theatre Workshop in 1993, almost 30 years after it’s Broadway debeut at the Nederlander Theatre in 1996,  and 27 years after it’s Australian premiere at the Theatre Royal in 1998, the “rock opera” retains a relevance.

Richard Roxburgh, Damon Herriman, and Ryan Corr Will Lead Australian Tour of ART
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025

Richard Roxburgh, Damon Herriman, and Ryan Corr will star together in the internationally award-winning play ART by Yasmina Reza translated by Chrispher Hampton.

Listen: Ledisi Shares New Single 'You Got What It Takes' Feat. Gregory Porter
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2025

Broadway alum Ledisi and Grammy-winning vocalist Gregory Porter have released “You Got What It Takes,” from Ledisi’s forthcoming album, For Dinah, her tribute to the great Dinah Washington. Listen to it now!

The 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular to Return for Annual Event in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

The 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular will return for its annual extravaganza for two shows in September. Learn more and see how to attend the events!

Nicole Car Will Lead the Sydney Premiere of RUSALKA
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Australian born, internationally acclaimed soprano Nicole Car is making her long awaited return to the Joan Sutherland Theatre next month to debut the titular role of Rusalka in Czech composer Antonin Dvořák’s romantic, melodic opera.

Ed Patrick Brings CATCH YOUR BREATH to the Comedy Store
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

From the operating theatre to the theatre of dreams, junior doctor, author and comedian Ed Patrick brings Catch Your Breath to The Comedy Store! Learn more about the show here!

Circa Returns to Arts Centre Melbourne With HUMANS 2.0
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Circa will return to Arts Centre Melbourne with their global acrobatic smash hit Humans 2.0 in the Playhouse fresh from celebrating their 20-year anniversary last year.