Photos: Sydney Festival announces 2027 program featuring Hannah Gadsby and ONEFOUR
Sydney Festival unveiled its 2027 program with performances spanning greater Sydney, including comedy, First Nations premieres, dance, and theatre.
Joan Sutherland News
Director Philipp Stölzl Makes His Royal Opera Debut With UN BALLO IN MASCHERA
Director Philipp Stölzl makes his Royal Opera debut with a new production of Verdi's UN BALLO IN MASCHERA, conducted by Jakub Hrůša and featuring Charles Castronovo, Malin Byström and Aleksei Isaev.
LES MISÉRABLES to Make Sydney Opera House Premiere
Opera Australia announced Cameron Mackintosh's production of LES MISÉRABLES will play Sydney's Joan Sutherland Theatre, marking the show's first Australian return in over a decade.
NORMA Will Open at Madison Opera
Madison Opera will present Bellini's NORMA, a tale of a Druid priestess caught between love, duty, and revenge, set to a score of profound beauty and electrifying fury.
Opera Australia to Present LA BOHÈME and THE MAGIC FLUTE at Sydney Opera House
Opera Australia will present two operatic productions at Sydney Opera House, including Constantine Costi's new take on Puccini's LA BOHÈME and a steampunk adaptation of Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE in association with Scottish Opera.
REVIEW: MY FAIR LADY, the jewel of the Sydney Stage
REVIEW: MY FAIR LADY, the jewel of the Sydney stage.
THE ELIXIR OF LOVE to Open The Dallas Opera's 2026/2027 Season
The Dallas Opera will present a new-to-Dallas production of Donizetti's THE ELIXIR OF LOVE at the Winspear Opera House, directed by Stephen Lawless and led by Soraya Mafi and Anthony León.
IL TROVATORE to Honor Dame Joan Sutherland's Centenary at Melbourne Opera
Melbourne Opera will present Verdi's Il Trovatore at the Athenaeum Theatre, dedicating the production to the late soprano Dame Joan Sutherland during her centenary year.
SEASON SQUAD to Offer 1,000 $20 Tickets in Sydney
Wonder Lane Entertainment announced a Family Access Initiative for SEASON SQUAD, releasing 1,000 tickets at $20 for its Sydney run.
GRAVITY AND OTHER MYTHS to Join Flying Fruit Fly Circus in Albury-Wodonga Residency
Gravity and Other Myths will be in residence with Flying Fruit Fly Circus in Albury-Wodonga, with GOM founding member Lachlan Binns directing a new work, Vanishing Point, performed at the Borderville Theatre.
RIGOLETTO to Return to Sydney Opera House for Opera Australia's 70th Anniversary
Opera Australia will present Elijah Moshinsky's acclaimed production of RIGOLETTO at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, featuring baritone Dalibor Jenis, tenor Kang Wang, and soprano Gemma Nha making her Sydney Opera House debut.
THE MERRY WIDOW to Return to Opera Australia's Sydney Winter Season
Opera Australia will present Graeme Murphy's production of THE MERRY WIDOW at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, featuring Emma Pearson making her role debut alongside Julie Lea Goodwin, Alexander Lewis, and Alexandra Flood.
ENCORE! Exhibition to Spotlight Australia's Performing Arts History at AMPA
Arts Centre Melbourne's Australian Museum of Performing Arts will host ENCORE!, featuring 50 iconic objects from Australia's performing arts history, including costumes worn by Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman, and Olivia Newton-John.
GIFT HORSE: Celia Pacquola Adds Perth & Sydney Performances
Celia Pacquola, winner of Most Outstanding Show at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, has added Perth and Sydney dates to her GIFT HORSE national tour, along with extra Melbourne performances.
Claire Lyon To Play Eliza Doolittle in Australian Tour of MY FAIR LADY
Producers Opera Australia and John Frost for Crossroads Live have announced that renowned Australian soprano Claire Lyon will star as Eliza Doolittle in the upcoming 70th Anniversary season of My Fair Lady.
Kim David Smith Will Return to Joe's Pub with COMME UNE FOLLE in May
Australian cabaret performer Kim David Smith, dubbed the 'male Marlene Dietrich' by The New York Times, returns to Joe's Pub on May 2 with torch songs arranged by musical director Tracy Stark.
REVIEW: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns to Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour With A Revival Of Simon Phillips’ 2022 Production.
As part of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music and Book)), Charles Hart (Lyrics) and Richard Stilgoe’s (Lyrics and Book) famous musical, Opera Australia has revived its production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA for the 2026 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour season.
Aton Blankson-Wood and Kevin McHale Will Lead Private Industry Readings of SA•PI•O•SEX•U•AL
Jim Kierstead will present two private industry readings (by invitation only) of sa•pi•o•sex•u•al, a new play by Aurin Squire.
Sydney Opera House to Host Australian Premiere of LOUDER By Gravity & Other Myths
Award-winning circus company Gravity & Other Myths will spring into the Joan Sutherland Theatre in June for the Australian premiere of their new production LOUDER.
EUGENE ONEGIN Comes to Sydney Opera House in March
Opera Australia’s summer season will come to a sumptuous conclusion with Tchaikovsky’s most celebrated opera, Eugene Onegin opening at the Sydney Opera House on 17 March.
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