John Foreman News

The Production Company produced one of its finest shows in recent memory with George and Ira Gershwin's Nice Work If You Can Get It. As the production notes state 'This bubbling 1920s-era musical sparkles with extravagant dance numbers, glittering costumes and a delicious love story between a wealthy playboy and the feisty bootlegger who melts his heart.' And sparkle it does. The production team excel with the material. Roger Hodgman's direction is slick and his use of space is particularly clever and inventive, filling every morsel of it with his talented cast. Also maximizing the abilities of her cast is chorographer Dana Jolly. Her choreography is sympathetic to the era but with a contemporary edge and is truly a feature of the production. Orchestra Victoria, under the precise baton of musical director John Foreman, bring the Gershwin classics to life with fervor and grace. Also absolutely nailing the period and style is Isaac Lummis' costume design which is a visual smorgasbord and completely highlights the period.

2014 marks the 31st Anniversary of the extraordinary Schools Spectacular. The year's celebration will be held at the Qantas Credit Union Arena (formerly known as the Sydney Entertainment Centre) with four performances being held on Friday 28 & Saturday 29 November.

Voting is now underway for Australia - Melbourne! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already,tell your friends.

John Wiley and Sons, Inc., today announced the publication of Data Smart: Using Data Science to Transform Information into Insight (Wiley, 978-1-118-66146-8, November 2013, US $45.00). The phrase 'data science' gets thrown around in the press like it's magic. Major retailers are predicting everything from when their customers are pregnant to when they want a new pair of Chuck Taylors. The reality is data science is little more than using straight-forward steps to process raw data into actionable insight. And in Data Smart, author and data scientist John Foreman shows readers how that's done within the familiar environment of a spreadsheet.

Looking for something fun to do with the kids these September School Holidays? Then look no further than the stages of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

Orchestra Victoria, under the direction of maestro John Foreman sweep into the overture of the production company's production of Singin' In The Rain with such flamboyance and precision that anything that follows seems mundane and a little underwhelming. This is a combination of the show, the cast and the limited set, constricting the cast's ability to maximise their skill and talent.

Singin' In The Rain will open tonight, August 21 in the State Theatre. Currently enjoying a sell out season in London, the Australian production will be directed by Gary Young, choreographed by Kelley Abbey and feature John Foreman as musical director.

Singin' In The Rain will open on August 21 in the State Theatre. Currently enjoying a sell out season in London, the Australian production will be directed by Gary Young, choreographed by Kelley Abbey and feature John Foreman as musical director.

Today Jeanne Pratt AC, Chairman of The Production Company, announces her company's new season.

Today Jeanne Pratt AC, Chairman of The Production Company, announces her company's new season.

Mixon and his son, Michael, are traveling America's barbecue circuit together, checking out the country's most revered BBQ joints, and most importantly, going head-to-head in a father/son cooking rivalry that will rock the roots of BBQ nation... or at least the Mixon family tree. BBQ PITMASTERS: FATHER VS. SON premieres Sunday, January 27 at 9pm E/P on Destination America.

The 2011 Schools Spectacular, now in its 28th year, will showcase 3,500 NSW public school students in a cleverly orchestrated and choreographed performance like no other.

Bryce Ryness appeared on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of Hair (Woof, Drama Desk nom) and Legally Blonde(Aaron, Emmett u/s). Other credits include the NY premiere of Drama Desk-award winning See Rock City... (Jess/Cutter), Crossing Brooklyn (AJ, Transport Group) and the national tour of Rent (Roger). Los Angeles musical theatre credits include the world premieres of Dangerous Beauty at the Pasadena Playhouse and Leap of Faith at the Ahmanson Theatre, as well as the Los Angeles premiere of Floyd Collins. Bryce fronts a rock band called Ryness and has sung backup for Roger Daltrey, Sarah Brightman, Frankie Valli, Marin Mazzie, and Josh Groban.

The 2011 Schools Spectacular, now in its 28th year, will showcase 3,500 NSW public school students in a cleverly orchestrated and choreographed performance like no other.

The 2011 Schools Spectacular, now in its 28th year, will showcase 3,500 NSW public school students in a cleverly orchestrated and choreographed performance like no other.

Peter Allen was one of the greatest and most acclaimed Australian performers of all times. Having died 19 years ago Peter's music lives on and his songs have been recorded by countless international singing stars. Thursday 10 February marks his birthday - being only 16 days from the return of Todd McKenney in The Boy From Oz. After a recent sellout season in Melbourne The Boy from Oz will play a strictly limited season at the Capitol Theatre from Saturday 26 February to Thursday 17 March 2011.

Peter Allen was one of the greatest and most acclaimed Australian performers of all times. Having died 19 years ago Peter's music lives on and his songs have been recorded by countless international singing stars. Thursday 10 February marks his birthday - being only 16 days from the return of Todd McKenney in The Boy From Oz. After a recent sellout season in Melbourne The Boy from Oz will play a strictly limited season at the Capitol Theatre from Saturday 26 February to Thursday 17 March 2011.