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RAGTIME Will Make Australian Premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2019


Ragtime will make its Australian premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne 2 - 10 November 2019.

BWW Feature: KANSLEY & LIDERT HOMEGROWN SONGBOOK SERIES at Chapel Off Chapel
by David Pearson - Feb 17, 2019


Kansley and Lidert have a special one night only concert as part of HomeGrown's Songbook Series at Chapel Off Chapel on Monday 25th February, with some of Australia's best talent ready to showcase the duo's original work.

EVITA Breaks Record Becoming Highest Selling Show Ever At Arts Centre Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2019


Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA is one of the most celebrated musicals of all time. The original West End and Broadway production, directed by Hal Prince, is currently playing at the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne and has now become the highest selling show ever staged at the venue. The remarkable Tina Arena stars in the musical where her portrayal of Eva Per n has been recognised as the role of her lifetime.

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA Extended Through March In Melbourne
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2019


Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA is Melbourne's Summer Musical. One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, the original West End and Broadway production directed by Hal Prince, is currently playing at the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne and due to overwhelming demand, the season has now been extended to March 3.

BWW Review: EVITA at State Theatre
by Victoria Beal - Dec 11, 2018


Evita is a night of theatre not to be missed. Seeing Tina Arena perform such an iconic role in her home town is an event that people will be talking about for years to come.

BWW REVIEW: Hal Prince's Original West End And Broadway Staging Of EVITA Is Revived For A New Generation With Mixed Results In Sydney Australia
by Jade Kops - Sep 20, 2018


Following a successful restaging in South Africa and Singapore, Associate Director Dan Kutner brings the revival of Hal Prince's original West End and Broadway staging of EVITA to Australia with a predominantly Australian cast for Sydney and later Melbourne audiences.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On Tina Arena In EVITA At Sydney Opera House
by Alan Henry - Sep 21, 2018


Australian icon, singer, songwriter and musical theatre star Tina Arena plays the role of Eva Peron in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA in Sydney. EVITA, one of the most celebrated classical musicals of all time, is now playing at the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House. Get a first look at the cast in action below!

EVITA Begins Performances Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2018


Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA has finally returned to Australia with the first performance of this iconic block-buster musical tonight at the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House, ahead of the star-studded Opening Night on Tuesday 18 September. EVITA has achieved the highest grossing advance of any production in the history of the Sydney Opera House, and is playing for a strictly limited seven-week season in Sydney.

Children's Cast Announced For EVITA in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2018


Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini, Australian impresario John Frost and leading UK theatre producer David Ian today announced the 18 young performers who have been cast in the upcoming production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA at the Sydney Opera House from September. Three sets of six children will alternate in ensemble roles.

EVITA Starring Tina Arena Will Be Melbourne's Next Summer Musical
by Marianka Swain - May 28, 2018


Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini, Australian theatre producer John Frost and leading UK theatre producer David Ian today announced that their upcoming production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA will be Melbourne's Summer Musical in 2018-9. 

Broadway's Paulo Szot and West End's Kurt Kansley Join Tina Arena in EVITA
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2018


Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini, Australian theatre producer John Frost and leading UK theatre producer David Ian today announced the full cast for their upcoming production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA. One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, the original West End and Broadway production of EVITA, directed by Hal Prince, will return to Australia from 13 September this year, playing at the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House.

Casting Revealed For UK's First All-Black GUYS AND DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2017


This Christmas director Michael Buffong transports the smash-hit musical GUYS AND DOLLS up-town to 1939 Harlem in the UK's first all-Black cast production of this iconic show.

Photo Flash: First Look at Marcia Gay Harden and Brian J. Smith in SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH at Chichester Festival Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2017


Two of America's leading stage and screen actors come to Chichester this summer for Tennessee Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, directed by Jonathan Kent. Celebrated Oscar and Tony Award-winning actor Marcia Gay Harden makes her UK theatre debut as Alexandra, and Brian J. Smith plays Chance. The production runs at Chichester Festival Theatre now through 24 June, with a press night on Friday 9 June. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars onstage below!

Marcia Gay Harden and Brian J. Smith to Fly to Chichester Festival for SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2017


Full casting has been announced for Tennessee Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, directed by Jonathan Kent, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 2 - 24 June, with a press night on Friday 9 June.

Photo Flash: First Look at EXPOSURE at the St. James Theatre
by Nora Dominick - Jul 19, 2016


The World Premiere of EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL- LIFE THROUGH A LENS will run at the St. James Theatre, for a limited season, from 16 July until 27 August 2016, with press night on Thursday 28 July 2016. BroadwayWorld has your first look below!

EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL - LIFE THROUGH A LENS Premieres Tonight in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2016


The World Premiere of Exposure The Musical - Life Through A Lens will run at the St. James Theatre,for a limited season, from tonight 16 July until 27 August 2016,with press night on Thursday 28 July 2016.

Shazam App, in Partnership with Getty Images, Presents EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL
by Matt Smith - Jul 7, 2016


Shazam, one of the world's most popular apps for connecting artists and fans, and Exposure The Musical, a thrilling new West End musical tale of fame and celebrity excess, announces a partnership around the launch of the musical with its entire print campaign, which will use Shazam's Visual Recognition to engage wider audiences for the new musical.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL
by Marianka Swain - Jun 24, 2016


Rehearsal images have been released for EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL - LIFE THROUGH A LENS, which features David Albury (Jimmy), Natalie Anderson (Tara), Andy Barke (Ensemble), Rhiannon Duncan (Lust/Ensemble), Zeph Gould (CEO/Sloth/Ensemble), Michael Greco (Miles Mason), Kurt Kansley (Jimmy's Father/Envy/Ensemble), Stevie Mahoney (Ensemble), Niamh Perry (Pandora), Cassie Rogers (Ensemble), Lauren Stroud (Ensemble), Jahrel Thomas (Aid Worker/Gluttony/Ensemble), Manny Tsakanika (Ensemble) and Ella-Rose Whitehouse (Ensemble).

Photo Flash: EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL Celebrates Launch at Getty Images Gallery
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2016


EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL, a thrilling new West End musical tale of fame and celebrity excess, has a unique partnership with Getty Images, enabling the production to feature iconic and compelling imagery from one of the world's most remarkable collections. EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL - LIFE THROUGH A LENS celebrated its launch at the Getty Images Gallery on June 16, 2016 in London, England. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

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