GREASE is still the word, as Australian theatre producer John Frost today revealed the cast and tour dates for his new multi-million dollar production of GREASE, which will open as an Australian premiere at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on 27 August 2013.
Morning Melodies at His Majesty's Theatre are concerts for the Young at Heart, commencing today, 13 March 2013. What better way to spend a Wednesday morning than enjoying a wonderful concert in the magnificent surrounds of His Majesty's Theatre. Come with friends and experience a one hour concert from some of Australia's finest talent, followed by morning tea in the theatre foyer where you will have the opportunity to meet the performers.
Sydney songwriter Brendan Maclean, soon to star on the silver screen in the upcoming film The Great Gatsby; opera star and Spicks and Specs regular Antoinette O'Halloran; a new dance show from So You Think You Can Dance's Jason Coleman and his Ministry of Dance Production House; Melbourne theatre favourites Bernadette Robinson and Lucy Maunder; everyone's favourite moog-meister DJ Barry are among the shows added to The Famous Spiegeltent Season at Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt from today, 5 February to 21 April 2013.
Sydney songwriter Brendan Maclean, soon to star on the silver screen in the upcoming film The Great Gatsby; opera star and Spicks and Specs regular Antoinette O'Halloran; a new dance show from So You Think You Can Dance's Jason Coleman and his Ministry of Dance Production House; Melbourne theatre favourites Bernadette Robinson and Lucy Maunder; everyone's favourite moog-meister DJ Barry are among the shows added to The Famous Spiegeltent Season at Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt from Tuesday 5 February to 21 April 2013.
Morning Melodies at His Majesty's Theatre are concerts for the Young at Heart, commencing 13 March 2013. What better way to spend a Wednesday morning than enjoying a wonderful concert in the magnificent surrounds of His Majesty's Theatre. Come with friends and experience a one hour concert from some of Australia's finest talent, followed by morning tea in the theatre foyer where you will have the opportunity to meet the performers.
For musical theatre lovers Down Under, 2012 gave us much to sing and dance about. We watched new musicals struggle to find their footing, a 60-year old classic make its triumphant return, and premiered blockbuster hits straight from the West End. In a year where we were spoilt for choice, it took much deliberation for this Broadway baby to narrow it down to a top five for 2012!
In this week's edition of 'Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights of the Week', we bring you the most-read stories for the week of October 29. Catch up on all the latest theater happenings from all corners of the world!
Lucy Maunder won hearts all over Australia in 2011 with her portrayal of the iconic Lara in the world premiere season of DOCTOR ZHIVAGO. Playing opposite Anthony Warlow as Yuri, Maunder was nominated for both a Helpmann and Sydney Theatre Award for her performance in Lucy Simon's new musical based on the famous Russian love story.
Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced the List of Nominations in each of the 41 categories for the 2012 Helpmann Awards. The announcement was made concurrently in Sydney with MC Simon Burke; in Melbourne with MC Bert LaBonte; and in Brisbane, with MC Bille Brown AM.
Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced the List of Nominations in each of the 41 categories for the 2012 Helpmann Awards®. The announcement was made concurrently in Sydney with MC Simon Burke; in Melbourne with MC Bert LaBonte; and in Brisbane with MC Bille Brown AM.
The second season of Morning Melodies on the main stage of His Majesty's Theatre begins today, 25 July and features music theatre star Lucy Maunder, who recently appeared as Lara in Dr Zhivago opposite Anthony Warlow. Come to the Honky Tonk Palace of broken dreams and melodic memories as Lucy sings a selection of the Irving Berlin songbook.
Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced that a List of Nominations in each of the 41 categories for the Helpmann Awards® will be announced in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, concurrently, on Monday 6 August at 6pm at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, Arts Centre, Melbourne and Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Brisbane.
Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced that a List of Nominations in each of the 41 categories for the Helpmann Awards® will be announced in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, concurrently, on Monday 6 August at 6pm at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, Arts Centre, Melbourne and Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Brisbane.
Morning Melodies returns on Wednesday 25 July at 10.30am with Australia's newest leading lady Lucy Maunder (The Threepenny Opera, Doctor Zhivago, A Little Night Music), performing the hits and gems of one of the gifted songwriters of the 20th century - Irving Berlin.
The second season of Morning Melodies on the main stage of His Majesty's Theatre begins next month on Wednesday 25 July and features music theatre star Lucy Maunder, who recently appeared as Lara in Dr Zhivago opposite Anthony Warlow. Come to the Honky Tonk Palace of broken dreams and melodic memories as Lucy sings a selection of the Irving Berlin songbook.
Nominations were announced today for the Sydney Theatre Awards for 2011, which will be presented at a gala ceremony on January 16, 2012 at 6pm at the Paddington RSL. The full list of nominations is as follows:
Sydney Theatre Company and Asteron present the Malthouse Melbourne and Victorian Opera production of Bertolt Brecht & Kurt Weill's The Threepenny Opera
Sydney Theatre Company and Asteron present the Malthouse Melbourne and Victorian Opera production of Bertolt Brecht & Kurt Weill's The Threepenny Opera
The annual Helpmann Awards® recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors, including musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre. The Helpmann Awards also incorporates the JC Williamson Award for outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry.
According to WAToday, producers are hoping to bring OCTOR ZHIVAGO STAR Anthony Warlow alongfor a West End transfer. The production is currently enjoying a successful run at Her Majesty's Theatre in in Melbourne, following at Sydney's Lyric Theatre. Grossing an average of $1 million a week. An official announcement concerning the West End production is exected to be made during the 12 week Melbourne run.
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