Michael Cassel Group News

The Tony Award-winning musical Disney's The Lion King international tour plays in Hong Kong for the first time! The show runs now through 12 January 2020 at AsiaWorld-Expo Arena, an indoor arena that can accommodate a maximum capacity of 14,000.

Celebrating it's 22nd year, the musical adaptation of Disney's The Lion King has premiered in Hong Kong!

Disney's The Lion King international tour performs before Hong Kong audiences for the very first time and it's extra special because the Tony Award-winning musical is staged at the AsiaWorld Expo Arena (yes in an arena!).

Mark Kilmurry, Artistic Director, Ensemble Theatre today announced that the 2020 Ensemble Theatre Sandra Bates Director's Award (SBDA) has been awarded to Rachel Chant and Warwick Doddrell from 27 high quality applications received.

Today, international live entertainment producer Michael Cassel Group announces two new specialist hires, Joanna McEwan as Director, Tourism and Remy Chancerel as Director, Publicity.

Sydney Coliseum Theatre's all-star opening week program goes on pre-sale 10am Monday 5 August and GP on-sale 12noon Tuesday 6 August.

Today, Grammy Award-winning global star Keith Urban has announced that Australian artists Amy Shark and John Butler will join him for the official Grand Opening of the Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ on Saturday 21 December in a specially created show titled “Keith Urban and Friends”. ARIA award winning Butler and Shark have both been hand selected by Urban to accompany him on what is set to be one of Australia's biggest venue opening nights of the decade.

Presented by Michael Cassel Group and KHAM INC in association with Disney Theatrical Productions, the world's number one musical, THE LION KING, will have its Taipei gala opening in the company of Taiwan's top media and celebrities at the Taipei Arena on 24 July for a limited 2 week season until 4 August.

The Instagram queen of hilarious photo parody, CELESTE BARBER, is bringing her new raw, intimate and self-deprecating stand-up comedy show - Celeste Barber: Challenge Accepted - to Australian and New Zealand theatres this September.

Michael Cassel Group in association with Disney Theatrical Productions is proud to announce Disney's THE LION KING will premiere in Hong Kong on Wednesday, 18th December at AsiaWorld Expo Arena.

THE LION KING will open tonight in Busan at the Dream Theatre following record-breaking seasons in Seoul and Daegu. The excitement has been building for audiences from Busan and the surrounding cities for the landmark musical's arrival. For the very first time in this region of Korea, people can see a production of this scale and ticket sales have been unprecedented. The Busan season has already been extended to accommodate the huge demand, now closing on 26th May, which will be the final chance for Koreans to see the original Broadway production on home soil.

The famed Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is coming to Sydney and tickets are now on sale.

A new block of tickets for PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL goes on sale Tuesday, March 19, 2019, for performances through Sunday, January 5, 2020. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com and the Nederlander Theatre Box Office (208 W 41 St).

The first international tour of the world's #1 musical is coming to Thailand.

The Michael Cassel Group has been appointed to produce the opening celebration of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020, hosted in Australia.

The international tour of the world's #1 musical, THE LION KING, will commence performances at Taipei Arena, Taiwan, on Saturday 20 July 2019. Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, 23 February.

The Michael Cassel Group has announced the appointment of Allie McCann to the newly created role of Head of Development.

Presented by Michael Cassel Group and S&Co in association with Disney Theatrical Productions, the multi-award winning, hit Broadway musical will make its Seoul debut at the Opera Theater, Seoul Arts Center, 11 January 2019.

The Michael Cassel Group announced three senior appointments to support its growing production slate, including major Australian theatrical productions, international touring and concert presentations. Seasoned producer and entertainment executive Todd Lacy joins as Head of Production, Mark Sutcliffe joins as Director of Concerts and Events, and Glenn McGuinness joins as Director of Business Affairs.

The Michael Cassel Group announced three senior appointments to support its growing production slate, including major Australian theatrical productions, international touring and concert presentations.