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BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Melbourne in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

In the 1960's he was Australia's King of Pop. In the 1980's he made musical theatre history when he starred as Jean Valjean in the premiere Australian season of LES MISERABLES. This month a new musical debut celebrates the life and career of the one and only Normie Rowe - a true Australian icon.

The bland MIDI tracked 'overture' that opened More Sex Please We're Seniors gave an indication that none of Peter Sullivan's songs were going to be memorable. They were, however, particularly memorable for one reason; being musically and lyrically feeble. The script by Jon-Michael Howson is boring with jokes that have already been overused, don't work or just simply aren't funny.

'Normie,' an exciting new musical charting the highly successful and controversial 1960s experiences of Australia's first King of Pop, will have its world premiere in Melbourne on November 23.

What better way to start the summer than with killer sharks, albino spiders, piranhacondas and Bigfoot? This month, Syfy will present four Saturday Original Movies - JERSEY SHORE SHARK ATTACK, Piranhaconda, Arachnoquake and Bigfoot -- featuring a veritable who's who of iconic actors including Tony Sirico, Paul Sorvino, Jack Scalia, Barry Williams, Danny Bonaduce, Sherilynn Fenn, Howard Hesseman, Michael Madsen and Tracey Gold.

Featuring a record number of primetime original programming hours, Syfy's hot Summer 2012 will be highlighted by the premiere of the new unscripted series School Sprits (from executive producer Mark Burnett), Insane or Inspired? and Paranormal Highway (working title) starring Jack Osbourne.

What better way to start the summer than with killer sharks, albino spiders, piranhacondas and Bigfoot? In June, Syfy will present four Saturday Original Movies - JERSEY SHORE SHARK ATTACK, Piranhaconda, Arachnoquake and Bigfoot -- featuring a veritable who's who of iconic actors including Tony Sirico, Paul Sorvino, Jack Scalia, Barry Williams, Danny Bonaduce, Sherilynn Fenn, Howard Hesseman, Michael Madsen and Tracey Gold.

Wyatt Earp's Revenge is a gritty and action-packed Western debuting on DVD March 6th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film stars Shawn Roberts (Resident Evil franchise), GRAMMY® nominated country music recording artist Trace Adkins (The Lincoln Lawyer), Matt Dallas (TV's "Kyle XY") and Val Kilmer (Batman Forever, Heat). Based on the real life events from one of history's most famous lawmen, the film centers around an older Earp as he reflects on his celebrated career, focusing on how he assembled a posse to hunt down the outlaws who brutally murdered the love of his life.

Wyatt Earp's Revenge is a gritty and action-packed Western debuting on DVD March 6th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film stars Shawn Roberts (Resident Evil franchise), GRAMMY® nominated country music recording artist Trace Adkins (The Lincoln Lawyer), Matt Dallas (TV's "Kyle XY") and Val Kilmer (Batman Forever, Heat). Based on the real life events from one of history's most famous lawmen, the film centers around an older Earp as he reflects on his celebrated career, focusing on how he assembled a posse to hunt down the outlaws who brutally murdered the love of his life.

The Marriott Theatre will hold auditions for the role of Susan Waverly (9 - 12 years old to play 9 years old) for our upcoming production of WHITE CHRISTMAS. The audition will be on Tuesday, July 19th, from 10am to 2pm at the Marriott Theatre Rehearsal Warehouse (1342 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, 60089).

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. Our top rated musicals, 'Porgy And Bess,' 'Murder For Two,' 'Something's Afoot,' 'Street Scene,' 'Adding Machine,' 'A Minister's Wife,' more....

Gary Naylor sees steamy temptation set in the Big Apple.

One lovesick dog must single-pawedly save his family's Christmas vacation in the ABC Family Original Movie, 'The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation,' premiering Sunday, November 28th (8:00 - 10:00 PM ET/PT), as part of ABC Family's 'Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas' programming event. A joyous holiday sequel to last year's 'The Dog Who Saved Christmas,' the film stars Paris Hilton in her first voice-over role as French poodle Bella and Mario Lopez as lovable Zeus. Also starring in the movie is Gary Valentine ('The King of Queens'), Dean Cain ('Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'), Elisa Donovan ('Clueless'), Casper Van Dien ('Starship Troopers'), Joey Diaz ('The Longest Yard'), Kayley Stallings ('Monk'), Brennan Bailey ('My Sister's Keeper'), Mindy Sterling (the 'Austin Powers' trilogy), Catherine Oxenberg ('Watch Over Me'), Carlson Young ('Pretty Little Liars') with Adrienne Barbeau ('Carnivale').

One lovesick dog must single-pawedly save his family's Christmas vacation in the ABC Family Original Movie, 'The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation,' premiering Sunday, November 28th (8:00 - 10:00 PM ET/PT), as part of ABC Family's 'Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas' programming event. A joyous holiday sequel to last year's 'The Dog Who Saved Christmas,' the film stars Paris Hilton in her first voice-over role as French poodle Bella and Mario Lopez as lovable Zeus. Also starring in the movie is Gary Valentine ('The King of Queens'), Dean Cain ('Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'), Elisa Donovan ('Clueless'), Casper Van Dien ('Starship Troopers'), Joey Diaz ('The Longest Yard'), Kayley Stallings ('Monk'), Brennan Bailey ('My Sister's Keeper'), Mindy Sterling (the 'Austin Powers' trilogy), Catherine Oxenberg ('Watch Over Me'), Carlson Young ('Pretty Little Liars') with Adrienne Barbeau ('Carnivale').

Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and artistic team for Alley Theatre's production of Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, J.M. Barrie's rarely produced original fantasy, the first Hubbard Stage production in the 2010-11 Season.

Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and artistic team for Alley Theatre's production of Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, J.M. Barrie's rarely produced original fantasy, the first Hubbard Stage production in the 2010-11 Season.

The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, begins its 35th anniversary 2010 season with the internationally acclaimed Broadway musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

America's foremost Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, brings back the tradition of G & S New Year's Eve fun at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street) , Thursday, December 31st at 8PM.

The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, wraps up its highly acclaimed 2009 season with an enchanting retelling of the timeless Tony Award-winning musical MY FAIR LADY. The production opens December 16th and runs through February 14, 2010. Dominic Missimi (Les Miserables) will direct.

America's foremost Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, brings back the tradition of G & S New Year's Eve fun at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street) , Thursday, December 31st at 8PM.