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Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Review: DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS at Heath Ledger Theatre
What did our critic think of DAY (AFTER DAY) IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS at Heath Ledger Theatre?
THE SONGS OF JOHN FARNHAM Concert to Broadcast Live at HOYTS Cinemas
HOYTS will broadcast THE SONGS OF JOHN FARNHAM: A LIVING LEGEND concert live from Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, giving fans nationwide access after the arena show sold out.
Review: COME ALIVE! THE GREATEST SHOWMAN CIRCUS SPECTACULAR at The Hippodrome At Crown Perth
There is a genuine buzz in the air heading into The Hippodrome.
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE to Return to Brisbane and Tour Australia
The Olivier Award-winning interactive family show will bring lifelike dinosaurs to Brisbane Powerhouse as part of an Australian tour spanning multiple cities during the summer school holidays.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from August 2026
In this August 2026 edition, two major national tours are gearing up to hit the road, with the casts of OH, MARY! and JERSEY BOYS offering behind-the-scenes looks at their rehearsal processes, while BroadwayWorld exclusively revealed that Aliya Grace will lead the upcoming BOOP! THE MUSICAL tour lau
Video: HEATHERS New York, UK, and Australian Casts Team Up For 'Candy Store' Music Video
The three casts of Heathers the Musical - in New York, Australia, and the UK - have teamed up to celebrate Heathers Day.
Richard Lewer’s STEVE Will Begin National Tour In Regional South Australia
Richard Lewer's STEVE, a National Gallery of Australia touring exhibition on dementia and memory, opens at Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery on August 28, 2026, before a three-year regional tour.
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Jiaoying Live Will Embark on 2026 Australian Tour
Jiaoying Summers will reutrn to Australia this September for a national tour kicking off in Melbourne before heading to Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide.
Alright Hey to Add 13 Encore Dates to BRING BACK GLAMOUR Tour
Comedian Alright Hey has added thirteen encore shows to his Bring Back Glamour tour across Australia after twenty original performances sold out, with four new dates already sold out as well.
Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia Names Charmene Yap and Cass Mortimer Eipper Co-Directors
Charmene Yap and Cass Mortimer Eipper have been appointed Co-Artistic Directors of Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia, succeeding founding director Raewyn Hill and relocating to Perth to lead the company.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CULTS to Tour Australia With Mike King
TEG Dainty will present THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CULTS, a live show hosted by cult investigator Mike King, with performances across six Australian cities.
Michael Cassel Group Names Zachary Baer North America Producing Head
Michael Cassel Group has appointed Zachary Baer to the newly created role of Head of Producing & Creative Development, North America, as the company expands its senior leadership team.
Nat’s What I Reckon Will Launch PANIC AT THE BISTRO Tour
Comedian and mental health advocate Nat's What I Reckon will bring his new show, PANIC AT THE BISTRO, to venues across Australia, following sold-out festival runs in Adelaide and Darwin.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from July 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE IN CONCERT to Bring Holiday Film Score to the Stage in Australia
Love Actually In Concert will bring the heart, humour, and intertwined stories of Richard Curtis' beloved Christmas classic in four special screenings to be performed in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
MUM CLUB to Make World Premiere at Griffin Theatre Company
Jorjia Gillis's MUM CLUB, inspired by her experience with online mothers' groups, will make its world premiere at Griffin Theatre Company, starring Stephanie Somerville as lead character Sadie.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2026 Australian Tour Cast Revealed
Catherine Alcorn, Sally Bourne, Lena Cruz and Chelsea Gibb will star in a new Australian production touring Geelong, Parramatta, Melbourne, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra.
FALLEN ANGELS Filmed on Broadway to Screen in Cinemas This Fall
The Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels will come to cinemas across the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and selected international territories for a limited engagement beginning in October.
Bryan Adams ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES Tour to Add Second Melbourne Show
Bryan Adams announced a second Melbourne date for his Roll With The Punches arena tour after the first sold out, with Natalie Imbruglia joining as special guest at Rod Laver Arena.
John Waters Joins Australian Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Perth Dates Announced
Australian stage and screen veteran John Waters has joined the Australian cast of Fiddler on the Roof as Lazar Wolf.
Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Heath Ledger Theatre
It is a rare feat when a production can strip away the distance of history and force an audience to hold its collective breath, yet Drew Anthony Creative’s return season of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at the Heath Ledger Theatre does precisely that.
WAITRESS Will Close Early in Australia, Scrapping Sydney Transfer, as a Second Broadway Title Cuts Its Tour Short
WAITRESS ends its Australian run early and cancels its Sydney season, becoming the second Broadway musical in weeks to cut its tour short amid rising costs.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Stage Adaptation to Tour Australia
The stage adaptation of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, direct from its acclaimed UK tour, announced an Australian run across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, with additional cities to be revealed.
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The Shawshank Redemption The Regal Theatre (3/12-3/21) VIDEOS |
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The Book of Mormon (Australia) Crown Theatre Perth (10/20-11/01) |
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A VERY MUSICAL THEATRE CHRISTMAS Planet Royale (12/18-12/19) |
