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Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Crown Theatre
Theatre goers headed to Crown for the opening of THE BOOK OF MORMON may have noticed a single beam of sunlight breaking through the clouds and shining directly onto the theatre.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
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Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 18, 2026
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Zarna Garg to Headline Australian Tour
Indian American stand-up comedian and New York Times bestselling author Zarna Garg will perform across Australian cities with her show Million Dollar Excuses.
STARLIGHT EXPRESS Sets Cinema Release Date; Watch a New Trailer
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S STARLIGHT EXPRESS - LIVE ON STAGE will come to cinemas internationally including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia and Canada.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 11, 2026
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Interview: 'I'm Obsessed With Eva Noblezada': Creator Anaïs Mitchell On HADESTOWN THE MUSICAL In Cinemas
Recently, we had the chance to chat with the creator of Hadestown, Anaïs Mitchell.
Interview: Troy Sussman On Playing Tevye in Australia's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Troy Sussman discusses playing Tevye in Jordan Fein's Olivier Award-winning FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, playing Brisbane's QPAC from 9 October before touring to Melbourne and Perth.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from September 2026
We head inside rehearsals and share a first look at the DEATH BECOMES HER North American tour, starring Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams, Ken Marino and Nasia Thomas ahead of its launch at Cleveland's Playhouse Square.
AVENUE Q Will Return to Australia in May 2027
The Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q will tour Australia starting in Brisbane on 26 May, with subsequent stops in Melbourne, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, Western Sydney, Newcastle, and Perth through October 2027.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to Tour Australia Spring and Summer 2027
After premiering in Brisbane, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is finally on the move, set to play strictly limited seasons in Hobart, Melbourne and Wollongong, with additional cities rumoured for 2027.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 4, 2026
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BLACKADDER to Make Perth Stage Debut at Harbour Theatre
Harbour Theatre will present a live stage adaptation of the BBC comedy classic BLACKADDER, featuring episodes from the second series set during Queen Elizabeth I's reign.
Denise Scott to Take TICKETY BOO on National Tour in 2027
Australian comedian Denise Scott will tour her solo show TICKETY BOO to nine cities in 2027, including Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Sydney, Geelong, Wyong, Caloundra, Warragul, and Bendigo.
Cape Ballet Africa's SWAN LAKE Will Tour Australia in April 2027
Cape Ballet Africa will stage its South African full-length production of SWAN LAKE at Artscape in Cape Town in February 2027 before touring to Australia in April 2027, marking the company's first international tour.
BroadwayWorld Launches Weekly Broadway Crossword
BroadwayWorld's new weekly crossword is built from the week's Broadway news: the stars, shows, openings and closings.
Eric Idle to Tour Australia and New Zealand with Live Conversation
The MONTY PYTHON legend will present An Evening of Idle Conversation, a live tour featuring stories from his career and his new memoir, IDLE IN PROVENCE: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THYME.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO + JULIET to Return to Australia
Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film adaptation will be presented as a cinematic live-to-film event, with a hybrid ensemble performing the score live in sync with the movie as part of a global tour.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Reveals Full Cast for Australian Tour
Additional cast members join David Berry, Bert LaBontè and Rodger Corser in the stage adaptation of Stephen King's novella for performances in Sydney, Melbourne and other Australian cities.
PHAR LAP: THE ELECTRO-SWING MUSICAL To Take The Stage At Carriageworks
Hayes Theatre Co has announced Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical, will return in 2027.
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.
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Elf The Musical Crown LIVE (11/27-12/27) |
