Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
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Perth Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Australia - Perth — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Review: CADEL: LUNGS ON LEGS at Cygnet Theatre At Hale School
If you’re looking for a theatrical experience that leaves you breathless, CADEL: LUNGS ON LEGS is it.
West End Revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Sets 2026 Australia Tour
Following sold-out seasons in London and across the UK, the critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof is set to tour Australia in 2026, with its inaugural premiere season at Theatre Royal Sydney from July 2026.
Matteo Bocelli Returning to Australia with 'Falling In Love' World Tour
Following sold-out performances around the world, Matteo Bocelli will perform five Australian shows, opening the tour in Perth, before making his debut performance in Adelaide, and continuing to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra to Play Australian Tour
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra will embark on The Night Blooms World Tour in Australia in April/May.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL to Play Perth in 2026
Michael Cassel Group, Warner Bros.
Review: CLUB D'AMOUR: ENCORE at Ice Cream Factory
Fringeworld Perth seems to creep up every year, making us wonder what we do in the eleven months in between.
Review: NOW YOU SEE ME at Crown Theatre
There's lots to see in Perth at the moment, and a different kind of spectacle is proving that big-budget showmanship still has a place in the Perth summer.
Ralph McTell to Embark on Final Australian Tour This Spring
50 years after Ralph McTell first toured Australia, the British singer-songwriter will return for one final farewell tour, performing at 6 venues across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory.
Tubular Bells in Concert Coming to Australia This June
Tubular Bells in Concert will head to Australia in June 2026 as part of the 50th Anniversary World Tour celebration.
Monkey Baa Theatre Company to Tour Australia with WHERE IS THE GREEN SHEEP?
Monkey Baa Theatre Company will bring its new Australian production of Where is the Green Sheep? to more than 150,000 young people and families across all states and territories.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Musica Viva Partners with Opera Australia For A WINTER'S JOURNEY
Following performances in Australia and at London’s Barbican, Musica Viva Australia and Opera Australia will present internationally-acclaimed tenor Allan Clayton and Australian pianist Kate Golla in a unique presentation of A Winter’s Journey.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
The Australian Performing Arts Market Set For February
The Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM), one of the nation’s premier industry events for contemporary performing arts, is set to take place Feb.
Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
GLORIA – A TRIPLE BILL To Be Presented At His Majesty’s Theatre
Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia and The New Zealand Dance Company will present GLORIA – A Triple Bill at His Majesty's Theatre, running March 31 through April 1, 2026.
THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK Will Make WA Debut at Perth Fringe
The internationally renowned cabaret show, The Ladyboys of Bangkok, is bringing their show - packed full of the biggest floor fillers, performed by the biggest showbiz divas in the world - plus their vibrant Thai culture to the Perth stage.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Collaborates With Brisbane’s Nodo On A Limited-Edition Donut
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will partner with Brisbane bakery Nodo to debut a one-day-only donut inspired by the production’s signature netherworld aesthetic.
BroadwayWorld Introduces My Shows Curtain Call and New Merchandise Partnership
BroadwayWorld announced today that the My Shows platform has officially launched My Shows Curtain Call, a personalized year-end feature designed to celebrate each user's year in theatre.
Irish Music Group Celtic Thunder Sets Australian Tour
The internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, has announced its brand-new show, An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder, which will tour Australia in March 2026.
Review: CAROL at State Theatre Centre
Tis the season, it seems.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards.
Michael Cassel Group Launches Work Experience Program For 2026
This program creates opportunities for secondary school, tertiary and vocational education students, recent graduates and early-career professionals to learn from Michael Cassel Group’s expertise.
Josh Groban Sets 'Gems' World Tour for 2026 with Stops in London, Paris, Dublin & More
Tony, EMMY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated performer Josh Groban has announced his first world tour in 10 years, with Taipei, Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Tokyo, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and more.
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Throbbin Wood The Regal Theatre (7/24-8/01) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Armadale Ye Olde Narrogin Inne (8/05-8/06) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Perth Oaks Perth Hotel (8/08-8/08) |
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The Book of Mormon (Australia) Crown Theatre Perth (10/20-11/01) |
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BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Crown Theatre Perth (8/20-9/06) |
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BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL - Auslan Interpreted Performance Crown Theatre Perth (9/06-9/06) |
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BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL - PREVIEW Crown Theatre Perth (8/16-8/19) |
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A VERY MUSICAL THEATRE CHRISTMAS Planet Royale (12/18-12/19) |