PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL to Debut in Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne in 2026
The hit Broadway and West End musical Pretty Woman will open in Adelaide, Perth, and Melbourne in 2026, starring Samantha Jade as Vivian Ward and Ben Hall as Edward Lewis.
Perth Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Australia - Perth — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Ben Lewis, Australian Star of PHANTOM and LOVE NEVER DIES, Passes Away at 46
BroadwayWorld is sad to report the passing of Australian actor Ben Lewis, who last year was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer at only 46 years old.
BroadwayWorld My Shows Announces Badges & Points While Celebrating First 10K Reviews
BroadwayWorld announced today that its new My Shows platform has surpassed 10,000 user reviews since its launch.
Composer Ludovico Einaudi Returning to Australia and New Zealand in 2026
Popular classical music composer, Ludovico Einaudi, will return to tour Australia and New Zealand in January and February 2026, performing music from his new album, The Summer Portraits, along with classics from his repertoire over six nights.
HEART IS A WASTELAND Comes to Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company
John Harvey's humorous and deeply heartfelt play Heart is a Wasteland examines the complexities of Aboriginal people living in contemporary Australia.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Perth Next Year
The Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ THE MUSICAL will open at Perth’s Crown Theatre in June 2026.
Richard Roxburgh, Damon Herriman, and Ryan Corr Will Lead Australian Tour of ART
Richard Roxburgh, Damon Herriman, and Ryan Corr will star together in the internationally award-winning play ART by Yasmina Reza translated by Chrispher Hampton.
Final Perth Tickets Now On Sale For CATS
The 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical CATS is currently playing in Adelaide after a run in Sydney.
Review: ARTHUR HAYNES AND THE SMOKING GUN at Theatre 180
Just over 100 years ago, Perth was rocked by a murder that paralleled events happening on the other side of the world that were to become the inspiration for the musical Chicago.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Perth Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Cast Set For A PIANO FULL OF FEATHERS at Perth Theatre
Opening in Peth Theatre on Saturday 25 October, A Piano Full of Feathers written by Jane Livingstone, tells the story behind Irving Berlin's White Christmas, the best-selling single of all time.
LORD OF THE RINGS Musical Enters Voluntary Administration After Australian Tour
LORStage Asia Pacific has entered voluntary administration, according to an email from director Torben Brookman.
BroadwayWorld Launches My Shows: A New Way to Track and Share Your Theatre Journey
BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Planet Royale
It's a twisted tale of desperation and botany that has been delighting audiences for decades, but few productions of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS have managed to balance its comedic and darker elements as deftly as the new one at Planet Royale.
HEATHERS Will Launch Tour of the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Heathers The Musical, which recently made its return to New York City at New World Stages, plans to hit the road! Heathers will launch a US tour, beginning in Spring 2027, with tours across other parts of the world to come as well.
Review: SPEAKING IN TONGUES at State Theatre Centre
Andrew Bovell's Speaking in Tongues is less a play and more a masterfully woven tapestry of fractured relationships and chance encounters.
UK Group Five to Reunite for Australia and New Zealand Tour
The multi-platinum UK group Five is reuniting with all five original members for a massive world tour, which will bring them to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026.
Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST Comes to the Subiaco Arts Centre
Shakespeare's play is re-imagined in the universe of Star Trek, Star Wars or Lost in Space.
Georgina Hopson Will Star In ANASTASIA Australian Premiere
Rising stage and screen star Georgina Hopson (Titanique, The Phantom of the Opera) will lead the cast of ANASTASIA when the Tony Award-nominated musical makes its Australian premiere at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre in December 2025.
Alex Warren Confirms Medium Build as Special Guest for Sold-Out Australian Tour
American singer-songwriter Medium Build will serve as a special guest on Alex Warren’s upcoming Australian tour, which kicks off next month in Sydney.
Cast Set For THE SNOW QUEEN at Perth Theatre
Writer and Director Barrie Hunter, who plays panto dame Grannie Frannie McMannie, will be joined by another Perth panto regular Ewan Somers as Larry McGlumpher/Roger the Reindeer.
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Crown Theatre
The enchanting tale of Beauty and the Beast has arrived at Perth's Crown Theatre, captivating audiences with its timeless magic and spectacular production.
Review: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAUL at State Theatre Centre
Jonathan Biggins brings his acclaimed one-man show THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAUL to the State Theatre Centre, offering audiences a captivating and often hilarious journey into the mind of former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating.
Review: PLIED AND PREJUDICE at Downstairs At The Maj
PLIED AND PREJUDICE, the wildly unhinged adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, has taken Perth by storm, offering a riotous and liquor-soaked theatrical experience.
Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST Comes to Class Act Theatre Inc
Shakespeare's play is re-imagined in the universe of Star Trek, Star Wars or Lost in Space.
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Throbbin Wood The Regal Theatre (7/24-8/01) |
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A VERY MUSICAL THEATRE CHRISTMAS Planet Royale (12/18-12/19) |
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BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Crown Theatre Perth (8/20-9/06) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Perth Oaks Perth Hotel (8/08-8/08) |
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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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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Armadale Ye Olde Narrogin Inne (8/05-8/06) |
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The Book of Mormon (Australia) Crown Theatre Perth (10/20-11/01) |