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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.
DIVA to Make Australian Premiere at Eternity Playhouse
Vivienne Powell brings her solo play DIVA to Sydney following acclaimed seasons in Los Angeles and Edinburgh.
SILVER TONGUE Musical Reveals Full Cast for Hayes Theatre Debut
Hayes Theatre Co will present SILVER TONGUE, a new Australian musical by Miranda Middleton, Jacob Parker, and Alec Steedman.
Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
ISLANDER Australian Adaptation to Debut with Sydney's ATYP
Australian Theatre for Young People will present a new Australian adaptation of ISLANDER in Sydney, recontextualizing the musical around Australian-Pacific identity and climate change.
Joey Alexander Trio to Bring Jazz to Sydney for Two Shows
Grammy-nominated pianist Joey Alexander will lead his trio in two Sydney performances, joined by local quartet ZODIAC at St Stephen's Uniting Church and The Concourse Lounge in Chatswood.
DANCING AT LUGHNASA and More Set For Belvoir Mainstage 2027 Season
Belvoir will present a new season featuring nine mainstage productions and two late-night shows, spotlighting Australian writing, First Nations storytelling, and Tony Award-winning works.
ALL THINGS MUST PASS Beatles Play to Open at Sydney Fringe Festival
Lane Cove Theatre Company will present the Australian play about The Beatles, following Paul, George and Ringo as they grapple with John Lennon's death, at Pottery Lane Performance Space.
REVIEW: Satirical Take On Big Business, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Remains Relevant As Corporations Continue To See It As A Handbook, Not A Caution
The satirical musical of what should be a corporate myth, that someone with no experience can rise to the top of the corporate ladder, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, is presented in classic Broadway style at Hayes Theatre.
Jaws' infamous production history takes centre stage in THE SHARK IS BROKEN
Jaws' infamous production history takes centre stage in THE SHARK IS BROKEN When a prima donna shark creates a blockbuster movie
REVIEW: The Cult Classic Coming Of Age Story, HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Captivates A New Generation
September first, 2026, Andy Fickman (Director) and Gary Lloyd’s (Choreographer and Associate Director) production of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL opens in Sydney’s Roslyn Packer Theatre.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs to Perform Britten's WAR REQUIEM at Sydney Opera House
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs will present Britten's WAR REQUIEM at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, conducted by Brett Weymark and featuring a 430-voice Festival Chorus and Sydney Youth Orchestra.
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.
THE MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER VS JOHN WILLIAMS Adds Brisbane & Sydney Shows
Following sold-out Melbourne performances, the concert will expand to Brisbane's Concert Hall, QPAC and the Sydney Opera House, presented by the Australian Pops Orchestra and Sony Music Australia.
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.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Opens at Hayes Theatre Co
The seven-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has opened at Hayes Theatre Co, directed by Cameron Mitchell and starring Jake Speer as J.
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.
KOREABOO to Make Victorian Premiere at Malthouse Theatre
Michelle Lim Davidson makes her playwriting debut with KOREABOO, a mother-daughter reunion story exploring intercountry adoption, set to premiere at Malthouse Theatre's Beckett.
DANGEROUS WHEN WET Musical to Have World Premiere in Sydney
A new Australian musical comedy about swimmers Fanny Durack and Mina Wylie's rivalry and Olympic quest will premiere at Randwick Town Hall, featuring an all-female cast.
THE MONOLOGUE COLLECTIVE Sells Out at PHIVE Parramatta
Nine teenage writers penned the monologues for Riverside Live's THE MONOLOGUE COLLECTIVE, an HSC Drama showcase at PHIVE Parramatta that sold out its opening performance ahead of schedule.
REVIEW: RETURN OF THE GODZ Blends Incredible Circus Skills, Endearing Comedy And Ancient and Classical Mythology
Head First Acrobats’ latest circus show, RETURN OF THE GODZ pairs barely clad living gods, circus skills and comedy for an evening of awe and absurdity.
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.
THE ELEVATOR to Have World Premiere at Ensemble Theatre
Ensemble Theatre will present the world premiere of THE ELEVATOR, a satirical comedy set inside a malfunctioning office lift, written by Eloise Snape and directed by Anthea Williams.
Hasan Minhaj, Ronny Chieng to Bring A DEBATE TO THE DEATH to Australia in December
Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng will bring their comedy tour A Debate to the Death to Brisbane on Dec.
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Good Company Entertainment Presents: The Big Chillout Saraton Theatre (10/11-10/11) |
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The Lark Riverside Live @ PHIVE (9/16-9/25) |
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Dixon and Daughters by Deborah Bruce Old Fitz Theatre (9/18-10/03) |
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Keratin Treatment Salon: Brazilian Blowout Sydney Keratin Treatment Salon: Brazilian Blowout Sydney (9/15-9/23) |
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The Shark Is Broken Foundry Theatre (8/28-9/27) |
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Shrek The Musical Pioneer Theatre (10/30-11/08) |
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Morning Melodies: Christmas with Lucy Durack Kingston City Hall (12/08-12/08) |
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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) Merrigong Theatre Company (9/02-9/13) |
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I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story Capitol Theatre Tamworth (9/16-9/16) |
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Monty Python's Spamalot Coliseum Theatre, Rooty Hill (10/22-10/25) |
