The latest theatre news from Sydney, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Miles Franklin’s best known work, MY BRILLIANT CAREER is given the musical theatre treatment for a modern age by Sheridan Harbridge (Book), Dean Bryant (Book and Lyrics) and Mathew Frank (Music) and the outcome is amazing.
BETTE AND JOAN – fame, fear, fervour, and feuding.
The Little Big Theatre Co will present THE MAD ONES, a coming-of-age musical by Kerrigan & Lowdermilk told through a queer lens, at The Loading Dock Theatre by Qtopia Sydney from April 30 – May 16.
The ‘80s phenomenon Footloose: The Musical will tour Australia with an Adelaide premiere on 11 April at Her Majesty's Theatre, followed by seasons in major venues across Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle and Perth.
An additional and final week of performances has been added to the Australian premiere season of the Broadway smash hit THE PROM, now playing at Teatro at the Italian Forum in Leichhardt, Sydney
Irish folk group, The High Kings, are bringing their Rocky Road Tour 2026 down under, with performances in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and more.
The cast for the 2026 Australian tour of the musical comedy Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) was just announced.
Voting is now open for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
The world premiere of the new Australian musical SONDER by Riki Lindsey and Mitchell Sloan will take place at the Old Fitz Theatre in Sydney this May, directed by Alexander Berlage.
Jacaranda Productions and Seymour Centre will present Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett, an electrifying ‘rock odyssey' of music, storytelling and unapologetic attitude.
The Ultimate Vegas Show will take centre stage on Saturday 4 July at Sydney's State Theatre presenting a new production that captures the spirit of the world's entertainment capital.
THE PROM, the hilarious new musical with a heartwarming outcome from Matthew Sklar (Music), Chad Beguelin (Lyrics and Book) and Bob Martin (Book), finally arrives in Australia, premiering at the new Teatro At The Italian Forum Theatre in Leichhardt.
As part of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music and Book)), Charles Hart (Lyrics) and Richard Stilgoe’s (Lyrics and Book) famous musical, Opera Australia has revived its production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA for the 2026 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour season.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera opened to a full house at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, launching the iconic show’s global 40th anniversary celebrations.
HEAVY IS THE CROWN, power to the songs that set you free.
TEATRO will present the Australian premiere of THE PROM beginning in March 2026, and newly released video highlights offer a first look at the production in performance.
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Indian Ink Theatre Company will present their first performance at the Sydney Opera House, marking a significant debut for the New Zealand-based group.
The Australian premiere of TOOTSIE will feature a newly announced cast, set to debut in Sydney.
Australian playwright Melanie Tait has been awarded the 2026 Suzie Miller Award by Griffin Theatre Company, receiving a $30,000 commission and a two-year residency.
Voting is now open for the fourth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
Theatre Works will present RED SKY MORNING from May 6 to 16, 2026.
Hayes Theatre Co will present their acclaimed production of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the Foundry Theatre, featuring a dynamic five-actor cast.
Alice Livingstone (Director) brings Sarah Ruhl’s (Playwright) study of human behaviour and the blurring of acting and actual to the New Theatre stage.
Rehearsals have commenced for the hilarious hit Broadway musical Gutenberg! The Musical! which opens at the Hayes Theatre on April 10.
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The Drover's Wife Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (8/07-8/15) |
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A Beautiful Noise Sydney Lyric Theatre (11/14-12/20) |
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Morning Melodies: What's New, Pussycat Kingston City Hall (8/25-8/25) |
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Carousel Foundry Theatre (10/15-10/17) |
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Monty Python's Spamalot Sydney Event Centre - The Star (10/15-10/18) |
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Good Company Entertainment Presents: The Big Chillout Saraton Theatre (10/11-10/11) |
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New Now 2026 ACO on the Pier (8/14-8/14) |
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Reefer Madness Pioneer Theatre (11/13-11/22) |
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2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Semi-Finals Concert The Independent Theatre (8/16-8/16) |
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SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL - SHOWCASE TOUR Regent Theatre (9/11-9/11) |
