THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman Will Make Australian Premiere in June
Ensemble Theatre will present the Australian premiere of THE ROOMMATE, Jen Silverman's dark comedy directed by Lee Lewis and starring Lucy Bell and Belinda Bromilow in Sydney.
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THE MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER vs JOHN WILLIAMS Will Come to Hamer Hall
John Foreman's Australian Pops Orchestra and Sony Music Australia will present THE MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER VS JOHN WILLIAMS at Melbourne's Hamer Hall, featuring a 75-piece orchestra performing scores from Star Wars, Gladiator, Harry Potter, and more.
FUNNY GIRL Will Come to Gilbert & Sullivan Society of South Australia Will Present
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of South Australia will present FUNNY GIRL at The Arts Theatre, with the role of Fanny Brice shared among three performers: Olivia Sutton, Sarah Hamilton, and Sophie Stokes.
NSW SECONDARY SCHOOLS CONCERTO COMPETITION Final Set For June
Six student finalists will perform concertos with the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra at The Concourse, Chatswood, competing for cash prizes up to $10,000 in the 42nd NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition.
GIFT HORSE: Celia Pacquola Adds Perth & Sydney Performances
Celia Pacquola, winner of Most Outstanding Show at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, has added Perth and Sydney dates to her GIFT HORSE national tour, along with extra Melbourne performances.
THE BIG BUBBLE SHOW...IN SPACE! Will Come to the Coliseum Theatre in Western Sydney
Bubble Laboratory, in association with Ethan Walker, will present THE BIG BUBBLE SHOW… IN SPACE! at Coliseum Theatre in Western Sydney for two performances only, featuring fire bubbles, smoke-filled spheres, and shadow bubble puppetry.
Captain Scott Kelly Will Bring YEAR IN SPACE to Australia
Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly will bring his live speaking tour, The Sky is Not the Limit: Lessons from a Year in Space, to five Australian cities, including Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Come to Sydney at the Capitol Theatre
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will close its Australian national tour at Sydney's Capitol Theatre, with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect.
Rove McManus Will Host THEATRESPORTS ALL-STARS at Enmore Theatre
Sydney Comedy Festival and Theatresports will present THEATRESPORTS ALL-STARS 2026 at the Enmore Theatre, hosted by Rove McManus, featuring a sci-fi theme with an ensemble of improv champions and comedy performers.
Claire Lyon To Play Eliza Doolittle in Australian Tour of MY FAIR LADY
Producers Opera Australia and John Frost for Crossroads Live have announced that renowned Australian soprano Claire Lyon will star as Eliza Doolittle in the upcoming 70th Anniversary season of My Fair Lady.
UKED! The Ukulele Sing-along Play-along Musical Will Come to Bondi Beach
Ian Stenlake will star in the Sydney premiere of UKED!, a sing-along, play-along ukulele musical at the Bondi Pavilion Theatre, alongside Josephine Birch in Melbourne playwright Jane Cafarella's comedy about love after 50.
Sam Reid Will Star in DOUBT: A PARABLE at Sydney Theatre Company
THE NEWSREADER star Sam Reid will make his Sydney Theatre Company debut in DOUBT: A PARABLE, joining Pamela Rabe, Zindzi Okenyo, and Shannen Alyce Quan at Roslyn Packer Theatre, directed by Marion Potts.
Play Broadway Games Every Day in May and Win a Merch Prize Pack
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs to Perform at BBC Proms in First UK Tour in 15 Years
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs announced a UK tour and BBC Proms appearance at the Royal Albert Hall, joining the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra with British choral works and Australian premieres.
Ensemble Theatre Launches Brand-New Creative Hub For Young Storytellers
Ensemble Theatre has launched ENSEMBLE YOUTH STUDIO, a new initiative offering week-long workshops for young people, culminating in a performance on the Ensemble stage at Loreto Kirribilli.
SYDNEY CON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 to Feature 140 Artists Across 26 Concerts
The SYDNEY CON JAZZ FESTIVAL will present its seventh all-day event at Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens, featuring 140 artists across 26 concerts in six venues, with tickets starting at $29.
IKEA WARS Will Come to Sydney Comedy Festival
After sold-out runs at the Perth, Adelaide, and Edinburgh Fringe festivals, IKEA WARS will present two nights at Sydney's Bondi Pavilion, pitting contestants against each other in a live furniture-building battle.
CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG Will Return to the West End, UK Tour, Los Angeles and Australia
Mischief's CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG will return to London's Wyndham's Theatre for a limited West End run, while also embarking on a second UK tour, a North American premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, and an Australian run.
ROMEO & JULIET Will Come to Darling Quarter Theatre and The Concourse From Come You Spirits
Come you Spirits will stage a post-apocalyptic retelling of ROMEO & JULIET at Darling Quarter Theatre and The Concourse, Chatswood, featuring an original score and breathwork practices woven into each performance.
SIX THE MUSICAL Finds New Cast For Australian Run
SIX THE MUSICAL has announced a new Australian cast for its upcoming return, with seasons at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre, Theatre Royal Sydney, and QPAC's Playhouse Theatre featuring six queens including Sarah Murr, Mia Paris Scalise, and Lorinda May Merrypor.
REVIEW: Disney’s THE LION KING Returns To Sydney To Delight A New Generation With Julie Taymor’s Award Winning Production
Almost 30 years since it’s Broadway premier in 1997, THE LION KING still brings gasps of awe as Julie Taymor’s musical theatre adaptation of Walt Disney Animation’s 1994 film returns to the Sydney stage.
Sydney Chamber Choir Will Perform IN PARADISUM at St James' Church
Sydney Chamber Choir will present IN PARADISUM, a choral program featuring Estonian, Nordic, and Australian composers, at St James' Church in Sydney, with cellist Julian Smiles joining for select works.
SPOT Stage Show Will Come to the Glen Street Theatre
CDP Theatre Producers will bring SPOT, based on Eric Hill's classic children's books, to Glen Street Theatre in Belrose, featuring puppetry, songs, and puzzles for children aged 18 months and up.
TEN YEARS TO HOME Will Come to Campbelltown Arts Centre
Nautanki Theatre's TEN YEARS TO HOME, the first Australian commissioned work to centre early South Asian migration, will present at Campbelltown Arts Centre, drawn from playwright Sonal Moore's lived experience.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
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SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL - SHOWCASE TOUR Regent Theatre (9/11-9/11) |
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Macbeth Sydney Opera House (11/18-12/06) |
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Morning Melodies: Christmas with Lucy Durack Kingston City Hall (12/08-12/08) |
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Live at Lunch - Birdsong, Sky and Flutes The Concourse Concert Hall (9/02-9/02) |
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The Jungle and the Sea Belvoir Theatre (7/11-8/02) |
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The Lark IPAC – IMB Theatre (8/05-8/09) |
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Good Company Entertainment Presents: The Big Chillout Saraton Theatre (10/11-10/11) |
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As For Me And My House Campbelltown Town Hall Theatre (10/15-10/18) |
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Beetlejuice the Musical Capitol Theatre, Sydney (11/21-1/10) |
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Play In A Day: Henry VI Part 2 The Neilson Nutshell, Pier 2/3 (9/15-9/15) |