Lynne McGranger Will Lead CHRISTMAS IN THE GRANDPARENTS CLUB
Christmas in The Grandparents Club is coming to NSW, ACT, VIC (Shepparton) and QLD from 1 November 2026.
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The latest theatre news from Sydney, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Announces Cast For Hayes Theatre Production
The multiple award-winning producer behind RENT and Catch Me If You Can, LPD Productions has announced the cast for its upcoming production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
REVIEW: Wonderfully Nostalgic, THE ADDAMS FAMILY THE MUSICAL Is A Delightful Escape
Inspired by Charles Addams’ characters, THE ADDAMS FAMILY THE MUSICAL is a delightfully “kooky” homage to the source material and the subsequent television and cinema legacy.
WAITRESS Will Close Early in Australia, Scrapping Sydney Transfer, as a Second Broadway Title Cuts Its Tour Short
WAITRESS ends its Australian run early and cancels its Sydney season, becoming the second Broadway musical in weeks to cut its tour short amid rising costs.
Vernon Pua Named Winner of 2026 Griffin Award for Australian Playwriting
Vernon Pua has been awarded the 2026 Griffin Award for his play 8 HOT TIPS ON SHARING YOUR BED, earning an $18,000 commission and dramaturgical support from Griffin Theatre Company.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Stage Adaptation to Tour Australia
The stage adaptation of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, direct from its acclaimed UK tour, announced an Australian run across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, with additional cities to be revealed.
Adam Kay Bringing TWAS THE NIGHTSHIFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS LIVE to Australia
Bestselling author, comedian and doctor, Adam Kay will return to Australia with his festive live show, Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas Live.
TOP SILK to Return in Revival at Ensemble Theatre, Starring Rachel Gordon and Nicholas Brown
Ensemble Theatre will present a revival of David Williamson's TOP SILK, directed by Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry, starring Rachel Gordon and Nicholas Brown in a satirical look at law, family, and ethics.
REVIEW: THIRTY-SIX Is An Insight Into The Lives, Loves, Fears And Hopes Of Trans Women, Told With Heart, Humour, Power and Passion.
Written by Jo Clifford and Bayley Turner, THIRTY-SIX is a beautifully presented insight into their experiences as trans women.
ANASTASIA Adelaide to Feature Four Local Girls as Little Anastasia
Four young Adelaide performers have been cast as Little Anastasia in the Broadway musical ANASTASIA, joining Rhonda Burchmore and Nancye Hayes AM at Festival Theatre.
DISNEY ON ICE MAGIC IN THE STARS to Open at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney
Disney On Ice will bring its all-new production to Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena from July 15–19, 2026.
The Script Adds Picture This as Special Guest for 2027 Australian Arena Tour
Irish rock band Picture This announced as special guests on The Script's Australian Man In The Arena Tour, marking the band's twelfth Australian headline tour with Frontier Touring, stopping in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Photos: SIX THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal Ahead of Melbourne Run
Rehearsals are officially underway with just two weeks until the Australian return of SIX the Musical.
THE NUTCRACKER ON ICE to Return to Sydney's Coliseum Theatre This Christmas
Imperial Ice Stars will present an Australian-exclusive season of THE NUTCRACKER ON ICE at Sydney's Coliseum Theatre, following their acclaimed Swan Lake on Ice run at the same venue.
John Farnham Musical Cast: Bonnie Anderson & Ben Hall Join
The John Farnham musical extends again! Bonnie Anderson & Ben Hall join Michael Paynter at Sydney's Roslyn Packer Theatre, Nov 15–Jan 3.
JUST FOR LAUGHS SYDNEY to Make Australian Debut With International Comedy Lineup
Just For Laughs Sydney returns in 2026 with the first announcement for its 14th edition, featuring Greg Davies, Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, Zarna Garg, Morgan Jay, Dan and Phil, Bill Bailey, Adam Kay, Dara Ó Briain, Saaniya Abbas, Lucas Zelnick, David Nihill, Rhys James, Peter Antoniou, RocKwiz and
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from June 2026
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
OLD FRIENDS to Return to Sydney Before National Tour
Mark Trevorrow, Rupert Noffs and ARIA Award-winning musical director Bev Kennedy reunite for OLD FRIENDS, with Sydney performances at Ginger's at The Oxford Hotel followed by a national tour across Australia.
BROADWAY, BABY! ENCORE! to Return to Ginger's at The Oxford Hotel
Rupert Noffs brings BROADWAY, BABY! ENCORE! back to Ginger's at The Oxford Hotel in Darlinghurst for one performance, joined by ARIA Award-winning musical director Bev Kennedy and special guests.
Xavier Rudd to Perform at QPAC to Raise Funds for HEAL Mental Health Program
Australian singer-songwriter Xavier Rudd will perform a one-night-only concert at QPAC's Concert Hall to raise funds for HEAL, a mental health program delivering expressive arts therapy to refugee children and young people.
SPIDERBAIT to Kick Off IVY & THE BIG APPLES 30th Anniversary Tour with Local Openers
Spiderbait announced local openers for all dates on their Ivy & the Big Apples 30th Anniversary Tour, featuring female and gender diverse artists across Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, and Newcastle.
Jan Gunnar Hoff and ELYSIAN FIELDS to Make Australian Debut in Sydney
Norwegian jazz pianist Jan Gunnar Hoff will make his Australian debut in two Sydney concerts alongside Scandinavian-inspired ensemble Elysian Fields, featuring solo piano, duos, and a world premiere commission.
WE ARE THE TIGERS Cast Announced for Hayes Theatre Co Production
Cheers Productions announced the cast for WE ARE THE TIGERS at Hayes Theatre Co in Sydney, led by Brianna Bishop and Olivia Vásquez, with Chiara Assetta making her directorial debut on the cult-hit pop-rock whodunnit musical.
Violinist Connie Liu Wins 2026 Secondary Schools Concerto Competition in Sydney
Connie Liu, a 17-year-old violinist from Meriden School, won the 2026 Secondary Schools Concerto Competition at the Concourse in Chatswood, performing the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra.
REVIEW: JUICY RIOT A high-femme variety riot that closed Pride Fest with full-throttle joy.
JUICY RIOT A high-femme variety riot that closed Pride Fest with heart, voice and full-throttle joy as a closing night, it could not have been better chosen
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Play In A Day: Henry VI Part 2 The Neilson Nutshell, Pier 2/3 (9/15-9/15) |
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I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story Capitol Theatre Tamworth (9/16-9/16) |
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I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story Jetty Memorial Theatre (9/05-9/05) |
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La Stupenda: A Joan Sutherland Celebration Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (8/20-8/22) |
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The Jungle and the Sea Belvoir Theatre (7/11-8/02) |
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The Book of Everything Belvoir St Theatre (8/22-9/20) |
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Beetlejuice the Musical Capitol Theatre, Sydney (11/21-1/10) |
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As For Me And My House Campbelltown Town Hall Theatre (10/15-10/18) |
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UPU Riverside Live @ PHIVE (8/28-8/29) |
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Disney Presents The Lion King - Auslan Interpreted Performance Capitol Theatre, Sydney (8/12-8/12) |