Omega Ensemble Will Perform NEW NOW 2026 Concert at ACO on the Pier
Omega Ensemble will present New Now 2026 at Sydney's Walsh Bay Art's Precinct.
Sydney Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Sydney, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
John Waters Joins Australian Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Perth Dates Announced
Australian stage and screen veteran John Waters has joined the Australian cast of Fiddler on the Roof as Lazar Wolf.
REVIEW: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE *SORT OF Reimagines The Story Being Told By The People Austen Barely Considered
Isobel McArthur’s Olivier Award Winning PRIDE AND PREJUDICE *SORT OF is a fantastically irreverent retelling of Jane Austen’s famous novel of manners.
LACUNA to Open at Griffin Theatre Company
Griffin Theatre Company will present LACUNA by Eric Jiang, a new work following a jobless young woman hired by a Chinese underworld goddess to erase memories, at Downstairs Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre.
SAVAGES by Patricia Cornelius to Open at Theatre Works
Theatre Works and Aperture Productions will present Savages, Patricia Cornelius's play about masculinity and violence, directed by Kitan Petkovski with an ensemble of women and non-binary actors at St Kilda's Theatre Works.
SEASON SQUAD to Offer 1,000 $20 Tickets in Sydney
Wonder Lane Entertainment announced a Family Access Initiative for SEASON SQUAD, releasing 1,000 tickets at $20 for its Sydney run.
Interview: Bianca Watkins & Cast of HOLY HELL at Old Fitz Theatre
University colleges are renowned for their wild nights, hazing rituals and strange stories.
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.
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.
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Live at Lunch - Birdsong, Sky and Flutes The Concourse Concert Hall (9/02-9/02) |
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Carousel Foundry Theatre (10/15-10/17) |
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Rigoletto Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (7/21-8/21) |
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Top Silk Ensemble Theatre (7/31-9/12) |
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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 Book of Everything Belvoir St Theatre (8/22-9/20) |
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Good Company Entertainment Presents: The Big Chillout Saraton Theatre (10/11-10/11) |
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The Bruno Mars Experience Kingston City Hall (8/01-8/01) |
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Mum Club Griffin Theatre Company (8/22-9/20) |
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The Shark Is Broken Foundry Theatre (8/28-9/27) |