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Cast Revealed for Australian Production of MJ THE MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - November 17, 2024
Australian producer Michael Cassel, alongside original Broadway producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain, have announced the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical MJ, set to make its Australian debut at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2025.
Power Outage Forces Old Fitz Theatre To Cancel THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES Performances
by Blair Ingenthron - November 16, 2024
The Old Fitz Theatre in Sydney has temporarily closed due to a power outage, affecting performances of THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES. The outage began Friday, with ongoing issues possibly causing more cancellations.
REVIEW: The 50th Anniversary Tour Of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Provides Contemporary Clarity To The Musical That Started Life As A Concept Album
by Jade Kops - November 14, 2024
Timothy Sheader’s (Director) Olivier Award winning production of Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music) and Sir Tim Rices (Lyrics) JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR arrives at Capitol Theatre 52 years after the rock musical made its Australian premiere on the same stage.
Moonlight Cinema Returns For The Summer In Australia
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2024
Moonlight Cinema is back with a line-up of some of 2024's best releases, plus two weeks of classic ‘Christmas Favourites', announced as part of their December program.
WUTHERING HEIGHTS Comes to Sydney in January
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2024
Emma Rice's critically acclaimed production of Wuthering Heights will play an exclusive and limited season in Sydney in 2025.Learn more about the show here!
Graham Abbott Conducts Handel’s MESSIAH at the Sydney Opera House
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2024
Graham Abbott will conduct Handel's Messiah at the Sydney Opera House this holiday season. Learn more about the upcoming performances and find out how to get tickets here!
A (VERY) MUSICAL CHRISTMAS Comes to Sydney This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2024
Michael Cassel Group is inviting people to experience A (VERY) MUSICAL CHRISTMAS, an enchanting celebration set for this December! Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Caroline O'Connor & More to Star in SOME ENCHANTED EVENING With The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2024
The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra will present a musical theatre celebration, SOME ENCHANTED EVENING, featuring classic show tunes. Learn how to purchase tickets!
ELF THE MUSICAL Australian Premiere Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2024
The Sydney Opera House announced the cast for ELF: THE MUSICAL, set to premiere in Australia from December 19 to 29. Discover who will bring this holiday favorite to life on stage.
THE HEARTBREAK CHOIR to be Presented at Ensemble Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2024
Ensemble Theatre will present Aidan Fennessy’s The Heartbreak Choir, a joyous love song to community and friendship. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Comedians Mel Buttle And Nath Valvo Announced At Riverside Theatres Parramatta
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2024
Riverside Theatres will present an evening of laughs, with two of Australia's comedy powerhouses, Mel Buttle and Nath Valvo, as they team up for one-night-only, on Friday 13th December.
LOVE ACTUALLY? - THE MUSICAL PARODY Comes to Melbourne This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2024
Melbourne will host a new Christmas Showtime Festival. The festival features a lineup of live entertainment including the Australian premiere of the Off-Broadway hit Love Actually? The Musical Parody.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Begins Its Australian Tour Tonight At The Capitol Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2024
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has launched its Australian tour at the Capitol Theatre, showcasing a modern retelling of the iconic rock opera. The production promises a fresh take on the classic story.
SHORT+SWEET DEADLY New First Nations Arts Festival Begins In 2025
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2024
Short+Sweet announced a new First Nations festival, Short+Sweet Deadly, focusing on Indigenous storytelling. The event will showcase diverse narratives and cultural expressions from Indigenous artists.
SUNDAY Extends at Sydney Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2024
Sydney Theatre Company’s season of Sunday, Melbourne Theatre Company’s ode to arts philanthropist Sunday Reed, has been extended until 14 December following opening night at Sydney Opera House last Friday. 
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Reveals Choral Conducting Fellowships and Emerging Composer Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2024
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs has announced a series of new future focused initiatives, to boost the health and success of choral music in Australia, in 2025 and beyond.
Bangarra Dance Theatre Will Embark on 2025 National Tour With ILLUME
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2024
 In 2025, Bangarra Dance Theatre, will present the world premiere of their first-ever visual arts collaboration, Illume. Learn more about the touring production here!
Goo Goo Dolls to Play Australian Headline Tour in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - November 04, 2024
Goo Goo Dolls will headline their first Australian tour in over 20 years, with special guest Thirsty Merc. The February and March tour will see the multi-platinum hit-makers perform in Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne.
Tickets on Sale This Week For CATS at Theatre Royal Sydney
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2024
Tickets are on pre-sale now and on general public sales from Friday for the return of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS at Theatre Royal Sydney in June next year.
REVIEW: SUNDAY Shares An Imagining Of The Private Life Of Australian Arts Patron Sunday Reed
by Jade Kops - November 03, 2024
Anthony Weigh (playwright) and Sarah Goodes’ (Director) SUNDAY gives audiences a glimpse into the life and loves of Sunday Reed, the force behind the Heide Circle of modernist artists that included Sidney Nolan.
The Spooky Men's Chorale Is Back On Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - November 02, 2024
The Spooky Men's Chorale have just returned from a sell-out UK tour, now they are preparing to bring their musical mayhem closer to home with concerts and workshops taking in Bundanoon, Thirroul, Nowra, Bateman's Bay, Mallacoota, Merimbula, Narooma and Cobargo.
Carriageworks Launches New Summer Moves Program With Roller Discos, Popping Battles, Latin Grooves and More
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2024
Get ready to move and groove as Carriageworks presents Summer Moves, a new dance program transforming the Redfern precinct into an all-ages dancefloor. Running across November and December, Summer Moves invites everyone to join in a series of (mostly) free dance workshops, and performances, that will turn Carriageworks into a celebration of dance, music and community.
REVIEW: The SIX Wives of Henry VIII Hold Court At The Theatre Royal For A Fourth Sydney Season
by Jade Kops - October 31, 2024
The rock concert musical history lesson, SIX, delights and educates for another Sydney season. 
CHRISTMAS ACTUALLY Comes to the Sydney Coliseum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2024
After a hugely successful season at Sydney Opera House last year Australian music theatre sweethearts Libby O’Donovan OAM, Andy Cook, Alisha Todd and Tim Carroll unite to deliver Christmas Actually for one show only at Sydney Coliseum Theatre on Saturday 21 December.
Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

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