Disney's ALADDIN at Capitol Theatre, Sydney
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
Disney's Aladdin, a new musical comedy based on the classic Academy Award®-winning animated film, will premiere Thursday 11 August 2016 at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016
Disney's Aladdin, a new musical comedy based on the classic Academy Award®-winning animated film, will premiere Thursday 11 August 2016 at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.
HIDDEN SYDNEY - THE GLITTERING MILE this September
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2016
Hidden Sydney - an immersive, exhilarating and witty cabaret experience is set over four floors of 'The Nevada', the former Sydney brothel which boasted the biggest bed in the world.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2016
Hidden Sydney - an immersive, exhilarating and witty cabaret experience is set over four floors of 'The Nevada', the former Sydney brothel which boasted the biggest bed in the world.
BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS IS FIVE-STAR FIENDISH FERNERY AND FEROCIOUSLY FUNNY at Roslyn Packer Theatre
by Brodie Paparella - July 22, 2016
It's a classic fairy-tale. Boy meets Girl. Girl likes Boy. Girl has abusive boyfriend who thrives on orthodontic agony. Boy has abusive plant who thrives on human blood. Boy feeds boyfriend to plant and becomes world famous. Yeah, in hindsight, it's not exactly your classic fairy-tale.
by Brodie Paparella - July 22, 2016
It's a classic fairy-tale. Boy meets Girl. Girl likes Boy. Girl has abusive boyfriend who thrives on orthodontic agony. Boy has abusive plant who thrives on human blood. Boy feeds boyfriend to plant and becomes world famous. Yeah, in hindsight, it's not exactly your classic fairy-tale.
Squabbalogic Presents MYSTERY MUSICAL #4
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
Following the enormous success of their sold-out Mystery Musical shows, BYE BYE BIRDIE, HELLO, DOLLY and THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, Squabbalogic Independent Music Theatre is inviting audiences to take a leap of faith again with MYSTERY MUSICAL #4 on Wednesday 3 rd August at the Seymour Centre.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
Following the enormous success of their sold-out Mystery Musical shows, BYE BYE BIRDIE, HELLO, DOLLY and THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, Squabbalogic Independent Music Theatre is inviting audiences to take a leap of faith again with MYSTERY MUSICAL #4 on Wednesday 3 rd August at the Seymour Centre.
Sing-a-long Screening of THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016
On Thursday 18 August the ACTORS BENEVOLENT FUND of NSW are asking you to be a 'drag' - get frocked up and come along to the Chauvel Cinema and sing-a- long with Abba, Village People, Gloria Gaynor and more at the world's first interactive screening of the iconic Aussie classic THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016
On Thursday 18 August the ACTORS BENEVOLENT FUND of NSW are asking you to be a 'drag' - get frocked up and come along to the Chauvel Cinema and sing-a- long with Abba, Village People, Gloria Gaynor and more at the world's first interactive screening of the iconic Aussie classic THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.
THE BEAST Written by and Starring Eddie Perfect to Tour Australia
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
Written by and starring Eddie Perfect, and directed by Simon Phillips, The Beast is an organic, free range, jet-black comedy that holds a hand-crafted chef's blade to the throat of modern Australia.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
Written by and starring Eddie Perfect, and directed by Simon Phillips, The Beast is an organic, free range, jet-black comedy that holds a hand-crafted chef's blade to the throat of modern Australia.
Sing-A-Long Screen of THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Hosted by Actors Benevolent Fund of NSW
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
On Thursday 18 August the ACTORS BENEVOLENT FUND of NSW are asking you to be a 'drag' - get frocked up and come along to the Chauvel Cinema and sing-a-long with Abba, Village People, Gloria Gaynor and more at the world's first interactive screening of the iconic Aussie classic THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
On Thursday 18 August the ACTORS BENEVOLENT FUND of NSW are asking you to be a 'drag' - get frocked up and come along to the Chauvel Cinema and sing-a-long with Abba, Village People, Gloria Gaynor and more at the world's first interactive screening of the iconic Aussie classic THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.
BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY BIG FAT ARENA SPECTACULAR IS SWINGING SINGING SENSATION at Newcastle Entertainment Centre
by Brodie Paparella - July 18, 2016
SPOILER: The only thing better than Hairspray isn't Corny Collins, it's Hairspray Big Fat Arena Spectacular! As if this absolutely fantastic show spreading messages of acceptance and self-worth couldn't get any bigger, blonder or more beautiful, Harvest Rain has two-stepped up a notch or 500! Taking Marc Shaiman's Tony award-winning musical, based on John Waters' 1988 film, they've turned it into a large-scale visual delight complete with local young talent to sing and dance those memorable numbers alongside some of Australia's greatest stage talent legendary and emerging.
by Brodie Paparella - July 18, 2016
SPOILER: The only thing better than Hairspray isn't Corny Collins, it's Hairspray Big Fat Arena Spectacular! As if this absolutely fantastic show spreading messages of acceptance and self-worth couldn't get any bigger, blonder or more beautiful, Harvest Rain has two-stepped up a notch or 500! Taking Marc Shaiman's Tony award-winning musical, based on John Waters' 1988 film, they've turned it into a large-scale visual delight complete with local young talent to sing and dance those memorable numbers alongside some of Australia's greatest stage talent legendary and emerging.
Wooster and Jeeves to Present Limited Run of PERFECT NONSENSE at Sydney Opera House on August 23rd
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2016
Following a sell-out year on London's West End, three successful UK tours and a season in Mumbai, the charmingly incompetent English gentleman Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves are packing their bags for a trip to Sydney. The iconic double act will be appearing in Perfect Nonsense for a strictly limited season in the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House from Tuesday 23 to Sunday 28 August.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2016
Following a sell-out year on London's West End, three successful UK tours and a season in Mumbai, the charmingly incompetent English gentleman Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves are packing their bags for a trip to Sydney. The iconic double act will be appearing in Perfect Nonsense for a strictly limited season in the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House from Tuesday 23 to Sunday 28 August.
NEVER DID ME ANY HARM to Play Glen Street Theatre This August
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Premiering at Sydney Festival in 2012, Never Did Me Any Harm by award-winning director and choreographer Kate Champion (Not in a Million Years, The Age I'm In) explores the complexities of contemporary family life.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Premiering at Sydney Festival in 2012, Never Did Me Any Harm by award-winning director and choreographer Kate Champion (Not in a Million Years, The Age I'm In) explores the complexities of contemporary family life.
BWW REVIEW: The Truth Beneath Quentin Crisp's Constructed Image Is Laid Bare In RESIDENT ALIEN
by Jade Kops - July 15, 2016
A lesser known side of the enigmatic writer, actor and raconteur Quentin Crisp is exposed in Tim Fountain's RESIDENT ALIEN.
by Jade Kops - July 15, 2016
A lesser known side of the enigmatic writer, actor and raconteur Quentin Crisp is exposed in Tim Fountain's RESIDENT ALIEN.
NEVER DID ME ANY HARM at Glen Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
Premiering at Sydney Festival in 2012, Never Did Me Any Harm by award-winning director and choreographer Kate Champion (Not in a Million Years, The Age I'm In) explores the complexities of contemporary family life.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
Premiering at Sydney Festival in 2012, Never Did Me Any Harm by award-winning director and choreographer Kate Champion (Not in a Million Years, The Age I'm In) explores the complexities of contemporary family life.
Lea Salonga in Concert - Australia 2017
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
Tony® and Olivier Award winning star Lea Salonga will return to Australia next February marking her Sydney Opera House debut with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. She will also perform concerts at Arts Centre Melbourne with Orchestra Victoria.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
Tony® and Olivier Award winning star Lea Salonga will return to Australia next February marking her Sydney Opera House debut with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. She will also perform concerts at Arts Centre Melbourne with Orchestra Victoria.
Star Performers and Hosts Announced for the 2016 Helpmann Awards
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
The 16th Annual Helpmann Awards, presented by Live Performance Australia, will be held on Monday 25 July at 7.30pm at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. The Helpmann Awards are the premier celebration of Australia's vibrant live performance industry and recognise distinguished achievement and excellence in Australia's live performance sectors. Nominations for this year's 41 awards were announced on 20 June across the country. Excitement is building for the announcement of the 2016 winners on Monday 25 July.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
The 16th Annual Helpmann Awards, presented by Live Performance Australia, will be held on Monday 25 July at 7.30pm at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. The Helpmann Awards are the premier celebration of Australia's vibrant live performance industry and recognise distinguished achievement and excellence in Australia's live performance sectors. Nominations for this year's 41 awards were announced on 20 June across the country. Excitement is building for the announcement of the 2016 winners on Monday 25 July.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Set to Return to Sydney Next Week for 10 Days Only
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
After making waves across the country, cult musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors returns home to Sydney next week for its penultimate season. With a slew of recently announced Helpmann Award nominations including Best Male Actor in a Musical, Best Female Actor in a Musical, Best Director of a Musical and Best Choreography in a Musical, this production has received rave reviews in every major Australian capital city. Starring Brent Hill and Esther Hannaford, the production lands at Sydney's Roslyn Packer Theatre for 12 days only before concluding its run in Perth.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
After making waves across the country, cult musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors returns home to Sydney next week for its penultimate season. With a slew of recently announced Helpmann Award nominations including Best Male Actor in a Musical, Best Female Actor in a Musical, Best Director of a Musical and Best Choreography in a Musical, this production has received rave reviews in every major Australian capital city. Starring Brent Hill and Esther Hannaford, the production lands at Sydney's Roslyn Packer Theatre for 12 days only before concluding its run in Perth.
Collaborations Theatre Group Presents A NEST OF SKUNKS
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2016
Collaborations Theatre Group returns with the premiere of an award winning Australian play, a dark and sticky thriller about asylum seekers sheltering in a house that proves to be anything but safe.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2016
Collaborations Theatre Group returns with the premiere of an award winning Australian play, a dark and sticky thriller about asylum seekers sheltering in a house that proves to be anything but safe.
I AM WOMAN Set for Glen Street Theatre in August
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2016
Enjoy a tribute to some of Australia's first ladies of song when Annie Frances performs I Am Woman at Glen Street Theatre for one show only on August 9.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2016
Enjoy a tribute to some of Australia's first ladies of song when Annie Frances performs I Am Woman at Glen Street Theatre for one show only on August 9.
New Theatre to Present HOUSE OF GAMES, 9 Aug-10 Sept
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
Psychoanalyst Margaret Ford, the author of a best-seller on compulsive behaviour, compromises her professional reputation when she offers to help one of her patients settle his gambling debts.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
Psychoanalyst Margaret Ford, the author of a best-seller on compulsive behaviour, compromises her professional reputation when she offers to help one of her patients settle his gambling debts.
Sport For Jove to Stage New Australian Translation of Chekhov's THREE SISTERS
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
Seymour Centre resident theatre company, Sport For Jove Theatre are proud to present a brand new Australian translation of one of theatre's defining works, Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, as part of the Reginald Season from 28th July to 13th August, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
Seymour Centre resident theatre company, Sport For Jove Theatre are proud to present a brand new Australian translation of one of theatre's defining works, Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, as part of the Reginald Season from 28th July to 13th August, 2016.
Full Cast Announced for CALAMITY JANE at Hayes Theatre Co
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
Neglected Musicals will present the musical classic CALAMITY JANE at Hayes Theatre Co from Wednesday 3 August. Directed by Richard Carroll, the Doris Day movie musical with legendary songs like Secret Love, The Black Hills of Dakota and The Deadwood Stage will star Virginia Gay as Calamity.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
Neglected Musicals will present the musical classic CALAMITY JANE at Hayes Theatre Co from Wednesday 3 August. Directed by Richard Carroll, the Doris Day movie musical with legendary songs like Secret Love, The Black Hills of Dakota and The Deadwood Stage will star Virginia Gay as Calamity.
Destination NSW to Welcome Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton in August
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
On Sunday 28 August at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Opera Australia and Gordon Frost Organisation in partnership with the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW will present A Conversation with Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
On Sunday 28 August at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Opera Australia and Gordon Frost Organisation in partnership with the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW will present A Conversation with Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton.
BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Captivates Sydney With A High Energy Explosion of Color And Copious Amounts Of Rain
by Jade Kops - July 11, 2016
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is a marvellous blend of singing, dancing, celluloid snippets and 12,000 litres of recycled water.
by Jade Kops - July 11, 2016
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is a marvellous blend of singing, dancing, celluloid snippets and 12,000 litres of recycled water.
BWW Review: The Voice Behind So Many Legendary Movie Stars Comes Out of The Shadows in UNSEEN: A TRIBUTE TO MARNI NIXON
by Jade Kops - July 09, 2016
Melody Beck presents a wonderfully researched insight into career of the woman who made so many legendary movie stars sound good in her cabaret UNSEEN: A TRIBUTE TO MARNI NIXON.
by Jade Kops - July 09, 2016
Melody Beck presents a wonderfully researched insight into career of the woman who made so many legendary movie stars sound good in her cabaret UNSEEN: A TRIBUTE TO MARNI NIXON.
Stravinsky Ballets Highlight 2016 Season at Sydney Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2016
In what is set to be a major artistic highlight of the 2016 season, Sydney Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor and Artistic Director David Robertson will conduct three great ballet scores Stravinsky composed for the world-famous Ballets Russes at the beginning of the 20th century. This will be a rare opportunity to hear three ballets: The Firebird, The Rite of Spring and Petrushka - performed by the SSO at the Sydney Opera House across two weeks this August.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2016
In what is set to be a major artistic highlight of the 2016 season, Sydney Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor and Artistic Director David Robertson will conduct three great ballet scores Stravinsky composed for the world-famous Ballets Russes at the beginning of the 20th century. This will be a rare opportunity to hear three ballets: The Firebird, The Rite of Spring and Petrushka - performed by the SSO at the Sydney Opera House across two weeks this August.
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD Arrives at Rockdale Opera Company
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2016
With an original libretto by Hector Cremieux and Ludovac Halevy and now directed by Ralph Bott and orchestrated by Jon Smith, this version is based on 2nd version, of 1874. The sub-title is Opera Feerie which translates as "extravaganza", and in 1874 it was an absolute extravaganza. The cast was comprised of 42 named principals; 100 choristers (men, women and children), and sufficient dancers for four Grand Ballets (10 Principals, 16 corphees and 60 dames des corps de ballet) … A grand total of 228 performers Offenbach's comic, bitingly satirical, witty and occasionally "naughty" parody of the tragic Orpheus legend involving the Mount Olympus Gods of classical Greek mythology is a farcical, merry romp that has delighted audiences the world over since its Paris premiere in 1858.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2016
With an original libretto by Hector Cremieux and Ludovac Halevy and now directed by Ralph Bott and orchestrated by Jon Smith, this version is based on 2nd version, of 1874. The sub-title is Opera Feerie which translates as "extravaganza", and in 1874 it was an absolute extravaganza. The cast was comprised of 42 named principals; 100 choristers (men, women and children), and sufficient dancers for four Grand Ballets (10 Principals, 16 corphees and 60 dames des corps de ballet) … A grand total of 228 performers Offenbach's comic, bitingly satirical, witty and occasionally "naughty" parody of the tragic Orpheus legend involving the Mount Olympus Gods of classical Greek mythology is a farcical, merry romp that has delighted audiences the world over since its Paris premiere in 1858.
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