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Sydney Symphony Orchestra Performs Danny Elfman's Iconic Tim Burton Film Scores This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2015
In celebration of the 30-year partnership between two of Hollywood's most creative minds, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will perform Elfman's hauntingly beautiful scores from the films of Burton including The Nightmare before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands and Beetlejuice, in two unmissable concerts tonight and tomorrow 10 and 11 July.
Sydney Premiere of Annie Baker's THE ALIENS Comes to The Old Fitz, Aug 25-Sept 19
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2015
Pulitzer Prize winning playwright (2014 The Flick), Annie Baker's play, The Aliens, will have its Sydney premiere at The Old Fitz from 25 August - 19 September.  
Final Tickets for LES MISERABLES' Sydney Season on Sale 7/15
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2015
LES MISERABLES has captivated Sydney audiences and critics alike since its premiere in March at the Capitol Theatre. Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical will depart Sydney on October 18th before storming the barricade at Brisbane's Lyric Theatre in November. Final tickets for the Sydney season are on sale Wednesday July 15th from Ticketmaster.
Seymour Centre to Present WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH MARY JANE?, August 4
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2015
The powerful, funny and inspiring production, What is the Matter with Mary Jane?, will take place at the Seymour Centre from 4 to 8 August 2015. A one woman show, the production will explore the world of eating disorders telling the poignant personal story of the show's director, Sancia Robinson.
GHOST STORIES Begins Tonight at Sydney Opera House
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2015
Seen by over 450,000 people worldwide, the smash hit West End play, is now re-invented, re-designed and reborn for its Australian debut. Ghost Stories - a truly terrifying theatrical experience that is not for the faint hearted will play at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House from tonight 8 July to Saturday 15 August 2015, presented by Prince Moo Productions.
Chris Taylor and Andrew Hansen Bring IN CONVERSATION WITH LIONEL CORN to Giant Dwarf This Week
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2015
For THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY the stars of The Chaser -- Chris Taylor & Andrew Hansen -- present In Conversation With Lionel Corn, an unsparing send-up of every earnest celebrity writer Q&A event you've ever had to sit through.
BWW Reviews: ALADDIN AND HIS WONDROUS LAMP Brings The Fun of Pantomime Back To Sydney This Winter
by Jade Kops - July 06, 2015
Bonnie Lythgoe's latest production, ALADDIN AND HIS WONDROUS LAMP invites audiences to get involved in the magic of pantomime.
TaikOz Returning to Glen Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2015
Back by popular demand, the world-renowned taiko ensemble TaikOz return to Glen Street Theatre with a brand new show Taikoz In Concert from 12 to 16 August. Featuring the dynamism and drama of the taiko and the soulful melodies of the bamboo shakuhachi flute, Taikoz In Concert draws on Taikoz' repertoire of internationally acclaimed original music.
Hayes Theatre Co Sets Full Cast of HIGH SOCIETY
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2015
The brand new production of the beloved musical HIGH SOCIETY presented by Hayes Theatre Co from the 4th of September, today announced the full cast and that the season will be extended - now running until Saturday 3 October.
BWW Reviews: An Hour In The Life of Three MEN Examines What Makes Them Tick And What Brings Them Undone.
by Jade Kops - July 03, 2015
Brendan Cowell's hilarious one act play MEN joins three men as they wait out time in a small room, discovering their deeper selves as the hour counts down.
Glen Street Theatre to Present STRIPEY
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2015
From Australia's award-winning producer of musical theatre for kids and families comes another toe-tapping, knee-slapping, full on musical adventure live on stage. Stripey - The Eggscellent Adventures of an Emu Chick! comes to Glen Street Theatre next month.
THE BLEEDING TREE Begins 31 July at Griffin
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2015
Triggered into thrilling motion by an act of revenge, The Bleeding Tree is rude, rhythmical and irreverently funny, and earned Melbourne playwright, Angus Cerini the 2014 Griffin Award for New Australian Playwriting. Set in rural Australia, a shot shatters the still night. A mother and her two daughters have just welcomed home the man of the house - whom they despise - with a crack in the shins and a bullet in the neck. The only issue now is disposing of the body.
Joseph Tawadros to Perform at Studio 505
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2015
Fresh from acclaimed performances across Europe, including with the United Kingdom's prestigious Academy of Ancient Music, Triple ARIA winner Joseph Tawadros is bringing his breathtaking music back to Sydney's Studio 505 on the 23rd July.
BWW Reviews: LIKE ME Draws The Audience Into A Surreal World and Invites Them To Find Meaning In The Chaos
by Jade Kops - July 02, 2015
LIKE ME invites the audience to be immersed in the performance that surrounds them as they seek to understand the bizarre events that unfold around them
Entries Open for Australia's Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award, Grants
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2015
?Applications are now open for the $20,000, Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award and for grants of up to $5,000 from the Rodney Seaborn Play Writing Support Fund.  Such financial support for playwriting is one of the richest in Australia.
DON CARLOS Returning to Sydney
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2015
Following a triumphant season in Melbourne where it attracted rave reviews, Australian Director Elijah Moshinsky's epic Opera Australia production of Don Carlos returns to Sydney after 15 years, with an internationally led cast of over 200.
DREAM LOVE, THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL to Play Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2016
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2015
Dream Lover, The Bobby Darin Musical - a story about the legendary American singer, actor and musician - will hold its World Premiere in Sydney next year.
Pianist Yuja Wang to Join Sydney Symphony Orchestra for Performance
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2015
Superstar pianist Yuja Wang to perform with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Origin Theatrical Will Represent Tams-Witmark Music Library in Australasia
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2015
ORiGiN Theatrical is pleased to announce the representation of the  Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. catalogue of musicals in Australia and New Zealand effective from July 1, 2015.
BWW Reviews: BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Brings A Dose of Americana To The Sydney Stage.
by Jade Kops - June 29, 2015
BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL delights fans of the movies with peppy songs and another story about social divides and the world of competitive cheerleading.
SNUGGLEPOT & CUDDLEPIE Takes Centre Stage in New Partnership
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2015
Well-known personalities from across TV, fashion and sport came together with families at the Sydney Opera House today to mark the world premiere performance of the Australian children's classic Snugglepot & Cuddlepie.
Powerhouse Museum Offers Free Admission for Kids This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2015
Powerhouse Museum will open its doors 'free for all' this weekend, 27 and Sunday 28 June to celebrate the NSW Government's commitment to ongoing free general admission for children under 16 and high school aged students.
Sydney Symphony Orchestra to Perform Danny Elfman's Iconic Tim Burton Film Scores, July 10-11
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015
Visionary director Tim Burton and film composer Danny Elfman are responsible for some of the greatest moments in film history. In celebration of the 30-year partnership between two of Hollywood's most creative minds, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will perform Elfman's hauntingly beautiful scores from the films of Burton including The Nightmare before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands and Beetlejuice, in two unmissable concerts on the 10 and 11 July.
Stephen Carleton Takes 2015 Griffin Award for New Australian Playwriting
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015
Tonight at SBW Stables, Griffin Theatre Company awarded Brisbane playwright Stephen Carleton the 2015 Griffin Award for his new work The Turquoise Elephant.
Sydney Opera House to Undergo Major Maintenance Project
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2015
The Sydney Opera House will undertake a major maintenance project to upgrade critical stage machinery systems in the Joan Sutherland Theatre.

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