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HAPPY PEOPLE to be Performed in Concert at Chapel off Chapel
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
Helpmann-nominated composer/lyricist Matthew Lee Robinson is excited to announce the Australian premiere concert performances of his musical HAPPY PEOPLE, starring Bobby Fox (Jersey Boys), Gretel Scarlett (Grease), Tom Sharah (That '90s Show), Sun Park (Mamma Mia!), Bert LaBonte (The Mountaintop) and Robyn Arthur (Mother & Son), with direction by Chris Parker (Atlantis).
WICKED Sets Lottery Policy for Capitol Theatre Run
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014
WICKED has returned to Sydney and the audience can't get enough of this spellbinding and critically acclaimed musical. Currently performing at the Capitol Theatre, WICKED's producers are offering lucky fans the chance to buy a limited number of special priced tickets through a WICKED Lottery commencing at the evening performance on Tuesday 7 October.
Casts of WICKED, STRICTLY BALLROOM and More to Perform at 2014 Rob Guest Endowment Concert, Oct 13
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2014
?The final line up of guest artists performing at the 2014 Rob Guest Endowment Award Concert, presented by ANZ has today been announced with tickets on sale now via Ticketmaster.
THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE Coming to Sydney Opera House in January
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014
Some travel by bus and some get around by bike, but to see the whole world, it's best to hitch a ride on the tail of a giant humpback whale.
Hayes Theatre Co to Present NEXT TO NORMAL, From 8 January
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2014
Boasting the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three Tony Awards including best musical score, Doorstep Arts in association with Hayes Theatre Co will present Next to Normal at Hayes Theatre Co from Thursday 8 January after a wildly successful season in Geelong earlier this year.
Baila Brazil Coming to Sydney Opera House in January
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2014
From the creators of the sell-out, smash hit 2010 sensation Bale de Rua, Baila Brazil will heat up the Sydney Opera House from 9 to 18 January. Tickets go on sale on Monday 6 October.
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour to Present AIDA, 3/27/15
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2014
Single tickets go on sale today for one of Sydney's most spectacular outdoor events: Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Aida. The fourth year of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is set to be the biggest yet with more than 700 people needed to bring the spectacle to life. Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Aida will run from 27 March to 26 April 2015. Ticket prices start at $79.
BWW Reviews: Capitol Theatre's WICKED
by Emma Cambey - September 26, 2014
Over a decade after it first opened on Broadway, hit musical Wicked still continues to make audiences rise to their feet in standing ovation all around the world. Last night, Thursday the 25th of September marked Wicked's return to Sydney after a few years absence and it was as though it never left. The streets surrounding the Capitol Theatre have embraced Wicked just as they did when it first arrived, everything is green. No, everything is positively emerald and the scene was set for a spectacular opening night. Noone was disappointed.
BWW Reviews: THE LAST CONFESSION goes behind the walls of the Vatican to examine mystery, manipulation and a possible murder
by Jade Kops - September 25, 2014
Well recognised British actor David Suchet is joined by an international cast to bring Roger Crane's mystery, THE LAST CONFESSION, to Australian audiences with the right mix of emotion, passion and humour. Crane explores the sudden death of Pope John Paul I, 33 days after his election in this cleverly constructed play that draws on factual events and challenges beliefs.
CROSSING Plays the Brush Farm House This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2014
CROSSING commemorates the 200th anniversary of the best-known European crossing of the Blue Mountains and will be performed live at explorer Gregory Blaxland's home, Brush Farm House, Eastwood from today 25 to Saturday 27 September 2014.
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA to Play Sydney Opera House in December
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2014
Following a smash-hit West End season in London, Judith Kerr's beloved The Tiger Who Came To Tea is coming to the Opera House from10 - 28 December. Tickets for the tea-guzzling tiger are on sale from 29 September.
Mitchell Butel to Perform Cabaret Show at Hayes Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2014
A thousand dreams, a handful of loves, too many martinis and 24 hours packed into 80 minutes of song. Tales of time from the jazz and blues songbooks starring Mitchell Butel, presented by Neil Gooding in association with Hayes Theatre Co.
Monkey Baa Theatre Presents Simon Tedeschi in PIANIST AND PRANKSTER, Now thru 27 Sept
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2014
Join one of Australia's most inspiring young musicians, Simon Tedeschi at Monkey Baa's Lend Lease Darling Quarter Theatre from today, 20 to 27 September as he takes us on a journey through a day in his life from 5am practice sessions, his first public performance age 8 at Sydney Opera House, winning the Sydney Piano Competition age 10 to playing in front of Luciano Pavarotti at the age of 13.
WICKED Comes to Sydney's Capitol Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2014
WICKED makes its way to Sydney's Capitol Theatre following the Melbourne season from tonight, September 20.
Photo Flash: Jemma Rix Flies Into Sydney for WICKED Run at the Capitol Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014
The Wicked Witch of the West from the award-winning musical theatre blockbuster WICKED flew into Sydney today, ahead of the first performance at the Capitol Theatre on September 20 and an exciting summer season. Landing by helicopter at Macquarie lighthouse at South Head, Elphaba 'The Wicked Witch' was greeted by the Winky Prince Fiyero, munchkin Boq and citizens of the Emerald City in Oz. Scroll down for photos of her grand entrance!
CROSSING to Play Brush Farm House, 25-27 September
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014
CROSSING commemorates the 200th anniversary of the best-known European crossing of the Blue Mountains and will be performed live at explorer Gregory Blaxland's home, Brush Farm House, Eastwood from Thursday 25 to Saturday 27 September 2014.
Hayes Theatre Co. to Present MIRACLE CITY, 10/17-11/16
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014
The next production to open at Hayes Theatre Co will be a brand new production of Nick Enright and Max Lambert's musical Miracle City presented by Luckiest Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co from October 17 - November 16 2014.
BWW Reviews: LOVEBiTES explores love via a series of vignettes with lots of laughs and a few tears
by Jade Kops - September 17, 2014
Peter Rutherford and James Millar's LOVEBITES is a witty musical that explores a number of different types of relationships from the perspectives of new love and the effect of time with the occasional twist. This latest staging makes good use of the intimate space at Hayes Theatre and is a tight and polished performance that incites laughter, knowing groans as the audience relates to the cliches, and tears as the show proves that love is complicated.
Old 505 Theatre Presents KINSKI AND I, Now thru Sept 14
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2014
Kinski And I will play at the Old 505 Theatre from today, September 3 - September 14 2014 as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival.
TOWARD THE CRIMSON SKY, Based on Japanese Poem, to Return to Glen Street Theatre, Sept 2-7
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
TaikOz return to Glen Street Theatre with a compelling new show based on a haiku by Japanese poet Miura Yuzuru, Toward the Crimson Sky. This extraordinary production has been written by TaikOz Artistic Director Ian Cleworth, evoking the poem's sensual, dramatic and often playful imagery of a cloud of dragonflies ascending into a deep red sky.
BWW Reviews: TAKE ME HOME – THE MUSIC & LIFE OF JOHN DENVER delights Denver fans in this moving tribute
by Jade Kops - September 01, 2014
The historic State Theatre in Sydney was filled with John Denver fans on Sunday night and they were not disappointed. New Zealander Bevan Gardiner recreates Denver's sound beautifully and even looks like the man he pays tribute to with blonde hair and western shirt. The show, produced with John Denver Management approval and support from Denver's personal manager and friend Harold Thau, is a mix of concert and documentary of Denver's life with projections of archival footage, voice over and live music.
Glen Street Theatre Presents HOPELESSLY DEVOTED, Now thru 31 August
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2014
A middle-aged brother and sister, Amy and Andy, are stuck living at home in regional Australia, caring for their chronically ill mother. To escape this mundane existence, Amy creates a fantasy world in her lounge room that revolves around her idol, Olivia Newton-John. In between working two jobs to pay for the medical bills, Andy indulges his sister's devotion. He knows that if it weren't for Olivia, they'd both be going mad. But Andy is starting to change. He's ready to move on. The problem is, Amy is perfectly happy in her fantasy world and wants things to stay the same.
Sydney Festival 2015 to Kick Off With Tabac Rouge in an Australian Exclusive
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2014
In January 2015 James Thierree returns to Sydney Festival with Tabac Rouge, his largest and most extravagant work to date. Acrobat, musician, dancer, actor, mime, choreographer - Thierree is recognised as one of the world's greatest and most creative contemporary circus performers.
Child Cast Announced for Sydney Production of THE KING AND I; Show to Play Sydney, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2014
Leading Australian theatre producer John Frost and Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini are pleased to announce the 39 children cast in roles for the Sydney season of the Helpmann award winning production, The King and I, playing at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney from 7 September 2014.
Tickets to SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR at Qantas Credit Union Arena On Sale 2 Sept
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2014
2014 marks the 31st Anniversary of the extraordinary Schools Spectacular. The year's celebration will be held at the Qantas Credit Union Arena (formerly known as the Sydney Entertainment Centre) with four performances being held on Friday 28 & Saturday 29 November.

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