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National Theatre Live to Screen OTHELLO at Riverside Theatres, 12-13 Oct.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2013
The National Theatre presents a major new production of William Shakespeare's Othello, a celebrated play about the destructive power of jealousy. This classic is screening at Riverside Theatres from Saturday, 12 till Sunday, 13 October as part of Riverside Screen.
THE ILLUSIONISTS 2.0 to Sweep Australia, Dec 27-Jan 26, 2014
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2013
The international smash-hit that tested the boundaries of magic returns with a brand new line-up. The Illusionists 2.0 will sweep Australia this summer, set the stage alight in Adelaide, materialise in Sydney and appear in a puff of smoke in Brisbane.
EMPIRE by Spiegelworld returns to Sydney from January 7 2014
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2013
Since EMPIRE by Spiegelworld opened its Australian tour in Sydney in January this year, it has been seen by over 130,000 people around the country with rave reviews, sold out performances and standing ovations. Spiegelworld is delighted to announce that EMPIRE will return to Sydney's Entertainment Quarter in the beautiful spiegeltent from January 7 2014.
Primary Proms Orchestra to Perform THE FOUR SEASONS at Riverside Theatres, 10/10
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
The Four Seasons is Vivaldi's best-known work, and is among the most popular pieces of Baroque music, performed live by the Primary Proms Orchestra at Riverside Theatres on Thursday October 10 2013.
Slide Stage to Present QUEENS OF CABARET Series in Oct.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
UP CLOSE AND REASONABLY PERSONAL with AMANDA HARRISON is a candid evening of song and conversation with one of Australia's most prolific musical theatre stars. Amanda is most well-known for originating the role of Elphaba in the Australian production of Wicked for the Gordon Frost Organisation - a role that earned her Green Room, Helpmann and Sydney Theatre Award nominations for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. OCTOBER 3rd
Riverside Theatres to Stage THE FLOATING WORLD, 19-23 Nov.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
From the same company who brought us the hugely successful Angela's Kitchen comes the next 'must see' production, The Floating World atRiverside Theatres from Tuesday, 19 November till Saturday, 23 November.
IFAC Australian Singing Competition Announces Five Finalists from NSW
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013
On Wednesday 11 September at the Independent Theatre, North Sydney, ten outstanding young opera and classical singers all aged under 26 years sang their hearts out in front of National Adjudicator Emma Matthews to be chosen as one of five finalists who will compete in this year's IFAC Australian Singing Competition.
ANZ Trustees Foundation Announces 2013 Competition Semi-Finalists
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
After hundreds of applications, The ANZ Trustees Foundation: Rob Guest Endowment is excited to announce the semi-finalists for the 2013 competition, with the semi-final day to determine the 6 finalists being held Monday, 2 September 2013.
Riverside Theaters Present THE WESTLANDS, 10/17
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Poetic and gently humorous, The Westlands comes to Riverside Theatres from Sunday, 17 to Thursday, 26 October as the second installment of Riverside's 2013 True West Theatre Season.
The Wharf Revue 2013 WHOOPS! Plays Riverside Theatres, Now thru Sept 14
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
The singing, dancing extravaganza, The Wharf Revue, returns with bite for an annual dose of razor-sharp satire and special blend of side-splitting sketches and musical hilarity. Nothing and no one will be spared as the team return for another savage comic swipe at Riverside Theatres from today, 11 to Saturday, 14 September.
Tickets to DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Preview Performances at Sydney's Theatre Royal Now on Sale
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2013
Producers Stephen Doorey and George Youakim from James Anthony Productions today announced a week of previews at the special price of $69 for their upcoming production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the devilishly cheeky, fun-filled Broadway musical. Previewing at Sydney's Theatre Royal from 17 October and opening on 24 October, it will play a strictly limited season. Previews will go on sale from September 16.
SBS Youth Orchestra Brings COMPOSER IN THE MOOD to Riverside Theatres Today
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2013
The SBS Radio and Television Youth Orchestra, in its 25th anniversary year, perform three classical works with Chief Conductor, Thomas Tsai, at Riverside Theatres today, 8 September 2013.
Zoe Coppinger, Glenn Hill, Lisa Sontag and More Join DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Theatre Royal; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2013
Producers Stephen Doorey and George Youakim from James Anthony Productions today announced the rest of the cast for their upcoming production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the devilishly cheeky, fun-filled Broadway musical. Opening at Sydney's Theatre Royal on 24 October 2013, it will play a strictly limited season.
Sydney Opera House to Present COLE PORTER CELEBRATION, Begin. 9/19
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2013
Sydney Opera House will present a COLE PORTER CELEBRATION at the Concert Hall on Thursday September 19 at 8pm & Saturday September 21 at 2pm.
Ensemble Theatre Kicks Off 2014 Season with PROOF
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2013
Ensemble Theatre's 2014 season was launched on Aug 19 at the theatre with over 200 actors, directors, playwrights and group bookers in attendance. First up for 2014 is PROOF by David Auburn, a captivating character study about maths and the fine line between madness and genius directed by Sandra Bates with Adriano Cappelletta, Catherine McGraffin, Matilda Ridgway and Michael Ross.
CARRIE - THE MUSICAL to Make Australian Premiere at Seymour Centre, Nov 13-30
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2013
A strictly limited Australian Premiere Season of arguably the most infamous Broadway musical of all-time, CARRIE THE MUSICAL, will play the Seymour Centre from November 13 - 30 as the final production in their 2013 Reginald season of independent works. CARRIE THE MUSICAL is also the final production of Squabbalogic Independent Music Theatre's first annual season, following hugely popular runs of Forbidden Broadway and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.
2013 LIGHT THE NIGHT Performers Announced- Including Lucy Maunder, Marika Aubrey, and Vanessa Raspa
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2013
Tickets are on sale for 'LIGHT THE NIGHT 2013', a musical theatre extravaganza featuring some of Australia's most popular musical theatre performers including GREASE star Lucy Maunder and the sensational Trevor Ashley. Raising much needed funds for the Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation, the popular event will be held at City Recital Hall on Monday October 28th at 7.30pm. Hosting the 2013 concert will be LIGHT THE NIGHT Ambassador and International musical therapist, Jan van de Stool - alter ego of award winning, musical theatre royalty Queenie van der Zandt.
Russell Crowe & Sons Attend Sydney's BLUE MAN GROUP for Father's Day
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2013
Russell and his sons loved the show and the experience so much that they went back again today - Father's Day.
Australian Ballet present Insights and Stories from Leo Schofield AM and Andris Toppe, 9/18
by Arielle Ozery - August 29, 2013
Join the Friends of the Australian Ballet at a talk by two acclaimed theatre workers – from both sides of the ballet footlights, An evening with Leo Schofield AM and Andris Toppe.
John Wood Leads WHEN DAD MARRIED FURY at Glen Street Theatre, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2013
Incongruous brothers Ian and Ben are on their way to Sydney to visit their recently widowed father. Three big surprises are in store when they arrive at his 75th birthday celebrations. The 'Old Man' is worth $100 million. He's gone and married Fury, an American beauty queen half his age. There is no pre-nup...
Riverside Theatre to Present THE BLUE GROTTO PROJECT as Part of SPOT ON! Series, 24-27 Sept.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2013
As part of Riverside Theatre's SPOT ON! program running in the September school holidays, The Blue Grotto Project is a free activity running fromTuesday 24 September to Friday 27 September, featuring an interactive video installation for kids with disabilities.
TWISTED BROADWAY Returns to Sydney Today
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2013
The gender-bending music theatre event Twisted Broadway returns to the NIDA's Parade Theatre, tonight, August 19 for its second year, after sold-out seasons in Melbourne in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
BWW Reviews: Experience Awesome with the Blue Man Group
by Emma Cambey - August 16, 2013
The world-famous Blue Man Group opened their Sydney season on Wednesday 14th August in front of an excited and energized crowd who surely all walked away entertained and singing the group's praises.
Marian Street Theatre for Young People Presents RUMPLELSTILTSKIN, 9/21-11/23
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2013
Who would believe you can spin straw into gold? A greedy King certainly does, after a miller tells a little white lie about his daughter, Ruby's extraordinary talent. Up until then Ruby, was only just making ends meet running the mill with her friend Cheezwit the Mouse. Suddenly she is expected to perform miracles.
THE CONDUCTOR & THE CLOWN to Play Lend Lease Darling Quarter Theatre, Oct 1-5
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2013
The magic of theatre is coming to Lend Lease Darling Quarter Theatre for the October school holidays with THE CONDUCTOR & THE CLOWN, written, directed and performed by George Washingmachine and George Ellis, with the 12 piece CONDUCTOR AND THE CLOWN ORCHESTRA.

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