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CAVALIA Extends Through June 30 in Sydney
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2013
The multimedia equestrian and acrobatic spectacular Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse announces additional performances to its Sydney season. The show created by Normand Latourelle, one of the co-founders of famed Cirque du Soleil, opened to rave reviews and standing ovation under the White Big Top at the Entertainment Quarter last month and continues to charm spectators of all ages. Giving the ongoing demand and strong ticket sales, matinee and evening performances are now scheduled to run through to June 30.
Eddie Perfect & Christie Whelan Browne to Host 13TH ANNUAL HELPMANN AWARDS
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2013
Live Performance Australia (LPA) announced today that the critically acclaimed multi-talented Eddie Perfect and musical theatre and cabaret star Christie Whelan Browne will host the 13th Annual Helpmann Awards presented live in Sydney atSYDNEY OPERA HOUSE on Monday 29th July. Currently performing together in Shane Warne the Musical, Eddie and Christie are truly fitting ambassadors for Australia's Live Performance industry.
Monkey Baa to Present MILLI, JACK AND THE DANCING CAT, July 3-27
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2013
Award winning children's theatre company MONKEY BAA present the joyful musical MILLI, JACK AND THE DANCING CAT during the School Holidays at their new home, Lend Lease Darling Quarter Theatre from 3 to 27 July.
Sydney Symphony & Sydney Children's Choir to Honor Hazel Hawke with Musical Celebration, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2013
The family and friends of Hazel Hawke AO invite Australians to join them in a celebration of Hazel's life. This State Memorial Service will be a musical celebration with some of Australia's finest artists, including performances by the Sydney Symphony and the Sydney Children's Choir.
SLAVA's SNOWSHOW Storms Into Sydney's Theatre Royal, Now thru June 23
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2013
The multi award-winning international sensation SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW storms into Australia for a limited season playing at the Theatre Royal from today, 11 to 23 June 2013. Tickets on sale 18 February.
Monkey BAA to Present MILLI, JACK AND THE DANCING CAT at Darling Quarter Theatre, 7/3
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2013
Award winning children's theatre company Monkey BAA presents the joyful musical MILLI, JACK AND THE DANCING CAT during the School Holidays at their new home, Lend Lease Darling Quarter Theatre from 3 to 27 July.
Cavalia Extends in Sydney Through June 26
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2013
Sydney audiences and critics alike are in love with Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse. As the equestrian extravaganza continues to trot into the hearts of spectators of all ages, Cavalia extends yet again its season in New South Wales. To meet the outstanding demand, the impressive cast of 47 horses and 36 artists from all over the world will now be performing under the White Big Top, on The Showring at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, until June 26, 2013.
American Australian Association Sets 2013 Benefit Dinner in Sydney for June 6
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
On the evening of Thursday June 6 2013, the American Australian Association (AAA) is holding its 2013 Benefit Dinner at the Sydney Convention Centre to honour Andrew Liveris , President, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company and Richard (Dick) Warburton AO LVO, Chairman of Westfield Retail Trust, Magellan Flagship Fund, Citigroup Pty Ltd and Manufacturing Australia.
Adam Guettel Tours Australia This June
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013
Multi-award winning Broadway composer/lyricist Adam Guettel is set to make his debut appearance in Australia this June, for a series of public performances and master classes. The grandson of Richard Rodgers, one of the greatest music theatre composers of all time (South Pacific, Carousel, Oklahoma and many more), Guettel has been likened by The New York Times, to a contemporary Stephen Sondheim.
BLUE MAN GROUP Comes to Sydney in August
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013
The Hon. George Souris, Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts announced that Blue Man Group, the international entertainment phenomenon, will play an Australian premiere season at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney, from August 2013.
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Comes to Sydney, Opening in October
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the devilishly cheeky, fun-filled Broadway musical is coming to Australia. It will open at Sydney's Theatre Royal in October 2013 for a strictly limited season.
BWW Reviews: CAVALIA - This Year's Must-See Show!
by Emma Cambey - May 19, 2013
Cavalia opened in Sydney under the White Big Top at Moore Park this past Wednesday night to a full house ready to be entertained. If the standing ovation and the rapturous applause is anything to go by, I was not alone in feeling entertained and in awe of this spectacular show.
Slide Cabaret Festival Runs 21 June - 4 July
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2013
In only its second year, Sydney's only Cabaret Festival, hosted by Slide Lounge, is back with a stellar lineup of international cabaret starts, interstate icons and local legends!
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Extends Through June 9 at Capitol Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013
Sydney is having lots of kooky and creepy fun with the offbeat and ghoulish 'Addams Family' tickling funny bones at Sydney's Capitol Theatre. The Addams Family has released a new block of tickets through June 9, 2013.
THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Runs 3 & 4 May at Theatre Royal, Sydney
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013
The Broadway musical They're Playing Our Song had its Australian premiere at the Theatre Royal in 1980 and will return in a brand-new production for a strictly limited engagement.
CAVALIA Extends Through June 2 in Sydney
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
Due to strong ticket sales to Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse, the producers of the equestrian extravaganza are delighted to announce an additional week of performances in Sydney. The internationally acclaimed theatrical production set to open May 15, 2013, under its signature White Big Top, on The Showring at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, will now run until June 2, 2013. Tickets are on sale online at www.cavalia.com.au or by calling 1800-765-955. Touted by TODAY`s Richard Wilkins as "the most brilliant production imaginable", Cavalia is currently wowing audiences and critics alike in Brisbane. Starting next month, the second Australian leg for the multi-disciplinary spectacular created by Normand Latourelle - one of the co-founders of Cirque du Soleil - will kick off in the state capital of New South Wales. Following Sydney, the Canadian-based troupe will travel to Melbourne, where opening night is scheduled for August 7, 2013, under the gleaming White Big Top at The Docklands.
Gemma Turvey & The New Palm Court Orchestra Come to Sydney and Canberra, April 26-27
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2013
Melbourne pianist/composer Gemma Turvey leads her exciting chamber ensemble The New Palm Court Orchestra on tour to Sydney and Canberra at the end of April, giving premiere performances at the Sydney Opera House's famous Utzon Room and The Great Hall at University House in Canberra.
Rising Mezzo-Soprano Fiona Campbell Playing at Chatswood City and Penrith
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2013
Rising star Australian mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell will perform her first complete Dido alongside some of Australia's best young and experienced singers, Anna Fraser, Penelope Mills, Richard Butler, Tobias Cole, Alexander Knight with Sydney Philharmonia's Chamber Singers and period instrumental ensemble, conducted by Brett Weymark.
GIRL IN THE GOLDFISH BOWL Opens Bakehouse Theatre's 2013 Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2013
Bakehouse Theatre presents a show that is both hilarious and heartbreaking to open its 2013 Season. 'Girl in the Goldfish Bowl' is an award winning play by one of Canada's most acclaimed playwrights Morris Panych. It will be Directed by PETER GREEN who brought you plays like 'Educating Rita', 'Misery', and 'Drawer Boy'.
Bangarra Dance Theatre Presents BLAK, July 18-27
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2013
Bangarra Dance Theatre is back at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from 18 to 27 July with their brand new emotionally powerful and physically dynamic production Blak.
STOMP Comes to Sydney This September
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2013
Following their acclaimed performance at the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, STOMP returns to Australia from 13 August, with new routines, new choreography and new music.
SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW Comes to Sydney, 11-23 June
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013
The multi award-winning international sensation SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW storms into Australia for a limited season playing at the Theatre Royal from 11 to 23 June 2013. Tickets on sale 18 February.
Actor and Playwright Don Reid Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2013
The distinguished actor and playwright Don Reid passed away peacefully at 5pm on Tuesday April 9, 2013 after a fall the previous day.
CAVALIA Extends Through June 2 in Sydney
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2013
Due to strong ticket sales to Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse, the producers of the equestrian extravaganza are delighted to announce an additional week of performances in Sydney. The internationally acclaimed theatrical production set to open May 15, 2013, under its signature White Big Top, on The Showring at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, will now run until June 2, 2013. Tickets are on sale online at www.cavalia.com.au or by calling 1800-765-955.
CAVALIA Extends Through June 2 in Sydney
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2013
Due to strong ticket sales to Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse, the producers of the equestrian extravaganza are delighted to announce an additional week of performances in Sydney. The internationally acclaimed theatrical production set to open May 15, 2013, under its signature White Big Top, on The Showring at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, will now run until June 2, 2013. Tickets are on sale online at www.cavalia.com.au or by calling 1800-765-955.

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