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Adelaide Festival's Centre Presents 2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2012
Join in the 2013 celebrations as Adelaide Festival Centre celebrates its 40th ruby anniversary and 100th anniversary for the grand old dame Her Majesty's Theatre with a year-long season of theatre, dance, music, festivals and party celebrations. The 2013 program boasts 240 performances and 71 individual shows with a number of panel discussions, exhibitions and of course some special anniversary events around these extraordinary milestones.
All-Male PIRATES OF PENZANCE Comes to Adelaide's Her Majesty's Theatre Tonight, Oct 20
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2012
Sasha Regan's acclaimed all-male UK production of The Pirates of Penzance is coming to Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide for two performances only at 2.00pm and 8.00pm tonight, Saturday 20 October as part of a national tour.
Tyran Parke Leads Inaugural Performance of AUSTRALIAN CABARET SERIES @ THE VANGUARD
by Kelsey Denette - October 10, 2012
A LIGHT IN THE DARK uses well known and much loved popular songs to tell a humorous and moving story about desire, disappointment and dreams. This new version from cabaret performer Tyran Parke has been re-worked from his original and critically acclaimed show, which premiered at the inaugural 'Sydney Music Theatre Festival' in August.
IFAC Australian Singing Competition Welcomes Ten Singers to Semi-Finals Concert & Masterclass, Oct 10 & 11
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2012
The IFAC Australian Singing Competition is regarded as the country's richest and most prestigious singing competition that aims to identify and encourage talented, young classical singers. This year the ASC received a record number of entries from aspiring performers vying for a vast range of coveted prizes and opportunities valued at over $200,000.
BWW Reviews: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is Cheesy Entertainment
by Emma Cambey - October 05, 2012
Legally Blonde The Musical officially opened Thursday October 4 at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney to huge applause, roaring laughter and a well-deserved full house standing ovation.
UATG Theatre Guild Presents A ROMANTIC HISTORY, Nov 3-17
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2012
UATG Theatre Guild presents by special arrangement with Dominie Pty Ltd MY ROMANTIC HISTORY by DC Jackson, directed by John Wells. The show will play the Little Theatre, The Cloisters, University of Adelaide, Sat 3, Tues-Sat 6-10 & 13-17 November 2012 at 7.30pm.
2012 OzAsia Festival to Close This Weekend with Indian Music Star Kailash Kher
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2012
As the 2012 OzAsia Festival draws to a triumphant close this weekend, the annual celebration of cultural diversity has succeeded on multiple levels, to date boasting five sold out performances and events, great critical acclaim and audience feedback .
BWW Interviews: David Harris (Emmett) Ahead of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL's Opening Night
by Emma Cambey - September 25, 2012
David Harris is one of Australia's most talented leading men in theatre. He is currently starring as Emmett in the Australian production of Legally Blonde the Musical and has been kind enough to give BroadwayWorld.com some insight into his career, life and the rehearsal and previews process of Legally Blonde the Musical.
ROCK OF AGES Australian Production Wins 2012 Helpmann Award for Best Choreography
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2012
Tonight at the Sydney Opera House the Helpmann Awards were presented to the entertainment industry. The Helpmann Award for Best Choreography in a Musical was awarded to Kelly Devine for the Australian production of Rock of Ages.
Jon Nicholls Steps Down as Executive Producer of Helpmann Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2012
Live Performance Australia (LPA) announced today that Executive Producer, Jon Nicholls, has decided to bring down the curtain after seven years at the helm to pursue other projects.
Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Lisa McCune & More Set for 2012 Helpmann Awards; Presenters Announced!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2012
Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced the names of Award Presenters for the 41 categories for the 2012 Helpmann Awards. These include Amanda Bishop, Blake Bowden, Bille Brown AM, Bryan Brown AM, Darcey Bussell CBE, Daniel Carter, Kate Ceberano, Gerry Connolly, Li Cunxin, Cameron Daddo, Lucy Durack, Marta Dusseldorp, Amanda Harrison, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Genevieve Lemon, Matt Lee, Emma Matthews, David McAllister AM, Lisa McCune, Rob Mills, Simon Phillips, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Leo Schofield AM, The Hon. George Souris, Lyndon Terracini, Stuart Wagstaff AM, and John Waters.
Ian Stenlake and Michelle Doake Star in NEXT TO NORMAL in Sydney, Now thru Oct 7
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2012
Next to Normal is coming to Sydney for a strictly limited season playing at the Capitol Theatre from tonight, 13 September to 7 October 2012. Director Tyran Parke today announced the cast who will perform in this groundbreaking musical that follows the life of the Goodman's - who seem like a perfect family. The musical, with music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, stars Ian Stenlake, Bobby Fox, Dash Kruk, Michelle Doake, Ross Hannaford and Erica Lovell.
Elton John Announces Sydney Concert, November 16
by Kelsey Denette - September 12, 2012
Chugg Entertainment today announced that Sir Elton John will perform a 2nd Sydney Concert on Friday 16 November at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. This concert is the ONLY Elton John SOLO performance in Australia and the concerts' 2nd unique feature, is the only performance when Pnau join Elton on stage to do tracks from the recent Elton John VS Pnau album. Tickets for this show will go on sale on Friday 21 September at 9am.
Subiaco Arts Centre Presents UNPACK THIS!, Now thru Sept 15
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2012
Geoff Paine is a nice guy, who played nice guy Clive Gibbons in the early years of Neighbours. Then he moved next door to real life neighbours-from-hell, and life wasn?t like the TV show.
Mixed Salad Productions Presents ALL MY SONS at Adelaide Rep, Now thru Sept 15
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2012
Adelaide Repertory Theatre presents ALL MY SONS by Arthur Miller, directed by Dave Simms, running tonight, 6-8 September and 12-15 September at 8pm, with a matinee on Saturday, 15 September at 2pm.
Sydney Opera House Set to Feature MY COUNTRY AUSTRALIA, 10/31
by Nicole Rosky - September 04, 2012
Come along and celebrate what it means to be Australian with Gavin Lockley and friends on Wednesday 31 October in a one off concert affectionately titled MY COUNTRY AUSTRALIA.
James Morrison Set to Play Chatswood's Concert Hall, 11/3
by Nicole Rosky - September 04, 2012
James Morrison, Australia's world-renowned virtuoso jazz musician, has generously agreed to perform with The Metropolitan Orchestra under the artistic directorship of Sarah Grace-Williams at a charity concert at the brand new state-of-the-art Concert Hall at the Concourse, Chatswood on Saturday November 3, with all proceeds going to the Pain Management Research Institute - a joint initiative of the University of Sydney and Royal North Shore Hospital.
Rehersals Have Begun for BARASSI The Stage Show
by Nicole Heyman - August 28, 2012
The cast of the new Australian stage play BARASSI have begun rehearsals. After years of planning, months of casting and weeks of nervous energy the full cast and crew are thrilled to finally all be together to start the BARASSI journey.
The Bakehouse Theatre Presents SHADOWS IN THE CITY OF LIGHT, Now thru Sept 1
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2012
Shadows in the City of Light, a riotous brooding and sinister comedy, directed by Jo Coventry and produced by On the Fly, will feature Eugene Suleau, Eden Trebilco, Teresa de Gennaro, Sam Calleja, Melissa Eccelston, Curtis Shipley and Tracey Davis at The Bakehouse Theatre.
Cirque du Soleil to Perform at the Helpmann Awards Ceremony
by Kelsey Denette - August 27, 2012
Jon Nicholls, Executive Producer, 2012 Helpmann Awards® Ceremony today announced that Cirque du Soleil will perform at the annual awards ceremony to be presented at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 24 September.
Lee Lewis Named Griffin Theatre Company's Artistic Director
by Kelsey Denette - August 27, 2012
Griffin Theatre Company has announced that Lee Lewis has been appointed Griffin's new Artistic Director, taking over from Sam Strong in January 2013.
Mixed Salad Productions Presents ALL MY SONS at Adelaide Rep, Sept 6-15
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2012
Adelaide Repertory Theatre presents ALL MY SONS by Arthur Miller, directed by Dave Simms, running 6-8 September and 12-15 September at 8pm, with a matinee on Saturday, 15 September at 2pm.
All-Male PIRATES OF PENZANCE Comes to Adelaide's Her Majesty's Theatre, Oct 20
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2012
Sasha Regan's acclaimed all-male UK production of The Pirates of Penzance is coming to Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide for two performances only at 2.00pm and 8.00pm on Saturday 20 October as part of a national tour.
The Bakehouse Theatre Presents SHADOWS IN THE CITY OF LIGHT, Aug 28-Sept 1
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2012
Shadows in the City of Light, a riotous brooding and sinister comedy, directed by Jo Coventry and produced by On the Fly, will feature Eugene Suleau, Eden Trebilco, Teresa de Gennaro, Sam Calleja, Melissa Eccelston, Curtis Shipley and Tracey Davis at The Bakehouse Theatre.
IFAC Australian Singing Competition Announces Ten Semi-Finalists with Semi-Finals Concert and Masterclass 10/10- 10/11
by Patrick Nugent - August 23, 2012
The IFAC Australian Singing Competition is regarded as the country's richest and most prestigious singing competition that aims to identify and encourage talented, young classical singers. This year the ASC received a record number of entries from aspiring performers vying for a vast range of coveted prizes and opportunities valued at over $200,000.

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