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THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH Comes to Sydney Opera House
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2026
Mark St Germain's theatrical adaptation of The Happiest Man on Earth will have its Australian premiere at the Sydney Opera House playing from 11 to 17 May 2026.
Review: DEAR SON – love from the heart at Belvoir St Theatre
by Kym Vaitiekus - January 14, 2026
DEAR SON – love from the heart. DEAR SON invites us into the warmth, wisdom, and enduring strength of an Indigenous men’s gathering. Based on the book of the same name by Thomas Mayo, and adapted for the stage by director Isaac Drandic along John Harvey, this is theatre as conversation, ceremony, and offering.
FINDING GLITTER IN THE STORM Will Make Premiere at Midsumma Festival 2026
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2026
FINDING GLITTER IN THE STORM will debut at the Midsumma Festival in 2026, exploring themes of resilience and identity through a compelling narrative. Learn more here!
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards
by BWW Awards - January 12, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Musica Viva Partners with Opera Australia For A WINTER'S JOURNEY
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2026
Following performances in Australia and at London’s Barbican, Musica Viva Australia and Opera Australia will present internationally-acclaimed tenor Allan Clayton and Australian pianist Kate Golla in a unique presentation of A Winter’s Journey.
Review: Stephein Sondheim;s PUTTING IT TOGETHER Contemplates Human Relationships at Foundry Theatre
by Jade Kops - January 09, 2026
Stephen Sondheim’s fabulous music is presented in a different ‘light’ as songs from across four decades of the maestro’s work come together for PUTTING IT TOGETHER.
KXT on BROADWAY Announces a Bold and Brilliant Summer Season 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2026
KXT on Broadway announced its 2026 Summer Season: a vibrant mix of fresh new voices and familiar favourites, award-winning hits, and powerful premieres, spanning intimate solo works, sharp contemporary drama and urgent new writing.
HANSEL & GRETEL Comes to Opera Australia
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2025
More than two decades since it was last performed on the Joan Sutherland Theatre stage, acclaimed director Elijah Moshinsky’s whimsical production of the beloved fairytale, Hansel & Gretel will make its return to the Sydney Opera House.
THE EDIT, GRIEF IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS, and More Receive 2025 Sydney Theatre Awards Nominations; Full List
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2025
Nominations were announced for the 2025 Sydney Theatre Awards, which will be presented at an industry gala ceremony on Monday 19 January 2026 at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre.
REVIEW: NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE – Your Jaw Will Hit the Floor
by Kym Vaitiekus - December 21, 2025
NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE – Your jaw will hit the floor, the perfect Christmas treat. NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE is the perfect Christmas treat – a high-energy blend of wonder, humour, and jaw-dropping illusions inspired by the popular Now You See Me film franchise.
LA RONDE at The Grand Electric Season Extends
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
La Ronde – the hit show that is a mix of circus, live music, comedy, cabaret and pure physical artistry playing at The Grand Electric in Surry Hills has been extended to 28 February 2026.
Amy Manford, Jake Lyle, And Jarrod Draper To Lead THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA At Handa Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Opera Australia has announced Amy Manford, Jake Lyle, and Jarrod Draper as the leads for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. The outdoor production features direction by Simon Phillips with design by Gabriela Tylesova.
GOD'S COWBOY Will Make Sydney Premiere in January
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
Written by legendary Sydney theatre personality Les Solomon, GOD'S COWBOY will have its world premiere at Flight Path Theatre in Marrickville from Jan 21 to Feb 21 next year.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Collaborates With Brisbane’s Nodo On A Limited-Edition Donut
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will partner with Brisbane bakery Nodo to debut a one-day-only donut inspired by the production’s signature netherworld aesthetic. The production will begin performances at QPAC next year with tickets already on sale.
New Performances on Sale For ANASTASIA in Sydney
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday for new performances of the highly-anticipated major musical ANASTASIA, which will open at Sydney's Lyric Theatre.
REVIEW: Taking The Rom Com Hit To Stage, PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Remains Faithful To The Movie
by Jade Kops - December 07, 2025
PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL brings Gerry Marshall (Director) and J.F. Lawton’s (screenwriter) unexpected hit romantic comedy to the musical theatre stage. 
MAD HATTER'S TEA PARTY Circus Cabaret to Hit Sydney January
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2025
Sydney audiences are invited to tumble down the rabbit hole these summer holidays as The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party brings its wild, whimsical, and delightfully topsy-turvy circus-cabaret to The Grand Electric from January 3 to 25, 2026.
SEVENTH WONDER PERFORMS FLEETWOOD MAC - ORCHESTRATED to Perform at Sydney Opera House
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2025
TEG Dainty, in association with legendary Fleetwood Mac co-manager Dennis Dunstan, will present Seventh Wonder Performs Fleetwood Mac – Orchestrated, live at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
REVIEW: Jeffrey Hatcher’s Stage Adaptation of DIAL M FOR MURDER Brings An Extra Twist To The Thriller
by Jade Kops - December 05, 2025
Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock (Director) and Frederick Knott’s (Screenplay) DIAL M FOR MURDER brings the thriller to life for a new audience with a few new twists.
Opera Australia Celebrates 100 Years of Puccini's TURANDOT With New Production
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
Marking 100 years since it first premiered, Opera Australia will present a spectacular, brand-new production of Puccini’s final and iconic opera Turandot, by International Director and Choreographer Ann Yee.
Hannah Gadsby, Garry Starr, and More Will Headline Malthouse Comedy 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
Malthouse Theatre announced a sneak peek of its 2026 Malthouse Comedy program, revealing some of Australia’s finest comedic talents including Hannah Gadsby, Lou Wall, Rob Carlton, and Garry Starr.
PURPOSE Makes Australian Premiere at Sydney Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
After claiming the 2025 Tony Award for Best Play, the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2025 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose is set for its next major milestone: a new production at Sydney Theatre Company.
GOD'S COWBOY Will Make Sydney Premiere This Summer
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Written by legendary Sydney theatre personality Les Solomon, GOD’S COWBOY has its world premiere at Flight Path Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
Bondi Pavilion Unveils 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
Bondi Pavilion has released its 2026 Artistic Program, outlining a year of multidisciplinary performances, exhibitions, and community events presented across all seasons. The program will feature new works, returning programs, and large-scale public events including Bondi Festival, Jazz at the Pav, and multiple premieres. Tickets and the full schedule will be made available beginning 3 December at 6 p.m.
CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED: A VERY NAUGHTY VARIETY SHOW Comes to the Eternity Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
Red Line Productions will make the Yuletide slay with ‘Christmas Unwrapped: A Very Naughty Variety Show’ at the Eternity Playhouse, for six shows only this December. 

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