Rick White News

Museum of Performing Arts presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING THEATRICAL exhibition, currently open now through Friday, 31 August, 2012.

Geoffrey Rush will lead John Frost's production of Sondheim's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM when it opens in Melbourne Saturday, October 27 at Her Majesty's Theatre. The show will be directed by Simon Phillips and will feature a cast of Australian comedy actors, according to funnything.com.au.

Kim Bretton, easily one of the best actors to be found anywhere, makes an auspicious Nashville debut as a director-that places her firmly among the upper echelons of that particular field of endeavor-with her thoughtful and intriguing mounting of Donald Margulies' Time Stands Still for Actors Bridge Ensemble.

The legendary Liza Minnelli once again performs at the LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (formerly Las Vegas Hilton) tonight, May 12 in the LVH Theater. One of America's true legends, Liza Minnelli, winner of four Tony awards, an Oscar, a special "Legends" Grammy, two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy is one of the world's consummate performers. In film, on stage and in television, Liza has won critical acclaim, a multitude of fans, and recognition from her peers in show business, giving new dimension and credibility to the word "superstar."

Legendary comedian and impressionist Rich Little is returning to the Las Vegas stage with his one-man show, "Jimmy Stewart & Friends."

Sydney Theatre Company has released the judges' shortlist of five plays in the running for the 2011 Patrick White Playwrights' Award which will be announced with a rehearsed reading of the winning play as part of Sydney Writers' Festival at The Wharf on Friday 18 May 2012 at 8pm. This winner of the prestigious Patrick White Playwrights' Fellowship will also be announced at the event.

Opening MTC's 2012 Lawler Studio Season, BOY GIRL WALL by Matthew Ryan and Lucas Stibbard is a comic romp about love, where the universe conspires to bring two lost and lonely souls together. Lucas Stibbard stars in Boy Girl Wall, a role that earned him a Helpmann Award nomination. Following three sell-out seasons in Brisbane, Boy Girl Wall opens on Wednesday 18 April 2012 at 7.30pm at the MTC Theatre, Lawler Studio and runs until the 4 May.

Legendary comedian and impressionist Rich Little is returning to the Las Vegas stage with his one-man show, "Jimmy Stewart & Friends."

Renowned performer Don McLean is set to headline at the LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (formerly Las Vegas Hilton) on July 3 in the LVH Theater.

Opening MTC's 2012 Lawler Studio Season, BOY GIRL WALL by Matthew Ryan and Lucas Stibbard is a comic romp about love, where the universe conspires to bring two lost and lonely souls together. Lucas Stibbard stars in Boy Girl Wall, a role that earned him a Helpmann Award nomination. Following three sell-out seasons in Brisbane, Boy Girl Wall opens on Wednesday 18 April 2012 at 7.30pm at the MTC Theatre, Lawler Studio and runs until the 4 May.

Jack Studio Theatre presents its Write Now 3 Annual Playwrighting Festival April 7 - April 28, 2012. See the festival's listings below:

The legendary Liza Minnelli will once again perform at the LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (formerly Las Vegas Hilton) May 12 in the LVH Theater. One of America's true legends, Liza Minnelli, winner of four Tony awards, an Oscar, a special "Legends" Grammy, two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy is one of the world's consummate performers. In film, on stage and in television, Liza has won critical acclaim, a multitude of fans, and recognition from her peers in show business, giving new dimension and credibility to the word "superstar."

The Seed opens Wednesday 22 February 2012 at 8pm at Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio.

Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush has just been named the 2012 Australian of the Year. Rush has now celebrated 40 years as an Australian actor, achieving the rare international distinction of the 'Triple Crown' - an Oscar, a Tony and an Emmy.

The Seed opens Wednesday 22 February 2012 at 8pm at Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio.

NovemberISM kicks off with a studio showing of Tahli Corin's latest work, hot on the heels of her short play The Arcade for Money Shots at Sydney Theatre Company.

Sydney Theatre Company presents THE WHARF REVUE- Debt Defying Acts, written and created by Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott.