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Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards; BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
AUSTRALIAN OPEN to Run at Theatre Works in January
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2025
Slicing across the Theatre Works stage in the heat of Melbourne tennis-mania this Midsumma Festival is Australian Open — Angus Cameron’s wickedly funny play about elite tennis, family, and open relationships.
Antipodes Theatre Company's 月を見る夜 MOONGAZING Comes to La Mama HQ in February
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
月を見る夜 Moongazing will kick off LA MAMA PRESENTS in February 2026 at La Mama HQ. Performances run 4-22 Feb 2026.  Learn more about the performance here!
SAINTS Comes to La Mama Courthouse in February
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Elbow Room Theatre will offer a new spin on the witch in history this February in their latest show presented by La Mama. Performances of Saints run 6-27 Feb 2026. Learn more here!
Arts Centre Melbourne Will Present Trick Of The Light Theatre’s THE BOOKBINDER
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Arts Centre Melbourne will welcome Trick of the Light Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production THE BOOKBINDER, bringing the inventive one-man show to The Show Room.
HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION Extends Melbourne Run
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
Harry Potter: The Exhibition will remain on view in Melbourne following an extension due to strong attendance. The interactive installation highlights costumes, props, and environments from across the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, as well as the stage production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Australian Museum Of Performing Arts To Open DIVA, A New Blockbuster Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The Australian Museum of Performing Arts will open DIVA, a major new exhibition developed with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Featuring more than 250 objects, DIVA highlights international icons and Australian artists who have redefined the meaning of the word “diva.”
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards; Comedy Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Theatre Works Executive Director, Dianne Toulson, Announces Planned Departure
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2025
After eight years of transformative leadership, Theatre Works Executive Director Dianne Toulson has announced that she will step down from the role in 2026.
Tickets on Sale this Week for WAITRESS in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2025
Tickets are now on pre-sale for the Melbourne premiere of Broadway’s smash-hit musical Waitress, which will light up Her Majesty’s Theatre starting May 1, 2026, and general public tickets go on sale this Friday, December 12.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Australian Premiere Extends; Tickets on Sale for General Public December 11
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2025
Due to overwhelming demand, producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio are announced a new release of tickets for the smash-hit Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
Cast Set For THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Victorian Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
Bursting with much-loved music, Gilbert and Sulivan's operetta has long remained a crowd favourite with classics including ‘I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General', ‘Poor Wandering One' and ‘I am the Pirate King'.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards; LADY MACBETH PLAYED WING DEFENCE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre Will Reopen Six Months Ahead Of Schedule
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
Art Centre Melbourne's famed State Theatre is set to open six months ahead of schedule, making it the first completed milestone as part of the $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project.
Bird's Basement Celebrates Ten Years in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
Hidden just off La Trobe Street on Singer's Lane sits Bird's Basement, Melbourne's leading live music, dinner show and jazz destination. Next year, the venue will celebrate ten years of bringing world-class jazz to the heart of the city.
MSO's Free Concert Series to Take Place At The Sidney Myer Music Bowl
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
For the first time in 13 years, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will return to its tradition of presenting four symphonic concerts at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
Full Cast Set For Victorian Opera's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Victorian Opera has announced the full cast for its production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance, coming to the Palais Theatre from 31 January to 6 February.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards
by BWW Awards - November 25, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne 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.
Spiegel Haus Melbourne Expands Summer Programming With MIDSUMMA Shows And Latin New Year’s Eve Celebration
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Spiegel Haus Melbourne will expand its summer offerings with a lineup of cabaret, comedy, circus, and nightlife programming, while also serving as the official artist bar for Midsumma 2026.
WAITRESS to Open in Melbourne Ahead of Sydney Run
by Gillian Blum - November 22, 2025
Sara Bareilles' Waitress announced a May 2026 Melbourne run ahead of its a season at the Sydney Lyric Theatre beginning in August; The Melbourne run will be at Her Majesty’s Theatre, with Sydney's at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.
Aakash Odedra's Dance Work Inspired By An Ancient Sufi Myth Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
Award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra will return to Australia with his critically acclaimed dance work, Songs of the Bulbul at the Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne.
The National Drama School Actors Ensemble Will Perform GOLDEN SOIL & WEALTH FOR TOIL
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Under the direction of Clowning and Bouffon master Fabio Motta, The National Drama School Actors Ensemble, comprising final year Advanced Diploma students, present their self-devised end-of-year production Golden Soil & Wealth for Toil.
K-Pop Group ATEEZ Details 2026 Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
The globally acclaimed K-pop group ATEEZ has announced their highly anticipated Australian headline tour, set to take place in March 2026. Find out more here.
Cast Set For LOVE ACTUALLY? in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Following extensive auditions across Australia, the Off-Broadway smash hit, Love Actually? The Musical Parody has announced three separate local casts for Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane's festive seasons.
Huon to Join Midnight Til Morning on Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Midnight Til Morning have announced that local artist Huon will join them on their upcoming debut east coast tour, which kicks off on Thursday 20 November. 

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