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Review: WICKED at Regent Theatre
by Josh Stent - Mar 10, 2024

What did our critic think of WICKED at Regent Theatre?

Final Sydney Tickets On Sale This Week as WICKED Celebrates 20 Years
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023

On 30 October, WICKED will celebrate 20 years on Broadway  and the Australian company will commemorate the occasion with all the WICKED productions around the world.

Australian Premiere of RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Begins Tonight
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022

The first performance in Australia of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella will take place tonight, Friday 20 May, at Melbourne's Regent Theatre. One of the most beautiful and beloved musicals of all time, Cinderella will play at the Regent Theatre until 23 July, with seasons following at the Lyric Theatre QPAC, Brisbane from 5 August and the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 23 October.

Melbourne's MEMO Music Hall Will Stream 'Here's To The Ladies' Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2020

St Kilda's MEMO Music Hall continues its transition from Dance Hall to Digital Venue with a very special Mother's Day event at 7.30pm 10 May featuring an all-star line-up of leading ladies of Australian Music Theatre.

BWW Update: Australian Artists Join Together To Keep Creating During The COVID-19 With HOPE. A NEW WORKS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
by Jade Kops - Mar 19, 2020

With the Australian government restricting gatherings of more than 100 people Australian writer/composer/actor James Millar came up with the idea of HOPE. A NEW WORKS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE to keep artists 'exercising' their creativity while the world and particularly the Arts industry recovers from COVID-19.

Rachelle Ann Go Joins Line-up For DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2020

Enda Markey, the producer of Boublil & Schönberg's DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING, has announced that Rachelle Ann Go, the acclaimed West End and Broadway star, will join the concerts celebrating the creators of Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and more. DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? will have its premiere at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in June prior to dates in Sydney and Melbourne.

Alfie Boe, Lea Salonga, and More Will Headline DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? Concert in 2020
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2019

It is more than forty years since Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg first met and began a collaboration that would change the course of musical theatre history with their musicals Les Misérables and Miss Saigon.

Live Australian Cast Recording Of EVIE MAY To Be Released On iTunes
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2019

Writer and Composer, Hugo Chiarella and Naomi Livingston have confirmed that they will be releasing a live recording of their musical Evie May on iTunes on the 2nd of April, 2019.

BWW REVIEW: New Australian Musical EVIE MAY Is A Poignant Peak At The Past When Vaudeville Was In Vogue
by Jade Kops - Oct 18, 2018

Hugo Chiarella (Book and Lyrics) and Naomi Livingston's (Music and Lyrics) new Australian musical EVIE MAY, directed by Kate Champion tells an Australian story about Australian women with humor and heartbreak.

Todd McKenney and Shane Jacobson Set to Join The Cast of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2018

In electrifying news for the Rocky Horror Show, it was announced today that theatre, film and television stars Todd McKenney and Shane Jacobson will join the cast for the forthcoming Melbourne season at Her Majesty's Theatre from July 13. Australia's favourite multi-award winning triple threat Todd McKenney will star as Frank N' Furter, a role he has wanted to perform since commencing his career.

Adam Rennie is ROCKY HORROR's New Frank N Furter in Brisbane and Perth
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2018

Producers Howard Panter, John Frost and GWB Entertainment have announced that Adam Rennie will be playing Frank N Furter for the forthcoming Brisbane and Perth seasons of The Rocky Horror Show.

Three Extra ROCKY HORROR SHOWS Added for Brisbane!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2018

Producers Howard Panter, John Frost and GWB Entertainment today announced that due to overwhelming demand they will be adding three additional shows to the Brisbane season.

Kick Off the Festive Season with CAROLS AT COMO PARK
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2017

Kick off the festive season in shimmering style at one of the most-loved concerts Carols at Como Park, South Yarra on Sunday 17 December 2017.

Cameron Daddo Joins Craig McLachlan Led ROCKY HORROR
by Julie Musbach - Nov 12, 2017

Producers Howard Panter, John Frost and GWB Entertainment today announced that stage and screen leading man Cameron Daddo will join the cast of the world's favourite rock and roll musical.

BWW Review: CABARET FESTIVAL 2017: CYRENS - THE SWINGING SONGBOOK OF CY COLEMAN at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jun 26, 2017

The Cyrens were simply captivating.

2017 Adelaide Cabaret Festival Program Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017

The tables are turning in 2017 and Adelaide Festival Centre's Adelaide Cabaret Festival invites you to join the revolution and discover the sumptuous offerings in its 2017 program. Discover new venues and old friends and expect to feel upturned, challenged and delighted by incredible performers that could change your world view.

BWW REVIEW: THE MUSIC OF QUEEN: A ROCK & SYMPHONIC SPECTACULAR Blends The Timeless Appeal Of The Famous Band With The Sydney Philharmonic Orchestra
by Jade Kops - Jan 20, 2017

Richard Sidwell's (Arranger and Conductor) successful melding of Rock and Orchestral music in THE MUSIC OF QUEEN: A ROCK & SYMPHONIC SPECTACULAR returns to Sydney to delight audiences.

THE MUSIC OF QUEEN Comes to Sydney and Melbourne this Month
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2017

The Music of Queen is a rock and symphonic spectacular celebrating the greatest hits of Queen and featuring Australian and International stars, rock band and symphony orchestra!

Guest Artists Announced for SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS 2016 at QPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2016

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) invites you to celebrate the 'most wonderful time of the year' with family and friends at its Spirit of Christmas concerts on 23 December and on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2016.

THE MUSIC OF QUEEN: A Rock & Symphonic Spectacular Comes to Concert Hall at Sydney Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2016

The Music of Queen is a rock and symphonic spectacular celebrating the greatest hits of Queen and featuring Australian and International stars, rock band and full symphony orchestra!