Final Tickets to ANYTHING GOES in Sydney to be Released Next Week
Final tickets will be released next Monday 7 September for the Sydney season of the De-lightful, De-lovely musical Anything Goes. The first preview in the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House will be held this Saturday 5 September, with the opening night on Tuesday 8 September, and final performance on 31 October.
Gerry Connolly Joins ANYTHING GOES as 'The Captain' in Brisbane Tonight
Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini AM and leading Australian theatre producer John Frost AM previously announced that actor, comedian and impressionist Gerry Connolly would join the cast of their upcoming production of Anything Goes to play the Captain of the S.S. American during the Melbourne and Brisbane seasons.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of ANYTHING GOES
Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini AM and leading Australian theatre producer John Frost AM announced that actor, comedian and impressionist Gerry Connolly joins the cast of Anything Goes to play the Captain of the S.S. American during the Melbourne and Brisbane seasons.
New Seats to ANYTHING GOES at QPAC Released
Due to popular demand, new seats have been released just in time for Mother's Day for the much-loved musical comedy Anything Goes at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from late July 2015.
Gerry Connolly Joins ANYTHING GOES as 'The Captain' in Melbourne and Brisbane
Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini AM and leading Australian theatre producer John Frost AM today announced that actor, comedian and impressionist Gerry Connolly would join the cast of their upcoming production of Anything Goes to play the Captain of the S.S. American during the Melbourne and Brisbane seasons. Due to his increased radio and television commitments, Alan Jones needs to remain located in Sydney so has had to withdraw from the Melbourne and Brisbane seasons, but will join the company to play the Captain during the Sydney Opera House season.
Full Cast Announced for New ANYTHING GOES Australian Tour
Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini AM and leading Australian theatre producer John Frost AM today announced the final lead cast member and the ensemble cast for their new production of Cole Porter's smash-hit musical comedy Anything Goes, which will tour Australia this year.
Clarinetist Thomas Piercy Brings TOKYO TO NEW YORK Today
NYC and Tokyo-based clarinetist, Thomas Piercy performs two concerts of new music by contemporary Japanese composers based on their thoughts about NYC and works by non-Japanese composers influenced or inspired by Japan. The concerts will be visually backed by projections of photos of New York City by photographer Christina Boers and photos of Tokyo by Thomas Piercy. Many of the pieces have been composed for and premiered by Mr. Piercy. Several of the pieces include the combination of Western classical instruments with traditional Japanese instruments (shakuhachi and hichiriki).
Clarinetist Thomas Piercy to Bring TOKYO TO NEW YORK, 5/18 & 6/2
NYC and Tokyo-based clarinetist, Thomas Piercy performs two concerts of new music by contemporary Japanese composers based on their thoughts about NYC and works by non-Japanese composers influenced or inspired by Japan. The concerts will be visually backed by projections of photos of New York City by photographer Christina Boers and photos of Tokyo by Thomas Piercy. Many of the pieces have been composed for and premiered by Mr. Piercy. Several of the pieces include the combination of Western classical instruments with traditional Japanese instruments (shakuhachi and hichiriki).
Photo Flash: AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN- New Shots!
An Officer and a Gentleman, directed by Simon Philips and co-written by Douglas Day Stewart and composer and lyricist team Ken Hirsch and Robin Lerner, made its world premiere performance on May 18 at the Lyric Theater in Sydney, Australia. New photos of the production have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you all of them below!
STAGE TUBE: Inside Opening Night of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN the Musical
An Officer and a Gentleman, directed by Simon Philips and co-written by Douglas Day Stewart and composer and lyricist team Ken Hirsch and Robin Lerner, made its world premiere performance on May 18 at the Lyric Theater in Sydney, Australia. Go inside opening night of the new musical in the videos below!
Photo Flash: AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN in Performance!
An Officer and a Gentleman, directed by Simon Philips and co-written by Douglas Day Stewart and composer and lyricist team Ken Hirsch and Robin Lerner, made its world premiere performance on May 18 at the Lyric Theater in Sydney, Australia. Photos of the production have been released on the production's official Facebook Page and BroadwayWorld brings them to you below!
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Sydney's AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN
An Officer and a Gentleman, directed by Simon Philips and co-written by Douglas Day Stewart and composer and lyricist team Ken Hirsch and Robin Lerner, made its world premiere performance on May 18 at the Lyric Theater in Sydney, Australia. Check out highlights from the musical below!
AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Scribe Responds to Negative Reviews
An Officer and a Gentleman, directed by Simon Philips and co-written by Douglas Day Stewart and composer and lyricist team Ken Hirsch and Robin Lerner, made its world premiere performance on May 18 at the Lyric Theater in Sydney, Australia.
Despite the hype of the much anticipated musical, which is believed to have Broadway aspirations, the production was received with little enthusiasm by many critics (revisit the Review Roundup here). Now, the movie and show's scribe, Douglas Day Stewart, has taken to the media to defend the piece in an open letter in The Australian against their negative reaction.
Review Roundup: AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN in Sydney
An Officer and a Gentleman, directed by Simon Philips and co-written by Douglas Day Stewart and composer and lyricist team Ken Hirsch and Robin Lerner, made its world premiere performance on May 18 at the Lyric Theater in Sydney, Australia. Let's see what the critics had to say.
Sydney Lyric's OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Musical Begins Rehearsals
Producers John Frost and Sharleen Cooper Cohen, along with NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, today welcomed the full cast and crew of the new musical An Officer and a Gentleman to their first day of rehearsals, ahead of the World Premiere on 18 May, 2012 at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star.
Anthony Warlow to Star in West End DOCTOR ZHIVAGO?
According to WAToday, producers are hoping to bring OCTOR ZHIVAGO STAR Anthony Warlow alongfor a West End transfer. The production is currently enjoying a successful run at Her Majesty's Theatre in in Melbourne, following at Sydney's Lyric Theatre. Grossing an average of $1 million a week. An official announcement concerning the West End production is exected to be made during the 12 week Melbourne run.