David Morton

REVIEW: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Is A Whimsical Pantomime Prequel To The Peter Pan Story
by Jade Kops - Feb 5, 2025

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is a wonderfully whimsical evening of entertainment for all ages.  Based on Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s 2004 novel, this stage adaptation by Rick Elice (Playwright) and Wayne Barker (Music) is given an all-new Australian spin by David Morton (Director and Designer).

Video/Photos: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER At Canberra Theatre Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

The star-studded ensemble cast of Peter and the Starcatcher are flying into Melbourne, following a sensational premiere season at Canberra Theatre Centre. Check out photos and video from the show.

CHARACTER-AOKE To Make UCB Theatre Debut This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

The musical character showcase, CHARACTER-AOKE, is set to debut at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, bringing a unique blend of music and comedy to the stage.

Tickets on Sale For PETER AND THE STARCATCHER in Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2024

Broadway’s 5-time Tony Award-winning Peter and the Starcatcher is now on sale in Brisbane and Adelaide. This Broadway smash hit will premiere October 2024 at Canberra Theatre Centre, ahead of a national tour extending into 2025.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Will Premiere In Australia From 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023

Peter and the Starcatcher, the smash hit Broadway production and winner of 5 Tony Awards, will have its Australian Premiere, touring nationally from 2024.  Originally developed by Disney Theatrical Group, written by Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Adams Family), with music by Wayne Barker, this all-new production is directed by David Morton (Holding Achilles, The Wider Earth).  

Marlon Wayans to Present a One-Night-Only Performance at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023

Mark your calendars for January 13, 2024, as Marlon Wayans takes the stage at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for a special one-night-only performance. Don't miss this hilarious event and secure your tickets now!

Ministry & Gary Numan To Bring One-Night-Only Performance To The Theater At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable night of industrial metal music as Ministry and Gary Numan bring their 2024 North American Tour to The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Don't miss this exclusive one-night-only performance on April 4th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 6th at 10 a.m. PST.

Danzig's Performance at The Theater At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Rescheduled for September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 6, 2023

American heavy metal band Danzig has announced that their forthcoming performance at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has been rescheduled to Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the new performance date.

Musical Character Showcase, CHARACTERAOKE, to Make Brooklyn Comedy Collective Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2023

Get ready for a night of laughter and entertainment at Brooklyn Comedy Collective's CHARACT-ARAOKE. Don't miss your chance to see these talented performers before they become big stars. Get your tickets now!

Kassi Beach House to Welcome EDC Weekend With House Party This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 13, 2023

Just ahead of Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, Kassi Beach House at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, will host the second annual 'EDC Warm-Up House Party' with Unity Events on Wednesday, May 17 from 9 p.m.—late.

ISHMAEL Returns to QPAC Ahead Of Regional Queensland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

Dead Puppet Society and Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) have announced the return of acclaimed production Ishmael from 19 to 27 May 2023 in the Cremorne Theatre.

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On HOLDING ACHILLES
by Jade Kops - Jan 22, 2023

HOLDING ACHILLES an inventive new work. David Morton and Nicholas Paine in collaboration with Legs On The Wall and Dead Puppet Society have created a new work. Their production stemming from Geek Mythology, details the story of Achilles and Patroclus.

Stand-up Comedian Joe Gatto's NIGHT OF COMEDY Tour Coming to Vegas in January
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2022

As part of his upcoming Joe Gatto's Night of Comedy Tour, celebrated TV personality, comedian, and producer Joe Gatto has announced a one-night-only performance at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.

CHARACT-ARAOKE Returns To The Squirrel Theater This Month
by Grace Cutler - Aug 7, 2022

After a successful premiere in June, the musical character show will once again take the stage at Under St Marks.

Gary Allan Brings RUTHLESS Tour To The Theater At Virgin Hotels, December 2 - 3
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2022

This National Finals Rodeo season, multi-platinum country artist Gary Allan is set to bring his RUTHLESS Tour to The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, for back-to-back performances Friday, December 2, 2022 and Saturday, December 3, 2022.

HOLDING ACHILLES Premieres at Brisbane Festival in the Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022

Two of Australia's most exciting companies have joined forces for the first time in an explosive retelling of one of ancient history's most enduring myths.

BWW Review: THE WIDER EARTH at Princess Theatre
by Virag Dombay - Feb 18, 2022

Dead Puppet Society's The Wider Earth breathes a new life into the life of arguable the most famous naturalist of our time.

COMEDIANS CAROLING to Take The Stage At The People's Improv Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2021

COMEDIANS CAROLING is coming to The People's Improv Theatre for one night only on Sunday, December 12th! This holiday benefit comedy show features NYC's brightest up-and-coming comedians performing hilarious versions of your beloved holiday songs. It's a night packed full of music and laughter, all for a good cause!

Brooklyn Comedy Collective Presents GUT REACTION LIVE! With Talk Show Host Colleen Nickelback
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2021

Join Brooklyn Comedy Collective's presentation of America's longest running talk show that's somehow still on, Gut Reaction Live!, with this episode's host, Colleen Nickelback (Laura Ornella).

ISHMAEL Will Have its World Premiere at Brisbane Festival in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2021

A reimagining of the timeless novel, Moby Dick, for a new millennium, the production is the creative vision of the internationally acclaimed Dead Puppet Society (Laser Beak Man, The Wider Earth) and melds captivating storytelling with live action, live filmmaking, an original score and boundary-pushing visual theatre.