DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Open in Cape Town in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024
The South African premiere production of the Tony Award-Winning, Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN comes to Artscape, Cape Town from 12 February to 9 March 2025 and then at Montecasino’s Teatro, Johannesburg from 15 March to 13 April 2025.
THE MAGIC BOX Will Premiere in South Africa in October
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024
Disney's The Magic Box, a theatrical experience developed in association with Disney Theatrical Group, presented by Fever, together with Proactiv Entertainment and RGB, and produced by leading local promoter Showtime Management, announced the world premiere of its English-language production.
WE WILL ROCK YOU Announces All-South African Cast
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2022
After unavoidable postponements owing to COVID-19 regulations, the brand-new production and major world tour of Queen and Ben Elton's multi award-winning rock musical We Will Rock You featuring an all-South African cast, crew and band begins in Manila, The Philippines in October 2022.
CHICAGO The Musical Returns To South Africa
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2018
A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin surrounded by the razzle dazzle of the world's sexiest musical returns in 2019! YOU'VE GOT IT COMIN' as the story of the award-winning Broadway and West End musical CHICAGO unfolds to show-stopping songs including 'All that Jazz', 'Cell Block Tango' and 'Mister Cellophane'.
Nominees Announced For The 53rd Annual Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2018
The 2017 nominees for the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards have been announced. These annual awards are regarded amongst the most valued and prestigious in the South African performing arts industry. This year's ceremony will take place on 18 March at 17:30 at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town and promises to be an 'Elegantly Extravagant' evening.
Johannesburg Boys To Star In PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2017
Showtime Management, the South African producers of the PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, is proud to introduce the three Johannesburg boys who will join the completely South African cast when the show opens at The Teatro at Montecasino in April. The three boys will alternate in the role of Benji.
PRISCILLA Extends JHB Season; Adds Worker's Day Performance
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2017
Showtime Management, the production company behind the South African mounting of the international production of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, has announced the extension of the Johannesburg season of the show.
Hit Musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Makes its South African Debut with Local Cast
by Liz Cearns - Sep 28, 2016
Showtime Management in association with Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and Nullarbor Productions, invite local audiences to join them for what they hope will be the musical journey of a lifetime when the critically-acclaimed hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, based on the Oscar-winning film, makes its South African debut next year.
Meet the Cast of Michael Gow's SWEET PHOEBE at the Alexander Bar's Upstairs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015
The Cape Town premiere of Page to Stage Productions will present Michael Gow's award-winning SWEET PHOEBE at the Alexander Bar and Café's Upstairs Theatre this month. Genna Galloway will take on the role that launched the international career of Oscar-winner Cate Blanchet alongside popular actor, Matt Newman.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returning to South Africa
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2015
The highly acclaimed New York-based Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's most popular global dance companies, is planning an historic return to South Africa in September after 17 years with a robust schedule of 20 performances and a variety of educational activities for area students.
Cirque Eloize's ID Opens at the Teatro at Montecasino Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2014
For 20 years now, Cirque Eloize has been taking the public and critics by storm in more than 440 cities around the world. Cirque Eloize's dazzling and energetic show entitled ID comes to South Africa for the very first time at the Teatro at Montecasino opening tonight, 19 August.
Cirque Eloize Extends 'iD' at the Teatro at Montecasino Through Sept 14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2014
For 20 years now, Cirque Eloize has been taking the public and critics by storm in more than 440 cities around the world. Cirque Eloize's dazzling and energetic show entitled "iD" comes to South Africa for the very first time at the Teatro at Montecasino opening on Tuesday, 19 August. Showtime Management, SA promoters of this unique visual spectacular that combines contemporary circus arts and urban dance announced the show is extending by a week to accommodate public demand. "iD" must close on 14 September. With a limited season of only four weeks, patrons are encouraged to book now to avoid disappointment.
DISNEY ON ICE Announces Additional South African Tour Dates
by Tyler Peterson - May 6, 2014
The popularity of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Disney's The Lion King and Pinocchio, and Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo and Toy Story is unprecedented worldwide and South Africa is no exception. Since the SA tour dates for Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic were announced the public response has been phenomenal. To accommodate the demand for tickets, Showtime Management, the local promoter of this fanfare production has added early evening shows, commencing at 6pm, to the show schedule.
JERSEY BOYS Adds Two Weeks to Johannesburg Run
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 25, 2013
Showtime Management, South African producers of Jersey Boys, the sensational Broadway hit musical that has taken Johannesburg by storm, today announced a two-week extension of the show's season at the Teatro at Montecasino owing to overwhelming public demand. Jersey Boys must close on Sunday, 9 June 2013 in time for its Cape Town season at Artscape that opens on 19 June.