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Australian Chamber Orchestra Brings The Ottoman Four Seasons to 92NY

The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY), one of New York's leading cultural venues, will present Australian Chamber Orchestra: The Ottoman Four Seasons with Richard Tognetti, artistic director and violin; Joseph Tawadros, oud; James Tawadros, riq on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2pm on the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall.

São Paulo's PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT (Priscilla a Rainha do Deserto) Revival is the Season's Biggest Hit

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a jukebox musical with book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, using well-known pop songs as its score. Adapted from Elliott's 1994 movie , the musical tells the story of two drag queens and a trans woman, who contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a town in the remote Australian desert.

Video: Apple Debuts Trailer for Upcoming Fourth Season of SLOW HORSES

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for season four of its globally celebrated, Emmy Award-nominated and BAFTA Award-winning series, “Slow Horses,” starring Academy Award winner Gary Oldman. The six-episode fourth season of “Slow Horses” will premiere globally on Wednesday, September 4 on Apple TV+. Watch the trailer now!

Fourth Season of Apple TV+'s SLOW HORSES Will Premiere in September

Apple TV+ has unveiled a first-look at the upcoming fourth season of its widely acclaimed, BAFTA Award-winning espionage series “Slow Horses' and confirmed that Season Four will premiere on Wednesday, September 4.

Verity Hunt-Ballard, Natalie O'Donnell, and More Join Australian Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN

Following an exhaustive national search, Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group have revealed the spectacular array of Australian theatre icons and dazzling newcomers who will star in the Australian premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN premiering at STC's Roslyn Packer Theatre from October 12. 

PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Receive Sequel; Original Stars Returning

In a new report from Deadline, Stephan Elliott, director of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert, has confirmed that a sequel to the 1994 film is underway with actors Terence Stamp, Guy Pearce And Hugo Weaving reprising their roles. “The original cast is on board, I’ve got a script that everybody likes, we’re still working out deals. … It’s happening,” Elliott said.

REVIEW: Thomas Bernhard's THE PRESIDENT Retains A Resonance In The 21st Century

Sydney Theatre Company and Gate Theatre’s-production of Thomas Bernhard’s THE PRESIDENT arrives in Sydney following it’s Dublin season.  Directed by Gate’s Tom Creed, the political satire, translated by Gitta Honegger, from 1975 retains a relevance in the contemporary world of leaders that forget they govern democracies and are elected to serve the people.

Hugo Weaving Will Lead THE PRESIDENT at Sydney Theatre Company in April

A co-production between Sydney Theatre Company and Gate Theatre Dublin will see international screen star Hugo Weaving return to the stage alongside one of Ireland’s greatest actors, Olwen Fouéré, in a new adaptation of Thomas Bernhard’s The President.

Sydney Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Season

STC Artistic Director Kip Williams announced the Company’s 2024 Season, which will include his new cine-theatre production, an adaptation of the iconic Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Patti Newton Awarded Walk of Fame Star at Adelaide Festival Centre

Legendary Australian entertainer Patti Newton AM has had her name set in lights, after being presented with a Walk of Fame star at Adelaide Festival Centre yesterday. 

Schedule Announced For The 2023 CAPA Summer Movie Series At The Ohio Theatre, June 15- July 16

The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, has announced the schedule for its 54th series of classic films and cult favorites. The 2023 series will run June 15-July 16 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and feature 19 films over five weeks.

Adelaide Festival Centre's Walk Of Fame Unveils Three New Stars

Adelaide Festival Centre's star-studded Walk of Fame has announced three new names to be added to the illuminated walkway, in recognition of the powerful performances presented at its venues in 2022.

Voting Open for Adelaide Festival Centre's Walk of Fame Stars

It’s time to vote! South Australians are encouraged to help select the next artists to have their name set in lights on Adelaide Festival Centre’s star-studded Walk of Fame with online public voting open today.

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Shares KOALA MAN Series Trailer

Music Man star Hugh Jackman has debuted the official trailer for the Hulu Original animated series 'Koala Man.' The animated series also stars Michael Cusack, Sarah Snook, Jemaine Clement, Demi Lardner and more. Watch the video trailer now!

Iconic Events To Kick Off Pride Month With Nationwide Screenings Of THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT

Iconic Events Releasing, the fastest-growing name in event cinema, announced today that it is kicking off Pride Month with a special nationwide rerelease of MGM's classic film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

VIDEO: Ryan Kwanten, Hugo Weaving & Jillian Nguyen Star in EXPIRED Trailer

The new film is written and directed by Ivan Sen stars Ryan Kwanten, Hugo Weaving, and Jillian Nguyen. Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”) and Hugo Weaving (The Matrix series) star in this futuristic thriller about a hitman who meets a mysterious woman and comes down with a deadly illness. Watch the new trailer now!

Roe Hartrampf & Samantha Pauly to Star in A GIRL I KNOW THE MUSICAL at Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Roe Hartrampf and Samantha Pauly in A Girl I Know the musical on February 4, 2022, at 9:45PM. Written by John Riley (Composer/Lyrics) and Kate Queen (Lyrics/Book), and featuring Roe Hartrampf (Diana) Samantha Pauly (Six) and Lena Chung (The Greatest Showman).

Warner Bros. Australia and Aquarius Films Commence Production On New Drama Series, LOVE ME

Acclaimed Australian actor Hugo Weaving joins a diverse cast of established performers and rising stars including Bojana Novakovic (I, Tonya, Birds of Prey, Instinct, Shameless, Satisfaction), Bob Morley (The 100), Heather Mitchell (Muriel's Wedding, Rogue, The Great Gatsby), Sarah Peirse (The Hobbit, Stateless), Celia Pacquola (Rosehaven, The Beautiful Lie), William Lodder (Wakefield), Shalom Brune-Franklin (Line of Duty) and Mitzi Ruhlmann (The Code).

BWW Blog: How a Wheat Field and a Sunset Got James Pratt Into Hollywood

James Pratt, award-winning actor, director, and film-maker, found his love for making movies in the most unexpected of places: the Australian Outback. Pratt performed in the occasional play, but as was common in Australia for high school, the main emphasis for James was on surfing and sport. After completing his required education, he studied film acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Kensington.

HBO Max Releases First Look Images of Star Jamie Dornan in THE TOURIST

Jamie Dornan stars as a British man who finds himself in the glowing red heart of the Australian outback, being pursued by a vast tank truck trying to drive him off the road. An epic cat and mouse chase unfolds and the man later wakes in hospital, hurt, but somehow alive.