James Thane

Michael Cassel Group Appointment Signals Expansion
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2019

The Michael Cassel Group has announced the appointment of Allie McCann to the newly created role of Head of Development.

Michael Cassel Group Makes Three Senior Hires
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2018

The Michael Cassel Group announced three senior appointments to support its growing production slate, including major Australian theatrical productions, international touring and concert presentations. Seasoned producer and entertainment executive Todd Lacy joins as Head of Production, Mark Sutcliffe joins as Director of Concerts and Events, and Glenn McGuinness joins as Director of Business Affairs.

Michael Cassel Group Makes Three Senior Hires
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2018

The Michael Cassel Group announced three senior appointments to support its growing production slate, including major Australian theatrical productions, international touring and concert presentations.

Theatre Producer James Thane Joins Michael Cassel Group as Executive Counsellor
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2017

Michael Cassel Group, a leading live entertainment producer in Australia and Asia, announced today that seasoned theatre producer James Thane has joined the company as Executive Counsellor.

Sydney Season Marks A Whole New World With Disney's ALADDIN
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2017

It's been a whole new world for Disney's Aladdin as the multi-award winning hit Broadway musical has been seen by more than 450,000 people at Sydney's Capitol Theatre.

THE LION KING Bids Farewell to Australia
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2016

Disney Theatrical Productions today thanked the Australian public as the spectacularly successful season of landmark musical THE LION KING closed this weekend.

THE LION KING to Play Melbourne's Regent Theatre, Feb. 2015
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 1, 2015

Disney's THE LION KING will roar into Melbourne's Regent Theatre with preview performances of the award-winning Broadway musical beginning 13th February, 2015.

THE LION KING Becomes Highest Grossing Show in QPAC History
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2015

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) today announced the Brisbane season of The Lion King has smashed box office records making it the highest grossing show in the Centre's 30 year history.

THE LION KING Begins Run Tomorrow at QPAC
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 25, 2014

The much anticipated Queensland premiere season of Disney's landmark musical event THE LION KING will officially open in Brisbane tomorrow night Friday 26 September 2014.

Rob Guest Endowment Announces Two New Awards; Entries Now Open
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2014

Organisers from The ANZ Trustees Foundation: Rob Guest Endowment have today announced two new awards for 2014 bringing a prize pool in excess of $45,000 and called for competition entries.

MARY POPPINS Closes at Her Majesty's Theatre Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2011

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's beloved Australian production of MARY POPPINS will play its final performance in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre on Friday, April 1 before moving the entire production to the Capitol Theatre in Sydney, beginning Sunday, April 17 for a May 5th opening. The Melbourne production of MARY POPPINS premiered on Thursday, July 29, 2010, opening to critical acclaim and welcoming more than 500,000 theatergoers. When the curtain comes down on the final Melbourne show, MARY POPPINS will have played to 100% capacity at each of its 299 performances.