Burt Bacharach, Composer of PROMISES, PROMISES & More, Passes Away at 94
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Burt Bacharach has passed away at 94. Bacharach was the award-winning composer of the hit musical Promises, Promises. He also contributed to The Boy From Oz, The Look of Love, and What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined.
Melbourne Theatre Company Announces 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022
Melbourne Theatre Company Artistic Director & Co-CEO Anne-Louise Sarks revealed her inaugural season for the Company, marking a new artistic era for Victoria's state theatre company.
MTC Chair Jane Hansen Honoured With Order Of Australia
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2020
The Board and staff of Melbourne Theatre Company congratulate MTC Chair Jane Hansen on her appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the Australia Day Honours, for 'distinguished service to the community, to education and cultural institutions, and through philanthropic support for charitable foundations.'
Photo Flash: CLOSE TO YOU: BACHARACH REIMAGINED Celebrates Opening Night in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015
The highly anticipated West End transfer of CLOSE TO YOU: BACHARACH REIMAGINED, the new musical featuring Burt Bacharach's songbook, opened last night 15 October at the Criterion Theatre, London. After the performance, Burt Bacharach joined the cast in Piccadilly Circus for a very special performance of 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head,' followed by a party at the Haymarket Hotel. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
Jane Hansen Named Chair of MTC Foundation
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2015
MTC Chair Terry Moran AC announced today that Jane Hansen, director of the Little Group and MTC Board member, has been appointed the inaugural Chair of the MTC Foundation.