Johanna Allen

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs to Honor Rodgers & Hammerstein With SHOWSTOPPERS Concert
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2024

For this 90-minute concert Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Artistic Director Brett Weymark OAM has curated an irresistible program of Rodgers & Hammerstein favourites including ‘Do-Re-Mi’, ‘Edelweiss’, ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ ‘I Whistle A Happy Tune’ and ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain.’

Adelaide Cabaret Festival Artistic Director Announced For 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 16, 2024

Adelaide Cabaret Festival announces the Artistic Director for 2025, bringing excitement and fresh vision to the celebrated event. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming festival lineup and highlights.

Review: CANDIDE at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - May 25, 2024

This is the best of all possible performances.

New Harry Chapin Musical SHORT STORIES Will Be Developed in Melbourne in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024

Monstrous Theatre has announced the first development workshop for SHORT STORIES, a new musical with book by illustrious British screenwriter, Mike Bullen, and music from the back-catalogue of the late, great, American singer-songwriter Harry Chapin.

The Iconic Adelaide Festival Centre Celebrates Turning 50 Today
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

The iconic Adelaide Festival Centre turns 50 today and they have rolled out the red carpet for a special celebratory concert tonight at Festival Theatre, with more festivities to come across the year.

Adelaide Festival Centre 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert, Hosted By Libby O'Donovan, to Be Held in June
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 22, 2023

Adelaide Festival Centre 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert will take place on Adelaide Festival Centre's actual birthday, Friday June 2 at Festival Theatre. With performances by an all-star South Australian line-up followed by an after-party celebration featuring cake, cocktails, live music and DJ's. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For TITANIC THE MUSICAL: IN CONCERT, In Melbourne Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2022

The energy in the rehearsal room continues to intensify as the 23-strong company count down towards the exclusive limited Melbourne season of Titanic The Musical: In Concert. Check out photos here!

Cast Announced For TITANIC THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT in Melbourne in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022

The five-time Tony Award winning production Titanic The Musical will play an exclusive and limited season In Concert in Melbourne this November. This special event will feature a 26-piece orchestra alongside a brilliant Australian cast gracing the stage at the landmark Melbourne Town Hall for 4 performances only on November 4, 5 and 6. 

Cast Announced for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Sydney
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2022

One of the longest-running and most successful musicals of all time, the trio playing the iconic leads will be Melbourne-born Joshua Robson as The Phantom, Brisbane performer Georgina Hopson as Christine and acclaimed West End and Broadway musical theatre performer Callum Francis as Raoul Vicomte de Chagny.

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - Nov 9, 2021

Roald Dahl’s classic children’s story CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY has found its way to the stage as a musical, retaining some elements from the classic movies whilst diverging in some areas. Crown Theatre plays home to this stunning musical, treating the people of Perth to a world of pure imagination.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Casting Announced for Queensland Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2021

Following auditions by more than 300 hopeful artists in Brisbane and around the country (via video calls), the full cast of this September's Queensland premiere season of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was unveiled today coinciding with World Chocolate Day (7 July).

Fringe Queens to Celebrate International Women's Day Tonight!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2021

Joining host Amelia Ryan will be some of the biggest names in cabaret, as acclaimed singers and performers Libby O'Donovan, Johanna Allen, Tash York and Michelle Pearson will all hit the Queens Theatre stage from 11.15pm tonight as part of this special one-off Club Queens show.  

Johanna Allen To Present EUROMASH At Adelaide Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2021

With her latest sell-out smash from Melbourne, EUROMASH, cabaret star Johanna Allen is living her best pop princess life while singing some European chanson. Serious chanson plus schtick, is there anything better? 

Francesca Hiew Interviews Berlin Boy Streaming This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2020

Francesca Hiew, (violin 2 Australian String Quartet) bumped into Hans, International Superstar, Berlin Boy Wonder recently at Adelaide's newly renovated Her Majesty's Theatre.

BWW Feature: LIGHTS UP ON THE ARTS [HOME DELIVERY]
by Josh Stent - May 6, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) has devastated the Australian theatre industry. While the closure of theatres has significantly helped fight this pandemic by ensuring social distancing, Australian arts' workers have been left with the grim reality of unemployment. Despite this sudden and unforeseen shutdown of theatre, the comradery and resilience of those working in entertainment continues to shine. This is evident in the hard work of James Cutler and Joshua Robson Productions who have ensured that the show will go on, by establishing an outstanding performance initiative called LIGHTS UP ON THE ARTS [HOME DELIVERY].

LIGHTS UP ON THE ARTS [HOME DELIVERY] Concert Will Be Held in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2020

James Cutler and Joshua Robson Productions have announced a special and unique online concert which will shine a light on the Australian musical theatre industry and support performers whose livelihoods have been impacted by the COVID-19 arts shutdown. LIGHTS UP ON THE ARTS [HOME DELIVERY] will be held on Monday 11 May from 7pm.

Brisbane CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Finds Its Charlie Buckets!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2019

Charlie Bucket has been found and he has a Golden Ticket! Producers John Frost, Craig Donnell, Warner Bros Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street.

Arts Centre Melbourne Will Present Christmas Melodies Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2019

Christmas Melodies is the final concert of the much-loved Arts Centre Melbourne Morning Melodies series, taking place at Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall on Monday 16 December.

Arts Centre Melbourne MORNING MELODIES 2020 Program Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2019

Having celebrated 35 successful years of sensational daytime entertainment, Arts Centre Melbourne's Morning Melodies 2020 program is set to amaze audiences once again with a stellar line-up of music theatre, cabaret, opera, jazz and dance. This coming year, the feel-good one hour concerts held each month at Hamer Hall will celebrate our very own Australian performers, including Philip Quast, Silvie Paladino, Zoy Frangos and Trevor Ashley.

Kids Week Announced At CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2019

Australia's leading theatre producer John Frost and Her Majesty's Theatre owner Mike Walsh today announced an exciting new initiative, Kid's Week at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from 4-8 December 2019. During this week, every child 15 years and under will receive a free ticket to the show when accompanied by a full paying adult. Plus, as a special behind the scenes bonus, children will get to experience the fun, the people and the magic behind the show. This is a first for the Australian theatre industry.