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DEAR EVAN HANSEN Sydney Season Extends
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group have announced the Australian premiere season of Dear Evan Hansen has been extended due to overwhelming demand, with tickets now on sale for final shows through until 1 December 2024.
Beau Woodbridge Will Lead DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Australia
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2024

Rising star Beau Woodbridge has been announced as the lead in the upcoming Australian tour of Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group’s brand-new production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, premiering at STC’s Roslyn Packer Theatre from 12 October. 
Verity Hunt-Ballard, Natalie O'Donnell, and More Join Australian Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

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. 
New Tickets on Sale For MIDNIGHT THE CINDERELLA MUSICAL in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2023

New tickets are now on sale for MIDNIGHT The Cinderella Musical, which is receiving five-star reviews from critics and standing ovations every night from audiences who are loving the highly-anticipated new musical now on at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne.
Review: MIDNIGHT â€" THE CINDERELLA MUSICAL At The Comedy Theatre
by Josh Stent - Jun 28, 2023

Just in time for the school holidays, Midnight – The Cinderella Musical has arrived at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre and is sure to enchant and delight the whole family
Shane Jacobson Will Lead MIDNIGHT Musical at The Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2023

One of Australia's favourite performers, Shane Jacobson, will star as The King in MIDNIGHT, a major new musical set to open at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in June, joining co-stars including Lucy Durack, Thomas McGuane, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Matt Lee, Raphael Wong, Kristie Nguy, Melanie Bird and more.
Kids Tickets Are Free During MIDNIGHT Musical Kids' Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2023

Kids tickets are free during Kids' Week at MIDNIGHT, a major new musical set to open at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in June starring Lucy Durack, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Thomas McGuane, Matt Lee and more.
New Cast Members Revealed For MIDNIGHT - The Real Story Of Cinderella in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023

New cast members have been revealed for MIDNIGHT, the highly-anticipated major new musical opening at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne in June starring Lucy Durack, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Thomas McGuane, Matt Lee and more.
Open Casting Call Will Be Held For MIDNIGHT in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2023

​​​​​​​ The producers of the upcoming major new musical, MIDNIGHT, will be conducting an open casting call to find three performers to play the pivotal role of Stella.
Major New Musical MIDNIGHT To Debut in Melbourne Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2022

Many of Australia's favourite musical theatre stars including Lucy Durack (Wicked, Legally Blonde, Shrek), Verity Hunt-Ballard (Mary Poppins, Sweet Charity), Thomas McGuane (Frozen, Jersey Boys), Matt Lee (Mary Poppins, Frozen) and Kristie Nguy will lead the new musical production of MIDNIGHT, which is premiering in Melbourne in June 2023 at the Comedy Theatre.
Stefanie Jones Confirmed As Australia's Favourite Magical Nanny in New Production MARY POPPINS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2022

After a year-long, nation-wide search, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney are excited to announce Stefanie Jones as the magical Nanny who is 'practically perfect in every way' for the upcoming Australian production of Mary Poppins. 
Melbourne Opera Presents NORMA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2019

Widely regarded as the pinnacle of bel-canto operas, Melbourne Opera's upcoming production of Norma boasts a superb cast of singers and musicians - led by international opera sensation Helena Dix. Melbourne Opera is thrilled to be working with Helena once again, hot off the heels of her principal role debut at the Metropolitan Opera (The Met) in New York earlier this year, while she also recently covered the role of Norma for the world-famous Sondra Radvanovsky.
Melbourne Opera Presents Bellini's Masterpiece NORMA From 17 September
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2019

Widely regarded as the pinnacle of bel-canto operas, Melbourne Opera's upcoming production of Norma boasts a superb cast of singers and musicians - led by international opera sensation Helena Dix. Melbourne Opera is thrilled to be working with Helena once again, hot off the heels of her principal role debut at the Metropolitan Opera (The Met) in New York earlier this year, while she also recently covered the role of Norma for the world-famous Sondra Radvanovsky.
BWW Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (VICTORIAN OPERA) at The Playhouse, Melbourne Arts Centre
by David Pearson - Jul 1, 2019

This musical-comedy of manners, with the dialogue and wit reminiscent of Oscar Wilde remains one of the most cherished and sophisticated musicals
Melbourne Opera Presents Wagner's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2019

Following the great critical and public success of Tannhauser, Lohengrin, and Tristan and Isolde, Melbourne Opera is once again turning its attention to Wagner's rich repertoire. Opening on 3 February, the company will stage Wagner's first masterpiece The Flying Dutchman (Der Fliegende Hollander).
VIDEO: Here They Are! Dami Im, Maggie McKenna, Caroline O'Connor, and More Perform 'Don't Rain on My Parade' at the Helpmann Awards
by Julie Musbach - Jul 24, 2018

The 2018 Helpmann Awards Act II was a star-studded ceremony in front of a full house at the Capitol Theatre Sydney on the set of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical. The evening featured a show-stopping number in which some of the biggest stars in the game performed 'Don't Rain On My Parade' from Funny Girl. Watch the video below!
Full List Of Winners Announced For 2018 Helpmann Awards, Led By MURIEL'S WEDDING and BEAUTIFUL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2018

The 2018 Helpmann Awards Act II tonight was a star-studded ceremony in front of a full house at the Capitol Theatre Sydney on the set of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical. Hosts for this stellar evening were music writer Glenn A Baker AM, acclaimed choreographer Rafael Bonachela, celebrated musical theatre star and TV host David Campbell, multiple Helpmann Award winning mezzo soprano Jacqueline Dark, comedian Anne Edmonds and Olivier and Tony Award Nominee Tony Sheldon.
BWW REVIEW: The Sydney Symphony Orchestra's Stage Concert of FUNNY GIRL Breaks The Mold Of Traditional Musical Theatre In Many Brilliant Ways
by Jade Kops - Jul 16, 2018

Director Mitchell Butel has gathered a wonderful group of women, and one man, to deliver a captivating expression of the life of Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL THE MUSICAL, presented in concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
18th Annual Helpmann Awards: Act 1 Winners Announced!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2018

This year, for the very first time, 43 Helpmann Awards are being presented across two nights and two events in Sydney.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Maggie McKenna Join The Cast of FUNNY GIRL in Concert
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2018

Sydney Symphony Orchestra is delighted to announce that two fabulous performers NATALIE BASSINGTHWAIGHTE (Rogue Traders, star of Neighbours and X Factor) and MAGGIE McKENNA (direct from her lead role in Muriel's Wedding The Musical) will join the nine leading ladies Michala Banas, Casey Donovan, Virginia Gay, Verity Hunt-Ballard, Dami Im, Zahra Newman, Caroline O'Connor, Queenie van de Zandt and Megan Washington in FUNNY GIRL THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT (12-14 July)

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