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Saturday, March 24, 2018

Lola Montez the Musical returns to the stage for 60th anniversary concert by Matt Edwards

If I was to ask you “What is the most commercially successful Australian musical with an original score?”, I doubt you would guess Lola Montez, but the musical (originally produ…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:06PM

Full cast announced for Gypsy at The Hayes by Matt Edwards

The full cast of the upcoming Hayes Theatre Co. production of the iconic musical Gyosy were announced this morning. Previously announced were Blazey Best (Miracle City, Only Heaven Knows)…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:56PM
Sunday, March 18, 2018

Come From Away to hit Melbourne in 2019 by Matt Edwards

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed today that the hit musical Come From Away will be coming to Australia. Set to open at the ‘soon to be refurbished’ Comedy Theatre in Ju…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:09PM
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to open Sydney in 2019 by Matt Edwards

It was announced today the Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical, will open at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in January 2019. Produced by John Frost, Craig Donnell, W…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:43AM
Thursday, February 22, 2018

2018 Green Room Award Nominations Announced by Matt Edwards

The Green Room Awards, now in their 35th year, were announced today in Melbourne. Known as Melbourne’s premier peer-presented performing arts awards they recognise excellence and innovati…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:00AM
Monday, February 19, 2018

The Production Company announce their 2018 shows by Matt Edwards

The Production Company have announced their 20th birthday season at a special launch event today in Melbourne. Oklahoma, The Boy From Oz and the Australian premiere of A Gentleman’s G…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:01PM
Saturday, February 17, 2018

Want cheap tickets to Book of Mormon? Get in line this Monday by Matt Edwards

An extra preview performance of The Book of Mormon has been added in Sydney and all tickets are selling for $20 each. The added preview will be the first chance for fans to see the much-ant…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:10AM
Thursday, February 1, 2018

Win a double pass to The Fabulous Singlettes in Melbourne by Matt Edwards

AussieTheatre has two double passes to giveaway to The Fabulous Singlettes at the Memo Music Hall on Tuesday Feb 13 at 8pm. For three decades The Fabulous Singlettes have been playing to S…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:23AM

Win a double pass to the Australian Premiere season of The View Upstairs at Hayes Theatre Co, Sydney by Matt Edwards

AussieTheatre has a double pass to giveaway to The View Upstairs at Hayes Theatre Co on 8th Feb, 2018 at 7:30pm. As part of the 2018 Mardi Gras Festival, Invisible Wall Productions and Sug…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:04AM
Monday, January 22, 2018

Sydney Theatre Awards – 2017 Winners Announced by Matt Edwards

Tonight the Seymour Centre hosted over 450 members of the Sydney Theatre community to celebrate The Year That Was at the 2017 Sydney Theatre Awards. The 37 Awards presented were shared betwe…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:23AM
Sunday, January 21, 2018

Muriel’s Wedding to return to Sydney in 2019 by Matt Edwards

In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald today, Global Creatures CEO Carmen Pavlovic confirmed that the brand new hit Australian musical Muriel’s Wedding will have a return Syd…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:18PM
Thursday, January 11, 2018

Muriel’s Wedding original cast recording released online today by Matt Edwards

The widely anticipated original cast recording of Sydney Theatre Company and Global Creatures’ production of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical has been released online today. Featuri…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:31PM
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Win a double pass to Australian Shakespeare Company’s production of Alice in Wonderland in Melbourne by Matt Edwards

AussieTheatre has two double passes to giveaway to Australian Shakespeare Company’s production of Alice in Wonderland at the Ripponlea House and Gardens on Sunday the 14th of Januar…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:13AM
Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Win a double pass to Australian Shakespeare Company’s production of Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies in Athenaeum in Melbourne by Matt Edwards

Looking for somewhere to take the kids these school holidays? AussieTheatre has two double passes to giveaway to the Australian Shakespeare Company’s production of Tinkerbell and t…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:00PM
Tuesday, December 19, 2017

2017 Sydney Theatre Awards nominations announced by Matt Edwards

Nominations were announced today for the 2017 Sydney Theatre Awards, which will be presented at a gala ceremony on Monday 22 January 2018 at 6pm at the Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre. 51 pr…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Video: Stephen Mahy & Sarah Morrison from Mamma Mia! by Matt Edwards

The brand new, reimagined production of Mamma Mia! is just weeks away from it’s Canberra opening night and the beginning of a national tour. To celebrate we caught up with Sarah Morr…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:49PM
Monday, November 6, 2017

Win a double pass to Night Slows Down at Kings Cross Theatre by Matt Edwards

AussieTheatre has two double passes to giveaway to Night Slows Down at the Kings Cross Theatre on 17 November, 2017. Sharon wants to find her husband. Martin wants to be free. Seth seeks r…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:20PM
Thursday, October 26, 2017

Video: We chat with Elise McCann & Stef Jones of The Production Company’s Brigadoon by Matt Edwards

AussieTheatre went behind the scenes of The Production Company’s Brigadoon for a chat with stars Elise McCann & Stefanie Jones. Brigadoon is the story of New Yorkers Tommy Albrig…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:37AM
Monday, October 23, 2017

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child heading exclusively to Melbourne by Matt Edwards

It was confirmed today that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will open at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne in early 2019 for an exclusive Australian season. An exclusive season is somewhat…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:57PM

Rocky Horror Cast announced by Matt Edwards

Last week, producers Howard Panter, John Frost and Torben Brookman announced the full cast for the upcoming tour of The Rocky Horror Show. Joining Craig McLachlan, who was previously announc…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:46PM
Sunday, October 22, 2017

Jersey Boys Australia announce the Four Seasons by Matt Edwards

Today producers announced the four men set to play the lead roles in Australia’s revival tour of Jersey Boys, due to premiere at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in September 2018. After …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:07AM
Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Popular Mechanicals and CGTC announce cast for A New Brain by Matt Edwards

AussieTheatre can exclusively announce the cast for The Popular Mechanicals and CGTC’s upcoming production of A New Brain, set to hit Melbourne in 2018. Produced by the team that brou…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:00PM
Thursday, October 12, 2017

Video: We go behind the scenes on opening night of Stageart’s Memphis by Matt Edwards

Intrepid video reporter Darcy Oliver went backstage at Chapel off Chapel for the opening night of Stageart’s new production of Memphis. Check out his exclusive behind the scenes video …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:45AM
Saturday, September 30, 2017

Green Day’s American Idiot musical set for Australian Tour by Matt Edwards

After a highly successful Brisbane season last February, it was announced today that Green Day’s American Idiot will embark on a whirlwind Australian tour in early 2018. Returning to …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:44PM
Monday, September 18, 2017

The Rocky Horror Show (and Craig McLachlan) are back! by Matt Edwards

Producers Howard Panter, John Frost and Torben Brookman announced this morning that The Rocky Horror Show will return to Australia late this year with seasons in Adelaide, Brisbane and Per…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:22PM
Thursday, September 14, 2017

Win a double pass to Michael Ball & Alfie Boe in Together by Matt Edwards

AussieTheatre has a double pass in each city to giveaway to Together the upcoming contest tour of Michael Ball & Alfie Boe. Two of the greatest voices in the world, Michael Ball and Alf…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:36AM
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Gary Sweet cast as Bill Heslop in Muriel’s Wedding the Musical by Matt Edwards

If you are a child of the 90s then you KNOW Gary Sweet. Best know for his role in Police Rescue, Sweet is a veteran of Australian TV, also appearing in The Sullivans, Bodyline, Come in Spinn…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:37PM
Saturday, September 2, 2017

The Book of Mormon to head to Sydney in 2018 by Matt Edwards

Hello Sydney! The Mormons are coming. Producers announced today that The Book of Mormon will head to Sydney to open at the Sydney Lyric Theatre on February 28, 2018. The show has enjoyed un…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:35PM
Thursday, August 31, 2017

Full cast announced for The Production Company’s Brigadoon by Matt Edwards

Today The Production Company announced the full cast for their upcoming production of Brgadoon, set to open at the State Theatre in October. With the key cast members of Rohan Browne (Tommy…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:27PM

Video: The Bodyguard hits Melbourne by Matt Edwards

The Bodyguard continued it’s Australia tour, arriving in Melbourne this week. Our video reporter Darcy Oliver was there to capture all the glitz and glamour of the red carpet and the p…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:34PM
Friday, August 25, 2017

Performer Anna Magrath missing in Melbourne by Matt Edwards

Melbourne Police have put out a call for anyone who has seen or knows the whereabouts of performer Anna Magrath to get in touch. The 21 year old left her parent’s home in Packenham on …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:36AM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards