Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney.24 October 2024. Dear Evan Hansen, directed by Dean Bryant, is a coming-of-age musical about teenager Evan Hansen, who suffers with social anxiety, juxtaposed with a desperate need to fit in and be seen. The show explores Evan’s journey in navigating a situation where circumstances surrounding the suicide of a classmate lead to […]

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Master magician and illusionist Michael Boyd and special guest Prinnie Stevens arrive with the most magical holiday event of the season, The Christmas Spectacular, returning to the State Theatre from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 December. The Christmas Spectacular is an extravaganza of music, circus, dance and magic that celebrates the joy and excitement of Christmas. This magical show will ignite […]

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SIX the Musical, the global phenomenon which has taken the world by storm, has announced seasons at The Civic in Auckland and Newcastle’s Civic Theatre in 2025. The Tony Award-winning electrifying musical captivates audiences with its innovative and empowering take on history, redefining the boundaries of musical theatre and engaging audiences of all ages. The Australasian production is currently playing at Melbourne’s […]

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Artistic Directors of Hayes Theatre Co, Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer, have announced seven exciting musicals, a new play with music and a Stephen Sondheim concert that will make up the 2025 program for the Hayes, alongside several special events and cabaret shows. The year opens with the Australian premiere production of Ghost Quartet, written and […]

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Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live today revealed the lead cast for the upcoming new Australian production of the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie, and announced a Melbourne season at the Princess Theatre from July 2025, following the Sydney season at the Capitol Theatre from March 2025. Waitlist now at anniemusical.com.au to be first in line to buy tickets in Melbourne. […]

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Capitol Theatre, Sydney.11 September 2024. The most heavenly of musicals Sister Act has hit the Sydney stage this spring. Based on the 1992 film of the same name starring Whoopi Goldberg, the story is retold with all original songs composed by renowned film and theatre composer Alan Menken, and lyricist Glenn Slater. Full of groovy ’70s/Motown influenced […]

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Due to huge demand, new performances have been released for the Perth season of Wicked, which was described by The New York Times as “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster.” Additional performances up until 26 January 2025 are on sale. The musical phenomenon will fly into Crown Theatre from 15 December as the final stop on its Australian […]

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The musical phenomenon CHICAGO has finished its run at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre and has its final stops in Australia – Adelaide and Canberra. The longest-running show now playing on Broadway, this scorching hot masterpiece includes a dazzling score that includes “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango” and “Razzle Dazzle.” Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, […]

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Bonnie Lythgoe has announced the wonderful cast she has assembled to bring Snow White to Riverside Theatres for an exclusive Sydney season opening on 7 September. Joining Debora Krizak as the ‘Wicked Queen’ will be beautiful Eliza Sunderland returning from the UK to play ‘Snow White’ alongside Tim Maddren as Prince Sebastian. Barry Pearl joins the cast direct […]

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Of the many things we know about Elvis, it is the thriving impersonator industry that looms as one of the weirdest and most persistent. Indeed, there is an air of kitsch about the Tupelo born singer that not even Luhrmann glitz can hide. Yet, none of that serves to dampen audience enthusiasm for the hip […]

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