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STAGE WHISPERS MAGAZINE: SEP/OCT/NOV 2024 EDITION OUT NOW!!!

IN THIS EDITION

Ten Out Of SIX

Sharon Millerchip and our latest queens on Henry VIII’s wives

ENTECH Evolves For Its 30th

Big changes for Australia’s annual touring sound and light trade show

The End Of The Wharf

One last tour for theatrical icon The Wharf Revue

Catching Peter Pan’s Stars

Prior Engagements

Leading lady Marina Prior, who has been thrilling audiences since the age of 19,  recently appeared in a concert version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s masterpiece Carousel. Life-long fan Jonathan Cox was excited to chat with her.

Ensemble Theatre Season 2025

The Ensemble Theatre has announced its 2025 season.

Mitchell Butel new STC Artistic Director and co-CEO

The Board of Sydney Theatre Company (STC) has appointed award-winning actor, director, writer and producer Mitchell Butel as its new Artistic Director and co-CEO, taking over from Ki

Getting In On The Act

From Australian Idol to the convent, Casey Donovan is taking the leap into a lead role.

A Toast to Tim Draxl

With Tim Draxl on stage in his biggest musical theatre challenge to date, the role of Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard opposite Sarah Brightman, Les Solomon – his former manager - reflects on the actor-singer’s brilliant career. 

Tim Draxl’s mother, during a low point in his life, reminded him that he was given a gift, and he needed to continue to use it (pictured below). That gift as a major Australian and international actor/singer/film star/entertainer has been on display for almost thirty years. 

Sister Act Announces Perth and Adelaide Seasons

Praise be! Adelaide, Australia’s city of churches, has been anointed as the next city to be blessed with the Sister Act musical. Direct from Heaven via London’s West End, Sister Act will star Casey Donovan, Genevieve Lemon and Rhonda Burchmore and will debut in Adelaide from March 2025, with a Perth season to follow in April 2025.

Australia’s Evan Hansen Announced

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. 

TITANIQUE Cast Announced

Producers Michael Cassel and Eva Price have confirmed the ‘kooky krazy’ cast who will set sail aboard the award-winning splash hit TITANIQUE when it makes its Australian premiere exclusively in Sydney at The Grand Electric from 12 September 2024.

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