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An Authentic Parade

The Tony Award winning musical Parade opens in Sydney in May after a successful season in Melbourne.

The Grinning Man

Aleksandar Vass is persisting with his vision of offering Melbourne affordable premiere productions of professional theatre f

Little Women Cast at Hayes Theatre Announced.

Joshua Robson Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co has announced the cast members who will be joining the production of Little Women, based on Louisa May Alcott’s timeless novel at Hayes Theatre Co from 12 July. Tickets are available from www.hayestheatre.com.au

What’s in The Box?

Coral Drouyn talks to writer/composer Paul Hodge about his TWO Musicals due to hit the stage in 2024, including Black Box, which opens at QPAC on May 10th,

To paraphrase Oscar Wilde’s Lady Bracknell, “To have one musical staged is good fortune, to have two sounds like sheer talent!”

Anthony Warlow’s Biggest Moments

Chicago was the last big musical on Anthony Warlow’s bucket-list. Now on a national tour playing Billy Flynn, the 62-year-old has revealed that he thought his opportunity to play the star lawyer had passed. David Spicer reports, in association with the podcast ‘Stages with Peter Eyers’.

Jesus Christ Superstar to Return to Sydney's Capitol Theatre

Following seasons in London as well as an extensive tour of North America, the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar will arrive in Australia later this year. 

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Ghost Story Thrills Waters

John Waters on revisiting The Woman in Black

 

The Not So Odd Couple

Just how much do Shane and Todd share with Felix and Oscar?

 

A Toast to Tim Draxl

Ahead of Sunset Boulevard, we reflect on the actor-singer’s career

 

Cirque’s Mexican Dream

Image: Running Woman. Photographer: Anne Colliard.

Luzia, Cirque du Soleil’s 38th extravaganza under the Big Top, is touring Australia this year. Jonathan Cox spoke to Helena Merten and Nelson Smyles, two Aussies living their dreams performing with the troupe.

What Happens to Child Stars?

Image: Josh Gates in Billy Elliot

Debora Krizak speaks to stars of Rent and The Rocky Horror Show who cut their teeth in the industry as children.

Having spent the best part of 2023 performing with young kids, I have often wondered whether any of them would go on to pursue a performing arts career, and at what cost.

Audra McDonald In Oz

Self-confessed fangirl Coral Drouyn speaks to six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, on her way for an Australian concert tour in May.

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