Stage Briefs

Black is the New White at STC

Black is the New White is a provocative new romantic comedy commissioned by Sydney Theatre Company from writer and star of ABC’s Black Comedy, Nakkiah Lui. Directed by STC’s former Richard Wherrett Fellow Paige Rattray (now Queensland Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director), the cast includes Kylie Bracknell, Tony Briggs, Luke Carroll, Geoff Morrell and Shari Sebbens, with set and costumes by former Resident Designer Renée Mulder.<

David Hobson & Marina Prior Live In Concert

Tenor and Soprano powerhouse legends of Opera and Musical Theatre are performing together on stage.

David Hobson & Marina Prior join together in their own show ‘The 2 Of Us’ in an ‘up close and personal’ mode.

StageArt announces the cast for Spring Awakening

StageArt has announced the cast for the Victorian professional premiere of the Broadway musical Spring Awakening, which will play at Chapel off Chapel from May 18.

Young Actors Announced for Sydney Season of The Bodyguard

Producers Michael Harrison, David Ian and John Frost today announced the four young actors who will share the role of Fletcher, the son of the Rachel Marron character, during the Sydney season of the international award-winning hit musical THE BODYGUARD. The young actors are Rome Champion (10 years old, of Pyrmont), Tyrese Medina (8, Russell Lea), Chetachi Nwaogazi (10, Yagoona) and Joshua Scott (11, Carss Park).

 

Only Heaven Knows Lead Actor Announced

Following the announcement of a new 30th anniversary production of Alex Harding’s Australian musical Only Heaven Knows at Hayes Theatre Co later this year, Luckiest Productions have revealed their leading actor and hero images.

Todd McKenney To Play Captain Hook

Producer Bonnie Lythgoe announced that one of Australia’s most popular all round theatre, television, radio and film performers Todd McKenney will play the role of Captain Hook in the The Adventures of Peter Pan & Tinker Bell.

When announcing the casting Bonnie Lythgoe said, “By hook or by crook, Todd will be Captain Hook; he is witty and smart and great for the part. Todd is the one and only ‘Hook’ for me. He sings, he acts and he dances like a dream. Just Perfect!

Green Day’s American Idiot for Brisbane

American Idiot, the rock musical based on Green Day’s Grammy® Award-winning multi-platinum album, makes its way down under for its Australian premiere season at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

The Playhouse, QPAC will be transformed into a grungy mosh pit for the exclusive to Brisbane, Australian premiere season, running from 23 February 2017.

The Full Monty Cast Announced

StageArt has announced the cast for The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominated musical, which plays from Friday 3 March until Sunday 19 March 2017 at The National Theatre, St Kilda.

 

JERRY - Scott Mackenzie (Jesus Christ Superstar, Judas - Frankenstein The Musical, Victor - High Fidelity The Musical, Barry)

DAVE - Giancarlo Salamanca (A Super Brady Cabaret, Peter - The Wild Party, Goldberg - All Shook Up)

2016 CONDA AWARD WINNERS

Outstanding Contribution and Achievement in Newcastle Theatre: Julie Black

Youth Ambassadors: Rebekah Abel and Tom Rodgers

Dramatic Production: Suicide Incorporated, Knock and Run Theatre

Musical Production: Wicked, Metropolitan Players

Special Theatrical Event:Aspire – There’s Something Strange about Marvin McRae, Catholic Schools Office

New Play or Musical Written for a Newcastle Company: Saviour’s Day, by Theo Rule (The Grainery Theatre Company)

Only Heaven Knows Revival for Hayes in 2017

Following the success of their multi-award winning production of Miracle City, Luckiest Productions will present Only Heaven Knows by Alex Harding, the company’s second revival production of an Australian musical. This brand new production will begin in May 2017 at Sydney’s Hayes Theatre Co and marks Only Heaven Knows’ 30th anniversary.