Stage Briefs

Love Burns Begins National Tour

State Opera South Australia begin a two-month national tour of the darkly funny chamber opera Love Burns by Graeme Koehne, with libretto by Louis Nowra, on October 19, 2022

The storyline is based on the 1940’s true crime American serial killer couple ‘the honeymoon killers,’ and delivers mischievous comedy with masterful musicality.

State Opera South Australia Artistic Director, Stuart Maunder AM said Love Burns is sure to delight for newcomers and lovers of opera alike!

Sumptuous Soiree Cabaret Starring Live-Singing Drag Queen Kara Zmatiq

Australia's premier live singing drag queen brings the cream of circus and dance acts with her for an immersive, interactive dinner & cabaret show in the Sydney CBD this November.

KARA ZMATIQ (“Australia’s Best Drag Star” – Focus Magazine) and friends perform in ‘SOIREE CABARET’ at Central Sydney’s Club York on November 11 in a delicious dinner, drag and dance, circus and sweets spectacular!

Moulin Rouge! The Musical for Brisbane in 2023

Global Creatures have announced that 10-time Tony Award® winning musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will commence performances at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in May 2023.

Presale tickets for the Brisbane season of the first Australian produced musical to win the Tony Award® for Best Musical, will be available to waitlist members from Monday 14th November 2022. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday 17 November 2022.

Terracini quits

Opera Australia has announced that after 13 years at its artistic helm, Lyndon Terracini is leaving his role as Artistic Director, more than a year before his contract ends.

The company said that "it was agreed by all that now is the right time for him to step down" to allow him to explore a range of opportunities in Australia and overseas.

Opera Australia has had a difficult time of late - reporting a $22.6 million operating loss in 2021 due to the on-going impact of Covid-19.

The Wharf Revue Team are Looking for Albanese

It’s a new dawn, a new day, and a new captain at the helm of the ship of state. And what a state we’re in! Inflation, rising interest rates, conflict in Ukraine, climate disaster, culture wars, COVID 19-20-21-22-23, and a looming World War Three… Could things get any worse?

Absolutely! Neighbours has finished!

Phantom to Close on Broadway

The curtain is to come down on The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway early next year.

A statement on the show's website said, "We are sad to confirm that after 35 years on Broadway, Phantom will play its final performance at the Majestic Theatre on Saturday February 18th, 2023.

"Tickets are currently on sale for performances through January 22nd, 2023, and we expect the final block of tickets to be placed on sale shortly."

La Traviata for State Opera South Australia

State Opera South Australia’s new production of La Traviata will open at Her Majesty’s Theatre on August 25.

One of the most passionate and tragic love stories of all time, Verdi’s opera is a crowd favourite and loved by audiences everywhere.  

Slava’s Snowshow Returns for Australian Summer

Seen by over 7,000,000 people worldwide, producers Live Nation and ATA Entertainment have announced that Slava’s Snowshow will return to Australia from December 2022 onwards for a limited season.

Madama Butterfly Returns to Sydney Harbour in 2023

Opera Australia has announced that its Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production of Madama Butterfly, which premiered in 2014, will return to the overwater stage at Mrs Macquaries Point in March and April 2023.

Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini AM is thrilled to be bringing this production back to Sydney Harbour.

The Heartbreak Choir Premieres on MTC Digital Theatre

Following its season on Melbourne Theatre Company’s stage, The Heartbreak Choir premieres on MTC Digital Theatre from Friday 5 August.

From the playwright behind The Architect, Aidan Fennessy, and directed by Peter Houghton this funny and uplifting celebration of music, friendship and community is an ‘absolute must-see’ (The Age) that can now be enjoyed at home.