Australia Theatre + Broadway News

FAT SWAN Returns to Sydney, Now thru May 26

(5/16/2012) After sell-out seasons of FAT SWAN at the Seymour Centre Sydney and at the Spigeltent in Melbourne, Natalie Portly is back - but this time she has brought with her a couple of new friends.

House of Arras Featured in The Art of Wine Dinner Series at QPAC, May 16

(5/16/2012) Today, 16 May, the Lyrebird Restaurant at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will present a master class style dinner featuring Australia’s most decorated sparkling winemaker, House of Arras. This is the next event in The Art of Wine Dinner Series at QPAC.

Elaine Paige to Launch Australian Concert Tour in October

(5/14/2012) Following her current run in Sondheim's 'Follies' in Los Angeles Elaine Paige will return to the UK and prepare for a tour 'down under' which kicks off in Hamilton, New Zealand on 14th October, Christchurch on 16th and then travels across to Australia for Perth on 20th, ending in Brisbane on 30th.

The Alias Project Presents Tracey Mathers' SURFACING, May 30

(5/14/2012) The Alias Project presents SURFACING, a new play by Tracey Mathers. This play will take you up close and personal to the illness depression. Who are the people who suffer from this disease and how does it affect those around them? Tracey is one of those people and this is part of her story. For tickets and more information, visit: www.traceymathers.com.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Australia's A CHORUS LINE in Singapore

(5/13/2012) The all-new Australian production of one the most successful American Broadway musicals of all time, A CHORUS LINE is currently playing in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands, and will play at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre for 21 performances only beginning 20 July, 2012. Having played to full houses in Adelaide and Melbourne, this iconic smash hit musical is directed and re-staged by Baayork Lee, one of the original cast members and inspirations from the Tony Award® winning 1975 production. See below for a behind-the-scenes video of A CHORUS LINE's cast and creative team.

Brink Productions Presents LAND & SEA in Adelaide, Now thru May 26

(5/12/2012) Brink Productions presents the world premiere of a new collaborative work entitled Land & Sea, written by local award-winning playwright Nicki Bloom, from 12 - 26 May in The Queen’s Theatre at 8pm with special performances on Saturdays at 4pm.

University of Adelaide Theatre Guild's ANTIGONE Runs Now thru May 26 - Edwin Kemp Attrill Directs

(5/12/2012) By Special Arrangement with Dominie Pty Ltd, the Theatre Guild of the University of Adelaide presents ANTIGONE by Jean Anouilh, translated by Lewis Galantière, in a production directed by Edwin Kemp Attrill at Little Theatre, The Cloisters, University of Adelaide today 12, Tues-Sat 15-19 & 22-26 May 2012.

BWW TV Seattle Exclusive: Behind the Scenes of Kristin Chenoweth on Tour!

(5/11/2012) BroadwayWorld Seattle was granted EXCLUSIVE access to Kristin Chenoweth's debut performance of her new (and first ever) tour, which opened in Seattle on Wednesday night ... and received a whopping NINE standing ovations for a show unlike we had ever seen.

Photo Flash: A CHORUS LINE Comes to Sydney's Capitol Theatre This July

(5/10/2012) The all-new Australian production of one the most successful American Broadway musicals of all time, A CHORUS LINE will play at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre for 21 performances only from 20 July, 2012. Having played to full houses in Adelaide and Melbourne, this iconic smash hit musical is directed and re-staged by Baayork Lee, one of the original cast members and inspirations from the Tony Award® winning 1975 production. See photos from the show below!

The Imperial Ice Stars' NUTCRACKER ON ICE Tours Australia, June 6-Aug 12

(5/10/2012) The international ice dance sensation The Imperial Ice Stars make a triumphant return to Australia with a dazzling new production of The Nutcracker on Ice touring nationally from 6 June to 12 August 2012.

Victor Trevino Brings MEN IN PINK TIGHTS to QPAC, 6/1 & 26

(5/10/2012) As part of an Australian debut tour, Les Ballets Eloelle’s Artistic Director, Victor Trevino brings his new work, ‘Men in Pink Tights’ to the Queensland Performing Art Centre’s (QPAC’s) Concert Hall for two shows only.

La Boite Cancels 17-22 May Performances of A HOAX

(5/10/2012) La Boite today announced the cancellation of four performances of their current Griffin Theatre co-production of A Hoax to allow actor Shari Sebbens to travel to the Cannes Film Festival for the Gala Screening of anticipated new Australian film The Sapphires.

Bakehouse Theatre's EDUCATING RITA Set thru May 26 in Adelaide

(5/10/2012) Following their postponement due to an illness in the cast, the Bakehouse Theatre have released revised dates for EDUCATING RITA, which will now play today May 10 & Friday May 11 (Previews), Saturday May 12 (Opening Night) and then May 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26.

Paul Dyer Leads BACH ETERNAL Concert Series Now thru May 19

(5/9/2012) Artistic director Paul Dyer conducts Bach Eternal the concert series featuring the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Brandenburg Choir tonight, May 9 through May 19 on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7pm with a special Saturday matinee on May 19 at 2pm. This performance will take place at City Recital Hall Angel Place.

Chindamo & Black CD REIMAGININGS Released at Melbourne Recital Centre Today, 5/9

(5/9/2012) Joe Chindamo is a jazz pianist and an internationally acclaimed composer and arranger, and Zoe is a violinist. In each other they have found not only life partners, but also a unique musical partnership. They have collaborated on ReImaginings, a new CD that is both a collision of musical styles and a testament to their mutual musical respect.

Australian Ballet Presents LET'S DANCE, June 7

(5/8/2012) As part of The Australian Ballet’s 50th anniversary, the company is bringing together eight of the country’s most exciting dance companies under the one roof. Let’s Dance opens for a special Melbourne-only season on 7 June for 11 performances.

I LOOKED INTO THE DARKNESS AROUND ME Supports Prevention of Violence Against Women at Holden Street Theatres

(5/8/2012) I LOOKED INTO THE DARKNESS AROUND ME, supporting the White Ribbon Foundation, currently playing at Holden Street Theatres

Arts Centre Melbourne Announces SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC for July 20-21 - Hosted by Chelsea Plumley

(5/8/2012) Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music returns to Arts Centre Melbourne, State Theatre for three performances, Friday 20 & Saturday 21 July, 2012 7:30pm and a family friendly Matinee on Saturday 21 July at 1pm. The effervescent Chelsea Plumley returns to hosting duties to guide the audience through an interactive experience and tribute to the very unique film The Sound of Music.

Blackwood Players Set for CRAZY CAPERS, DODGY DEALS by Chris Goy, Opening May 18, Blackwood, SA

(5/8/2012) Blackwood Players Inc, by arrangement with David Spicer Productions, will present CRAZY CAPERS, DODGY DEALS, written by Chris Goy with additional material by Dave Ross, in a production directed by James Barbary from Friday May 18 to June 2nd at Blackwood 21, 21 Coromandel Parade, Blackwood, SA.

Previews Commence for AN OFFICER AND A GENTRELMAN Musical

(5/7/2012) Previews for the World Premiere season of An Officer and a Gentleman commence at the Sydney Lyric Theatre tomorrow night, May 8, ahead of the Gala Opening Night on Friday May 18.

Josh Kyle to Release New Album POSSIBILITIES in Australia, May 19; On Tour thru June 21

(5/6/2012) Australian jazz singer Josh Kyle releases his debut album, Possibilities, at home on May 19, 2012 and goes on tour to promote the release, 11 May to 21 June.

House of Arras Featured in The Art of Wine Dinner Series at QPAC, May 16

(5/4/2012) On Wednesday 16 May, the Lyrebird Restaurant at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will present a master class style dinner featuring Australia’s most decorated sparkling winemaker, House of Arras. This is the next event in The Art of Wine Dinner Series at QPAC.

Photo Flash: First Look at Australian Jazz Bell Award Winners!

(5/4/2012) The 10th Annual Australian Jazz Bell Awards were presented at the Regent Theatre. We have photos of the winners below!

Bakehouse Theatre's EDUCATING RITA Set for 10-26 May, Adelaide

(5/4/2012) Following their postponement due to an illness in the cast, the Bakehouse Theatre have released revised dates for EDUCATING RITA, which will now play Thursday May 10 & Friday May 11 (Previews), Saturday May 12 (Opening Night) and then May 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26.

Rachael Beck and Ian Stenlake Return to QPAC, 5/19

(5/3/2012) Rachael Beck and Ian Stenlake return to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Concert Hall stage in On Broadway with the Queensland Pops Orchestra.

Voting Opens for the 2012 BroadwayWorld.com Awards - Vote Now on the Best of the New York Season!

(5/3/2012) The TONY Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Australian Jazz Bell Award Winners Announced

(5/3/2012) The Australian jazz music industry was out in force last night for the 10th Annual Australian Jazz Bell Awards at the Regent Theatre.

Ron Rude Portrait 3XY OR I DIE to Play Melbourne, May 30 - June 3

(5/3/2012) Type Faster Productions has announced 3XY OR I DIE!, A portrait of Ron Rude 1978-81...now with a dash of 2012, will play in Melbourne from Wednesday May 30 – Sunday June 3 at the Gasometer Hotel (upstairs), 484 Smith St, Collingwood.

Prince Confirms a 3rd Sydney Concert, May 22

(5/2/2012) Prince will play the Allphones Arena on Tuesday 22 May in addition to his concerts on 11 & 12 May.

THE BURLESQUE HOUR & More Set for fortyfivedownstairs's Upcoming Program, Melbourne

(5/1/2012) fortyfivedownstairs have announced their Summer program will include productions of UNCLE VANYA, THE BURLESQUE HOUR and more.

(5/1/2012) Due to the illness of one of the actors, the show "Educating Rita" has been postponed until further notice. Tickets will be refunded.

Shane Jacobson, Lisa McCune et al. Set for Melbourne, Sydney Readings of Dustin Lance Black's '8', June 8-9

(4/30/2012) MOMO films officially announced today that ‘8’ the new play by Academy Award winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk and J. Edgar) will come to life featuring an all-star Australian cast; Shane Jacobson, Lisa McCune, Daniel MacPherson, and Spencer McLaren with more actors announced in the coming weeks.

Angela Lansbury to Join James Earl Jones in DRIVING MISS DAISY Australian Tour!

(4/30/2012) According to NY Magazine, Angela Lansbury, who is currently starring in GORE VIDAL'S THE BEST MAN on Broadway, has signed on to star alongside James Earl Jones in an Australian tour of DRIVING MISS DAISY next winter.

Tickets for JERSEY BOYS in Adelaide Go On Sale Today, April 30

(4/30/2012) Today, 30 April at 9.00am marks the opening of ticket sales to Adelaide's JERSEY BOYS - The Story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.

Queensland Performing Arts Center Presents DIVINE DIVAS Tonight

(4/28/2012) With a puff of glitter, and glamour galore, Australia’s all-star Celebrity Female Impersonation show, Divine Divas, hits the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC’s) Concert Hall stage for one night only tonight, 28 April.

Contenders for Patrick White's Playwrights' Award

(4/27/2012) Sydney Theatre Company has released the judges’ shortlist of five plays in the running for the 2011 Patrick White Playwrights’ Award which will be announced with a rehearsed reading of the winning play as part of Sydney Writers’ Festival at The Wharf on Friday 18 May 2012 at 8pm. This winner of the prestigious Patrick White Playwrights’ Fellowship will also be announced at the event.

BWW Interviews: Lea Salonga Ahead of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival

(4/25/2012) This June 9-10, musical theatre star and Disney legend, Lea Salonga, will perform with the 54 piece Adelaide Art Orchestra at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in what will be an intimate reflection of her multi-faceted career.

Tickets for JERSEY BOYS in Adelaide Go On Sale Monday

(4/24/2012) Monday 30 April at 9.00am marks the opening of ticket sales to Adelaide's JERSEY BOYS - The Story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.

Tickets for Australian Museum's Alexander the Great Exhibition On Sale Now

(4/23/2012) Tickets for Alexander the Great: 2000 years of treasures, described as "the most exciting and prestigious classical culture exhibition ever to be hosted by the Australian Museum in Sydney," go on sale today, Monday 23 April 2012.

Tickets on sale 4/23 for Australian Museum's ALEXANDER THE GREAT: 2000 YEARS OF TREASURES

(4/22/2012) Exclusive to the Australian Museum in Sydney from 24 November 2012, tickets for Alexander the Great: 2000 years of treasures, the most exciting and prestigious classical culture exhibition ever to be hosted by the Australian Museum in Sydney, go on sale on Monday 23 April 2012.