The Seed Opens At Arts Centre Melbourne February 22
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 23 9:39 AM) - The Seed opens Wednesday 22 February 2012 at 8pm at Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio.

Cate Blanchett, Richard Roxburgh Lead ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA Workshop; Eye Full Scale Production
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 21 5:03 PM) - Is Shakespeare's ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA headed for a high-profile Australian production? In a two-day workshop for Sydney Theatre Company, the lead roles in the classic play were taken on by Richard Roxburgh and Cate Blanchett, respectively, and the Sydney Morning Herald reports that the company is seeking to mount a full scale production.

'An Unexpected Variety Show' to Tour Australia in 2012
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 21 12:02 PM) - Fresh from an Award for Excellence in Cabaret at Melbourne Fringe, comedian and mother-of-three Jenny Wynter's "An Unexpected Variety Show" is set to tour Australia in early 2012.

Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton Leave Sydney Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 20 11:20 AM) - According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Cate Blanchett and her husband, Andrew Upton, have decided to step down as the co-artistc directors of the Sydney Theatre Company. STC chairman David Gonski told SMH that they've been 'very, very fortunate to have both Cate and Andrew for what will constitute a six-year period … they have been absolutely excellent. We have always had an international element to the company but now there is absolutely no doubt about that.'

Adelaide Festival Centre Presents Their 2012 Film Program
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 17 10:46 AM) - Adelaide Festival Centre presents the 2012 Film Program: "bringing the best in dance and musicals to the Dunstan Playhouse".

The Butterfly Club Presents Kelfi & Fikel March 29-April 21
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 17 9:27 AM) - Fiona Della Ca and Kellie Higgins are Kelfi & Fikel at The Butterfly Club.

La Boite Presents AS YOU LIKE IT
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 17 9:16 AM) - La Boite Artistic Director David Berthold has announced a cast of 18 in one of La Boite's biggest productions yet, Shakespeare's As You Like It.

2011 Sydney Theatre Awards Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 16 10:38 AM) - At a ceremony last night, the winners of the 2011 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced. Over 300 members of the Sydney theatre community packed the auditorium at Paddington RSL to celebrate the best of Sydney theatre throughout 2011.

Review Roundup: LOVE NEVER DIES Makes Its Sydney Premiere
by Review Roundups

(Jan. 15 10:20 AM) - The principal characters of The Phantom of the Opera continue their stories in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies. 10 years after the mysterious disappearance of The Phantom from the Paris Opera House, Christine Daaé accepts an offer to come to America and perform at New York's fabulous new playground of the world - Coney Island.

Unseen Theatre Company Presents Pratchett Pieces Three, Previews 2/10
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 12 12:39 PM) - Unseen Theatre Company will present "Pratchett Pieces Three": original short stories written by Sir Terry Pratchett.

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(Jan. 11 7:30 PM) - Are you one of the thousands already following BroadwayWorld.com, the biggest theatre site on the net on Twitter and Facebook?

Chelsea Cinema Gets a Makeover - The Arts Injection Adelaide Needs?
by Brooklyn Ley

(Jan. 10 11:24 AM) - Will the Chelsea cinema become Adelaide's newest Arts entertainment venue?

LOVE NEVER DIES Arrives at Sydney's Capitol Theatre
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 8 10:31 AM) - The continuation of Broadway's longest-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, which opened May 21 at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, opens at Sydney's Capitol Theatre on January 12. Previews begin today, and the production will continue for 12 weeks through April 1.

Music By The Sea Festival 2012 To Be Held 1/6-8
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 6 5:00 AM) - Music By The Sea Festival 2012 will be from 6 - 8 January. Music By The Sea is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the festival! It will bring world-class performers to Sandgate. The festival program is diverse in music genres, includes theatre and comedy. Any music lover will find plenty to chose from to satisfy their musical taste. Sandgate is lovely in summer with cool breezes and the venue - Sandgate Town Hall, with its multimillion dollar restoration is now air-conditioned! With state of the arts sound/lighting system it became a premiere venue in Brisbane.

Photo Flash: First Look at Anthony Warlow, Nancye Hayes in Sydney Lyric Theatre's ANNIE
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 5 10:32 AM) - The ever-popular Broadway musical Annie is lighting up Sydney's Lyric Theatre in an exciting new production produced John Frost. Returning to the role of New York ‘zillionaire' Daddy Warbucks will be one of Australia's greatest theatrical talents, Anthony Warlow, fresh from his success in the title role of the World Premiere of Doctor Zhivago. Show business legend Nancye Hayes will play the tyrannical Miss Hannigan who runs the orphanage where Annie begins her journey. This is the third Australian production of Annie that Nancye has been involved with, having played Lily St Regis in the original production and been Resident Director for the second.

Morning Melodies Season One Kicks Off At The Maj
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 5 9:28 AM) - Commencing on Wednesday 21 March His Majesty's Theatre will feature the tunes of Cole Porter in You’ve Got That Thing, a tribute to his life and music.

Adelaide Festival Centre and Windmill Theatre Present WHITE, Opening 31 January
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 4 8:17 PM) - Be enchanted by the playful and beautiful world of White presented by Adelaide Festival Centre and Windmill Theatre from 31 January – 11 February.

Amanda Seyfried & Taylor Swift Complete LES MISERABLES Film Cast
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 3 9:55 PM) - Today, Twitchfilm.com has reported and BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed that offers are now out to country-pop singer Taylor Swift for the role of Eponine and to the opera-trained Mamma Mia! film star Amanda Seyfriend as Cosette.