theatre

Bob Dylan Musical ‘Girl From The North Country’ To Open In Sydney

by Paul Cashmere

‘Girl From The North Country’, a musical based on the music of Bob Dylan, will open in Sydney in January 2022.

Tagged as: Bob Dylan, Girl From The North Country, musical, Sydney, theatre

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The Beatles ‘Love’ Returns To Vegas

by Paul Cashmere

The Beatles’ Cirque du Soleil theatre show ‘Love’ has reopened in Las Vegas after being shut doing the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tagged as: 60s, Cirque Du Soleil, Las Vegas, Love, rock, The Beatles, theatre, UK

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The Production Company Documents Its Australian Theatre History Online

by Paul Cashmere

As Covid-19 hit at the start of 2021, The Production Company was preparing for a final show in 2020. It never happened. However, what did happen prior to 2020 was an incredible run of 64 musicals and more than 500 performances for the people of Melbourne.

Tagged as: Australia, Jeanne Pratt, Ken Mackenzie-Forbes, Rachel Taylor, The Production Company, theatre

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Phantom of the Opera Postponed Due To Covid

by Paul Cashmere

The upcoming productions of Phantom of the Opera for Sydney and Melbourne have been postponed to 2022 because of the current Covid lockdowns.

Tagged as: Australia, Josh Piterman, opera, Phantom of the Opera, theatre

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Nick Jonas To Play Frankie Valli In Streaming Jersey Boys Show

by Music-News.com

Four Seasons leader Frankie Valli is “really excited” Nick Jonas is playing him in a streaming special of his hit Broadway musical Jersey Boys.

Tagged as: 60s, Frankie Valli, Jersey Boys, Nick Jonas, pop, theatre, USA

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Victorian Opera To Present All-New Production of Pete Townshend’s ‘Tommy’ POSTPONED

by Paul Cashmere

The Victorian Opera will present Pete Townshend and The Who’s classic rock opera ‘Tommy’ in August in Melbourne.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, opera, Pete Townshend, rock, The Who, theatre, Tommy, Victorian Opera

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Marilyn Manson’s Former Assistant Sues For Sexual Assault

by Music-News.com

Marilyn Manson is being sued for sexual assault, battery, and harassment by a former assistant.

Tagged as: 90s, Marilyn Manson, metal, rock, Shock, theatre, USA

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Melbourne’s Katie Weston To Perform The Music Of Alanis Morissette Across Australia

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Alanis Morissette won’t be jumping on a plane to Australia anytime soon which is a great opportunity for Melbourne singer Katie Weston to tour Australia performing the songs.

Tagged as: 90s, Alanis Morissette, Australia, Katie Weston, rock, theatre, Uninvited

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Jagged Little Pill The Musical To Premiere In Sydney

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

‘Jagged Little Pill The Musical’, the theatre production based on the music of Alanis Morissette, will make its Australian debut in Sydney in September.

Tagged as: 90s, Alanis Morissette, Australia, Canada, Jagged Little Pill, rock, theatre, USA

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The Malthouse’s ‘Because The Night’ Immersion Experience Could Be Theatre’s Future

by Bronwyn Robinson

Its 2021 and we are back at the theatre … but its different. ‘Because The Night’ has jumped forward in time with a production that immerses the audience into the story. The ‘choose your own adventure’ aspect of the performance makes it something you may want to see again, just to see an alternative perspective.

Tagged as: Australia, Because The Night, Hamlet, Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne, theatre

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Take The Kids To Shaun The Sheep’s Circus Show

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Shaun The Sheep’s Circus Show is a show for kids accompanied by adults so Brisbane’s Circa has gone to great lengths to create a children’s show adults can find fun.

Tagged as: Australia, Regent Theatre, Shaun The Sheep, theatre

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Police Officially Start Investigating Marilyn Manson

by Music-News.com

Marilyn Manson is officially under investigation for domestic violence in Los Angeles.

Tagged as: 90s, industrial, Marilyn Manson, metal, rock, theatre, USA

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Henry Wagons Resurrects Warren Zevon For More Shows In April

by Paul Cashmere

Henry Wagon will perform more ‘Zevon – Accidentally Like A Martyr’ shows in April.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Henry Wagons, rock, theatre, USA, Wagons, Warren Zevon

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‘Come From Away’ Is Even More Potent In A Covid World

by Paul Cashmere

‘Come From Away’ is one of the most powerful theatre shows of the 21st century. Now, as Australia returns to a Covid norm after 2020, the impact of this show has increased substantially.

Tagged as: Come From Away, Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, theatre

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Alice Cooper Debuts Our Love Can Change The World

by Paul Cashmere

Alice Cooper has a new song ‘Our Love Can Change The World’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Alice Cooper, Detroit Stories, Our Love Chan Change The World, rock, theatre, USA, video

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Announcement: Adelaide Festival Centre Moves Shows Due to Covid

by Announcement

A number of performances at Adelaide Festival Centre venues have been postponed in light of the ongoing advice from SA Health and the State Emergency Controller.

Tagged as: Adelaide, Adelaide Festival Centre, Australia, Coal Miners Daughter, theatre

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Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane To Debut Drummer Queens

by Paul Cashmere

Drummer Queens, a new original Australian theatre production, will premiere for performances in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in 2021.

Tagged as: Australia, Brisbane, Drummer Queens, Melbourne, Sydney, theatre

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Garry Gary Beers, INXS - Photo by Ros O'Gorman

INXS The Musical In The Works

by Music-News.com

INXS will follow in the footsteps of the likes of ABBA and Michael Jackson by getting their own stage show.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, INXS, Michael Cassel, rock, theatre

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Andrew Farriss of INXS photo by Ros O'Gorman

There’s an INXS Musical In The Works

by Paul Cashmere

A new and original musical featuring the work of INXS is in development in Sydney.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, INXS, Michael Cassel, musical, rock, theatre

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Dame Diana Rigg Dies At Age 82

by Paul Cashmere

Actress Dame Diana Rigg has died at the age of 82. Dame Diana was battling cancer after being diagnosed in March.

Tagged as: Diana Rigg, Game of Thrones, James Bond, movies, On Her Majestys Secret Service, theatre, UK

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Jason Derulo Thought Cats Was Going To Be A Hit

by Music-News.com

Jason Derulo took a role in mega-flop musical Cats as he thought the film would “change the world”.

Tagged as: 10s, Cats, Jason Derulo, pop, theatre, USA

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Michael Falzon Funeral Streamed Live

by Announcement

The funeral of Michael Falzon will be streamed live today from midday from Sydney.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, Jane Cho, Michael Falzon, theatre

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Michael Falzon’s Wife Film Director Jane Cho Issues Statement About His Passing

by Noise11.com

Film director Jane Cho, wife of beloved Australian entertainer Michael Falzon, has released a statement following his passing last Tuesday after a year-long battle with a rare form of germ cell cancer.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, Jane Cho, Michael Falzon, theatre

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Australian Theatre Star Michael Falzon Has Died Aged 48

by Paul Cashmere

Australia stage show star Michael Falzon has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 48.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, Michael Falzon, theatre

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Spike Lee Has Directed A Television Version Of David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne’s Broadway production of ‘American Utopia’ has been made into a television event.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, American Utopia, Broadway, David Byrne, rock, Spike Lee, theatre, USA

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Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell Musical Rescheduled for Australia

by Paul Cashmere

‘Bat Out Of Hell – The Rock Musical’ will now take place in Australia in 2021.

Tagged as: Bat Out Of Hell, Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf, theatre

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Alice Cooper Releases Song About Isolation ‘Don’t Give Up’

by Paul Cashmere

Alice Cooper has delivered a brand new song called ‘Don’t Give Up’ as a message to fans in isolation.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Alice Cooper, rock, theatre, USA

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Lucy Durack, Silvie Paladino and the American Psycho Cast To Appear In Episode 4 of Big Night In

by Announcement

Popular Australian actor and singer Lucy Durack, much-loved songstress Silvie Paladino and the cast of American Psycho – The Musical will entertain viewers of Episode 4 of live variety digital show, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Big Night In with John Foreman on May 20 at 7pm.

Tagged as: American Psycho, Big Night In, Lucy Durack, Silvie Paladino, theatre

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Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ Australian Theatre Season Postponed

by Announcement

Producers John Frost, Suzanne Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are disappointed to announce that the Australian seasons of Dolly Parton’s hit musical 9 TO 5 will be postponed.

Tagged as: 9 to 5, Australia, Dolly Parton, theatre

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The Who’s Tommy To Be Staged In Melbourne

by Noise11.com

Tommy will return to Melbourne in August with seven shows locked in for The Palais, St Kilda.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, rock, The Who, theatre, Tommy

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