theatre

Shakespeare’s Pop-Up Globe Is Heading To Perth

by Paul Cashmere

The Pop-Up Globe, a replica of the historic Shakespeare Globe Theatre in London, is heading to Perth in October.

Tagged as: Australia, classical, Live Nation, Miles Gregory, opera, Pop-Up Globe, Shakespeare, theatre

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to perform Skyfall in concert

by Paul Cashmere

The score to the 23rd James Bond movie ‘Skyfall’ will be performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as a lead-up to the still unnamed Bond 25.

Tagged as: Australia, classical, Daniel Craig, James Bond, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, movies, MSO, score, Skyfall, theatre, Thomas Newman, UK

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Helpmann Awards to feature World First Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Performance

by Paul Cashmere

When the Helpmann Awards are handed out in Melbourne for the very first time on 15 July there will be a very special world first as part of the show, the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will perform a montage from the show.

Tagged as: Australia, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Helpmann Awards, Live Performance Australia, Martin Foley, theatre

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Marcia Hines, noise11, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Ben Mingay, Lucy Durack and Marcia Hines to star in Shrek The Musical

by Paul Cashmere

Shrek The Musical stars have been revealed. Ben Mingay will star as Shrek, Lucy Durack is Princess Fiona and Marcia Hines will join the Sydney cast as the Dragon.

Tagged as: Australia, Ben Mingay, John Frost, Lucy Durack, Marcia Hines, Shrek the Musical, theatre

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$Tex Perkins Man In Black$

Tex Perkins Clocks Up 10 Years With Johnny Cash Show The Man In Black

by Paul Cashmere

Tex Perkins has with the Johnny Cash story in ‘The Man In Black – The Songs and Story of Johnny Cash’ earned a Helpmann Award and played to sell-out shows all over Australia.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, country, Johnny Cash, Tex Perkins, The Man In Black, theatre

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlie Stars Announced

by Paul Cashmere

Benjamin Belsey (10 years of age, from Point Cook), Elijah Slavinskis (10, Ashburton), Edgar Stirling (10, St Kilda), Lenny Thomas (12, Bonbeach) and Lachlan Young (13, Camberwell) will play the role of Charlie Bucket in Melbourne edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Tagged as: Australia, Chocolate and the Charlie Factory, theatre

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Jason Donovan stars as Billy Flynn in Chicago

Jason Donovan to Star in next Australian Production of Chicago

by Paul Cashmere

Jason Donovan is heading to his hometown Melbourne to star in the next Australian production of Chicago.

Tagged as: Australia, Casey Donovan, Chicago, Jason Donovan, Natalie Bassingthwaite, pop, theatre

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Sydney Scores Hamilton Australian Premiere

by Paul Cashmere

Hamilton, one of the most successful new American musicals of the past decade, will have its Australian premiere in Sydney.

Tagged as: Hamilton, Hamilton the Musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda, theatre, USA

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Chris Ryan Talks About His Starring Role As Newton in Bowie’s Lazarus

by Paul Cashmere

In 2018 Jeanne Pratt’s The Production Company scored a major win for Melbourne. The company acquired the rights to David Bowie’s final work ‘Lazarus’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Chris Ryan, David Bowie, Lazarus, rock, The Production Company, theatre, UK

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Keala joins Hugh Jackman at UK Show

by Music-News.com

Hugh Jackman’s The Greatest Showman co-star Keala Settle made a surprise appearance during the opening night of his one-man show in Glasgow on Tuesday night (07May19).

Tagged as: Australia, Hugh Jackman, Keala, The Greatest Showman, theatre

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Barnum The Musical Is A Challenge Well Played

by Paul Cashmere

Let’s face it. A musical about circus superstar PT Barnum will always have an uphill battle in the shadow on one of the greatest movies in recent years Barnum starring Hugh Jackman. The musical star Todd McKenney will be compared to Jackman’s performance and the music to the Grammy winning movie soundtrack. When you compare those two, of course the movie wins.

Tagged as: Australia, Barnum the Musical, Rachel Beck, theatre, Todd McKenney

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Barry Humphries Resurrects Dame Edna for My Gorgeous Life

by Paul Cashmere

Barry Humphries has put the defibrillator on Dame Edna and brought the old chook back to life. Humphries will star Edna in his new show ‘Dame Edna My Gorgeous Life’.

Tagged as: Australia, Barry Humphries, comedy, Dame Edna, Paul Dainty, theatre

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Muriel’s Wedding The Musical is Destined to become an Australian Theatre Classic

by Paul Cashmere

‘Muriel’s Wedding The Musical’ is destined to be a global hit. This all-Australian production, based on the book by PJ Hogan, directed by Simon Phillips and with new music from Kate Miller-Heidke & Kier Nuttal, will be a great fit for Broadway or the West End one day. Right now, Melbourne is privileged to host the Australian premiere of the national tour of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical.

Tagged as: 80s, Abba, Australia, Kate Miller-Heidke, Keir Nuttall, Muriel's Wedding the Musical, Muriels Wedding, pop, theatre

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Cirque du Soliel to present Kurios for Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Cirque du Soliel’s next Australian showcase is the acclaimed ‘Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities’.

Tagged as: Australia, Cirque du Soliel, Kurios Cabinet of Curiosities, theatre

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Jersey Boys returns to Melbourne a decade after first run

by Paul Cashmere

The Four Seasons story ‘Jersey Boys’ has returned for the third time to Melbourne, 10 years after the initial run in 2009.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, Bob Gaudio, Cameron MacDonald, Franki Valli, Glaston Toft, Jersey Boys, Nick Massi, pop, Ryan Gonzalez, theatre, Thomas McGuane, Tommy DeVito, USA

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Jeanne Pratt AC, Chairman of The Production Company

The Production Company Launches 2019 Season with a Bowie exclusive

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s revered theatre company The Production Company has launched its 2019 season with two Australian premieres (including David Bowie’s last work) and an all time classic.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, David Bowie, Jeanne Pratt, Lazarus, Ragtime, rock, The Production Company, theatre, Thoroughly Modern Millie, UK

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Kate Miller-Heidke. image by Ros O'Gorman

Kate Miller-Heidke to Perform for Australia at Eurovision 2019

by Paul Cashmere

Kate Miller-Heidke will perform for Australia in Israel at Eurovision 2019.

Tagged as: Abba, Australia, Eurovision, Kate Miller-Heidke, Muriels Wedding, theatre

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Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Musical to open on Broadway

by Paul Cashmere

‘Jagged Little Pill’, a new musical based in Alanis Morissette’s classic album, will open on Broadway in the second half of 2019.

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

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Muriel’s Wedding The Musical is heading to Melbourne in March

by Paul Cashmere

Muriel’s Wedding The Musical is on its way to Melbourne.

Tagged as: Abba, Australia, Kate Miller-Heidke, Muriels Wedding, theatre

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Craig McLachlan charged with Sex Offences

by Paul Cashmere

Actor and singer Craig McLachlan has been changed with assault and sex offenses by Victoria Police.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Christie Whelan Browne, Craig McLachan, pop, Rocky Horror Show, theatre

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Daredevil Sam Powers to perform death defeating feat with The Illusionists in Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Daredevil Sam Powers will join the Melbourne line-up for The Illusionists starting 22 January at the Regent Theatre.

Tagged as: Australia, Entertainment, MAGIC!, Sam Powers, The Illusionists, theatre, Tim Lawson

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Illusionists Chris Cox says he his glad he has used his Talent for Good and not Evil

by Paul Cashmere

British Magician/Illusionist Chris Cox admits he is a master manipulator of his audience and that’s where the entertainment value comes in but he also says that he could have used his skill for “evil’ … like teaching this talent to politicians.

Tagged as: Australia, Broadway, Chris Cox, MAGIC!, The Illusionists, theatre

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