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BOOK BY TWO-TIME PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING WRITER LYNN NOTTAGE, DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY ACCLAIMED HIT MAKER CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON OBE “DELIVERS THE THRILLS”The New York Times “BRILLIANTLY CHOREOGRAPHED AND MAGNIFICENTLY EVOCATIVE… AN EYE-POPPING RUSH OF ADRENALINE AND EXCITEMENT”Chicago Tribune Australian producer Michael Cassel, alongside original Broadway producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain, is thrilled to […] Read more

BRAND NEW TELEVISED FESTIVE CELEBRATION TO BE FILMED BEFORE A LIVE AUDIENCE AND BROADCAST NATIONALLY ON ABC SYDNEY (Monday, 11 November 2024) – The festive season is about to get an electrifying upgrade as the Michael Cassel Group invites you to experience A (VERY) MUSICAL CHRISTMAS, an enchanting celebration set to dazzle audiences this December! […] Read more

The Front Row relaunches, putting listeners in the best seats in the house for intimate conversations with stars of Australian theatre SYDNEY (Thursday, 17 October 2024) – Michael Cassel Group is thrilled to announce the relaunch of its highly acclaimed podcast, THE FRONT ROW, now hosted by esteemed journalist Nathanael Cooper.  This exciting new chapter […] Read more

ICONIC AUSTRALIAN PERFORMER TO STAR IN STRANGE AND UNUSUAL MUSICAL HE CREATED After earning a Tony Award nomination for the music and lyrics he wrote for BEETLEJUICE, Eddie Perfect will star as the most mischievous corpse in the history of musicals when he takes on the title role in the Australian premiere playing exclusively in Melbourne.  […] Read more

INTERNATIONAL TOURING EARNS RECOGNITION WITH NSW EXPORTER TO SOUTHEAST ASIA AWARD  SYDNEY (Monday, 14 October 2024) – On Friday night, Michael Cassel Group was honoured with the NSW Exporter to Southeast Asia Award at the annual Premier’s NSW Export Awards. The awards recognise the achievements and steadfast perseverance of NSW exporters, sharing their worldwide success stories. […] Read more

Following a sold out, critically acclaimed run in the West End, Sarah Snook (“Succession”) will make her Broadway debut playing 26 characters in the dazzling production of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY. The breathtaking stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s only novel is adapted and directed by Kip Williams, the Artistic Director of Sydney Theatre Company, […] Read more

EXCLUSIVE SYDNEY SEASON IS TITANIQUE’S FIRST PRODUCTION OUTSIDE NEW YORK Award-winning splash hit TITANIQUE made its Australian premiere at Sydney’s The Grand Electric this evening following a star-studded fortnight of preview performances.  The irresistibly funny and irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, driven by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion, TITANIQUE has become […] Read more

BRAND NEW PRODUCTION OF BROADWAY HIT DEAR EVAN HANSEN TO PLAY SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE AND CANBERRA Rising star Beau Woodbridge has today been announced as the lead in the upcoming Australian tour of Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group’s brand-new production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, premiering at STC’s Roslyn Packer Theatre from 12 October.  […] Read more

EXCLUSIVE SYDNEY SEASON TO BE TITANIQUE’S FIRST PRODUCTION OUTSIDE NEW YORK “TITANIQUE IS F*CKING GREAT.”Vulture “VERY FUNNY! A camp reimagining of the Titanic film that cranks the Celine-o-meter ALL THE WAY UP.”New York Times “Titanique is the greatest piece of theater I have ever seen!”The Daily Beast ​​​​Producers Michael Cassel and Eva Price today confirmed […] Read more

BRAND NEW PRODUCTION TO PLAY SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, CANBERRA AND ADELAIDE Following an exhaustive national search, Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group are thrilled to reveal the spectacular array of Australian theatre icons and dazzling newcomers who will star in the Australian premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN premiering at STC’s Roslyn Packer Theatre from October […] Read more