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THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY SEASON EXTENDED DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND

MUST CLOSE 7 AUGUST The Melbourne season of Sydney Theatre Company’s smash-hit THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY has been extended due to overwhelming demand, with tickets now on sale for final shows through to Sunday 7 August. The added dates signal the last chance for Australian audiences to witness this theatrical masterpiece at home before […] Read more

DISNEY’S THE LION KING SET FOR MIDDLE EAST DEBUT IN ABU DHABI THIS NOVEMBER

Marking its 25-year anniversary, the world-famous, award-winning musical is set for a historical 4-week run in the UAE capital from November 16 to December 10 at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena. Get ready to roar. Marking 25 years since its Broadway premiere, Disney’s THE LION KING will make its Middle East debut in Abu Dhabi this November, […] Read more

“ALMOST FAMOUS” THE NEW MUSICAL BASED ON THE ICONIC FILM IS COMING TO BROADWAY

IT’S ALL HAPPENING! Producers Lia Vollack and Michael Cassel Group announced today that Almost Famous, the new musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award® and Grammy Award® winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, will open on Broadway this fall. Directed by Tony Award® and Olivier Award® nominee Jeremy Herrin, featuring original music […] Read more

MARY POPPINS COMPANY IN FULL FLIGHT AHEAD OF OPENING NIGHT

Following a triumphant run of preview performances, the Australian company of MARY POPPINS are perfectly poised to fly into opening night at the Sydney Lyric Theatre on Thursday 26 May. Playing to packed houses since May 15, everyone from couples on date nights to intergenerational families have flocked to this new production from Cameron Mackintosh […] Read more

THE NEW HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD CASTS A SPELL OVER MELBOURNE

“SLEEKER AND SMARTER”  – Herald Sun The new reimagined production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened last Thursday at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre to a full standing ovation, with critics heralding it a “bewitching triumph” (Time Out). Harry Potter novices and fans alike were enthralled by the new action-packed adventure, which saw “the opening […] Read more

THEATRICAL TOUR-DE-FORCE SET TO OPEN IN MELBOURNE

ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE FROM 5 JUNE The highly-anticipated Melbourne season of Sydney Theatre Company’s smash-hit THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY begins on 5 June at Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse as part of RISING. STC Artistic Director Kip Williams has adapted Oscar Wilde’s only novel into a breathtaking one-person show that seamlessly blends the conventions of […] Read more

THE GREATEST REMIXED LOVE STORY EVER TOLD WILL PREMIERE IN MELBOURNE

& JULIET REGENT THEATRE 2023 The West End’s award-winning anthemic pop musical, & JULIET, will make its Australian premiere at the Regent Theatre from February 2023 in a new production exclusive to Melbourne. Along with the originating producers, Michael Cassel, together with creators Max Martin, David West Read, Luke Sheppard and Jennifer Weber, joined Minister […] Read more

$45 DIGITAL TICKET LOTTERY CONFIRMED FOR MARY POPPINS

Cameron Mackintosh, Disney Theatrical Productions, and Michael Cassel are thrilled to announce that a digital ticket lottery will open today for the new production of MARY POPPINS, playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from May 15. Powered exclusively through the TodayTix app, the lottery will have a limited number of $45 tickets available for purchase […] Read more

MARY POPPINS CAST ‘STEP IN TIME’ AS REHEARSALS BEGIN

The world’s most famous nanny has flown into Sydney as rehearsals have officially begun for the Australian premiere of Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s new production of MARY POPPINS. Energy was high as the 44-strong company laced up their tap shoes and took to the floor in preparation for the first performance at Sydney Lyric Theatre […] Read more