Australian Musical Theatre Festival: Foyer Door Concert

Name: Foyer Door Concert
Start: 2026-05-22T11:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-05-22T12:00:00+10:00
Location: Launceston Civic Square

22 May @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AEST

Boasting more than 40 events over five days, the Australian Musical Theatre Festival returns to Launceston. Carmel Dean’s Well Behaved Women, which shines a light on some of history’s trailblazing women, launches the festival, while the Opening Night Gala features a cast led by Jarrod Draper. The centrepiece is a production of The Frogs by Stephen Sondheim, Burt Shevelove and Nathan Lane. In another highlight, Delia Hannah reflects on her life in Seeing Is Believing, in which she is joined by the festival’s Artistic Director Tyran Parke. Following a sold-out performance last year, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra returns for the concert Broadway Showstoppers with singers Draper, Hannah, Lisa Crosato, Nadine Garner, Rob Mallett and Lorinda May Merrypor.

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New talent. New material. New energy.

Step into the future of musical theatre at one of the Festival’s most electric free events. The Foyer Door Concert is a celebration of right now—today’s most thrilling contemporary musical theatre, performed by the freshest new voices breaking into the industry.

Be among the first to hear the songs shaping Broadway before they reach Australian stages. From bold new writers to cutting-edge showstoppers, this is where you’ll discover the trends, tones, and talent defining the next era of music theatre.

Featuring the Festival’s emerging artists—already making waves across the country—this intimate performance is your chance to see tomorrow’s stars up close as they tear into the songs they love most.

New talent. New material. New energy.