Editor's Choice Bloom

Sydney Theatre Company: Bloom

Roslyn Packer Theatre 22 Hickson Rd, Sydney, NSW, Australia
This new Australian musical played to sold-out houses when it premiered at Melbourne Theatre Company in 2023. The fact that Tom Gleisner of Working Dog fame (The Castle, The Dish, Utopia, Have You Been Paying Attention?) wrote the book and lyrics was doubtless part of the appeal. Bloom (with music…
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Hayes Theatre Co: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Hayes Theatre Co 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, NSW, Australia
Step into the vibrant, hilarious world of 1980s Madrid, where Pepa, a heartbroken actress, finds her life spiralling out of control after her lover’s sudden disappearance. As she searches for answers, Pepa navigates a series of increasingly outrageous events alongside a cast of eccentric characters — including a vengeful ex-wife,…
Footloose The Musical

Footloose Musical: Footloose The Musical

Athenaeum Theatre 188 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Get ready to cut loose! The 80s phenomenon Footloose is hitting Australia—bigger, bolder, and more explosive than ever! This brand-new remastered production will have you dancing in the aisles to the iconic hits you know and love, including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It for the…

Australian Musical Theatre Festival: From West End to Broadway

Princess Theatre, Launceston (Theatre North) 55/57 Brisbane Street, Launceston, TAS, Australia
One of Australia’s most successful tenors, internationally acclaimed sensation, Mark Vincent will perform the greatest hits from the Musical Theatre repertoire in an intimate soiree, on stage at Launceston’s beautiful Princess Theatre. Singing from the age of 15, Mark Vincent has gone on to become one of Australia’s most beloved tenors, having…

Australian Musical Theatre Festival: Foyer Door Concert

Princess Theatre, Launceston (Theatre North) 55/57 Brisbane Street, Launceston, TAS, Australia
Straight from the stage and into the sun-soaked foyer of the Princess Theatre! This annual must-see performance features some of the best emerging talent from around the country. In this free event, the stars of tomorrow invite you to pull up an armchair and delight in the magic of musicals.

Australian Musical Theatre Festival: In Conversation with Alinta Chidzey

Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston 29 Cameron St, Launceston, TAS, Australia
Take a front row seat, learn the tricks of the trade, and explore the journey of the biggest names in Australian musical theatre in our ‘In Conversation with’ series. Acclaimed triple celebration, Alinta Chidzey is best known from her star turn as Satine in the Australian production of Moulin Rouge.…
Annie (Melbourne)

John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia: Annie

Capitol Theatre, Sydney 13 Campbell St, Haymarket, NSW
The beloved tale of Annie has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations. And now the production returns to the Capitol Theatre from March for a strictly limited season. Starring the incomparable Anthony Warlow as “Daddy” Warbucks, the show-stopping Debora Krizak as the infamous Miss Hannigan,…
Editor's Choice Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

Cameron Mackintosh: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

Rod Laver Arena Olympic Blvd, Melbourne, VIC
Boublil and Schönberg’s landmark musical has been thrilling audiences around the world since its 1985 London premiere. As Les Mis celebrates its 40th anniversary, Cameron Mackintosh has created a spectacular new production, specially designed for large-scale venues. It arrives in Australia with a star-studded cast. Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly…
Beauty and the Beast

Disney: Beauty and the Beast

Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide, SA, Australia
We proudly invite you to 'Be Our Guest' as Disney’s new production of Beauty and the Beast comes to Adelaide for the very first time, arriving at Adelaide Festival Centre in May 2025. This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life in a ‘★★★★★ remarkable reimagination’ (Daily Telegraph)…
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Hayes Theatre Co: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Hayes Theatre Co 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, NSW, Australia
Step into the vibrant, hilarious world of 1980s Madrid, where Pepa, a heartbroken actress, finds her life spiralling out of control after her lover’s sudden disappearance. As she searches for answers, Pepa navigates a series of increasingly outrageous events alongside a cast of eccentric characters — including a vengeful ex-wife,…

Australian Musical Theatre Festival: When I Get My Name In Lights

Princess Theatre, Launceston (Theatre North) 55/57 Brisbane Street, Launceston, TAS, Australia
Calling all emerging musical theatre superstars… this is your chance to shine! Since the very beginning Australian Musical Theatre Festival has discovered a host of talented performers who have gone on to national and international success. And now, with a night dedicated to connecting performers from around the country, this…
Footloose The Musical

Footloose Musical: Footloose The Musical

Athenaeum Theatre 188 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Get ready to cut loose! The 80s phenomenon Footloose is hitting Australia—bigger, bolder, and more explosive than ever! This brand-new remastered production will have you dancing in the aisles to the iconic hits you know and love, including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It for the…

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