• Editor's Choice Beetlejuice the Musical

    Michael Cassel Group: Beetlejuice the Musical

    Regent Theatre 191 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    The critics may not have been entirely enamoured when Beetlejuice The Musical opened on Broadway in 2019, but the audience begged to differ and turned up in droves, often in cosplay. Based on Tim Burton’s 1988 cult comedy-horror film, Beetlejuice features music and lyrics by Australia’s own Eddie Perfect –…
    Editor's Choice The Book of Mormon

    JONES Theatrical Group: The Book of Mormon

    Capitol Theatre, Sydney 13 Campbell St, Haymarket, NSW
    Hello! The Mormons are back! First seen in Australia in 2017, The Book of Mormon is blasphemous, scurrilous, puerile, rude, satirical – and one of the funniest, sweetest, most joyous musicals ever staged. Written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, with Robert Lopez, the 2011 show won…
    Hedwig and the Angry Inch

    Andrew Kay and Associates: Hedwig and the Angry Inch

    Carriageworks Sydney, NSW, Australia
    The cult, glam rock musical finally hits Sydney – louder, bolder, and more glam than ever before! Fresh from a five-star season at Adelaide Festival, Hedwig and the Angry Inch  arrives at Carriageworks for a strictly limited season. Seann Miley Moore (Miss Saigon) delivers a show-stopping performance as Hedwig described as “lightning…

    Kay & McLean Productions & Melting Pot: Here You Come Again

    Comedy Theatre 240 Exhibition St,, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Here You Come Again is a rollicking, joyous new musical comedy featuring all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits! Packed with iconic songs like Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again and many more, this colourful and heartfelt musical tells the story of…
    Jesus Christ Superstar

    John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia: Jesus Christ Superstar

    QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
    The iconic global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar, arrives at QPAC from June with a mesmerising new production that has received unprecedented acclaim and accolades during its US and UK tours, including an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. This must-see musical will feature one of Australia’s most well-respected musicians and…
    Legally Blonde

    The National Theatre: Legally Blonde

    The National Theatre, St Kilda 20 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC, Australia
    A story so good you'll find yourself guilty for loving it. Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery. Based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of…
    Editor's Choice Beetlejuice the Musical

    Michael Cassel Group: Beetlejuice the Musical

    Regent Theatre 191 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    The critics may not have been entirely enamoured when Beetlejuice The Musical opened on Broadway in 2019, but the audience begged to differ and turned up in droves, often in cosplay. Based on Tim Burton’s 1988 cult comedy-horror film, Beetlejuice features music and lyrics by Australia’s own Eddie Perfect –…
    Waltzing The Wilarra

    HIT Productions: Waltzing The Wilarra

    The Clocktower Centre 750 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, VIC, Australia
    Charlie, Elsa and Fay take you on a musical journey back to 1940's post war Perth. Against a backdrop of curfews, and the fear of arrest for consorting, white and black manage to form their own club. For a night they can forget their worries and experience rare happy times…
    Hedwig and the Angry Inch

    Andrew Henry & GWB Entertainment: Hedwig and the Angry Inch

    Carriageworks Sydney, NSW, Australia
    The cult, glam rock musical finally hits Sydney – louder, bolder, and more glam than ever before! Fresh from a five-star season at Adelaide Festival, Hedwig and the Angry Inch  arrives at Carriageworks for a strictly limited season. Seann Miley Moore (Miss Saigon) delivers a show-stopping performance as Hedwig described as “lightning…
    Editor's Choice The Book of Mormon

    JONES Theatrical Group: The Book of Mormon

    Capitol Theatre, Sydney 13 Campbell St, Haymarket, NSW
    Hello! The Mormons are back! First seen in Australia in 2017, The Book of Mormon is blasphemous, scurrilous, puerile, rude, satirical – and one of the funniest, sweetest, most joyous musicals ever staged. Written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, with Robert Lopez, the 2011 show won…
    Mary Poppins

    So Popera Productions: Mary Poppins

    IPAC 32 Burelli St, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
    Based on P.L. Travers’ beloved book series of the same name, Mary Poppins became an immediate hit when it premiered as a movie musical in 1964. Now you can witness the magic of Mary Poppins live on stage. Bert, a jack-of-all-trades, invites us into the world of London, England in 1910 — and, specifically,…
    Jesus Christ Superstar

    John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia: Jesus Christ Superstar

    QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
    The iconic global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar, arrives at QPAC from June with a mesmerising new production that has received unprecedented acclaim and accolades during its US and UK tours, including an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. This must-see musical will feature one of Australia’s most well-respected musicians and…

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