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    GWB Entertainment: The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale

    Comedy Theatre 240 Exhibition St,, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Condensing J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novel into a three-hour musical takes some doing, but the main plot points are here as Frodo Baggins and three fellow Hobbits set out on a dangerous journey to save Middle-earth by destroying the all-powerful One Ring. Most of the performers are actor-musicians and it’s…
    We Will Rock You

    Penrith Musical Comedy Company: We Will Rock You

    Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
    Penrith Musical Comedy Company presents a musical by Queen and Ben Elton, which tells the story of a group of Bohemians who search for their Rock ‘n’ Roll saviour, to free them from the grips of the evil Killer Queen – ruler of Globalsoft Corporation. Filled with all the classic…
    Jesus Christ Superstar

    John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia: Jesus Christ Superstar

    Princess Theatre, Melbourne 163 Spring St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    The iconic global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to Australia in 2024 with a mesmerising new production that has garnered unprecedented reviews and accolades as it has toured the US and UK, including winning an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. Featuring lyrics and music by Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and…
    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

    ICC Sydney 14 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    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,…
    Editor's Choice

    GWB Entertainment: The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale

    Comedy Theatre 240 Exhibition St,, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Condensing J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novel into a three-hour musical takes some doing, but the main plot points are here as Frodo Baggins and three fellow Hobbits set out on a dangerous journey to save Middle-earth by destroying the all-powerful One Ring. Most of the performers are actor-musicians and it’s…
    Editor's Choice

    GWB Entertainment: The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale

    Comedy Theatre 240 Exhibition St,, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Condensing J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novel into a three-hour musical takes some doing, but the main plot points are here as Frodo Baggins and three fellow Hobbits set out on a dangerous journey to save Middle-earth by destroying the all-powerful One Ring. Most of the performers are actor-musicians and it’s…
    Editor's Choice Beetlejuice the Musical

    Michael Cassel Group: Beetlejuice the Musical

    Regent Theatre 191 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    This wonderfully entertaining musical captures the hilarious horror and demented joy of Tim Burton’s 1988 film Beetlejuice, and then some. Eddie Perfect’s songs, with their cleverly crafted lyrics and dizzy range of musical styles, mesh flawlessly with the book by Scott Brown and Anthony King. Directed by Alex Timbers, the…
    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,…
    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)…

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