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…
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 The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale

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
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 –…
My Fair Lady

The Round: My Fair Lady

The Round 379 - 399 Whitehorse Road,, Nunawading, VIC
One of the greatest musicals of all time, My Fair Lady (based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion) tells the story of Cockney flower-girl Eliza Doolittle and Professor Henry Higgins who takes a bet that he can pass her off as a lady within 6 months. Made famous by Julie…
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,…
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 The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale

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
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 –…
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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