Peter and the Starcatcher

Dead Puppet Society: Peter and the Starcatcher

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Before Neverland there was an island. Before Captain Hook, a moustachioed pirate. Before Wendy, her mother Molly. Before Peter, a nameless orphan. Peter and the Starcatcher, the smash hit Broadway production and winner of 5 Tony Awards, will have its Australian premiere, touring nationally from 2024. Originally developed by Disney…
MJ The Musical

Michael Cassel Group: MJ The Musical

Sydney Lyric Theatre 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont, NSW, Australia
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is heading to Australia in the multiple Tony Award-winning new musical MJ the Musical. Centred around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, MJ the Musical goes beyond the singular moves and…

John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia: Sister Act

Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide, SA, Australia
Based on the film, which quickly became a global phenomenon, Sister Act is set to light up our theatres and lift our spirits with its irresistible energy and joy, that only this iconic story can. Starring Casey Donovan as Deloris Van Cartier, Genevieve Lemon as Mother Superior and Rhonda Burchmore…
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,…

NOVA Music Theatre: The Music Man

The Round 379 - 399 Whitehorse Road,, Nunawading, VIC
Join NOVA Music Theatre for a delightful production of The Music Man! Fast-talking traveling salesman ‘Professor’ Harold Hill comes to River City, Iowa, a town hesitant of letting strangers in, especially ones trying to sell something! Harold calls himself a music professor, selling band instruments and uniforms, and the idea of starting a…

Australian Boys Choir: Bach – St Mark Passion

Wesley Church Melbourne 136 Lonsdale Street, Melbour, VIC, Australia
For the opening program of its 2025 concert season, the Australian Boys Choral Institute presents the Australian premiere of Robert Koolstra's reconstruction of J.S. Bach's lost St. Mark passion in the lead-up to Easter. Singers from the Australian Boys Choir and The Vocal Consort will join an outstanding cast of…

Sydney Dance Company: Somos

Sydney Dance Company Studios Wharf 4/5, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
Rafael Bonachela’s smash-hit Somos returns for an encore season in our Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company. Enriched with new poetic moments for 2025, Somos means “we are” in Spanish, and features a cascade of intimate solos, duets and trios with a distinct Spanish flavour. Set to music by powerhouse…
We Care

Slipstream Circus: We Care

Launceston Civic Square St John and Charles Streets, Launceston, TAS, Australia
Be inspired by their world of community, trust, and mutual support through daring circus performances. With high-flying acrobatics, balancing acts, and breathtaking stunts, We Care reflects the depth of care and camaraderie that defines the circus world. Performers rely on one another with unwavering faith, embodying compassion and collective strength.…

Bowral Autumn Music Festival: James Crabb

St Jude's Church, Bowral 38 Bendooley St, Bowral, NSW, Australia
The highly accomplished and superbly talented James Crabb will be performing an array of works appealing to vast range of musical appetites. The program includes From Holberg's Time by  Grieg (arr. J. Crabb), De Profundis by Sofia Gubaidulina, Le Rappel des Oiseaux, L'Entretien des Muses, and La Poule by Rameau,…

Foundry Theatre: No Love Songs

Foundry Theatre 55 Pirrama Rd,, Pyrmont, NSW, Australia
After sell out seasons at Edinburgh Fringe, London and the US premiere, you will not want to miss this powerful and uplifting modern love story. NO LOVE SONGS packs an emotional punch in its heartfelt songs and honest storytelling. Starring Keegan Joyce (Rake, Please Like Me) and Lucy Maunder (Chicago, Mary Poppins) NO…
Editor's Choice Matthias Goerne and Daniil Trifonov

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Schubert’s Swan Songs: Trifonov & Goerne in Recital

City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
In what promises to be a highlight of this year’s concert calendar, German baritone and Lieder expert Matthias Goerne embarks on a national tour with Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov (see our interview with Goerne on page 46). Witness their unparalleled artistry as they perform Schubert’s Schwanengesang, Winterreise and Die schöne Müllerin. Trifonov…

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