"It's still very surreal to me": Jake Lyle's classical background took him to the top of a long shortlist to play musical theatre's most mysterious character.

Opera Australia has named the artists cast as The Phantom, Christine Daaé and Raoul in its revival of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – The Phantom of the Opera.

Though Cats no longer has the wow factor it once had, there are still some magic moments in this 40th anniversary production.

Sarah Brightman’s audacious performance unleashes the full potential of Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece in this glittering homage to the Golden Age of Broadway.

Tim Draxl, Robert Grubb and Ashleigh Rubenach among the cast to play alongside Sunset's imported star Sarah Brightman.

WAAPA’s first Aboriginal Musical Theatre student has been recognised for his contribution to the ATSI community. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in