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News: The filmed version of ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ is coming to Australian cinemas this December

The live filmed version of the smash four-time Tony Award-winning musical Merrily We Roll Along, directed by Maria Friedman, will open in cinemas in Australia and worldwide, including Canada, the UK, Ireland, United States and New Zealand, beginning on 5 December.

News: Lachy Hulme to play Scrooge in 2025 season of ‘A Christmas Carol’

The five-time Tony Award-winning production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre this festive season with Lachy Hulme, one of Australia’s most recognisable stage and screen actors, stepping into the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

News: ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ to debut in Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne in 2026

Broadway and West End smash hit musical Pretty Woman: The Musical, based on the much-loved iconic film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, will make its debut in Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne in 2026.

News: ‘Hair: The Tribal Love-Rock Musical’ Announces Stellar Cast

Producers have announced the cast for the new Australian production of HAIR, the revolutionary tribal love-rock musical phenomenon that changed the face of theatre forever.

Opening at the Athenaeum Theatre from 25 October 2025, this new production will bring together a dynamic new ensemble to revive the show’s message of freedom, rebellion and hope for a whole new generation.

News: ‘Waitress’ to Premiere in Sydney in 2026

Broadway’s smash-hit musical Waitress is baking its way to Australia for the very first time, premiering at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in July 2026.

News: John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra Announce Holiday Concert Series

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with John Foreman AM and the Australian Pops Orchestra as they bring the joy and sparkle of the holiday season to the Melbourne Recital Centre this December with their spectacular Holiday Concerts. With four star-studded shows featuring some of Australia’s most celebrated performers, it’s the ultimate way to celebrate the festive season and ring in the New Year.

Review: ‘JKS: A Comedy (?)’ at Melbourne Fringe Festival (2025)

A clever, acerbic and flat-out hilarious play that is heaven for comedy nerds and sure to provoke many post-show debates, JKS: A Comedy (?) is a phenomenal new work from acclaimed comedian Tom Ballard.

News: Broadway Star Will Swenson Takes The Lead In ‘A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical’

The smash-hit musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Australian premiere exclusively in Melbourne in August 2026 at The Princess Theatre with acclaimed Broadway star Will Swenson, who originated the role of Neil Diamond on Broadway, leading the cast.

News: ‘A (Very) Musical Christmas’ Returns In 2025

Michael Cassel has announced the return of A (Very) Musical Christmas in 2025, this year taking place on the stage of MJ The Musical in Melbourne. This intimate and elegant production brings together some of Australia’s brightest musical theatre stars, reimagining beloved carols and Christmas classics in a way audiences have never experienced before.