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Learning The Ropes At CMA Fest 2024 – Day 2

I was much more prepared on day 2 as I had a rough idea of location (although I was still getting lost) and knew what was possible to squeeze into a day.

I Made Mistakes at CMA Fest 2024 So You Don’t Have To – Day 1

I had landed in Nashville the night before, unprepared for what was to come. Having never been to Nashville, the United States of America or CMA Fest, I had no idea what to expect, especially, considering my trip was booked last minute. The first thing I did was download the CMA Fest app. I like having a loose plan when I travel so this was perfect in telling me which artist was playing, when and on what stage – which was helpful yet also flawed (but more on this later).

Formally known as Fan Fair, CMA Fest began in 1972. This year’s festival raised more than $2.5 million for music education and saw more than 90,000 people flock to Nashville, Tennessee.

Opinion: Broadway’s ‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ Is Closing – What Went Wrong?

It has been announced that Broadway’s The Heart of Rock and Roll is closing after only two months. At the time of closing, the show will have played 24 previews and 72 performances.

REVIEW: The Woman In Black at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre (2024)

Playing at the Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne until July 6, Canberra Theatre Centre from July 9-14, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre from July 17-21, Newcastle Civic Theatre from July 23-27 and Theatre Royal Sydney from July 30-August 17.

More Info and tickets can be found at: thewomaninblack.com.au

Interview: Lucy Durack and Penny McNamee from ‘The Odd Couple’

The Odd Couple is playing in Melbourne for a limited season before heading to the Theatre Royal Sydney on June 27. It stars actor, presenter, producer and entertainer Shane Jacobson as Oscar Madison; acclaimed performer of stage and screen Todd McKenney as Felix Ungar.

Seasoned performers Lucy Durack and Penny McNamee play the exuberant Pigeon sisters Cecily and Gwendolyn, while John Batcherlor (Roy), Laurence Coy (Speed), Jamie Oxenbould (Vinnie) and Anthony Taufa (Murray) round out the talented cast as Oscar’s poker loving friends.

Tickets and further information can be found at theoddcoupleplay.com.au.

Interview with Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney from The Odd Couple

Tickets and further information can be found at theoddcoupleplay.com.au.

Review: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre (2024)

It’s been two days since I saw Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment’s production of Sunset Boulevard, and I’m still conflicted on whether or not I enjoyed it. But, in retrospect, I would like to see it again, and I suppose that’s the greatest compliment of all.

Review: ‘Tosca’ at Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne (2024)

Presented by Opera Australia

Tosca is playing at Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne until May 30. Also playing at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House, from June 25 to August 12.

Tickets and further information can be found at opera.org.au/events/tosca-melbourne