Rehearsals are officially underway and the countdown is on, with just two weeks until the Australian return of the international smash-hit phenomenon SIX the Musical.
The award-winning global sensation will open at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre on July 24 before continuing its royal reign at Theatre Royal Sydney from October and QPAC’s Playhouse Theatre in Brisbane from January 2027.
Continue reading “News: The Queens Have Entered The Rehearsal Room! ‘SIX The Musical’ Opens In Just Two Weeks”Victorian Opera proudly presents the Melbourne debut of Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical, playing 24–25 July at Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne.
The acclaimed new production premiered in late March with an exclusive run at Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat, marking the musical’s long-awaited return to the stage nearly fifty years after its original premiere.
Continue reading “News: Victorian Opera Presents Melbourne Debut of Reg Livermore’s ‘Ned Kelly: The Musical’”Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) is currently playing at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre until July 11. Based on Jane Austen‘s classic novel, the musical comedy stars Amy Lehpamer, Zoe Ioannou, Kaori Maeda-Judge, Ruby Shannon and Teo Vergara and is directed by Simon Harvey, who co-directed the West End production where it won the Olivier Award for ‘Best Comedy’.
Continue reading “Interview: Amy Lehpamer and Director Simon Harvey from ‘Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)’”
It’s always a joy to experience a new Aussie musical in the early stages of its genesis, especially one as rich and ambitious in scope and storytelling as STELLA – A New Australian Musical is.
Continue reading “Review: ‘STELLA – A New Australian Musical’ at Alexander Theatre, Clayton (2026)”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.
Continue reading “Interview: Will Swenson from ‘A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical’”Following record-breaking, sold-out seasons in London and across the UK, the multi award winning critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof has today announced its fresh Australian star cast for its Australian Premiere and performing in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
Continue reading “News: ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ – Cast Announcement!”Playing at Darebin Arts Centre in Preston on May 22 and Bunjil Place in Narre Warren on May 29 and 30. Tickets and info at victorianopera.com.au.
Continue reading “Review: ‘The Magic Pudding: The Opera’ at The Round, Nunawading (2026)”
Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film and brought to life by a trailblazing female-led creative team, including a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson, an original, uplifting score by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles and direction by Tony winner Diane Paulus, Waitress is the irresistible Broadway hit about resilience, friendship and hope that has captured hearts worldwide.
Here is part three of the group interviews from the Waitress: The Musical media call with stars Mackenzie Dunn, Gabriyel Thomas and John Waters.
Continue reading “Interview: Mackenzie Dunn, Gabriyel Thomas and John Waters from ‘Waitress The Musical’”
Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film and brought to life by a trailblazing female-led creative team, including a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson, an original, uplifting score by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles and direction by Tony winner Diane Paulus, Waitress is the irresistible Broadway hit about resilience, friendship and hope that has captured hearts worldwide.
Here is part two of the group interviews from the Waitress: The Musical media call with Gareth Issac, John Xintavelonis and Keanu Gonzalez.
Continue reading “Interview: John Xintavelonis, Gareth Issac and Keanu Gonzalez from ‘Waitress The Musical’”
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