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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.

News: Theatre Royalty To Star In ‘Anastasia’ Australian Premiere

Robert Tripolino, Joshua Robson, Rodney Dobson, Rhonda Burchmore and Nancye Hayes AM will join Georgina Hopson in leading the cast of Anastasia, which will have its Australian premiere at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne in December 2025 before touring to Perth and Sydney in 2026.

News: Craig McLachlan Withdraws From ‘Cluedo’ Following Backlash

Craig McLachlan has withdrawn from the cast of Cluedo due to social media backlash against him. Crossroads Live announced last week that he would play the role of Colonel Mustard in a national tour.

News: World Premiere of ‘Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical’ to have Sydney Debut

The world premiere of Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical will debut at Sydney Theatre Company in November 2026, as part of the Company’s landmark 2026 Season.

News: First Cast Members of ‘Cluedo’ Play Released Ahead of Australian Premiere

The first cast members have been revealed for the Australian premiere of Cluedo, the world’s favourite murder mystery board game that is coming to life on Australian stages from January 2026.

News: ‘Heathers The Musical’ Announces 2026 Australian Tour

In celebration of Heathers Day, it is announced that the global phenomenon Heathers the Musical is coming to Australia.

News: Patrizio Buanne Announces his 20th Anniversary Tour

International multiplatinum recording artist and global sensation Patrizio Buanne will bring his velvet voice, timeless charm and Neapolitan temperament back to Australian shores this December 2025 as part of his 20th Anniversary Tour, celebrating two decades since the release of his debut album.

News: The world’s favourite murder mystery board game now a new stage play – ‘Cluedo’ to tour across Australia

Cluedo, the game of whodunnit that’s gripped generations is stepping off the board and onto the stage!

Premiering at QPAC in Brisbane in January 2026, the much-loved murder mystery will then travel to Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide and Theatre Royal Sydney throughout 2026.

News: ‘The 39 Steps’ Adds an Extra Week of Performances in Melbourne

Due to huge demand, an additional week of performances have been added in Melbourne for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash The 39 Steps.