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11/08/2025

Australia’s most beloved comedic duo, The Umbilical Brothers, are taking a sharp left turn from their usual zany antics, and stepping straight into a whirlwind of espionage, quick changes, and classic Hitchcockian intrigue.

Read more now at AussieTheatre.com: https://www.aussietheatre.com.au/features/umbilical-unclassified-spies-slapstick-and-the-39-steps/

08/08/2025

Producers have today confirmed that rising star of stage and screen Georgina Hopson (Titanique, Phantom of the Opera) will lead 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.

Read more now at AussieTheatre.com👇
https://www.aussietheatre.com.au/news/georgina-hopson-to-star-in-anastasia-the-musical/

07/08/2025

Based on the iconic film, Michelle will play the role of Vivian’s wise-cracking friend Kit de Luca, while Tim will join the company in the dual role of Happy Man / Mr Thompson in the musical which features music and lyrics by singer-songwriter Bryan Adams, alongside Jim Vallance.

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https://www.aussietheatre.com.au/news/michelle-brasier-and-tim-omaji-to-join-cast-of-pretty-woman/

02/08/2025

Julie Andrews’ celebrated MY FAIR LADY is coming home. The 70th-anniversary revival lands at the Sydney Opera House in September 2026, promising all the elegance, wit and classic songs you love.

Full details on AussieTheatre.com 👇

https://www.aussietheatre.com.au/news/julie-andrews-production-of-my-fair-lady-to-make-triumphant-return-to-sydney-to-celebrate-its-70th-anniversary/

28/07/2025

The Butterfly Club, one of Melbourne’s most prominent independent performance venues, has closed its doors indefinitely. The announcement came without public statement from venue management, and at this stage, no further details have been provided about the nature of the operational issues or whether the closure will be permanent.

https://www.aussietheatre.com.au/news/melbournes-butterfly-club-closes-indefinitely/

26/07/2025

Michael Cassel, Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain today announced the first ever International Asian Tour of the global sensation MJ: THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL. Set to launch in October 2026, the tour will travel to major cities for an initial two-year period, bringing the electrifying Broadway production to audiences throughout Asia.

https://www.aussietheatre.com.au/news/mj-the-michael-jackson-musical-to-launch-international-asian-tour/

22/07/2025

Australian producer Michael Cassel, alongside original Broadway producers LiaVollack, John Branca, and John McClain, is thrilled to announce that Broadway star Ilario Grant will lead the Melbourne season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning MJ THE MUSICAL.

Australian producer Michael Cassel, alongside original Broadway producers LiaVollack, John Branca, and John McClain, is thrilled to announce that Broadway

17/07/2025

The Sydney Harbour spectacular, directed by Australian musical theatre royalty Simon Phillips, took audiences by storm when it premiered in 2022 and now Opera Australia has the honour of staging the first major event in a world-wide program of celebrations in 2026.

Meet Jay and Emma, a real-life couple sharing the stage in musical theatre after years of training, travel, and shared performances.

17/07/2025

Star of stage and screen Ben Hall will be joining Samantha Jade in the cast of the upcoming Broadway and West End smash hit musical PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical, which makes its debut at QPAC Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in Brisbane in October before debuting at Theatre Royal Sydney from November.

Star of stage and screen Ben Hall will be joining Samantha Jade in the cast of the upcoming Broadway and West End smash hit musical PRETTY WOMAN: The

17/07/2025

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s feline spectacular, CATS, is as iconic as musical theatre can get. Jarrod Draper is one of the newest Australian performers to bring his talent to the production, stepping into the principal role of Munkustrap – one of the main storytellers in the show.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s feline spectacular, CATS, is as iconic as musical theatre can get. Filled with timeless music and exhilarating choreography, it’s

16/07/2025

Clovelly Fox’s artistic director Tyran Parke is thrilled to announce the stellar cast members and creative team behind its highly anticipated production of ORDINARY DAYS, performing at fortyfivedownstairs from 20th to 31st August 2025.

Clovelly Fox’s artistic director Tyran Parke is thrilled to announce the stellar cast members and creative team behind its highly anticipated production

14/07/2025

Brisbane’s own Samantha Paterson is turning ABBA’s greatest hits into a story‑driven night of theatre magic! Dive into how she’s re‑imagining the pop icons with an all‑local cast in 'Thank You for the Music – The ABBA Show.'

Read the full behind‑the‑scenes feature on AussieTheatre.com

Brisbane producer Samantha Paterson re‑imagines ABBA’s songbook in 'Thank You for the Music' a story‑driven, high‑energy spectacle with an all‑local cast.