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Michael Paynter, Mahalia Barnes, Javon King Modernise Jesus Christ Superstar for 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera classic ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ first rpremiered as a studio album in 1970 and first staged on Broadway in New York in 1971. The show has rarely been out of production somewhere in the world in the past 54 years. For 2025, its Australia’s turn again for yet another run of the Webber/Rice masterpiece with excellent casting and upgraded stage sets and costume designs.

Tagged as: Australia, Javon King, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mahalia Barnes, Michael Paynter, theatre

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Tottie Goldsmith Aunty O

Tottie Goldsmith Pays Tribute To Aunty Olivia Newton-John With Aunty O Show

by Paul Cashmere

Australian actress and former Chantoozie Tottie Goldsmith will pay tribute to her aunt Olivia Newton-John with the Aunty O show, touring Australia from 21 February.

Tagged as: 70s, Aunty O, Australia, Olivia Newton-John, pop, The Chantoozies, theatre, Tottie Goldsmith

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Hugh Jackman Cancels London Show

by Music-News.com

Hugh Jackman has cancelled his appearance at BST Hyde Park.

Tagged as: Australia, Hugh Jackman, theatre

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Victorian Opera Deliver Outstanding New Production of ‘Follies’

by Paul Cashmere

The Victorian Opera has opened its 2025 season with a spectacular production of the Stephen Sondheim classic ‘Follies’.

Tagged as: Australia, Colette Mann, Follies, Marina Prior, Rhonda Burchmore, Stephen Sondheim, theatre, Victorian Opera

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Shirley Valentine

Natalie Bassingthwaighte Struggles To Give Shirley Valentine Momentum #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

Natalie Bassingthwaighte has taken on an enormous task with this One Person show ‘Shirley Valentine’ where she not only plays the lead (and only) role but she also has to conjure the other characters that are in the movie but absence from the stage as to their relevance to the plot.

Tagged as: Australia, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Shirley Valentine, theatre

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Dear Evan Hansen Is A Difficult Story Told Extremely Well

by Paul Cashmere

I haven’t see the movie ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ but reviews were not great and it was a box office failure. From what I read, nepotism in casting and a superficial interpretation of the original storyline meant the translation to movie missed the point. That said, the stage show hits the mark.

Tagged as: Arts Centre Melbourne, Australia, Dear Evan Hansen, musical, play, theatre

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‘Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’ Is Both Confronting And Stunning #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

Before seeing ‘Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’ I wondered how the producers would be able to tell the confronting and often violent story of Tina Turner while maintaining the entertainment factor to hold an audience over two plus hours. Let me say, ‘Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’ succeeds on both a historical level and an entertainment level. This is brilliant theatre.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, blues, rock, soul, The Tina Turner Musical, theatre, Tina, Tina Turner, USA

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Beauty and the Beast, the Noise11 Review Melbourne 29 June 2024

by Paul Cashmere

The new Australian production of Beauty and the Beast is gobsmackingly good. This new version of the show, based on the 2022 UK production, takes the technology available in theatres to a whole new level. But of course, without a strong story, great music, the colourful costumes, humour and an outstanding cast, it wouldn’t fly. Beauty and the Beast gets the highest tick for every category.

Tagged as: Australia, Beauty and the Beast, Disney, Melbourne, theatre

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Sarah Brightman Makes A Stunning Return To Stage In Melbourne For Sunset Boulevard #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

The 2024 Australian production of ‘Sunset Boulevard’ starring icon Sarah Brightman, is possibility one of the most captivating productions ever to premiere on an Australian stage.

Tagged as: 90s, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Australia, Robert Grubb, Sarah Brightman, Sunset Boulevard, theatre, Tim Draxl

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Richard Sherman photo by Ros OGorman

Disney Songwriter Richard Sherman Dies Aged 95

by Paul Cashmere

Richard Sherman, the songwriter known for hundreds of Disney classics, has died at age 95.

Tagged as: 60s, Disney, Mary Poppins, movies, Richard Sherman, theatre, USA

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The Beatles ‘Love’ To End After 18 Years In Las Vegas

by Paul Cashmere

The Beatles and Cirque du Soleil co-production of ‘Love’ is coming to an end after 18 years in Las Vegas.

Tagged as: Cirque Du Soleil, Las Vegas, Love, pop, rock, The Beatles, theatre, USA

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Blur Have A Full Length Documentary On The Way

by Music-News.com

blur today announced details of blur: To The End, a new feature-length documentary in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from 19th July 2024.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Blur, Britpop, rock, theatre, To The End, UK

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Gretel Killeen Joins The Rocky Horror Show Final Week In Sydney

by Paul Cashmere

Gretel Killeen has been revealed as the final Rocky Horror narrator when this current Australian season wraps up.

Tagged as: Australia, Gretel Killeen, Rocky Horror Show, theatre

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Sir Tim Rice On The ‘Miserable’ Lyrics of Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo

by Music-News.com

Sir Tim Rice has criticised the likes of Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift for their “miserable” and “me, me, me” lyrics.

Tagged as: 70s, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, theatre, Tim Rice, UK

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Piaf The Musical Extended In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

‘Piaf the Musical’, starring France’s Nathalie Lermitte, has been extended in Melbourne.

Tagged as: Australia, France, Nathalie Lermitte, Piaf The Musical, theatre

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Peter Hilliar To Join The Rocky Horror Show

by Paul Cashmere

Comedian Peter Helliar will play The Narrator for the final three weeks of the Sydney season of The Rocky Horror show from 18 April to 5 May.

Tagged as: Australia, Jason Donovan, Peter Helliar, rock, Rocky Horror Show, The Narrator, theatre

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Rent Premieres At Arts Centre Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Rent revolutionised musical theatre when it first premiered in New York in 1996. It modernised Broadway and opened a door for productions such as ‘Hamilton’ to come through later.

Tagged as: Arts Centre, Australia, Hamilton, Melbourne, Rent, theatre

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Simon Burke in Wicked

Simon Burke To Play Wizard In Wicked

by Paul Cashmere

Simon Burke is switching from Moulin Rouge to Wicked to play The Wizard in the upcoming edition of Wicked for Melbourne.

Tagged as: Australia, John Frost, Simon Burke, theatre, Wicked

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Cast Joining Sarah Brightman In Sunset Boulevard Revealed

by Paul Cashmere

The complete cast to perform alongside theatre superstar Sarah Brightman in the Australian production of Sunset Boulevard has been revealed.

Tagged as: Australia, Sarah Brightman, Sunset Boulevard, theatre

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Jason Donovan Strips Frank’n’Furter Naked for Acoustic ‘Sweet Transvestite’

by Paul Cashmere

Jason Donovan has taken the fishnets off Frank’n’Furter for an unplugged and acoustic version of ‘Sweet Transvestite’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Jason Donovan, rock, Rocky Horror Show, Sweet Transvestite, theatre

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Michael Jackson ‘MJ’ UK Cast Announced

by Music-News.com

Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain, producers of the acclaimed Broadway musical MJ, announce casting for the UK premiere production which begins performances at the Prince Edward Theatre, London from Wednesday 6 March 2024 (Press Night: Wednesday 27 March 2024 at 7:00pm).

Tagged as: 80s, London, Michael Jackson, MJ, pop, theatre

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Off To The Pub? Then Head Off To Choir of Man #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

In a world of social media, ‘The Choir of Man’ is a show about a show about socialising the old fashioned way … in a pub.

Tagged as: Australia, Choir of Man, theatre

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Nicole Scherzinger: Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger to Make Broadway Debut In ‘Sunset Boulevard’

by Music-News.com

Nicole Scherzinger of Pussycat Dolls is set to make her Broadway debut in the Sunset Boulevard musical.

Tagged as: 00s, Broadway, Nicole Scherzinger, pop, Pussycat Dolls, Sunset Boulevard, theatre, USA

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The Full Monty Actor Tom Wilkinson Dies At Age 75

by Paul Cashmere

Tom Wilkinson, best known as Gerald Cooper in the 1997 movie ‘The Full Monty’, has died at age 75.

Tagged as: Gerald Cooper, movies, television, The Full Monty, theatre, Tom Wilkinson, UK

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ABBA Voyage Earned $410 Million For City of London

by Paul Cashmere

The ‘ABBA Voyage’ avatar concert is said to have earned the City of London a $410 million windfall in its first year.

Tagged as: 70s, Abba, ABBA Voyage, live music, pop, Sweden, theatre

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Athlete Dylan Alcott Joins Cast of The Rocky Horror Show for Sydney 2024

by Paul Cashmere

Dylan Alcott AO, champion athlete and disability advocate, has been cast of the Narrator for the 2024 season of The Rocky Horror Show in Sydney.

Tagged as: Australia, Dylan Alcott, Rocky Horror Show, theatre

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Michael Cassel To Bring MJ The Musical To Australia

by Paul Cashmere

The hit Broadway Michael Jackson musical ‘MJ’ will debut in Sydney in February 2025.

Tagged as: Australia, Michael Cassel, Michael Jackson, MJ, theatre

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Piaf! The Show Is Coming To Australia

by Paul Cashmere

‘Piaf! The Show’, France’s biggest musical in years, will tour Australia in 2024.

Tagged as: classical, Edith Piaf, France, Nathalie Lermitte, Piaf The Show, theatre

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SIX The Musical To Return For Australian Dates in 2024

by Paul Cashmere

SIX The Musical will do another round of Australian dates in 2024.

Tagged as: Australia, Six the Musical, theatre

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Owen Teale Perfects Ebenezer Scrooge For A Christmas Carol 2023

by Paul Cashmere

In 2022 Old Vic introduced traditional English theatre to the people of Melbourne with David Wenham starring in Charles Dickins’ classic A Christmas Carol.

Tagged as: A Christmas Carol, Australia, Charles Dickins, David Wenham, Game of Thrones, Old Vic, Owen Teale, theatre

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