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After The McCartney Tour and a New Beatles Song Australia Scores The Bootleg Beatles

With Australia in a Beatley mood after the Paul McCartney Got Back tour and the premiere of the new song ‘Here and Now’ there is another good time to be had by all with The Bootleg Beatles about to tour Australia and New Zealand.

Tagged as: pop, rock, The Beatles, The Bootleg Beatles, theatre, UK

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Jason Donovan’s Returns For Rocky Horror Show 2024 Season

by Paul Cashmere

Jason Donovan will return as Frank N Furter to mark the 50th anniversary of the Rocky Horror Show in Australia in 2024.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Jason Donovan, Richard O'Brien, rock, Rocky Horror Show, theatre

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Mamma Mia Is Simply Fun #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

You can’t help but have a good time at Mamma Mia. The ABBA musical is simply just a lot of fun. I’ve seen maybe four of the Australian productions over the years and this is the best so far.

Tagged as: 2023, Abba, Australia, Mamma Mia, pop, theatre

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James Bond Composer David Arnold To Tour UK

by Music-News.com

James Bond composer David Arnold is embarking on a unique tour.

Tagged as: David Arnold, James Bond, movies, soundtrack, theatre

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Tina – The Tina Turner Musical Australian Dates Revealed

by Paul Cashmere

‘Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’ Australia dates have been announced for 2024 following the Sydney opening in December 2023.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, musical, R&B, soul, theatre, Tina The Tina Turner Musical, USA

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Plans To Turn The Warriors Into A Musical

by Paul Cashmere

Lin-Manuel Miranda has set his sights on the 1965 movie ‘The Warriors’ by Sol Yurick as his next musical project.

Tagged as: Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda, musical, Sol Yurick, The Warriors, theatre

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Elvis: A Musical Revolution Australian Cast Revealed

by Paul Cashmere

Theatre and Television actor Rob Mallett has been chosen to play Elvis Presley in the upcoming Australian production ‘Elvis: A Musical Revolution’.

Tagged as: Australia, Elvis A Musical Revolution, Elvis Presley, Rob Mallet, theatre

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Rolling Thunder Vietnam 2023 Is A Powerful Show At Needs To Be Seen

by Paul Cashmere

Covering the topic of the Vietnam War with the story highlighted with a relevant soundtrack is indeed a sensitive subject. The senseless massacres in Vietnam (and later in Afghanistan) served no purpose other than political. As the Edwin Starr song ‘War’ featured in the show says ‘War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing”.

Tagged as: Australia, Rolling Thunder Vietnam, theatre

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Metallica Concert From Arlington to Go Live To Cinemas Worldwide

by Paul Cashmere

Metallica’s M72 World Tour concerts from Arlington will beam live around the world to cinemas on August 18 and 20.

Tagged as: 80s, Arlington, cinema, M72, metal, Metallica, theatre, USA

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Australia’s Jason Arrow To Star In First Hamilton International Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Australia stage actor Jason Arrow has been chosen to star as Hamilton in the first international tour of the Lin-Manuel Miranda production.

Tagged as: Australia, Hamilton, Jason Arrow, Lin-Manuel Miranda, theatre, USA

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Rolling Thunder Vietnam Tour Is Dedicated To Stuart Fraser

by Paul Cashmere

The latest instalment of the Rolling Thunder Vietnam tour is being dedicated to Noiseworks/John Farnham guitarist Stuart ‘Chet’ Fraser.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, Chong Lim, John Farnham, Noiseworks, rock, Rolling Thunder Vietnam, Stuart Fraser, theatre

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The Rocky Horror Show Starring Jason Donovan Opens In Melbourne #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

The one thing that will be common in write-ups of the latest production of The Rocky Horror Show is that a lot of reviewers will overthink it.

Tagged as: 70s, Daniel Boud, Jason Donovan, Myf Warhurst, rock, The Rocky Horror Show, theatre

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Debra Lawrence in A Christmas Carol photo by Jeff Busby

A Christmas Carol To Return To The Comedy Theatre For Christmas 2023

by Paul Cashmere

The London hit production ‘A Christmas Carol’ will return to the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne for Christmas 2023.

Tagged as: A Christmas Carol, Australia, Comedy Theatre, theatre

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Violent Femmes and The Saints Accompany Russell Crowe In ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’

by Paul Cashmere

Violent Femmes ‘Gone Daddy Gone’ and The Saints ‘I’m Stranded” are just two great songs in Russell Crowe’s pretty awful movie ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’.

Tagged as: 90s, movies, rock, The Cult, The Popes Exorcist, The Saints, theatre, Violent Femmes

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Rocky Horror Show To Go Live To Australian Cinemas Thursday

by Paul Cashmere

The newest Australian production of the Rocky Horror Show will be broadcast live to cinemas around Australia on Thursday night.

Tagged as: Australia, Rocky Horror Show, theatre

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Green Day’s American Idiot Returns To Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

I wasn’t a fan of the first Australian production of Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ in 2018. It felt bombastic. This new production from theatrical.presents is more organic and focused back on the message.

Tagged as: 90s, American Idiot, Green Day, punk, rock opera, theatre, USA

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& Juliet Is A New Era In Theatre plus Every Song In Order

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Cassel’s latest production in Australia is ‘& Juliet’ in Melbourne.

Tagged as: & Juliet, Australia, Max Martin, Michael Cassel, pop, theatre

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Rocky Horror Show To Be Screened Into Australian Cinemas

by Paul Cashmere

A Sydney performance of The Rocky Horror Shows, starring Jason Donovan, will be screened in cinemas across Australia to mark the 50th anniversary of the production.

Tagged as: 70s, Jason Donovan, rock, Rocky Horror Show, theatre

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Josh Piterman Is Heading From Phantom Of The Opera To Les Misérables

by Paul Cashmere

After 400 shows, Josh Piterman’s Phantom in Phantom of the Opera is coming to an end in Melbourne and he is off next to star in the West End production of Les Misérables.

Tagged as: Australia, classical, Josh Piterman, Les Misérables, opera, Phantom of the Opera, theatre

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Mary Poppins Taken On An Evolution Under Michael Cassel, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh

by Paul Cashmere

When you have a classic like ‘Mary Poppins’, the challenge for the producers is how to make to relevant to a new audience while maintaining the charm the older fans will be coming back to see.

Tagged as: Australia, Cameron Macintosh, Disney, Mary Poppins, Michael Cassel, theatre

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R.I.P. Australian Entertainment Industry Pioneer Dennis Smith

by Paul Cashmere

Dennis Smith, one of Australia’s most loved and respected entertainment identities, has passed away.

Tagged as: Australia, Dennis Smith, theatre

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Josh Piterman Takes Phantom of the Opera To The Dark Side

by Paul Cashmere

There is something very special about the new Australian production of Phantom of the Opera. For starters, it is dark … much darker than previous editions.

Tagged as: Amy Sanford, Australia, Blake Bowden, Josh Piterman, Opera Australia, Phantom of the Opera, theatre

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Jason Donovan and Myf Warhurst To Star In The Rocky Horror Show

by Paul Cashmere

Jason Donovan and Myf Warhurst will be donning the fishnets for a new Australian season on The Rocky Horror Show in 2023.

Tagged as: Jason Donovan, Myf Warhurst, rock, Rocky Horror Show, theatre

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Paulini Calls Out New Australian Idol for Lack of Diversity

by Paul Cashmere

Fiji born, Australian singer Paulini has called out the new cast of Australian Idol for its lack of diversity.

Tagged as: 00s, Australian Idol, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Paulini, pop, theatre

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Billy Joel Is Heading To The Big Screen

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Joel’s 1990 ‘Live At Yankee Stadium’ concert will screen in cinemas around the world on 5 and 9 October.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Billy Joel, Live At Yankee Stadium, live music, rock, theatre, USA

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Sydney Scores Tina – The Tina Turner Musical

by Paul Cashmere

Tina, the Tina Turner Musical, will have its Australian premiere in Sydney in May 2023.

Tagged as: Australia, Paul Dainty, TEG Dainty, The Tina Turner Musical, theatre, Tina Turner

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Six The Musical Is Returning To Sydney

by Paul Cashmere

Sydney will get another season of ‘Six The Musical’.

Tagged as: Australia, pop, Six the Musical, theatre

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Jagged Little Pill To Close Early In Sydney

by Paul Cashmere

Jagged Little Pill will close earlier than expected in Sydney.

Tagged as: Alanis Morissette, Australia, Jagged Little Pill, theatre

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Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 Is The Good Time To Be Had By All

by Paul Cashmere

Dolly Parton’s ‘9 To 5’ musical is a great night out. It is hard to believe that a storyline about a misogynist pig in 2022 could get laughs and applause but the sentiment of the original 1980 movie still holds for the 21st century.

Tagged as: 9 to 5, Australia, Australian cast, Caroline O'Connor, Casey Donovan, Dolly Parton, Eddie Perfect, Marina Prior, theatre

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Andrew Lloyd Webber and Antonio Banderas Start A New Company

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Antonio Banderas have teamed up to create a new entertainment company.

Tagged as: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Antonio Banderas, theatre, UK

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

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.

May 30, 2024

Andrew Lloyd Webber Has Composed The Music For Chuck III’s Coronation

Andrew Lloyd Webber has composed new music for King Charles' coronation.

February 19, 2023

Jesus Christ Superstar Resurrects

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is about to have a second coming.

August 5, 2021

Celine Dion and Andrew Lloyd Webber Join Tributes To Jim Steinman

Celine Dion and Andrew Lloyd Webber have added their tributes to late rock songwriter Jim Steinman.

April 22, 2021

Cats the Movie is Coming and Unlike the Theatre Show the movie actually looks good

Seriously, Cats the Musical has got to be the worst musical of all time. Let’s face it, Andrew Lloyd Webber got really lazy with that one. He just remade Jesus Christ Superstar … with cats.

July 20, 2019

The Melbourne season of Evita has been extended until March 3

Evita opened at Arts Centre, Melbourne on December 9 and was due to run until February 17. The extension gives the show two more weeks.

January 11, 2019

Evita, the political ‘Marilyn Monroe’ opens in Melbourne

The story of Eva Peron, as told by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, capsulizes the life of the Argentine first lady of the 40s and 50s, into two hours.

December 10, 2018