theatre

Henry Wagons Resurrects Warren Zevon For More Shows In April

by Paul Cashmere

Henry Wagon will perform more ‘Zevon – Accidentally Like A Martyr’ shows in April.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Henry Wagons, rock, theatre, USA, Wagons, Warren Zevon

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‘Come From Away’ Is Even More Potent In A Covid World

by Paul Cashmere

‘Come From Away’ is one of the most powerful theatre shows of the 21st century. Now, as Australia returns to a Covid norm after 2020, the impact of this show has increased substantially.

Tagged as: Come From Away, Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, theatre

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Alice Cooper Debuts Our Love Can Change The World

by Paul Cashmere

Alice Cooper has a new song ‘Our Love Can Change The World’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Alice Cooper, Detroit Stories, Our Love Chan Change The World, rock, theatre, USA, video

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Announcement: Adelaide Festival Centre Moves Shows Due to Covid

by Announcement

A number of performances at Adelaide Festival Centre venues have been postponed in light of the ongoing advice from SA Health and the State Emergency Controller.

Tagged as: Adelaide, Adelaide Festival Centre, Australia, Coal Miners Daughter, theatre

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Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane To Debut Drummer Queens

by Paul Cashmere

Drummer Queens, a new original Australian theatre production, will premiere for performances in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in 2021.

Tagged as: Australia, Brisbane, Drummer Queens, Melbourne, Sydney, theatre

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Garry Gary Beers, INXS - Photo by Ros O'Gorman

INXS The Musical In The Works

by Music-News.com

INXS will follow in the footsteps of the likes of ABBA and Michael Jackson by getting their own stage show.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, INXS, Michael Cassel, rock, theatre

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Andrew Farriss of INXS photo by Ros O'Gorman

There’s an INXS Musical In The Works

by Paul Cashmere

A new and original musical featuring the work of INXS is in development in Sydney.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, INXS, Michael Cassel, musical, rock, theatre

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Dame Diana Rigg Dies At Age 82

by Paul Cashmere

Actress Dame Diana Rigg has died at the age of 82. Dame Diana was battling cancer after being diagnosed in March.

Tagged as: Diana Rigg, Game of Thrones, James Bond, movies, On Her Majestys Secret Service, theatre, UK

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Jason Derulo Thought Cats Was Going To Be A Hit

by Music-News.com

Jason Derulo took a role in mega-flop musical Cats as he thought the film would “change the world”.

Tagged as: 10s, Cats, Jason Derulo, pop, theatre, USA

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Michael Falzon Funeral Streamed Live

by Announcement

The funeral of Michael Falzon will be streamed live today from midday from Sydney.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, Jane Cho, Michael Falzon, theatre

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Michael Falzon’s Wife Film Director Jane Cho Issues Statement About His Passing

by Noise11.com

Film director Jane Cho, wife of beloved Australian entertainer Michael Falzon, has released a statement following his passing last Tuesday after a year-long battle with a rare form of germ cell cancer.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, Jane Cho, Michael Falzon, theatre

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Australian Theatre Star Michael Falzon Has Died Aged 48

by Paul Cashmere

Australia stage show star Michael Falzon has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 48.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, Michael Falzon, theatre

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Spike Lee Has Directed A Television Version Of David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’

by Paul Cashmere

David Byrne’s Broadway production of ‘American Utopia’ has been made into a television event.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, American Utopia, Broadway, David Byrne, rock, Spike Lee, theatre, USA

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Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell Musical Rescheduled for Australia

by Paul Cashmere

‘Bat Out Of Hell – The Rock Musical’ will now take place in Australia in 2021.

Tagged as: Bat Out Of Hell, Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf, theatre

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Alice Cooper Releases Song About Isolation ‘Don’t Give Up’

by Paul Cashmere

Alice Cooper has delivered a brand new song called ‘Don’t Give Up’ as a message to fans in isolation.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Alice Cooper, rock, theatre, USA

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Lucy Durack, Silvie Paladino and the American Psycho Cast To Appear In Episode 4 of Big Night In

by Announcement

Popular Australian actor and singer Lucy Durack, much-loved songstress Silvie Paladino and the cast of American Psycho – The Musical will entertain viewers of Episode 4 of live variety digital show, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Big Night In with John Foreman on May 20 at 7pm.

Tagged as: American Psycho, Big Night In, Lucy Durack, Silvie Paladino, theatre

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Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ Australian Theatre Season Postponed

by Announcement

Producers John Frost, Suzanne Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are disappointed to announce that the Australian seasons of Dolly Parton’s hit musical 9 TO 5 will be postponed.

Tagged as: 9 to 5, Australia, Dolly Parton, theatre

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The Who’s Tommy To Be Staged In Melbourne

by Noise11.com

Tommy will return to Melbourne in August with seven shows locked in for The Palais, St Kilda.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, rock, The Who, theatre, Tommy

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Cirque du Soleil Postpone Performances of Kurios Until 15 April

by Paul Cashmere

Cirque du Soleil have advised all performances until 15 April have been postponed.

Tagged as: Australia, circus, Cirque Du Soleil, Kurios, theatre

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Billy Elliot 10th Anniversary Australia Tour Is Much Better Than First Time

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Elliot The Musical has returned Melbourne. This 10th anniversary Australian tour was announced in 2017 and has already played its Sydney season before opening in Melbourne on Saturday night. This production is a much better and more powerful than what I can recall of the 2007 season.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Australia, Billy Elliot, Billy Elliot The Musical, Elton John, Regent Theatre, theatre

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Bob Marley Musical Set For London

by Music-News.com

A Bob Marley musical is to open in London’s West End next year.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Bob Marley, London, reggae, theatre

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Cirque Du Soleil Kurios Lead Singer Sophie Guay Gives An Insight Into The Show

by Paul Cashmere

Cirque du Soliel’s ‘Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities’ will head to Melbourne in March ahead of its final Australian destinations Adelaide and Perth.

Tagged as: Australia, circus, Cirque Du Soleil, Kurios, theatre

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Ol’ Black Eyes Alice Cooper Performs In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

At 72 Alice Cooper can kick the arse of any musician half his age. Well, maybe not his opening act Airbourne. They kicked everyone’s arse … but that’s another story.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Alice Cooper, rock, theatre, USA

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Green Day Drop Plans For ‘American Idiot’ Movie

by Music-News.com

Green Day have abandoned plans for a movie version of their rock musical and album American Idiot.

Tagged as: alternative, American Idiot, Green Day, punk, rock, theatre, USA

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Here’s Your Sneak Peak of the Alice Cooper Australian Tour Setlist

by Paul Cashmere

Alice Cooper played the first Australian show of his ‘Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back’ tour in Perth on Friday.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Alice Cooper, rock, theatre, USA

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Australian Supergroup Forms To Perform Neil Young’s Live Rust In Concert

by Paul Cashmere

Sarah McLeod of The Superjesus, Jon Toogood of Shihad and Bon Evans aka Kevin Mitchell of Jebediah will perform Neil Young’s classic live album ‘Live Rust’ in concert in Sydney and Melbourne in May.

Tagged as: Australia, Grinspoon, Jebediah, Neil Young. Live Rust, Phil Jamieson, rock, Sarah McLeod, superjesus, theatre

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