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Chris Ryan Talks About His Starring Role As Newton in Bowie’s Lazarus

In 2018 Jeanne Pratt’s The Production Company scored a major win for Melbourne. The company acquired the rights to David Bowie’s final work ‘Lazarus’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Chris Ryan, David Bowie, Lazarus, rock, The Production Company, theatre, UK

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Keala joins Hugh Jackman at UK Show

by Music-News.com

Hugh Jackman’s The Greatest Showman co-star Keala Settle made a surprise appearance during the opening night of his one-man show in Glasgow on Tuesday night (07May19).

Tagged as: Australia, Hugh Jackman, Keala, The Greatest Showman, theatre

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Barnum The Musical Is A Challenge Well Played

by Paul Cashmere

Let’s face it. A musical about circus superstar PT Barnum will always have an uphill battle in the shadow on one of the greatest movies in recent years Barnum starring Hugh Jackman. The musical star Todd McKenney will be compared to Jackman’s performance and the music to the Grammy winning movie soundtrack. When you compare those two, of course the movie wins.

Tagged as: Australia, Barnum the Musical, Rachel Beck, theatre, Todd McKenney

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Barry Humphries Resurrects Dame Edna for My Gorgeous Life

by Paul Cashmere

Barry Humphries has put the defibrillator on Dame Edna and brought the old chook back to life. Humphries will star Edna in his new show ‘Dame Edna My Gorgeous Life’.

Tagged as: Australia, Barry Humphries, comedy, Dame Edna, Paul Dainty, theatre

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Muriel’s Wedding The Musical is Destined to become an Australian Theatre Classic

by Paul Cashmere

‘Muriel’s Wedding The Musical’ is destined to be a global hit. This all-Australian production, based on the book by PJ Hogan, directed by Simon Phillips and with new music from Kate Miller-Heidke & Kier Nuttal, will be a great fit for Broadway or the West End one day. Right now, Melbourne is privileged to host the Australian premiere of the national tour of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical.

Tagged as: 80s, Abba, Australia, Kate Miller-Heidke, Keir Nuttall, Muriel's Wedding the Musical, Muriels Wedding, pop, theatre

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Cirque du Soliel to present Kurios for Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Cirque du Soliel’s next Australian showcase is the acclaimed ‘Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities’.

Tagged as: Australia, Cirque du Soliel, Kurios Cabinet of Curiosities, theatre

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Jersey Boys returns to Melbourne a decade after first run

by Paul Cashmere

The Four Seasons story ‘Jersey Boys’ has returned for the third time to Melbourne, 10 years after the initial run in 2009.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, Bob Gaudio, Cameron MacDonald, Franki Valli, Glaston Toft, Jersey Boys, Nick Massi, pop, Ryan Gonzalez, theatre, Thomas McGuane, Tommy DeVito, USA

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Jeanne Pratt AC, Chairman of The Production Company

The Production Company Launches 2019 Season with a Bowie exclusive

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s revered theatre company The Production Company has launched its 2019 season with two Australian premieres (including David Bowie’s last work) and an all time classic.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, David Bowie, Jeanne Pratt, Lazarus, Ragtime, rock, The Production Company, theatre, Thoroughly Modern Millie, UK

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Kate Miller-Heidke. image by Ros O'Gorman

Kate Miller-Heidke to Perform for Australia at Eurovision 2019

by Paul Cashmere

Kate Miller-Heidke will perform for Australia in Israel at Eurovision 2019.

Tagged as: Abba, Australia, Eurovision, Kate Miller-Heidke, Muriels Wedding, theatre

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Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Musical to open on Broadway

by Paul Cashmere

‘Jagged Little Pill’, a new musical based in Alanis Morissette’s classic album, will open on Broadway in the second half of 2019.

Tagged as: 90s, Alanis Morissette, Broadway, Jagged Little Pill, rock, theatre, USA

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Muriel’s Wedding The Musical is heading to Melbourne in March

by Paul Cashmere

Muriel’s Wedding The Musical is on its way to Melbourne.

Tagged as: Abba, Australia, Kate Miller-Heidke, Muriels Wedding, theatre

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Craig McLachlan charged with Sex Offences

by Paul Cashmere

Actor and singer Craig McLachlan has been changed with assault and sex offenses by Victoria Police.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Christie Whelan Browne, Craig McLachan, pop, Rocky Horror Show, theatre

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Daredevil Sam Powers to perform death defeating feat with The Illusionists in Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Daredevil Sam Powers will join the Melbourne line-up for The Illusionists starting 22 January at the Regent Theatre.

Tagged as: Australia, Entertainment, MAGIC!, Sam Powers, The Illusionists, theatre, Tim Lawson

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Illusionists Chris Cox says he his glad he has used his Talent for Good and not Evil

by Paul Cashmere

British Magician/Illusionist Chris Cox admits he is a master manipulator of his audience and that’s where the entertainment value comes in but he also says that he could have used his skill for “evil’ … like teaching this talent to politicians.

Tagged as: Australia, Broadway, Chris Cox, MAGIC!, The Illusionists, theatre

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong gets it right about funny – REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ will make you laugh. If it doesn’t, you are the dictionary definition of ‘buzz-kill’. This is a laugh out loud show.

Tagged as: Australia, comedy, Mischief Theatre Company, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, theatre

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The Illusionists, now in Australia, was one of the worlds biggest tours of 2018

by Paul Cashmere

The Illusionists tour has made the Top 100 tours of 2018 worldwide.

Tagged as: Australia, Broadway, Chris Cox, MAGIC!, The Illusionists, theatre

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Billy Elliot The Musical announces Adult Cast

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Elliot The Musical will return to Australia in 2019.

Tagged as: Australia, Billy Elliot The Musical, Elton John, theatre

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The Production Company to produce David Bowie ‘Lazarus The Musical’ for Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s The Production Company will stage the first Australian production of David Bowie’s musical ‘Lazarus’ in 2019.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, David Bowie, Jeanne Pratt, Lazarus, rock, The Production Company, theatre, UK

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Frankie Grande and Ariana Grande release Rent song ‘Seasons of Love’ from TV special

by Paul Cashmere

Ariana Grande and her brother Frankie Grande have recorded a version of ‘Seasons of Love’ for the Rent Live TV special.

Tagged as: 00s, Ariana Grande, Frankie Grande, pop, Rent, theatre, USA

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Hugh Jackman is taking his one-man show on a world tour

by Music-News.com

Hugh Jackman is bringing his one-man show back to the stage for a world tour.

Tagged as: Australia, contemporary, Hugh Jackman, theatre

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Muriel’s Wedding Australian Cast Announced

by Paul Cashmere

The cast for the Australian production of Muriel’s Wedding has been revealed.

Tagged as: Australia, Muriels Wedding, theatre

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School of Rock is the Good Fun Musical for the Whole Family

by Paul Cashmere

Every now and then a good, fun musical for the whole family comes along. ‘School of Rock’ is one of them.

Tagged as: Amy Lehpamer, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Australia, Brett Hill, Her Majesty's Theatre, musical, School of Rock, theatre

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Chris Ryan, Alinta Chidzey in A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder

‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder’ Is Another Win For The Production Company

by Paul Cashmere

With ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder’ The Production Company has broadened its appeal with a very different and very funny new comedy making its Australian debut.

Tagged as: A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Australia, The Production Company, theatre

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Perci Moeketsi as Nelson Mandela photo by Serge Thomann

Madiba The Musical May Be The Most Important Show You See This Year

by Paul Cashmere

Madiba The Musical is a must see for the story alone. Everyone needs a reminder about what a human rights disgrace South Africa was between 1948 and 1992. It is incredible Apartheid happened during the lifetime of people who are 30-years old today.

Tagged as: Australia, Madiba The Musical, Nelson Mandela, South Africa, theatre

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Todd McKenney To Star In Australian Production Of Barnum The Circus Musical

by Paul Cashmere

Todd McKenney will be P.T. Barnum when the Australian production of Barnum The Circus Musical debuts in Melbourne in April 2019.

Tagged as: Australia, Barnum The Circus Musical, Rachael Beck, theatre, Todd McKenney

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Boy from Oz Rohan Browne and Caroline O'Connor

The Production Company Brings 2018 Relevance To The Boy From Oz

by Paul Cashmere

People go to the theatre for various reasons, some to escape, others to be inspired, all to be entertained. You can be guaranteed that The Production Company will tick all of those boxes with The Boy From Oz.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Caroline O'Connor, Peter Allen, Rohan Browne, The Boy From Oz, The Production Company, theatre

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Tex Perkins, Beasts Of Boubon. Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Tex Perkins Adds A Second The Man In Black Show For Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Tex Perkins’ ‘The Man In Black’ Johnny Cash tribute has a second date for Melbourne.

Tagged as: Australia, country, Johnny Cash, Tex Perkins, The Man In Black, theatre

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Donna Summer Musical Original Cast Soundtrack Released

by Paul Cashmere

The original cast recording for ‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’ has been revealed.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Broadway, disco, Donna Summer, pop, theatre, USA

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Tex Perkins To Play Another Round of The Man In Black

by Paul Cashmere

Tex Perkins will dust off Johnny Cash for another round of The Man In Black in December.

Tagged as: Australia, country, Johnny Cash, Tex Perkins, The Man In Black, theatre

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Mamma Mia Is A Lot Of Fun If You Don’t Think Too Hard About The Plot

by Paul Cashmere

Some musicals should be seen for the story, some for the cast, some for the music. You need to see ‘Mamma Mia’ just for a good time.

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

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