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Michael Ball And Alfie Boe To Tour Australia In October

by Noise11.com

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe will tour ‘Together’ in Australia in October.

Tagged as: 00s, Alfie Boe, classical, Michael Ball, theatre, UK

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Kate Miller-Heidke announces Helpmann Awards Nominations at Hamer Hall.

Phil Jamieson To Perform At The Helpmann Awards

by Noise11.com

Phil Jamieson of Grinspoon will perform ’21 Guns’ from American Idiot at the Helpmann Awards for 2017.

Tagged as: Australia, Chris Cheney, Helpmann Awards, Kate Miller-Heidke, Phil Jamieson, rock, theatre

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Trevor Ashley Cast As Herod In New Australian Jesus Christ Superstar

by Paul Cashmere

One of Australia’s biggest stars of stage Trevor Ashley has been cast as Herod in the upcoming Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar from The Production Company.

Tagged as: Australia, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Production Company, theatre

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Hello Dolly for The Production Company at the Playhouse Theatre in the Arts Centre Melbourne on Friday 26 May 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Hello Dolly Kicks Off A Stunning 19th Year For The Production Company

by Paul Cashmere

The 2017 season for The Production Company has officially opened with Broadway classic ‘Hello Dolly’ their first production of the year.

Tagged as: Australia, Hello Dolly, Marina Prior, The Production Company, theatre

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Cirque du Soleil To Present ‘Toruk – The First Flight’ For Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Toruk – The First Flight’ will make its Australian debut in October.

Tagged as: Australia, Cirque Du Soleil, theatre

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Dame Julie Andrews’ Australian Production Of My Fair Lady Is A Theatrical Masterpiece

by Paul Cashmere

The latest Australian production of My Fair Lady, directed by Dame Julie Andrews, is one of the most spectacular productions to reach a Melbourne stage in years.

Tagged as: Anna O'Byrne, Australia, Charles Edwards, Julie Andrews, Mark Vincent, My Fair Lady, Reg Livermore, theatre

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Mamma Mia Will Be Back On Australian Stages From November

by Paul Cashmere

Mamma Mia the musical will return to Australian stages in November.

Tagged as: 70s, Abba, Australia, Mamma Mia, pop, Sweden, theatre

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Bette Midler Nominated For A Tony Award

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Bette Midler completed the triple crown with her nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for the Tony Awards. She has previously received nods for the Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards.

Tagged as: 70s, Bette Midler, contemporary, Hello Dolly, theatre, USA

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The New Australian Production Of Cabaret Is Confronting

by Paul Cashmere

I had not seen Cabaret before last night so I wasn’t prepared for how confronting the storyline is.

Tagged as: Australia, cabaret, theatre

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Bette Midler Nominated For Outer Critics Award For Hello Dolly

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

…and here we go. It’s New York theater awards season.

Tagged as: 70s, Bette Midler, contemporary, Hello Dolly, theatre, USA

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Millsy To Play Jesus In The Production Company ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ For 2017

by Paul Cashmere

The 2017 line-up for The Production Company has been revealed with Rob Mills resurrecting as Jesus in a new production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’.

Tagged as: Australia, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Production Company, theatre

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Julie Andrews Lines Up Idina Menzel and Josh Groban For New Kids TV Show

by Paul Cashmere

Julie Andrews is about to have her own show on Netflix and her famous friends like Josh Groban and Idina Menzel will be joining her.

Tagged as: Julie Andrews, Julie's Greenroom, Netflix, television, theatre

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Nikki Nicholls To Perform The Songs Of Carole King In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Former Farnham backing singer Nikki Nicholls will honour Carole King with her ‘The Songs and Stories of Carole King’ show for one night only in March.

Tagged as: Australia, Carole King, contemporary, Nikki Nicholls, theatre

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The Book of Mormon Opens With Australian Premiere In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

The funniest thing about The Book of Mormon is its subtlety. Imagine how many people in that audience laughing at the expense of the Mormons and their third testament don’t get that their own first and second testaments are just as silly.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, The Book of Mormon, theatre, USA

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Australia’s Smash ‘At Last The Etta James Story’ Gets Extended Run In UK

by Paul Cashmere

‘At Last The Etta James Story’, starring Vika Bull is set for an extended run in the UK after a surprise three-year hit in Australia.

Tagged as: At Last The Etta James Story, Australia, jazz, theatre, Vika Bull

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Australia’s ‘At Last The Etta James Story’ To Tour UK

by Paul Cashmere

Moira Bennett, producer for Room 8, is taking her show ‘At Last: The Etta James Story’ on tour in the UK in March 2017.

Tagged as: At Last The Etta James Story, Australia, Australia's 'At Last The Etta James Story' To Tour UK, Etta James, jazz, theatre, USA, Vika Bull

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Paulini To Star In Australian Production Of The Bodyguard

by Paul Cashmere

Sydney singer Paulini has picked up the starring role of Rachel Marron in the upcoming Australian production of The Bodyguard.

Tagged as: 2017, 90s, Australia, musical, Paulini, Paulini To Star In Australian Production Of The Bodyguard, The Bodyguard, theatre, Whitney Houston

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Final David Bowie Song ‘Killing A Little Time’ Debuts

by Paul Cashmere

Three new David Bowie songs recorded during the ‘Blackstar’ sessions but held back for the Lazarus stage show debuted this week with the final track ‘Killing A Little Time’ available today.

Tagged as: 2016, 70s, 80, David Bowie, Final David Bowie Song 'Killing A Little Time' Debuts, Lazarus, rock, theatre, UK

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Amanda Pelman’s Extraordinary David Bowie Nothing Has Changed In Residence At Hamer Hall

by Paul Cashmere

The death of David Bowie in January has promoted one of the most remarkable tribute shows in Australia.

Tagged as: 70s, Adalita, Amanda Pelman, Amanda Pelman’s Extraordinary David Bowie Nothing Has Changed In Residence At Hamer Hall, Ash Naylor, Australia, Davey Lane, David Bowie, Deborah Conway, iOTA, Nothing Has Changed, Robyn Loau, rock, Steve Kilbey, theatre, Tim Rogers, UK

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The Production Company ‘Dusty’ To Premiere On November 12

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s The Production Company will start its final show of the 2016 season with ‘Dusty’ on November 12.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, Dusty The Musical, John-Michael Howson, pop, The Production Company ‘Dusty’ To Premiere On November 12, theatre, UK

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Elton John The Musical Is In The Works

by Music-News.com

Sir Elton John’s life is set to become a musical.

Tagged as: Elton John, music news, musicals, theatre

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Sexercise – The Musical To Premiere In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

‘Sexercise – The Musical’ will have its world premiere in Melbourne in February.

Tagged as: Australia, Melbourne, music news, Sexercise, theatre

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Melbourne’s East End Theatre District Hosts Four Major Musicals

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s East End theatre district has grown to rival London’s West End and New York’s Broadway with four of the biggest musicals in the world all sell-outs in the city this weekend.

Tagged as: Les Misérables, Melbourne's East End, The King and I, The Rocky Horror Show, theatre, Wicked

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Gypsy Kicks Of The Production Company 2013 Season

by Paul Cashmere

Gypsy, starring Caroline O’Connor, has launched the 2013 season for Jeanne Pratt’s The Production Company.

Tagged as: gypsy, Jeanne Pratt, Pirates of Penzance, Singin' In The Rain, The Production Company, theatre

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Barry Gibb, Rod Laver Arena, 2013, Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11

Bruce Springsteen, Barry Gibb, Tedeschi Trucks, Coldplay Nominated For Helpmann Awards

by Paul Cashmere

The 2013 Helpmann Award nominees have been announced With Bruce Springsteen, Barry Gibb, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Coldplay receiving nominations for Best International Contemporary Concert.

Tagged as: Australia, Barry Gibb, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Helpmann Awards, King Kong, Tedeschi Trucks, theatre

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REVIEW: Jesus Christ Superstar, Melbourne, 14 June 2013

by Paul Cashmere

It has been 20 years since the last major production of Jesus Chris Superstar played for Australia. This current tour is the big budget, 21st Century London production featuring the UK’s main stars Tim Minchin, Ben Forster and Mel C.

Tagged as: Ben Forster, Frontier Touring, Jesus Christ Superstar, live, Mel C, rock, theatre, Tim Minchin, UK

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Tex Perkins A Day On The Green, 2013, Photo Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Tex Perkins Returns Johnny Cash For The Man In Black

by Paul Cashmere

Tex Perkins will once again become Johnny Cash for an encore performance run of The Man In Black.

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

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Michael Jackson The Immortal Cirque du Soleil Heads To Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Jackson’s ‘The Immortal World Tour’ Cirque du Soleil production will head to Australia in September.

Tagged as: 80s, Cirque Du Soleil, Michael Jackson, pop, Showbiz, Showbiz.com.au, The Immortal World Tour, theatre

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Val Lehman Joins The Cast Of Grease

by Paul Cashmere

Former Prisoner star Val Lehman will play the part of Miss Lynch in the upcoming Australian production of Grease.

Tagged as: 70s, Anthony Callea, Australia, Bert Newton, Grease, John Frost, pop, Rob Mills, theatre, Val Lehman

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At Last The Etta James Story Extended For Perth And Brisbane

by Paul Cashmere

‘At Last – The Etta James Story’ starring Vika Bull has become the surprise stage hit of 2013 in Australia and has been extended for Perth and Brisbane.

Tagged as: At Last The Etta James Story, Australia, Bon Scott, Eva Cassidy, John Denver, John Livings, John McAll, Johnny Cash, Room8, Simon Myers, Tex Perkins, theatre, Vika Bull

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Australia’s Smash ‘At Last The Etta James Story’ Gets Extended Run In UK

‘At Last The Etta James Story’, starring Vika Bull is set for an extended run in the UK after a surprise three-year hit in Australia.

December 18, 2016

Australia’s ‘At Last The Etta James Story’ To Tour UK

Moira Bennett, producer for Room 8, is taking her show 'At Last: The Etta James Story' on tour in the UK in March 2017.

November 17, 2016

‘At Last The Etta James Story’ To Return To Melbourne

‘At Last – The Etta James Story’, starring Vika Bull, will return to Melbourne two years after its 2013 premiere.

September 21, 2015

Room8 To Stage The Songs Of James Bond

Room8, the company behind ‘The Man In Black’ and ‘At Last: The Etta James Story’, will bring ‘The Songs Of James Bond’ to the stage for their next production.

August 15, 2013

At Last The Etta James Story To Return To Melbourne

The Room8 production ‘At Last: The Etta James Story’ will continue its record run with a return visit to where it all started, Melbourne in November.

August 13, 2013

At Last The Etta James Story Is Heading To Perth

The Room8 Production ‘At Last: The Story of Etta James’ starring Vika Bull is heading to Perth for one-week only.

March 7, 2013

At Last – The Etta James Story Reviewed

The challenge in telling the story of Etta James is conveying the passion of the performance. The producers at Room 8 Productions knew an actor wasn’t going to achieve. Picking Vika Bull to tell the Etta James story was the perfect choice.

February 25, 2013