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BROADWAY LEGEND RETURNS TO DAZZLE AUSSIE
FANS WITH INTIMATE EVENING OF SONG
BEFORE he was an Emmy®-winning TV and film actor, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony®-winning Broadway star. 
Patinkin, star of the hit television series Homeland and one of the most versatile and compelling actors, singers and storytellers of our age, returns to Australia in November for the first time in five years to perform in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.… Members read the rest!

View to produce best music possible culminates
with `Parachutes for Puppets' release
CAIRN'S five-piece Area13 bring together a cumulative century worth of experience to create their debut long-player Parachutes For Puppets. 
The band members – Rob Midgley, Julian Cliffe, JP [John Paul], Paul Southwell and Kev Boorman – found their passion as children, progressing into jamming with local bands as teenagers and eventually playing gigs and releasing music.… Members read the rest!

Tina Arena & star-studded cast to be joined
by 18 of Sydney's leading young performers
THE 18 young performers who have been cast in the upcoming production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s EVITA at the Sydney Opera House from September have been announced. 
Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini, Australian impresario John Frost and leading UK theatre producer David Ian said the three sets of six children will alternate in ensemble roles.… Members read the rest!

TRAVEL REVIEW:
THE DARLING, GOLD COAST 

Date: JULY,  2018

By SHIRLEY BROUN

A FEELING of wanting to indulge and spoil myself and live in the lap of luxury for a night inspired me to take up an opportunity to experience The Darling, the Star Gold Coast’s latest luxury accommodation venue.
When the TV Week Logies were held at The Star for the first time this year, I noticed many of the celebrities had also booked at The Darling and after my brief one-night stay, I can understand why. 
Right from the moment I pulled up at the entrance, the level of service on offer was made most apparent.… Members read the rest!

GUEST SPEAKER SIMON GALLAHER
SET TO DELIGHT LUNCH GUESTS
LEGENDARY Australian performer Simon Gallaher will be the special guest at the second Australian Ladies Variety Association (ALVA) Gold Coast luncheon to be held on Wednesday, August 22. 
The Brisbane born, Logie Award-winning singer, actor, director, pianist, hit songwriter, theatrical star, producer and entrepreneur will be giving lunch guests at the ALVA Goes Gold Coast event an insight into his career as well as informing them on his current activities and projects in the entertainment industry.… Members read the rest!

AFTER SELL-OUT 2018 SERIES
STARS SET TO JOIN FARNHAM
ON STAGE AGAIN IN 2019
BE QUICK TO SECURE TICKETS
JOHN Farnham is set to head a huge line-up of stars in Series Three of the popular RED HOT SUMMER TOUR in 2019, with tickets going on sale this Thursday, July 19, 2018. 
With two massive announcements already made for the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR in 2019, festival promoters have organised an incredible line-up for the highly anticipated Series Three.… Members read the rest!

Next installment of four-part
comic cover single arrives
MELBOURNE's The Offtopics have been working their basses off of late, getting the next installment of their four-part comic cover single series finished. 
Their collectible vinyl single `A Man Needs Cooling' will be launched at the Mechanic's Institute in Brunswick, Victoria on July 27.
What started as a nugget of an idea to pay homage to comic book culture through a series of vinyl releases complete with cover narration has blossomed into a full-blown art project for the band.… Members read the rest!

Audience jumping to sound of Ol' 55

VENUE: Jupiter’s Casino, Gold Coast

DATE: November 26, 2016

Review by SHIRLEY BROUN

 
FROM the very moment Ol' 55 first leaped onto centre stage, the audience were ready to relive the music of the 50s and 60s.
Rock'n'roll dancers jumped to their feet in readiness and I heard one lady next to me say `I just can't wait, I love their music'.… Members read the rest!

Producers announce Rocky Horror Show
Funny, sexy and heading to Sydney
PRODUCERS Howard Panter and John Frost today confirmed that the new Australian production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show will play a limited season at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from April 2015.
Returning in the coveted role of Frank N Furter will be television and theatre star Craig McLachlan, fresh from shooting the title role in the third series of ABC TV’s top rating drama series The Doctor Blake Mysteries.… Members read the rest!

Daring to be different
On With the Show's Flashback
to Variety Today 1997

By SHIRLEY BROUN

JOE Labero has delved into the depths of his amazing imagination to bring to life the multi million dollar production of `Illusions', launched at Jupiter's Casino on Saturday, July 19, 1997.
The focus of over 1000 guests on opening night, this magnificent spectacle dared to be different.… Members read the rest!