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THREE WEEKS REMAINING FOR SYDNEY AUDIENCES
SYDNEY-SIDERS have only three weeks remaining to enjoy the magic of the high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical PIPPIN before it closes on January 24, 2021 at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.
After nine spectacular weeks of performances, the curtain will come down on Sydney’s unforgettable summer hit musical, full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked.… Members read the rest!

Audiences rejoice as Pippin and
the Lyric lead theatre comeback
SYDNEY-siders and critics have embraced the return to theatres with Sydney’s unforgettable summer hit musical, the high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical PIPPIN receiving huge acclaim by critics and audiences alike.
The first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 led to theatres closing down in March, PIPPIN plays exclusively at the Sydney Lyric at The Star for a limited season.… Members read the rest!

MUSICAL THEATRE RETURNS AFTER
EIGHT MONTH COVID-19 HIATUS
PERFORMANCES begin next Tuesday for the high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical PIPPIN, the first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 led to theatres closing down in March.
PIPPIN plays exclusively at the Sydney Lyric at The Star from next Tuesday November 24 to January 31, 2021 only.
“We’re so excited to bring PIPPIN to the stage as the first musical following the Covid shutdown,” said producer John Frost.… Members read the rest!

PRODUCERS John Frost and Suzanne Jones recently announced their stellar cast for the high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical PIPPIN which opens at the Sydney Lyric Theatre at The Star for an exclusive season from November 24, 2020.
The role of the young and confused protagonist Pippin will be played by Ainsley Melham, who performed the title role in Aladdin on Broadway and across Australia.… Members read the rest!

AT 83 THE MAESTRO HAS
LEFT THE BUILDING BUT
THE MUSIC & MEMORIES
WILL LIVE ON FOREVER
By SHIRLEY BROUN
IT IS with a sad heart I report that revered entertainer Geoff Harvey has died at the age of 83.
The much-loved musical director, conductor, musician and television personality won the hearts of millions around the country during 38 years with the Nine Network, countless live shows and touring with Australian and international performers.… Members read the rest!

WHO'S BEEN INVITED TO
WALK THE RED CARPET
AT AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
OF SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
OPENING NIGHT of the Australian Premiere production of Saturday Night Fever at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star on April 2, 2019 will include a host of top Aussie personalities.
On With the Show thought you may be interested in who is on the Opening Night guest list and will walk the red carpet (between 6pm and 7pm) for this fabulous production of Saturday Night Fever which features not only the classic disco hits of the Bee Gees but also leading performers such as Euan Doidge, Melanie Hawkins, Marcia Hines, Bobby Fox, Paulini and Natalie Conway.… Members read the rest!

FIRST EVITA PERFORMANCE TONIGHT
STARS TO WALK RED CARPET TUESDAY
TIM RICE and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s EVITA has finally returned to Australia with the first performance of this iconic block-buster musical tonight at the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House, ahead of the star-studded Opening Night on Tuesday September 18.
EVITA has achieved the highest grossing advance of any production in the history of the Sydney Opera House, and is playing for a strictly limited seven-week season in Sydney.… Members read the rest!

AUSSIE STARS SET TO WALK RED CARPET
FOR HIT MUSICAL OPENING NIGHT
KEEP an eye out for The Bodyguard which is coming to major venues in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.
The international award-winning hit musical THE BODYGUARD began its Australian tour on April 21 with the first preview at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.
Producers Michael Harrison, David Ian and John Frost are thrilled Australian audiences will finally experience this exciting show, with its iconic story and soaring ballads.… Members read the rest!

Finding love in the most unexpected places
On With the Show's
Flashback to 1995

Love can blossom at the most unexpected times but when the arrow hits, it is an experience many cherish. Guest writer Marcus Kuczynski asked six celebrities how they met the love of their life.

Jane Scali and Paul Martell
JANE Scali, a former Young Talent Time member, and comedian Paul Martell met when they were doing a children's telethon in Tamworth in 1984.… Members read the rest!

On With the Show's
Flashback to Variety Today 1990
Kerri-Anne Kennerley

GOODMORNING Australia host Kerri-Anne Kennerley goes back just two years to her most memorable Christmas.

"Celebrating with my husband John's family at The Bear Pub at Woodstock, England, would have to be the most memorable," she said.

"After enjoying a traditional hot Christmas dinner, we all sat in front of a log fire and sang Christmas Carols with my sister-in-law Emmy Lou Harris (married to John's brother Paul).

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