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SPECIAL SHOW OF 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL TO
AID DOLLY'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY
PRODUCERS John Frost and Suzanne Jones are delighted that 9 to 5 THE MUSICAL is partnering with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to bring the joy of reading to children in need across Australia.
As the official charity partner of the musical production, 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL will host a charity performance on Thursday June 18 at 7:30pm with the proceeds from 500 ticket sales going directly to the Imagination Library.… Members read the rest!

ONE OF AUSTRALIA's leading television and musical theatre stars, Eddie Perfect, will play the egotistical boss Franklin Hart Jnr in Dolly Parton’s hit musical 9 To 5, bringing to the role his perfect mix of comic timing and musical theatre credentials. 
The news was announced by producers John Frost, Suzanne Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions.
London’s West End smash-hit 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL will have its Australian Premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre next month from April 19 followed by a season at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne from July 25.… Members read the rest!

DOLLY PARTON’S HIT MUSICAL ATTRACTS
TOP AUSSIE TALENT FOR KEY ROLES
Caroline O’Connor, Marina Prior, Samantha Dodemaide and Erin Clare have been entrusted with the much-loved lead roles in Dolly Parton’s 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL. 
Direct from London’s West End, the hilarious smash-hit musical will have its Australian Premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in April 2020.
Marina Prior will play Violet Newstead, a smart, sassy and efficient woman who has worked all her life at Consolidated Industries.… Members read the rest!

MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER TO
STAR IN MUSICAL `CHICAGO'
ICONIC Australian entertainer Tom Burlinson will join the cast of the multi-award winning, record breaking musical CHICAGO for its seasons in Sydney and Brisbane playing the role of the cunning and charismatic lawyer Billy Flynn.
The news was announced this week by Australian producers John Frost and Suzanne Jones.
“I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to play the great role of Billy Flynn in the Sydney and Brisbane seasons of CHICAGO.… Members read the rest!

Canine companions for Dorothy
as The Wizard partners with RSPCA
CANINE stars who will play the role of Toto in the upcoming Australian tour of the world’s favourite musical, The Wizard of Oz have been announced by producers John Frost and Suzanne Jones.
Taking on the role of Dorothy’s loyal companion will be Australian Cairn Terriers Flick and Trouble, who will share the role of Toto.… Members read the rest!

SEARCH ON FOR AUSTRALIA'S RISING STARS
THEATRE PERFORMERS, MUSICIANS, CREATORS
THE 2017 Rob Guest Endowment Awards are underway for another year and applications for all awards are now open.
The Rob Guest Endowment is Australia’s most exciting scholarship program in performing arts, providing financial assistance and industry support to the next generation of musical theatre stars, creators and musicians.
The 2017 prize package is valued at over $50,000, including the $20,000 major prize, the Rob Guest Endowment Award.… Members read the rest!