REHEARSALS have begun at Opera Australia’s Sydney headquarters, and the countdown is on to the much anticipated Australian premiere of the Tony® Award-winning Broadway production of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella.
The cast of Cinderella in rehearsal. Photo by David Hooley
One of the most beautiful and beloved musicals of all time. Cinderella will open at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from 20 May, with seasons at QPAC, Brisbane from 5 August and the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 23 October.… Members read the rest!
LYNDON TERRACINI for Opera Australia and John Frost for Crossroads Live have announced the lead cast for their contemporary retelling of one of the most loved musicals of all time, Rodgers = Hammerstein's Cinderella.
The Tony® Award-winning Broadway production will have its Australian Premiere in Sydney at the Capitol Theatre from 16 November, 2021.
The role of Ella (Cinderella), a strong and intelligent young woman who dreams of escaping her endless chores so she might see the world, will be played by rising musical theatre star Shubshri Kandiah.… Members read the rest!
TODD McKENNEY’S INDUSTRY `MASK MARKETPLACE' TAKES OFF
WITHIN a couple of weeks, Todd McKenney’s new project to assist others in the entertainment industry has become a roaring success.
Almost 800 Australian-made face masks have been sold, raising $20,000 for their talented designers and professional theatrical wardrobe teams.
Todd is a passionate and long term member of the Stage and Screen industry and an advocate for Public Health.… Members read the rest!
FEATURING AN EVENING
WITH TODD McKENNEY
Following a stellar first series Riverside Theatres Digital is back!
ON SUNDAY, July 26 Riverside Theatres Digital will launch its second digital concert series with award winning performer Todd McKenney.
An Evening with Todd McKenney will stream to audiences’ homes in a one-show only live performance direct from the Riverside Theatres stage in Parramatta.
McKenney will be showcasing the career that has made him a household name, singing a selection of songs that shaped and inspired him.… Members read the rest!
FINAL TICKETS for the Sydney season of the multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL go on sale on Friday (December 13, 2019).
This lavish and fun production will premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star from January 1, 2020 and run until February 9, before seasons at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne from February 16 and the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane from May 9.… Members read the rest!
AUSSIE'S TOP LINE-UP SET TO
BRING MUSICAL FAIRY-TALE
ALIVE ON STAGE IN 2020
AUSTRALIA's leading theatre producer John Frost has announced the full adult cast of the lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL, which opens in Australia next year.
SHREK THE MUSICAL will play at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star from January 1, 2020, followed by seasons at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne from February 16 and at the Lyric Theatre, Brisbane from May 9.… Members read the rest!
STAGE AND TV SHOW STAR
TAKES ON LORD FARQUAAD
IN FAIRY-TALE ROLE
TELEVISION and stage star Todd McKenney will take on the hilarious role of Lord Farquaad, the short-in-stature, ruthless ruler of Duloc in the upcoming lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL.
Todd will join our fairy-tale cast of Ben Mingay as Shrek, Lucy Durack as Princess Fiona and Marcia Hines as the Dragon in this wonderful Broadway hit musical.… 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!
2014 Rob Guest Endowment Award
Winners Announced at gala concert
THE winner of the 2014 Rob Guest Endowment Award was announced last night at a glamourous Gala Concert at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.
Competing against five other outstanding Semi-Finalists with his performance of Soliloquy from Carousel and Let Me Dream, Joshua Robson took out the prestigious award after being chosen by an expert panel of judges which included Nancye Hayes, Todd McKenney and Guy Simpson.… Members read the rest!
April 29, 2022
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