This Week in Musical Theatre – 22 August 2015
The week that was:
The Australian cast of the brand new production, Georgy Girl – the Seekers Musical, was announced.- Hugh Jackman is bringing a five-city arena concert tour, Broadway to Oz, to Australia, opening in late November in Melbourne. Tickets go on sale on Monday and are available through Ticketek.
- Delta Goodrem released a video on social media of her and the cast of Cats performing a cover of new single ‘Wings’.
- In news that could see musical theatre return to the STC, they announced Jonathan Church as their new Artistic Director this week.
The Australian cast of the brand new production, What to watch out for Next Week:
- High Society has their first performance at the Hayes Theatre on Friday.
- Anything Goes begins bump in into the Opera House on Monday with shows from 5 September.
- We are expecting announcements from both Dirty Dancing and Sound of Music early next week, so stay tuned.
Now Playing & Coming Soon:
New South Wales:
Matilda the Musical – Now playing at Sydney Lyric Theatre
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Les Miserables – Now Playing at the Capitol Theatre until 18 October.
Transferring to QPAC, QLD from 10 November.
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Anything Goes – Sydney Opera House from 5 September.
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High Society – At the Hayes Theatre from Friday, 4 September.
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Victoria:
The Lion King – Now playing at the Regent Theatre Melbourne until 1 November.
Transferring to the Crown Theatre, WA from 18 November.
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Queensland:
Strictly Ballroom – Opening at QPAC, QLD from 9 September.
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Western Australia:
Dirty Dancing – Now playing at the Crown Theatre until 6 September.
Transferring to Adelaide Festival Centre, S.A. from 2 October.
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