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The six cast members of the musical 'Six' strut their stuff. They wear fluorescent-framed sunglasses and matching ruffs, and pose on a stage lit dramatically in red and purple.
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Musical review: Six, Comedy Theatre

The return of the musical phenomenon that not only gives agency to Henry VIII's six wives, but makes them pop…

A woman of Asian appearance sits on a stool smiling at the camera. She has long dark hair and wears an orange-brown outfit. The background is indistinct.
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New musical celebrates Australian inventiveness

The creation of the black box flight recorder is the focus of a new musical theatre production opening at QPAC…

Four men on stage with showbiz lights as part of Jersey Boys Prospero Arts performance.
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Performance review: Jersey Boys, QPAC

Prospero Arts delivers a finely crafted and well-sung, semi-staged version of ‘Jersey Boys’ in Brisbane.

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Musical Theatre review: The Choir of Man, Arts Centre Melbourne

Singing and dancing in a pub setting brings frothy joy to all.

Sunset Boulevard. Woman in flowing white dress on the stage in front of an empty theatre, surrounded by house lights and footlights.
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Phantom’s Sarah Brightman to star in new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard

‘All right Mr DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up’: Brightman to play deranged silent picture star Norma Desmond in lavish…

Strictly Gershwin. A number of ballet dancers pose mid dance in front of a film screen showing Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
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Dance Review:  Strictly Gershwin, QPAC

A welcome return tribute offers a sparkling production and splendid dancing from Queensland Ballet.

Groundhog Day the Musical. Man with microphone sits at piano talking, in front of screen.
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Groundhog Day musical in a Melbourne exclusive

Another big musical is heading to Melbourne in 2024.

Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas! Maxi Shield and Maya Dove Photo: Damien Bredburg
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Theatre review: Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas!, QPAC

This new work by the ever-inventive shake & stir theatre co. is a joyous and heart-warming follow-up to 'Fourteen', their…

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Creating a new Australian musical through a personal story filled with love and joy

Keir Nuttall and Kate Miller-Heidke’s 'Bananaland' promises musical fun and side-splitting hilarity with some underlying serious themes.

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Beetlejuice musical announced as Melbourne exclusive

Featuring music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, the hit Broadway musical opens at The Regent Theatre in 2025.

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