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    Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre Is Turning Gothic Horror Masterpiece 'Nosferatu' Into a Stage Drama

    More than a century since the silent film hit the screen, this new stage version sets the horror story in a Tasmanian mining town.

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    Jonathan Larson's Acclaimed Musical 'tick, tick…BOOM!' Is Coming to Sydney in 2023

    Before 'Rent' became a huge smash, creator and composer Jonathan Larson created another musical — and the off-Broadway favourite is heading to Sydney.

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    'Madagascar the Musical' Will Sing and Dance Its Way Around Australia This Summer

    DreamWorks' animated hit takes to the stage, complete with a lavish set, world-class puppets and colourful costumes.

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    Don't Throw Away Your Shot: 'Hamilton' Will Finish Its Australian Run in 2023

    The Broadway sensation has been touring Down Under since 2021, but it'll farewell Australia for New Zealand after its Brisbane 2023 season.

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    Win VIP Tickets to Kraken's Sold-Out Subterranean Summer Gig with Live Tunes and Rum

    Here’s your chance to score VIP passes to the sold-out Kraken Black Mojito Subterranean Summer gig for you and a mate.

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    A New 'Cinderella'-Inspired Australian Rom-Com Musical Will Premiere in Melbourne in 2023

    Reimagining the classic story, 'MIDNIGHT — The Fairytale Begins...' has been in development for six years, and features a song by Kate Miller-Heidke.

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    Instruments of Dance: The Australian Ballet's Drew Hedditch on Preparing to Hit the Stage With the Spectacular Triple Bill

    We sat down with the coryphée to chat cross-company collaboration, developing as a dancer and why this is the ballet for you if you're green to the scene.

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    Here We Go Again: 'MAMMA MIA! The Musical' Is Returning to Australia in 2023

    Calling all dancing queens — come 2023, you'll be able to take another chance on this jukebox musical featuring 22 ABBA hits.

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    Cirque du Soleil Is Bringing Its First-Ever Show on Ice Down Under in 2023

    Cirque du Soleil's 42nd creation, 'CRYSTAL' combines trapeze, juggling, aerial acrobatics, figure skating and extreme skating — all on ice.

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    Let's Do the Time Warp Again: 'The Rocky Horror Show' Is Touring Australian Stages in 2023

    Celebrating 50 years of 'Rocky Horror', the new Australian run will star Jason Donovan as Frank N Furter and Myf Warhurst as The Narrator — and kick off in Sydney in February.

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    Dylan Moran Is Bringing His Latest Comedy Show to Australia and New Zealand in 2023

    The 'Black Books' star will tour Down Under the country for two months between April and May.

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    'The Wizard of Oz'-Inspired Blockbuster Musical 'Wicked' Is Returning to Australia in 2023

    Following the Land of Oz's witches, the Broadway smash is headed to Sydney Lyric in August 2023.

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    Calling All 90s Teens: The 'Cruel Intentions' Musical Is Touring Australia's East Coast Again in 2023

    Love the 1999 film? Then there's nothing else to do but see this stage version when it hits up Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast in 2023.

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    Jonathan Larson's Acclaimed Musical 'tick, tick…BOOM!' Will Make Its Aussie Mainstage Debut in 2023

    Before 'Rent' became a huge smash, creator and composer Jonathan Larson created another musical — and the off-Broadway favourite is coming to Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    The Tony Award-Winning Version of 'A Christmas Carol' Is Heading Down Under This Festive Season

    David Wenham will play Scrooge in this Broadway and West End hit, which'll enjoy its Australian premiere season in Melbourne from November.

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    Enmore Road Is Expanding Its Entertainment Offerings This Spring — Here Are Our Top Picks

    Expect comedy shows popping up in hair salons, Sydney Fringe Festival acts taking over bars and live music having even more rooms to ring out loud in.

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    Making Moves: Sydney Dance Company's Mia Thompson on What it Takes to Become a Full-Time Dancer

    The Brisbane-born artist sheds light on how she got her start, her international moves and the power of being on stage.

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    The 'Hairspray' Musical Is Bringing Its Tony-Winning 60s Teen Dreams to Sydney in 2023

    Sydney Lyric will play host to a local staging of the original Broadway production, which picked up eight Tony Awards.

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    Be Our Guest: Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' Musical Is Coming to Australia in 2023

    The Tony- and Olivier Award-winning stage hit has been reimagined and redesigned, and will enjoy its Australian premiere at Sydney's Capitol Theatre.

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    Griffin Theatre Company Will Purchase and Revamp Longtime Home the SBW Stables Theatre, Thanks to a $5 Million Philanthropic Donation

    After more than 40 years of groundbreaking plays at the venue, the Griffin Theatre Company will now be the sole owners of the SBW Stables Theatre.

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    Fantastical Characters, Secret Speakeasies and Hidden Realms: Step Inside the Curious World of Eternityland

    Sydneysiders, our city is well and truly back. So, it's a pleasure to welcome you to a wonderland celebrating all the joyful stuff. Come join the story (and unravel the mystery) of Eternityland.

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    'Six the Musical' Is Bringing Its Pop-Fuelled Take on History Back to Sydney for a Five-Week Encore

    If you missed the West End hit during its 15-week Sydney Opera House run over summer, you've now got another chance to see it.

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    Simply the Best: 'Tina — The Tina Turner Musical' Is Finally Coming Down Under in 2023

    Filled with the singer's hits, the show will enjoy its Australian-premiere season at Theatre Royal Sydney from next May.

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    Calling All NPR Obsessives: David Sedaris Is Touring Australia Again in 2023

    The NPR humorist and bestselling author is bringing his 'An Evening with David Sedaris' shows back Down Under.

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    Where to See Incredible Live Shows in the Inner West (And Where to Grab a Drink Nearby)

    Pair incredible live music, comedy and more with these foolproof pre- and post-show bev spots.

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    Eight Ways to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix on the Sapphire Coast

    From multi-day music festivals to month-long arts events, the Sapphire Coast is brimming with exciting arts and culture events.

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    'Amadeus' Starring Michael Sheen Leads Sydney Opera House's 50th Anniversary Lineup

    The 'Masters of Sex', 'Tron: Legacy', 'The Queen' and 'Twilight' star will play Antonio Salieri in this Australian-exclusive season in the Opera House's revamped Concert Hall.

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    The New Hit West End Version of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' Is Coming Down Under

    Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical will premiere in Melbourne in November 2022, before heading to Sydney in February 2023.

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    Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap' Is Bringing Its Onstage Murder-Mystery to Australia

    It's the world’s longest-running play, running for 70 years in London's West End — and it's heading to Sydney in October.

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    Jodie Comer's West End Debut 'Prima Facie' Is Being Beamed Into Australian Cinemas Thanks to NT Live

    The 'Killing Eve' star plays a brilliant young barrister in this scorching one-woman play, which'll screen in cinemas Down Under in July.

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    Acclaimed Play 'You Know We Belong Together' Is Coming to the Sydney Opera House

    Created by and starring Julia Hales, the hit production pairs a personal exploration of Down syndrome with 'Home and Away' dreams. 

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    'Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical' Is Bringing Its Song-Filled Upside Down Satire Down Under

    An award-winner during its off-Broadway run, this 'Stranger Things' stage send-up is making its Australian debut in Melbourne this spring.

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    Heartwarming Tony-Winning Musical 'Come From Away' Is Returning to Melbourne and Sydney

    Already a hit in both cities — and on Broadway — this joyous musical based on a true post-September 11 tale is doing the rounds again.

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    'Jagged Little Pill the Musical' Is Bringing Its Alanis Morissette Soundtrack Back to Sydney

    You oughta know that this Tony-winning musical based on Alanis Morissette's back catalogue is returning to Sydney this winter.

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    Sydney Festival Is Hitting the Road and Showcasing Recordings of Shows from the 2022 Season in Regional Hubs

    Four performances from the January 2022 festival have been recorded and will be popping up in 30 regional hubs.

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    Olivier Award-Winning Shakespeare-Meets-Pop Musical '& Juliet' Is Coming to Australia in 2023

    This "what if?" take on 'Romeo and Juliet' blends the Bard's greatest tragedy with pop songs by Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Robyn and more.

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    Calling All 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Fans: Bianca Del Rio Is Touring Down Under This Year

    The sixth-season winner is bringing her latest comedy show 'Unsanitized!' to nine cities cities across Australia and New Zealand.

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    Ten Quintessential After-Dark Activities in Sydney to Try This Autumn

    You’ll hardly miss summer with our top picks to ensure a fun-filled autumn.

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    'Back to the Future: The Musical' Was Just Named the UK's Best New Show So Let's Hope It Zips Down Under

    Great Scott, this song-filled stage version of everyone's favourite time-travelling 80s flick just picked itself up an Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

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    Six Live Music Events in Regional NSW Worthy of a Weekend Road Trip This Autumn

    From a giant outback festival to a five-day tribute to The King, these are the music events worth hitting the road for this April.

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    The 'Cruel Intentions' Musical Is Touring Its Twists and 90s Soundtrack Around Australia This Year

    This film-to-stage adaptation will unleash its dangerous liaisons in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide across the middle of the year — complete with throwback hits by Placebo, The Verve, *NSYNC, Britney and more.

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    A Bluffer's Guide to 'Hamilton' If Your Plus-One Is Already a Super Fan

    There aren't many people that haven't been caught up in the cultural phenomenon that is 'Hamilton' in some way or other — whether personally or a loved one becoming a die-hard fan.

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