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From Tamworth to Washington: How Black Elvis’ grandson conquered the stage

From Tamworth to Washington: How Black Elvis’ grandson conquered the stage

The Tony, Grammy, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Hamilton returns to Sydney later this month, with refreshed cast.

  • by Helen Pitt

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‘There’s always a little bit of green in the hairline’

‘There’s always a little bit of green in the hairline’

Wicked star Sheridan Adams pulls back the curtain on her journey from theatre usher to her dream musical role.

  • by Elizabeth Flux
‘So honest about domestic abuse’: How Tina Turner’s story resonates here and now

‘So honest about domestic abuse’: How Tina Turner’s story resonates here and now

Turner’s triumph over prejudice and violence to become the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll is a timely one for Australia in 2024.

  • by Nick Dent
Trailer: Beauty and the Beast the Musical
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Trailer: Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Bringing the classic Disney animation to the stage, Beauty and the Beast the Musical features all the classic characters and songs.

Star missing from blockbuster musical for two weeks, fans ‘disappointed’

Star missing from blockbuster musical for two weeks, fans ‘disappointed’

Star soprano Sarah Brightman has not performed for two weeks, leaving fans who travelled hundreds of kilometres disappointed.

  • by Elizabeth Flux
The biggest musical you’ve never heard of is finally coming to Sydney

The biggest musical you’ve never heard of is finally coming to Sydney

The show has collected a swag of Tony Awards and a Grammy and will receive its Australian premiere next year.

  • by Nick Galvin
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Sister Act became a musical, but someone forgot to tell Whoopi Goldberg

Sister Act became a musical, but someone forgot to tell Whoopi Goldberg

Award-winning composer Alan Menken remembers the first time he met Whoopi Goldberg and explains why his “Razzie” didn’t really worry him.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton
How this brilliant musical was produced from scratch in five days

How this brilliant musical was produced from scratch in five days

What happens at Australia’s musical theatre festival? Young people hone their craft, stars revel in the virtuosic lyrics and storytellers gather.

  • by John Shand
A cult-hit Celine Dion themed parody of Titanic is coming to Sydney
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A cult-hit Celine Dion themed parody of Titanic is coming to Sydney

The off-Broadway smash Titanique is coming to Redfern in an attempt to broaden the city’s nightlife.

  • by Michael Koziol