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Michael Cassel didn’t throw away his shot, even after Ray Martin knocked him back

Michael Cassel didn’t throw away his shot, even after Ray Martin knocked him back

The theatrical impresario who brought Hamilton to Australia cut his showbiz teeth early. Very early.

  • by Peter FitzSimons

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Interview with a vampire: Kip and Zahra on the making of Dracula

Interview with a vampire: Kip and Zahra on the making of Dracula

Dracula is the final piece in STC’s Gothic trilogy, which started with The Picture of Dorian Gray and continued with Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
This feast for the eyes is one of the best dance works you’ll see this year
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This feast for the eyes is one of the best dance works you’ll see this year

Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest shows around town, including Chicago and gigs from Pond, Bangarra Dance Theatre. Opera Australia and 5 Seconds of Summer’s Luke Hemmings.

  • by John Shand, James Jennings, Millie Muroi, Chantal Nguyen and Peter McCallum
Pulitzer-winning play breaks down barriers with Australian debut

Pulitzer-winning play breaks down barriers with Australian debut

The 2016 drama Cost of Living – set to run in Brisbane and Sydney – stipulates that disabled actors should play two lead roles, marking a “tipping point” for diversity.

  • by Nick Dent
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
Julia Gillard made history with 15 minutes of fury. Now it’s Justine Clarke’s turn

Julia Gillard made history with 15 minutes of fury. Now it’s Justine Clarke’s turn

The former prime minister’s famous misogyny speech was a stunning piece of political theatre – and it’s now an acclaimed stage show.

  • by Louise Rugendyke
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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
Schoolboys ranked this smart young woman. Her response is thrilling

Schoolboys ranked this smart young woman. Her response is thrilling

As a student, Emmanuelle Mattana faced the kind of schoolboy misogyny that made headlines last week. Her play, Trophy Boys, might just make a difference.

  • by Cameron Woodhead
The role that Audra McDonald, Broadway’s GOAT, would kill to play

The role that Audra McDonald, Broadway’s GOAT, would kill to play

The superstar holds six Tony awards, two Grammys and an Emmy. If only there were an award for tap dancing while seven months pregnant.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton
The Greatest Showman star to join cast of hit musical & Juliet

The Greatest Showman star to join cast of hit musical & Juliet

From learning to meditate with Ariana Grande to her connection with Hugh Jackman, theatre powerhouse Keala Settle is bringing her star-studded experience to & Juliet.

  • by Thomas Mitchell
It’s been a long time since he had to chase a role - so what’s on Anthony Warlow’s bucket list?

It’s been a long time since he had to chase a role - so what’s on Anthony Warlow’s bucket list?

When male actors are asked about their dream roles, there’s one common answer. It’s not Warlow’s.

  • by Cassidy Knowlton