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Pictured is dress rehearsal for West Side Story production on June 26, 2021 at Crown Theatre in Perth, Australia. Photo by Will Russell. Content warning: this production contains coarse language, adult themes, racial slur,s and sexual violence. West Side Story has opened at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre, directed by Joey McKneely and featuring a cast studded... Continue Reading →
Image supplied by Redcliffe Musical Theatre School of Rock 9 - 18 July 2021 Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Redcliffe Musical Theatre present the Queensland community theatre premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical School of Rock at the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre this July. Based on the hit movie of the same name, School of Rock follows Dewey... Continue Reading →
Jesus Christ Superstar 9-15 July 2021 Twelfth Night Theatre, Bowen Hills Suitable for patrons aged 15+ Lynch & Paterson bring Jesus Christ Superstar, the mega musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, to Brisbane as it celebrates its 50th anniversary since the original concept album. “We are beyond excited to not only bring this phenomenal... Continue Reading →
Original Australian company, photographed by Jeff Busby Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Come From Away has opened in Brisbane, bringing the packed Lyric Theatre to its feet for a spirited standing ovation. Come From Away is an upbeat and uplifting musical that reminds us of the best bits of our humanity. Directed by Christopher Ashley and choreographed... Continue Reading →
Into the Woods 7-14 March 2020 Star Theatre, Manly Tickets: $40 ($30 high school students) For the first time, Savoyards Musical Comedy Society is producing Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical, Into the Woods. The story follows The Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to... Continue Reading →
PLEASE NOTE: Due to current health concerns and restrictions related to COVID-19, the Rolling Thunder Vietnam 2020 tour of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney has been postponed. Visit the Rolling Thunder Vietnam website for the full statement. Rolling Thunder Vietnam March 18-19, QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane March 21, The Star, Gold Coast Rolling Thunder... Continue Reading →
Content and trigger warning: Please note that this production contains, and therefore this review refers to, abuse, rape, abortion, incest, suicide, violence, partial nudity, mature themes, and coarse language. This production is not recommended for anyone under fifteen years. Moreton Bay Theatre Company presents Spring Awakening, directed by Pat James with musical direction by Melissa... Continue Reading →
Spring Awakening 8 - 24 November 2019 NeverLand Theatre, North Lakes A musical interpretation of Frank Wedekind’s 1906 play, intricately tied to the expressionist movement, Spring Awakening is a rock musical telling the story of teenagers discovering the tumult of sexuality. Set in late 19th-century Germany, where grown-ups hold all the cards, headstrong Melchior and... Continue Reading →
Savoyards present The Boy From Oz, directed by Miranda Selwood; a musical biography of Australian entertainer Peter Allen led by the man himself, celebrating the highs and lows of his life through a cabaret catalogue of his greatest hits. Originally produced by Ben Gannon and Robert Fox, with book by Nick Enright (and music and... Continue Reading →
The Boy From Oz 28 September - 12 October, 2019 Iona Performing Arts Centre, Lindum Tickets: Adult $50; Concession $47; Group (10+) $45; Juniors (prep-high school) $28 The Boy From Oz is a musical biography and tribute to the late, great Peter Allen, told through his music. Peter was an Aussie pop star who enjoyed the... Continue Reading →
Tune up your air guitar and stick it to the man – following an acclaimed debut season in Melbourne and a tour of China, the Australian production of School of Rock has opened in Brisbane and it SERIOUSLY rocks! Dewey Finn is a guitarist with delusions of grandeur, struggling to pay rent with his rock... Continue Reading →
Kick up your heels with Savoyards' jovial production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s first collaboration and classic American musical, Oklahoma! Set in Western Indian Territory in the United States circa 1906, Oklahoma! seamlessly intertwines stories of romantic rivalry with a lively community competition between the local farmers and cowboys. Handsome cowboy Curly does his best... Continue Reading →
