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A road less travelled – producing musical theatre

The Producers is a musical comedy that debuted on Broadway in 2001, with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks and…

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The man behind the music: Alan Menken

Alan Menken is a highly acclaimed American composer, songwriter, and pianist, who has composed music for some of the most…

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Into the Woods: Beyond ‘Happily ever after…’

In medieval Europe, the morality play was the go-to form of entertainment. These allegorical stories would, through their characters, personify…

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What is the true cost of your discounted theatre ticket?

Discounted theatre tickets can have pros and cons for both audiences, producers, and the broader theatre industry. Discounts are universally…

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Exploring the popularity of musical theatre revivals on Broadway

Broadway producers have long been fond of reviving classic musicals, bringing beloved works back to the stage in new and…

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Hands up for, another Australian COVID casualty, Waitress the Musical to come back?

Waitress is a Broadway musical based on the 2007 film of the same name. It tells the story of Jenna…

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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – A COVID casualty we would love to see return!

Everybody's Talking About Jamie is a musical theatre production that tells the story of Jamie New, a 16-year-old boy who…

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Who would you cast in an Australian production of Hadestown?

Hadestown is a musical that transports audiences to a mythological world inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and…

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Millennials would love to see Sister Act The Musical brought to Australia!

"Sister Act" is a musical comedy based on the 1992 film of the same name. It tells the story of…

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Do I want to be a theatre performer?

The career path of a performer can be both exciting and challenging. Many performers start out by training in drama…

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