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Moulin Rouge! Scores 14 Tony Nominations

In a landmark moment for Australian theatrical producers Global Creatures, Moulin Rouge! The Musical has been nominated for 14 Tony Awards which were announced overnight in New York. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 Australian film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the first Australian-produced musical to originate on Broadway.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical received 14 nominations across 13 categories:

·       Best Musical

Hamilton Australian Cast EXCLUSIVE Speculation

With just five months until the musical blockbuster Hamilton opens in Australia, Stage Whispers correspondent David Spicer is sticking his neck out to take “one shot” at predicting who might be in the cast.

Click here for the actual casting announcement.

Trevor Ashley Returns as Liza in Ring Them Bells!

Sydneysiders are promised a Christmas treat when Trevor Ashley returns to the stage at Paddo RSL, performing Ring Them Bells! A Very Liza Xmas for 3 shows only on Sunday 29 November, Sunday 6 & Sunday 13 December, 2020.  

Pippin Cast

Producers John Frost and Suzanne Jones today announced their cast for the hit Broadway musical PIPPIN, which plays at the Sydney Lyric Theatre at The Star from 24 November 2020.

STAGE WHISPERS MAGAZINE: OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2020 EDITION OUT NOW!!!

IN THIS EDITION

Magic To Come

Stephen Schwartz talks to Stage Whispers as Pippin returns to Sydney.

Stage Lights Up

How our theatres are gradually re-opening.

A Zoom With A View

Celebrating digital theatre created in response to COVID 19.

Life Without Theatre

ACTober

This October, Actors Benevolent Fund of NSW introduces ACTober, asking you to support arts performers, directors, designers, creatives, technicians and crew.  In 2020, through lockdown and home isolation the performing arts have been our lifeline to the world.  We have been entertained by creative artists and actors on streaming services, podcasts, audiobooks, concerts, cabarets and performances on Zoom. 

Adelaide Festival 2021 Announces Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Neil Armfield’s production of UK composer Benjamin Britten’s opera, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, make its Australian debut with an exclusive season at the 2021 Adelaide Festival 

Hailed by Stage Door as “a fantastical soundworld that envelopes you in its glittering magic”, Shakespeare’s most loved comedy is given new life and takes the timeless tale of love, laughter and dreamy magic to new heights with iridescent orchestration and stellar performances.

Another Place for a New Theatre Company

2020 would seem an unlikely time to launch a new theatre company, but Australia’s newest professional theatre, Fremantle Theatre Company (FTC), has its first opening night on October 17.

Stage Whispers had the pleasure of talking to Company Director, and founder, Renato Fabretti, in the lead-up to their first production, The Other Place by Sharr White.

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