Trudeau takes Ivanka out on Broadway
Justin Trudeau invited Ivanka Trump to the Broadway premiere of a Canadian play celebrating generosity toward those in need.
How this musicals maestro pursued mentors
Michael Cassel may fly under the radar but the musicals producer mentored by Harry M. Miller and Disney chieftains is fiercely ambitious.
Adelaide Festival is out to blow your mind
We're here to create experiences you'll remember for the rest of your life, says co-director Rachel Healy.
Queensland Ballet lures top choreographer
It didn't take Liam Scarlett long to realise that creating ballets rather than dancing in them would be his forte.
Be careful analysing Shakespeare
People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
'Hamilton' Ponzi scheme ensnares billionaires
Victims were told they were investing in tickets to the hottest shows as promoters allegedly lied about a resale deal.
Art for the people's sake
John and Patricia Azarias the spirit of Australian history when they revived a great drama festival of ancient Athens they explain over Lunch with the AFR.
Scent of a festival: lemon myrtle stars in Perth
The queen of the lemon herbs has been given a leading role – in venues and on menus throughout the event.
Trump and shepherd's pie at the Perth festival
When Richard Nelson embarked on a trilogy of plays about a family set against last year's US presidential election, he turned first to his recipe books.
Festival director's 6 top picks in Perth
She was raised a Sydneysider and previously worked in London, but it is her new home that has stolen Wendy Martin's heart.
Cate and Richard: 20 years of love and war
Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh have been sparking off each other for more than two decades. What have they learnt?
Top read of 2016: Australian leaders share their favourite books
Leaders from across Australia share their favourite reads of 2016.
Best friends break into song
The future of the musical is in the hands of these two best friends.
STC draws power crowd to Speed-the-Plow
Another opening night at Sydney Theatre Company, another triumph.
A playwright who liked to expose the beast within
If you left one of his plays feeling good about yourself, then it would seem that Albee hadn't done his job.
Westfield goes to the theatre
Westfield has hired an award winning film and tv producer to boost entertainment attractions in its flagship centres.
Brisbane Festival puts audiences in the lineup
In the spirit of this age of public participation, this year's Brisbane Festival will also star you, says artistic director David Berthold.
Snow White's adult side explored at the Brisbane Festival
The artistic director of Opera Queensland has some forthright advice for audiences of its coming festival production of Snow White: don't bring the children.
Festival directors Carland and Pigram promise awkward Helpmanns
Whatever happens on Monday night at the 16th Helpmann Awards in Sydney at The Star casino's Lyric Theatre, it's highly likely to be a ceremony involving a hearty helping of awkwardness.
Life & Leisure's list of the better things in life
Sit back in your new Bally 'relaxed' suit and take that bottle of Mr Black liqueur made from the finest Panamanian coffee out of your playful Fendi Peekaboo bag. Relaxed yet?
Hi-hop musical dominates Tonys
A hip-hop musical about the first US treasury secretary snagged the lion's share of this year's Tony Awards.
White bread performance won't cut the mustard
What we see in film and on stage shapes the cultural lexicon, so whose responsibility is it to make sure we're being told authentic, inclusive stories?
Making war with Shakespeare
A Chicago production has re-arranged the order of Shakespeare's bloodstained history plays to new effect, writes Garry Wills.
Ian Narev's Sydney Theatre Company brings house down
The "exclusive" descriptor is thrown around willy-nilly, but Sydney Theatre Company's annual auction dinner really was for big spenders only.
Britain celebrates Shakespeare anniversary
In the birthplace of William Shakespeare, where he is also buried, festivities are planned to commemorate the 400th anniversary of his death.
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