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Book of Mormon star on his very modern family and taking centre stage
From the birth of his twin sons at 24 weeks to a debut album and the lead role in Australia's hottest musical, Blake Bowden has had a busy two months.
- by Nathanael Cooper
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Where's Muriel? PJ Hogan on the agony of casting Australia's daggiest bride, again
Finding Toni Collette was a fluke, he thought. Then he turned Muriel's Wedding into a stage show, and had to do it all over again - and again.
- by Karl Quinn
Forget Tina Arena, Evita is a dream come true for teenager Alexis van Maanen
On her second last day of high school in Melbourne Alexis van Maanen was standing next to her locker when she received a phone call from her agent.
- by Louise Rugendyke
What's on
Five seasons (and two Frankies) in one day for Jersey Boys
One actor was announced as the Frankie Valli for the Australian production of Jersey Boys but audiences are seeing a different one.
- by Nathanael Cooper
What's on
Oh! What a night: Jersey Boys still a joy for original Four Season
Given he was the driving force behind a musical that canvasses his career, it is somewhat surprising to find Bob Gaudio doesn’t much like looking back.
- by Nathanael Cooper
How Jersey Boys changed star Cameron MacDonald's life in more ways than one
"These boys had no right to succeed, but they did. There's an element of that to me and my career."
- by Nicole Elphick
'You'll kill yourself': Virginia Gay on the risks and rewards of Calamity Jane
Virginia Gay was performing in Calamity Jane in Canberra last week, when a woman in the audience implored her to stop.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Robyn Archer review: A dangerous dance on volcano's lip
Robyn Archer revisits the Weimar Republic's anti-fascist anthems by way of a timely warning of history repeating itself.
- by John Shand