'Difficult to renovate': Opera's struggle to move with the times
Opera Australia boss Lyndon Terracini says the company must continue to present the great works of the western canon.
- by Nathanael Cooper
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Here comes the bride: Natalie's bringing Muriel back to Sydney
From selling thongs and board shorts to leading one of the most popular original Australian musicals, Natalie Abbott can't get over her 'pinch yourself' moment
- by Nathanael Cooper
Sri Lankan family saga to face off against Harry Potter at theatre awards
Meanwhile the national Opera Company earned the most musical theatre nominations.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Ruthie Henshall ... and all that jazz
Singing star best known for her female roles in Chicago would jump at the chance to gender-swap and play the male lead.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Hadestown, The Ferryman, The Cher Show: which Tony winners are coming to Australia?
The Ferryman is pretty much confirmed for an Australian run, but which other Tony winners and nominees are coming to Australia?
- by Nathanael Cooper
Disappointing night for Australia at the Tony Awards
Eddie Perfect and King Kong designer Peter England both went home empty-handed.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Eddie's less-than-perfect path to the Tonys
Australian composer Eddie Perfect will sit among his idols at the Tony Awards, but his path to be among them has been winding.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Sydney CBD's entertainment precinct is a live-music wasteland
The Sydney CBD entertainment precinct, the focal point of the city's controversial lockout laws, has turned the area into a live-music wasteland.
- by Nathanael Cooper
'We are like brothers': Australia's new Billy Elliots revealed
The four boys who will take on one of the most demanding roles in theatre have been announced ahead of the 10th anniversary season of Billy Elliot the Musical.
- by Nathanael Cooper
'It will be strange': David McAllister on leaving the Australian Ballet
After two decades at the helm, the acclaimed dancer and artistic director is ready to pass on the baton.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Australian Ballet artistic director David McAllister to step down
After an impressive 20-year innings, McAllister has announced he will move on at the end of next year.
- by Nathanael Cooper and Hannah Francis