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'My agent called and said I should sit down': Hamilton star on role of a lifetime

'My agent called and said I should sit down': Hamilton star on role of a lifetime

The production will be led by rising star Jason Arrow, who has been catapulted to one of the most coveted roles on stage.

  • by Nathanael Cooper

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At a time of global reckoning around race, Hamilton could be a salve
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At a time of global reckoning around race, Hamilton could be a salve

After a casting process spanning more than a year, the producers of Hamilton have finally settled on their cast and will announce it on Monday morning.

  • by Nathanael Cooper
Sydney Opera House reveals summer program
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Sydney Opera House reveals summer program

A popular musical, the return of a circus troupe and a dash of magic are on the line-up.

  • by Nathanael Cooper
'I understand why people are upset': Pippin star opens up

'I understand why people are upset': Pippin star opens up

US import Gabrielle McClinton has scored a lead musical theatre role in Sydney, ruffling some local feathers.

  • by Nathanael Cooper
Yes they can can can: Moulin Rouge picks up 14 Tony Award nominations

Yes they can can can: Moulin Rouge picks up 14 Tony Award nominations

The show was created by Australian production company Global Creatures.

  • by Nathanael Cooper
'I just want her to feel welcome': Pippin star addresses controversy

'I just want her to feel welcome': Pippin star addresses controversy

Ainsley Melham should be celebrating his return to the Sydney stage after performing on Broadway, instead he is facing a casting controversy not of his own making.

  • by Nathanael Cooper
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'I am angry': Musical star slams Pippin producers over casting decision

'I am angry': Musical star slams Pippin producers over casting decision

Performers around Australia are up in arms after the producer of Pippin elected to bring an actor from overseas to play a key role.

  • by Nathanael Cooper
Tarik got through theatre's 'white wall', now he wants to help others

Tarik got through theatre's 'white wall', now he wants to help others

The musical theatre star is used to being the only person of colour in an audition room – he wants your help to change that.

  • by Catherine Lambert
Best of the week: What to see, hear and do from October 4-10

Best of the week: What to see, hear and do from October 4-10

From socially distanced cabaret, to an evening with author Craig Silvey, Craft Week and true-crime podcast virtual event, we have your week in Sydney covered.

  • by Nicole Elphick
Musical theatre prize cancelled after diversity row

Musical theatre prize cancelled after diversity row

When a $50,000 musical theatre scholarship picked an overwhelmingly white list of 30 semi-finalists it was accused of subconscious prejudice.

  • by Nick Miller and Catherine Lambert
Why are Australian musicals so white?

Why are Australian musicals so white?

A scholarship scandal and an Oscars announcement have prompted calls for more diversity in Australian musical casting - and behind the scenes.

  • by Catherine Lambert