Culture
Musicals
Sydney Festival show postponed due to Hugh Sheridan's casting in transgender lead role
The producers of Hedwig and the Angry Inch have been criticised for casting the Australian actor as the musical's transgender rock star lead.
- by Megan Gorrey
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Wedding Singer musical promises a pandemic escape in 2021
It's a risk planning a national tour of a musical during a pandemic, says producer David Venn - "but you've got to do something".
- by Nick Miller
Two nights in Melbourne: ABBA-penned musical set for Regent in 2021
Chess The Musical, which features songs such as One Night in Bangkok by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, will be revived in 2021 in Melbourne.
- by Catherine Lambert
It's smelly, delicious and Lucy Maunder can't get enough of it
The musical theatre star reveals what she's been eating in quarantine, and why, like everyone else, she can't stop watching Schitt's Creek.
- by Lenny Ann Low
'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
Opinion
Hamilton
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
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Arts
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
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
The show was created by Australian production company Global Creatures.
- by Nathanael Cooper
'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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Performing arts
'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