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‘A dream come true’: New Eliza ready to Burn in Hamilton’s Australian return
Some fresh faces will join the cast of the massively popular show when it makes its return to the stage later this year.
- by Helen Pitt
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His music has changed the world but who is the man behind Wicked?
As the cast prepares for the Melbourne run, composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz wishes his record-breaking show was not quite so timely.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
‘We’re coming back’: Hamilton returns to Australia
“You’ll be back!” King George famously bellows in the popular musical. Turns out he was right.
- by Garry Maddox
Michael Cassel on cloud nine moments ... and the post-opening blues
In this episode of Good Weekend Talks, the Australian musicals producer discusses his next great leap forward.
Turntable horror stories and Bluey goals: Lin-Manuel Miranda visits Australia
The celebrated American singer, songwriter, filmmaker, and actor is visiting Australia and has paid tribute to the Australian animated children’s series.
- by Garry Maddox
The best things to see and do in Melbourne in January
Check out all the best festivals, gigs, shows and special events in Melbourne this month.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Change is coming for Hamilton, and performer Callan Purcell, in Brisbane
“I live in both the white man’s world and the blackfella’s world.” The Wiradjuri man will take over the role of Aaron Burr when the musical Hamilton opens in Brisbane - and knows change can be a force for good.
- by Cloe Read
Ich bin Alexander: Can Hamilton speak German? Jawohl!
Hamilton, the musical, is a mouthful, even in English. So imagine the challenge of adapting the story of America’s first treasury secretary for a German-speaking audience.
- by Michael Paulson
‘Hamilton is the only musical I’ve seen’: First-time actor lands role of a career
For a first-timer in the world of musical theatre, you could do a lot worse than landing a role in Hamilton’s principal cast.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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Hamilton is here: and this spectacular show is quite simply a must-see
This musical justifies all the hype. It’s the kind of game-changer it promises to be and thoroughly deserves its place as the hottest ticket in town.
- by Cameron Woodhead
‘An actor’s playground’: Meet the guy on standby for every male role in Hamilton
To keep the show on the road, standby performer Jimmie “JJ” Jeter has to be ready to step up for multiple roles – sometimes at just minutes’ notice.
- by Nick Miller