7 Must see theatre performances in 2016
Music Theatre in Australia is thriving. Take a look at what’s in store and don’t forget your sing-along voices and dance shoes!
GHOST
Starring Rob Mills in the role of Sam and Jemma Rix as Molly (made famous in the classic film by Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore), Ghost has commenced performances in Adelaide and will continue to tour to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Musical hit Little Shop of Horrors is set to premiere at Hayes Theatre Co in Sydney this February followed by seasons in Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane.
WE WILL ROCK YOU
The Australian tour will begin at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre on 30 April 2016, then travel to the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane from 3 July; then on to Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from 30 August. Perth’s Crown Theatre follows from November, then the Festival Theatre, Adelaide from January, 2017.
SINGING IN THE RAIN
Starring Adam Garcia, Jack Chambers and Gretel Scarlett, Singin in The Rain is set to open this May in Melbourne, followed by a season from July in Sydney before touring to Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
MY FAIR LADY
Everyone’s favourite lady, Julie Andrews, will personally direct this classic musical for Opera Australia.
ALADDIN
Get your magic carpets ready because you’re in for quite the ride! Disney Theatricals confirmed that Aladdin will open at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in August 2016.
THE BOOK OF MORMON
Smash hit Broadway Musical ‘The Book of Mormon’ will finally be coming to Australia. The 9 time Tony Award and 4 time Olivier Award winning musical comes from the creators of South Park (Trey Parker and Matt Stone) and Avenue Q’s Robert Lopez.
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