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The ever-popular Broadway musical Annie is coming to Brisbane this December 2025!

Anthony Warlow returns as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, the role he has played twice before in Australia to great acclaim and in which he made his Broadway debut. One of Australian theatre’s greatest leading men, Anthony recently played the cunning and charismatic lawyer Billy Flynn in the national tour of Chicago. His extraordinary musical theatre roles include in The Phantom of the Opera (as The Phantom), The Wizard of Oz (The Wizard), The Secret Garden (Archibald Craven), Guys and Dolls ...

Disney’s Snow White Movie Review

With some or all of the politics out of the way, what do we have with the new live-action remake of the 1937 classic? Trying to outdo the original hand-drawn version was never going to happen as it is one the most beautifully drawn works of art in the world, Every frame of that film is a masterpiece and trying to do that in the present day and paying the animators their proper due would have exceeded the $270 million spent on this version.   //   What we have is a modern ...

Sister Act Theatre Review

Sister Act sets out to be just pure entertainment and achieves that goal admirably. Actor Casey Donovan presents the lead character Deloris Van Cartier as accessible and not overly complicated. This is mirrored in her vocal presentation as it is free from vocal gymnastics and overstatement. The criminal element of the story is presented in a slap-sack fashion and is very non-threatening.   //   Fans of the film should be warned however that this is the theatrical version and ...

Grease the Musical Theatre Review

The visual production is solid and emphasizes the participants' song and dance moves, which they duly deliver. The intro images quietly playing before things get underway really set the tone. Their low-res look is matched by a drive-in theatre from the fifties content, which is a perfect fit. And really, who doesn’t want to visit the snack bar?   //   The cast’s physical talents are on full display from the start, and the segments featuring the full cast are infect...

Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to Brisbane June 2025!

This award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production has been received with standing ovations, rave reviews and stars all round since it opened in Sydney. Here is what critics have to say about this unmissable production: 🟊🟊🟊🟊🟊 “Praise be! This Jesus Chris Superstar rocks … Spectacular. Passionate, creative and immensely impressive” – Time Out 🟊🟊🟊🟊🟊 “Jesus Christ Superstar feels as powerful, relevant and exhilarating as ever” - Limelig...

Check out the new trailer for Disney’s Snow White!

The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”) in the title role and Gal Gadot (“Wonder Woman”) as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen.   //   The new trailer showcases the scale and beauty of the lavish production design, the beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy, and a first look at the power ballad Waiting on a Wish, one of the all-new original songs from EGOT winners Benj ...

Wicked Movie Review

Most will be familiar with the tie-in with The Wizard Of Oz as it’s set in the Land of Oz before events that take place in the original movie. It tells the life and death story (in two parts) of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, played by Tony Award-winning singer/actor/songwriter Cynthia Erivo. Pop princess Ariana Grande plays her frienemie Glinda in a role that provides most of the film’s comic moments.   //   Being loosely based on the 1995 novel of the same ...

Check out the new trailer for Wicked!

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz ...

Bobby Fox ready for some summer lovin’ in Brisbane with Grease the Musical!

Bobby will be joining the beloved Patti Newton as Miss Lynch and singing superstar Marcia Hines as Teen Angel and in the hit musical, which is playing for a limited four-week season in Brisbane with no extension possible. Bobby Fox is an Irish born Australian actor who originated the role of Franki Valli in the Australian production of Jersey Boys, which he performed over 850 times. He is a four-time World Irish Dance Champion and toured with dance productions Riverdance, Dancing on ...

Check out the new behind the scenes featurette from Wicked!

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz ...