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Shubshri Kandiah - Woolworths Carols in the Domain

Live from the ‘Woolworths Carols in the Domain’ in Sydney, Shubshri Kandiah stars as Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast musical. Hear more about her character, the musical and the Christmas carol she will be performing. Watch broadcast on Channel Seven, Saturday 23 December.
Tickets: Disney's Beauty and the Beast musical
Stream: 'Woolworths Carols in the Domain', 7Plus
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Ozians celebrate Wicked’s 20th birthday, Sydney

Happy birthday Wicked. The musical marks 20 years on Broadway! Meet fellow Ozians at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, who helped celebrate a very special day seeing the current Australian cast and meeting original cast members Lucy Durack (Glinda) and Amanda Harrison (Elphaba). Visit our socials for the accompanying video and photos of this special event!
Tickets: wickedthemusical/Sydney.com
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Laura Murphy (Book, Music, Lyrics) - ZOMBIE! the musical

Laura Murphy is an Actor, singer, writer, composer and lyricist. Following her critically acclaimed work; The Lovers (book, music, lyrics) and The Dismissal (music, lyrics) - Laura has written, ZOMBIE! the musical (book, music, lyrics) which will have its world premiere at the Hayes Theatre in March 2024. I am so excited to speak to Laura again and hear more about her exciting new work.
Tickets: ZOMBIE! the musical
Tickets: The Dismissal
Watch performances:
~ "Meaty Parts" from ZOMBIE! the musical, introduced/performed by Laura Murphy, Hayes Theatre 2024 season launch
~ Listen to previous podcast with Laura Murphy (January 2023, the Sydney Theatre Awards)
~ 'I'm A Fairy' Laura Murphy starring as Sparkles The Fairy, from William and Sparkles Magical Tales, Ch9 television
~ About the Dismissal musical and Gough Whitlam's legacy filmed podcast
~ 'Crash Through Or Crash' introduced by Laura Murphy (music, lyrics) from the Sydney Theatre Awards
~ 'Crash Through Or Crash' (full performance) from The Dismissal, performed by Brittanie Shipway, Sydney Theatre Awards
~ 'The Lovers' musical
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Jason Langley (director) - The Hello Girls musical

Jason Langley is an award-winning director (2016 Green Room Award for Direction, Loving Repeating [Vic Theatre Co], with over thirty years of variously experience as actor, director, dramaturg, mentor and teacher- Directs the Australian premiere of The Hello Girls musical;  Hear more of the true story of female telephone operators that helped turn the tide of World War I and their decades-long battle for equality and recognition, paving the way for future generations in the armed forces.
Tickets: The Hello Girls
Watch performances:
~ "Twenty" from 'The Hello Girls, Hayes Theatre 2024 season launch
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Katrina Retallick (Rona) - the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Katrina Retallick (Come From Away, Anyone Can Whistle) stars as Rona Lisa Peretti in 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at the Hayes Theatre. I was able to talk to Katrina about her career, also this particular character, which is has been changed for Australian audiences in this new production and its impact.
Tickets: Hayestheatre.com.au
Watch performances:
~ Opening night curtain call
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Dash Kruck (Director) - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

At the opening night of The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee at the Hayes Theatre Sydney, I spoke to Director (and actor) Dash Kruck after the show. Hear more about his vision for the musical that includes parallels to the Australian schooling system; symbolism of the character Rona (played by Katrina Retallick) and other theatrical devices to make this version of the beloved musical different for audiences. We also discuss his career and other works.
Tickets: Hayestheatre.com.au
Watch performances:
~ Opening night curtain call
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Courtney Monsma, Sheridan Adams (Glinda & Elphaba) - Wicked

Thillified and very grateful to follow WICKED's [Crossroads Live] return to Sydney!! From the 2022 surprise announcement; 2023 cast announcement of Courtney Monsma as Glinda and Sheridan Adams as Elphaba earlier in the year- and now, once again I see Courtney and Sheridan make their debut onstage at the Sydney Lyric Theatre- in Costume!!! I couldn't be prouder of these two lovely ladies. It's a quick chat, enjoy!
Tickets: wickedthemusical/Sydney.com
~ 'Popular', Courtney Monsma, Sheridan Adams
~ 'One Short Day', Sheridan Adams, Courtney Monsma and ensemble
~ 'Opening night, Sydney Lyric Theatre
~ WICKED medley, Sheridan Adams, Courtney Monsma cast announcement
~ Short day (TT) WICKED launch, Sydney 2022
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Adam Murphy (Doctor Dillamond) - Wicked

Adam Murphy (The Mousetrap, Fun Home) stars as Doctor Dillamond in 'Wicked'. The musical returns to Sydney, to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the musical debuting on Broadway. Hear more about Adam's character research, his joy of sharing the moment with his children and more!
Tickets: https://wickedthemusical.com.au
~ 'Popular' Wicked Sydney cast
~ 'Defying Gravity' Sheridan Adams (Elphaba)
~ Opening night curtain call, Sydney Lyric Theatre
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Ben Hall (Sam Phillips & Frank Sinatra) - Elvis, a musical revolution

Ben Hall (Neighbours, tv.Love Child) makes his stage return starring as Sam Phillips and Frank Sinatra in the Australian premiere of Elvis; a musical revolution [David Venn Productions]. This is the only musical about Elvis Presley's life authorised by Elvis Presley Enterprises. Hear more about Ben's deep research into the real people and stories in this musical and the magic of the King of RocknRoll.
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/elvis
Watch performances:
~ Elvis, a musical revolution sneak peak
~ 'Heartbreak Hotel' Australian cast
~ 'Blue Suede Shoes' Australian cast
~ watch video full video interview
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Antoinette Halloran (Mrs Lovett) - Sweeney Todd

Antoinette Halloran (Wagner's The Ring Cycle, Madam Butterfly) stars as Mrs Lovett in the Victorian Opera's production of Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street'. Currently on tour, playing at the Sydney Opera House. Antoinette's been playing Mrs Lovett for 9 years, so this is a special short sit-down. The video podcast has Antoinette in costume.
Tickets: Sydney Opera House 
Watch performances:
~ First look at rehearsals
~ Sweeney Todd (Sweeney) with cast
~ 'My Friends' Sweeney Todd
~  'God that's good' Sweeney Todd
~ opening night curtain call, Sydney Opera House
~ watch full video interview (with performances)
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Ashleigh Rubenach (Johanna) - Sweeney Todd

Ashley Rubenach (An American in Paris, Cry Baby) stars as Johanna in the Sydney season Stephen Sondheim's musical thriller, 'Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street' [Victorian Opera]. Ashleigh returns to the character that was her first lead role in a musical back in high school. Hear more about how her professional career and how its shaped her new approach to the character and the musical.
Tickets: Sydney Opera House 
Watch performances:
~ First look at rehearsals
~ Sweeney Todd (Sweeney) with cast
~ 'My Friends' Sweeney Todd
~ 'God that's good' Sweeney Todd
~  'An American In Paris' (starring as Milo) curtain call
~ Opening night curtain call Sweeney Todd, Sydney Opera House
~ watch full video interview (with performances)
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Ben Mingay (Sweeney Todd) - Sweeney Todd

Ben Mingay (Shrek, Carousel, An Officer and a Gentleman) stars in the title role of Sweeney Todd in Stephen Sondheim's musical thriller, 'Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street', a co-production with Victorian Opera and New Zealand Opera. The production will finish the final leg it's five year extensive NZ/AUS tour at the Sydney Opera House. Ben also stars as Jim in the popular ABC television show 'Frayed' and as a fan of the show, I had to ask about a season 3 return. Hear more about Ben's Sweeney backstory, magic of a Sondheim score and more about this fan favourite musical.
Tickets: Sydney Opera House 
Watch performances:
~ First look at rehearsals
~ Sweeney Todd (Sweeney) with cast
~ 'My Friends' (as Sweeney) with Antoinette Halloran (Mrs Lovett)
~ 'God, that's good', Sweeney Todd
~ Opening Night curtain call, Sweeney Todd, Sydney Opera House
~ 'This Is Our Story' Ben Mingay (as Shrek) and cast
~ 'Frayed' television series (ABC iview)
~ watch full video interview (with performances)
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Tania de Jong - Driftwood the musical (Slava)

'Driftwood the musical' is a new Australian work, based on the award-winning memoir of the same name by Eva de Jong-Duldig. I was thrilled to speak to Tania de Jong (Eva's daughter) who also stars in the production, portraying her own grandmother Slava Horowitz-Duldig. 'Driftwood' is an epic saga of a family escaping Europe in WW2, told across three generations; through history; art, sport and the invention of the foldable umbrella
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Tina Turner fans mourn at the Theatre Royal Sydney

News of the passing of the great Queen of RocknRoll Tina Turner, has come as a shock to many of us. The Australian premiere of 'Tina, the Tina Turner musical' is currently playing at the Theatre Royal in Sydney- the musical officially had its opening night last week. I was overcome with sadness. A day after the news, I purchased my second ticket to see the show again and in the foyer met fans mourning and reflecting on her talent.
Tickets: https://www.tinathemusical.com.au/
Watch performances:
~ 'Nutbush City Limits' Ruva Ngwenya (Tina), Theatre Royal Sydney
~ watch fans gather to mourn at the Theatre Royal Sydney
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Matt Verevis - Tina, The Tina Turner musical (Roger Davies)

Tina Turner is so beloved by Australians- for over 30 years her hit 'Simply The Best' has been the voice of Rugby League and what many don't know is Tina's Manager Roger Davies is Australian. Matt Verevis (singer, actor, songwriter) and Helpmann Awarded Best Supporting Actor (Beautiful, the Carol King musical) stars as Roger Davies in the Australian premiere production. We discuss Tina's legacy, playing a homegrown music industry trailblazer and more about this exciting new musical!
Tickets: https://www.tinathemusical.com.au/
Watch performances:
~ 'First Look At Rehearsals'
~ 'Proud Mary' in rehearsals Ruva Ngwenya (Tina)
~ 'Shake A Tail Feather' in rehearsals
~ 'Rocket 88' in rehearsals Tim Omaji (Ike)
~ 'She Made My Blood Run Cold' in rehearsals Tim Omaji (Ike), Ruva Ngwenya (Tina)
~ Media call, sneak peak at performances, Theatre Royal Sydney
~ 'Nutbush City Limits' Ruva Ngwenya (Tina), Theatre Royal Sydney
~ Watch interview with cast performances and other Tina Turner clips
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