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Reviews and interviews on musical theatre, plays and comedy!
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The Australian premiere of Stereophonic is the first @melbtheatreco production for 2027 - Playing from 25 January.

Stereophonic is the most Tony Award-nominated play in Broadway history. Written by David Adjmi with an original score by Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire, this play-with-music follows a band on the verge of a breakthrough, chasing the perfect take across a decade-defining album.

Directed by Daniel Evans (National Theatre Live: Our Generation), this co-production with @qldtheatreco and @belvoirst Theatre features @geraldinehakewill (Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries) and Alex Malone (The Royal Hotel, The Killings at Parish Station).

🔗 Find out more about the MTC 2027 season and book your tickets now: https://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/ticket-information/membership

#MelbourneTheatreCompany #MTC #2027Season #livetheatre

One of Australia’s leading actors, @katemulvany (Hunters, The Twelve), adapts and delivers a landmark solo performance of Shakespeare’s Richard III – playing every character herself.

Playing at the @artscentremelbourne Fairfax Studio from 13 February.

Directed by Ian Michael (Troy), this reimagining promises to be a theatrical feast – human, darkly funny and heartbreaking. What if history’s greatest monster got to tell his own story, alone?

🔗 Find out more about the MTC 2027 season and book your tickets now: https://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/ticket-information/membership

From the 3 April, see acclaimed actors of the stage and screen, Sigrid Thornton (Mother Play), @nadinegarneroffical (The Doctor Blake Mysteries) and @erik.thomson (Packed to the Rafters), unite to star in Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy, A Delicate Balance.

Award-winning director Iain Sinclair (West Gate) returns to direct the story of a household that unravels when friends arrive fleeing an unnamed terror, bringing with him the same design team as A View from the Bridge.

🔗 Find out more about the MTC 2027 season and book your tickets now: https://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/ticket-information/membership

From 1 May, experience the Award-winning Wirlomin Noongar writer Claire G. Coleman (Terra Nullius) turns H. taken in Melbourne Theatre Company by @offstage.au

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“We looked for the place to knock it down. We could not find one.” - Offstage review of the MTC’s, Uncle Vanya.

★★★★★

Anne-Louise Sarks’ Uncle Vanya is the centrepiece of @melbtheatreco 2026 season, and it is a story about the struggle to find your own voice — and the far harder business of living with it.

Daniel Henshall’s first stage work in thirteen years. Shaun Micallef’s presence doesn’t command attention; it is attention. Debuts from Philippa Northeast and Catherine Văn-Davies. A stand of autumn trees from Dann Barber that stops being scenery and starts being argument.

Some found the beauty in the struggle. Others chose to live in the ugliness of the success. This cast let us watch both.

Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, until 22 August.
@artscentremelbourne

🔗 Full review at the link in bio.

#Melbourne #MelbourneTheatreCompany #Livetheatre #MTC #UncleVanya taken in Playhouse by @offstage.au

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From Melbourne to Manhattan and most recently seen performing on stage with P!NK at the @thetonyawards!

We were thrilled to chat with Australian performer @kylalouiseb about her journey to Broadway. From navigating visas and the competitive New York audition scene to making her Broadway debut in Chess. Kyla shares the resilience, passion, and determination it takes to build a career on the world’s biggest stage.

An honest and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.

🎭 Read now via the link in our bio.

#Broadway #KylaBartholomeusz #MusicalTheatre #AustralianTalent #TheatreLife Offstage taken in Broadway, New York by @offstage.au

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Just incase you missed it… The @melbtheatreco have released their 2027 season and we are in for an absolute treat!

11 plays
6 world premieres
3 Australian premieres

Doesn’t get better than this!

🎶 Stereophonic (Australian premiere) — from 25 January
♥️ Richard III (world premiere, solo adaptation) — from 13 February
🥃 A Delicate Balance — from 3 April
🛸 The War of the Worlds (world premiere) — from 1 May
💎 Dirty Diamonds (world premiere) — from 22 May
🏏 Rebels (world premiere) — from 5 June
John Proctor is the Villain (Australian premiere) — from 5 July
🔒 The Authenticator (Australian premiere) — from 2 August
🐴 Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical — from 9 September
🪑Every Second Wednesday (world premiere) — from 9 October
🎨Clarice (world premiere) — from 2 November

l🔗 Find out more at mtc.com.au

#MelbourneTheatreCompany #MTC #Theatre #Melbourne #LiveTheatre taken in Melbourne Theatre Company by @offstage.au

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What a fun night!

Congrats to the cast and crew of the @jamesterrycollective production of @highschoolmusicalau - Go Wildcats ❤️🤍

Revisiting the 2006 Disney smash-hit musical on stage was such a thrill and the whole cast brought so much energy! Can you believe it’s been 20 years since the movie-musical graced our screens?!

An absolute joy to witness and be there for the opening night - thank you for having us!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@highschoolmusicalau is now playing at @thenationaltheatremelbourne until 13 September.

🔗 Get your tix at https://www.hsmonstage.com.au

#hsm #highschoolmusical #livetheatre #melbournetheatre taken in The National Theatre Melbourne by @offstage.au

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@theatricallyalex got us thinking! 🤔

In no real order but Wicked and Hamilton have been on repeat for years!

Mostly just @lin_manuel and @idinamenzel 🌟🩷💚💛

Share yours below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#musicaltheatre #soundtracks #broadwayrecordings #musicals #Theatre by @offstage.au

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👨‍🍳 Behind every chef is a big heart.

We sat down with @johnxactor to chat about playing Cal in the Australian premiere of @waitressau. Known for his generosity, humour, and down-to-earth approach to theatre, John reflects on a career spanning more than three decades.

John speaks of the joy of creating this production with an incredible cast, and why Cal's tough exterior hides someone who deeply cares for those around him.

✨ Read the full interview via the link in our bio.

#WaitressAU #OffstageAU #AustralianTheatre #MusicalTheatre #JohnXintavelonis taken in Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne by @offstage.au

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It’s officially @thetonyawards night and what better way to announce our Offstage takes New York series.

We had the absolute honour of interviewing @kylalouiseb and @dassetta who are both currently shining in @chessbway and @andjulietbway.

What a thrill it was to speak to both of them about their experience of moving to the Big Apple and landing shows on Broadway!

Watch this space for their interviews coming being soon! 👀

#offstageau #interviews #Broadway #musicaltheatre taken in Broadway, New York by @offstage.au

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We had the thrill of interviewing the wonderfully talented, Gareth Isaac who is currently capturing hearts as the hilariously eccentric Ogie in @waitressau.

We chatted about:
🥧 Growing up in a family of musicians and singers
🥧 Originally auditioning for the show back in 2019
🥧 Gareth's favourite songs and lines from the show
🥧 The small touch to his costume that most people wouldn't notice

🔗 Read about this and so much more in the link in our bio.

And go get your tickets to see @waitressau before it shuts at @hmt_melb on 19 July and heads to Sydney.

#WaitressMusical #WaitressAU #GarethIsaac #OgieAnhorn #AustralianTheatre #MusicalTheatre #OffstageAU taken in Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne by @offstage.au

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We’ve been holding onto this for a while… 🎭

Very excited to have interviewed two of Australia’s most talented performers who are currently both starring in two different shows on Broadway!

Watch the space for our interviews - coming soon! 👀

Any guesses on who it might be?! Share below ⬇️

#offstagetakesnewyork #broadway #interviews #musicaltheatre #livetheatre taken in Broadway by @offstage.au

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We caught the Australian premiere of @WaitressMusicalAU last week and we’re still buzzing. 🥧

For me, this show is personal. From seeing Sara Bareilles perform “She Used to Be Mine” live at the Beacon Theatre in 2015 to watching her lead the Broadway cast in 2017, Waitress has always held a special place in my heart. 🩷

What makes Waitress a standout is how it keeps the spirit of the original film alive, even retaining much of the sharp, funny dialogue. With the added bonus of the music and lyrics of pop superstar, @sarabareilles

Don’t miss @waitressau now playing at @hmt_melb

#WaitressAU #musicals #musicaltheatre #Melbourne #EastEnd taken in Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne by @offstage.au

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Sugar, butter, flour... and a whole lot of heart! 🥧✨
We caught the Australian premiere of @waitressau and we’re still buzzing. From the cinnamon-scented lobby to the chemistry of the cast.

You don’t want to miss this treat! Now playing at @hmt_melb

🔗 Read our review in the link in our bio.

It’s wholesome, it’s hilarious, and it’s finally here. Get your tickets at WaitresstheMusical.com.au! 🎟️
#WaitressMusical #MelbourneEvents #TheatreReview #WaitressAU #Offstage taken in Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne by @offstage.au

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