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The Wedding Singer

From April 2021, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Sydney will be treated to one of the most feel-good, romantic musicals to hit the boards in decades.
It's 1985 Hair is huge, collars are up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Penned by by the writer of ther original smash-hit movie atarring Adam Sander and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer mudical achieved a Tony Aeard nomination for the Best Musical.
Robert Hart is New Jersey's number one wedding singer and the life of the party. That is until his own fiancée strands him at the altar. Bitter and broken, Robbie begins to make every wedding as disastrous as his oqn until a warm-hearted waitress named Julia intervenes. Only trouble is, Julia's about to be-you guessed it-married. Can Robbie pull off the performance of a the decade and win the girl of his dreams?
Seasn: From Friday April 30. 2021 a strictly limited season.

Come From Awawy

The global phenomenon COME FROM AWAY is now playing at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre until 21 March! 2021

The musical tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded airline passengers and the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness in Gander turned into trust, music rallied everyone's spirits, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Don't miss the breathtaking musical written by Tony® and Grammy nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony® winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley with musical staging by Olivier Award winner Kelly Devine.

The ground-breaking COME FROM AWAY is the most successful musical to be staged in the Comedy Theatre's 93-year history. The musical has won over 50 international awards to date.

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Shrek the Musical

Doors closed until further notice

Shrek the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone's favourite ogre to life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down , things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a dinkey who won't shut up, a bad gut with a SHORT temper, a cookie with attitude, and over a docen other fairy tale misfits, and you'ver got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.
Ben Mingay and Lucy Durack will play the lead roles of Shrek and Princess Fiona producer John Frost announced.
Todd McKenney will take on the malisious role of Lord Farquaad, the short -in- stature, ruthless ruler of Duloc.
From February 16. 2020.

MIDNIGHT - The Cinderella Musical - Now Closed

Stars of stage and screen Shane Jacobsen and Rob Mills will lead the new musical production of MIDNIGHT - The Cinderella Musical with lyrics by John Foreman and Anthony Costanzo, which id premiering in Melbourne on Jne 26 at Her Majesty's Theatre.
The Cinderella story has ben handed down form generation to generation and the new incarnation is not just a tale about true love; it is the story of a girl who is destined for so much more that what the world has given her.
Debuting just in time for the school holidays, MIDNIGHT features a funny, intelligent and strong willed Cinderella who is determined to make her mark. The last thing she wants, or needs is a so-called Prince Charming. Enchanted by this feisty and alluring stanger, the Prncewades into uncharted territory and quickly learns 'Ella' is like no one he has met before.
Can Ella do all she plans before the Fairy Godmother's spell at the srtroke of MIDNIGHT?

The Secret Garden

Anthony Warlow returns to The Secret Garden.

Australia's greatest musical theatre performer Anthony Warlow will revisit one of his most accalaimed roles, Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden, in the 35th anniversary production which will open at the Sydney ZLyric Theatre in august 2020. Tickets for this sumptious musical are n sale from November 28. 2019.
Based on the popular literary classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden last played in Australia in 2995 starring Anthony Warlow, Phillip Quast and Marina Prior.
Young orphaned Mary Lennox arrives at her uncle's farm to find distant grieving elatives - and the mysterious tale of a secret garden. Together with new-found friends, Mary breathes life into the secret garden. She blossoms too, and through her adverntures, tends to all hearts around her.

9 to 5 The Musical

Producers Jiohn Frost, Suzane Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are disappointed to announce the Australian season of Dolly Parton's hit musical 9 to 5 will be postponed.
The priority for the producers is the well-being of the audience, cast, crew and theatre staff, in consultation with both Sydney Lyric and Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne, they have reviewed the most recent advice issued by the Federal Government tpo prevent the spread of COVID-19, and have poetponed both the Sydney and Melbourne seasons of 9 to 5 The Musical to a later date.
The Producers are currently reviewing options to reschedule in both cities and sincerely thank theatregoers for their patioence and support of the industry while the producers work through these voplex issues. Once the Producers receive government advice regarding the re-opening schedule for venues and new dates can be secured existing ticket holders will be provided with an exclusive first option to secure the best seats.
|In the meantime, patrons who purchased ticlets to 8 to 5 will receive an email from the official ticketing provider shortly [roviding details on the refund process for performances that have been postponed.
|Theatre and the arts are an integral part of the social wellbeing of the community and we are looking forward to bringing 9 to 5 to Australia as siin as the Producersa are able and look foreward to the joy of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 with you soon!

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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The Arts Centre has closed due to the corona virus.

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Pricilla Queen of the Desert

Season: April 30 - May 22. 2021.

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Oklahoma

The MDMS committee is saddened to announce the postpoment of the June production of Oklahoma! due to the unfolding COVID-29 crisis.
The committee are not prepared to risk the health of the hardworking cast and crew or the vaqluied audoence mmembers by contimuing with rehearsals as well as the show itself>
If you have already purchased youir tickets through the Karalyka website, you will be contacted directly regarding yoyr refund.
MDMS is negotiating with Karalyka and Origin Theatrical regarding a rescheduling of this production so fingers crossed the company will be back "on the boards" before too long and COVID-19 will be just a bad memory.

Please help us SAVE MDMS

It is with great regret that we write to all our faithful supporters to let you know that MDMS (Mountain District Musical Society) is struggling for survival. With continued rising costs and a decline in ticket sales, we are now facing the devastating prospect of closure. MDMS has faced a similar struggle before and we lived to tread the boards again, but we desperately need your help.

Consequently we have launched a gofundme campaign to raise funds to cover costs of our most recent productions and also to continue bringing you quality performances into the future. Please visit our gofundme page, like, share and any donation amount will be very much appreciated.
https://www.gofundme.com/savemdms  

Kind Regards,

MDMS Committee

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

Postponed due to caronavirus

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9 to 5 The Musical

Producers Jiohn Frost, Suzane Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are disappointed to announce the Australian season of Dolly Parton's hit musical 9 to 5 will be postponed.
The priority for the producers is the well-being of the audience, cast, crew and theatre staff, in consultation with both Sydney Lyric and Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne, they have reviewed the most recent advice issued by the Federal Government tpo prevent the spread of COVID-19, and have poetponed both the Sydney and Melbourne seasons of 9 to 5 The Musical to a later date.
The Producers are currently reviewing options to reschedule in both cities and sincerely thank theatregoers for their patioence and support of the industry while the producers work through these voplex issues. Once the Producers receive government advice regarding the re-opening schedule for venues and new dates can be secured existing ticket holders will be provided with an exclusive first option to secure the best seats.
|In the meantime, patrons who purchased ticlets to 8 to 5 will receive an email from the official ticketing provider shortly [roviding details on the refund process for performances that have been postponed.
|Theatre and the arts are an integral part of the social wellbeing of the community and we are looking forward to bringing 9 to 5 to Australia as siin as the Producersa are able and look foreward to the joy of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 with you soon!

The Phantom of the Opera

Hit after hit punctuates the thrilling score from the stunning romance of Music if the Night, Think of Me and All I ask of YOu to the splendid Masquerade and brilliant title song.
Now you can hear them all in this spetacular new production that has stunned critics across the USAand North America. It features a new direction by Laurnece Connor, brand new sceninc design by Paul Brown, lighting design by Tony Award® winner Paule constale, sound design by Misk Potter, new choreography by Scott Ambler and the original Tony Award-winning costume design by Maria Björnson
The Phantom of the Opera haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House/ He's man and mystery, a deformed genius. And in Christine Daae, he's found his angel of music, the young woman he would make a star. But how many lives will he sacrifice to make the music of the night?
Season: from September 2021.

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West Side Story

Hailed as the greatest Broadway Musical od all time, the genius of West Side;s creators is unquestioned, The remarkable collaboration between Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents, Stephen Sondheim and Jerome Rpbbins produced a timeless masterpiece.
Bernstein;s world famous score features unforgettable songs, including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, that have been univerally adored for generations, proving this iconic dance musical remains one the nost poignant stage works of the 29th century.
A modern telling of Romeo and Juliet, this tragic love story tells the tals oftwi young people whose happiness is destroyed by the hate of eney camps in New YorkCity's urban jungle. the Jetsm sons of previous immigrant to America battle the new arrivals fom Puerto Fico, the Sharks for domination of the streets.
Season: From July 23, 2021

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Playhouse Theatre QPAC
Bookings: qpac.com. 136 246

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The Wedding Singer

From April 2021, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Sydney will be treated to one of the most feel-good, romantic musicals to hit the boards in decades.
It's 1985 Hair is huge, collars are up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Penned by by the writer of ther original smash-hit movie atarring Adam Sander and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer mudical achieved a Tony Aeard nomination for the Best Musical.
Robert Hart is New Jersey's number one wedding singer and the life of the party. That is until his own fiancée strands him at the altar. Bitter and broken, Robbie begins to make every wedding as disastrous as his oqn until a warm-hearted waitress named Julia intervenes. Only trouble is, Julia's about to be-you guessed it-married. Can Robbie pull off the performance of a the decade and win the girl of his dreams?
Season: Wednesday June 16. 2021 Saturday June 26,. 2021.

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West Side Story

Hailed as the greatest Broadway Musical od all time, the genius of West Side;s creators is unquestioned, The remarkable collaboration between Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents, Stephen Sondheim and Jerome Rpbbins produced a timeless masterpiece.
Bernstein;s world famous score features unforgettable songs, including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, that have been univerally adored for generations, proving this iconic dance musical remains one the nost poignant stage works of the 29th century.
A modern telling of Romeo and Juliet, this tragic love story tells the tals oftwi young people whose happiness is destroyed by the hate of eney camps in New YorkCity's urban jungle. the Jetsm sons of previous immigrant to America battle the new arrivals fom Puerto Fico, the Sharks for domination of the streets.
Season: From June 29 . 2021.

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