Tag: Opera and Musical Theatre
Phantom sequel gets lukewarm reception
Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Love Never Dies garnered mixed first reviews after its world premiere Tuesday (UK time).[MORE]
Royal Opera to stage Anna Nicole story
The Royal Opera will next year premiere a work about the life of former Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith, who died in 2007.[MORE]
Australia's Mary Poppins found
After a worldwide search, an Adelaide woman has won the coveted role of Mary Poppins in the Australian production of the musical.[MORE]
Lloyd Webber may buy Abbey Road studios
British musical theatre impresario Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is "very interested" in buying London's Abbey Road recording studios, made famous by the Beatles, his spokesman said.[MORE]
Broadway's Rock Of Ages Melbourne-bound
Award-winning Broadway musical Rock Of Ages will make its Australian premiere in Melbourne early next year.[MORE]
Hollywood stars vie for UK awards
Hollywood heavyweights feature strongly in the race for Britain's 2010 Laurence Olivier theatre awards, with Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, James Earl Jones and Keira Knightley among the nominees announced.[MORE]
West End theatre enjoys record year
London's West End enjoyed a record year in 2009, shaking off the recession and earning more than 500 million pounds ($900 million) for the first time.[MORE]
Spice Girls musical is what fans really, really want
The brains behind Mamma Mia! is developing a Spice Girls stage show tentatively titled Viva Forever.[MORE]
Blanchett does it again
Cate Blanchett adds another best actress award to her already bulging collection.[MORE]
Stage set for Obama musical
Barack Obama has been serenaded by stars like Aretha Franklin and Beyonce; now he'll sing himself in a new musical set to open at the weekend in Germany.[MORE]
Lloyd Webber urges men to get cancer tests
Andrew Lloyd Webber is urging men over 50 years old to get regular tests for prostate cancer after he was successfully treated for the disease last year and given the all-clear.[MORE]
Tosca gets makeover for Australian debut
Sex and violence take centrestage in Christopher Alden's modern-day retelling of Tosca.[MORE]
Year of bright lights and stellar performances
Feature
If there was one person I would nominate as the standout in the arts for 2009 it would be Warwick Thornton. With his knockout film Samson And Delilah, the Aboriginal filmmaker was everywhere. [MORE]
Priscilla queen of the UK stage
Priscilla snags seven nominations for this year's so-called theatregoer awards in the UK.[MORE]
Grammer set for La Cage revival
Emmy-winning actor Kelsey Grammer will make his Broadway musical debut in April playing the owner of a transvestite club in the revival of La Cage Aux Folles.[MORE]
Julie Andrews returning to London stage
Julie Andrews, the star of Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music, is returning to the London stage for the first time in 30 years with a one-off show in May, the organisers announced.[MORE]
Jay-Z, Will Smith back Broadway show
Jay-Z, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have officially signed on as co-producers of Fela, a musical about Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti that opens on Monday on Broadway.[MORE]
Lloyd Webber back in hospital
British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has been re-admitted to hospital after developing an infection following surgery for prostate cancer.[MORE]
Opera House a step closer to architect's vision
A $38 million refurbishment reflecting Jorn Utzon's vision for the Sydney Opera House opens.[MORE]
Opera Australia boss attacks 'predictable' companies
The new director of Opera Australia has accused major performing arts companies of being conservative, predictable and lacking in courage.[MORE]
Opera boss slams 'predictable' art
Opera Australia boss Lyndon Terracini takes a swipe at the country's major arts organisations.[MORE]
Aussie to play next Billy Elliot
A young Australian has scored the part of a lifetime - playing Billy Elliot on Broadway.[MORE]
Al Green headlines 2010 Sydney Festival
The 2010 Sydney Festival program has been revealed, with new artistic director Lindy Hume continuing the tradition of free public events.[MORE]
Andrew Lloyd Webber has prostate cancer
British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.[MORE]
