Caroline O'Connor News

Stephen Sondheim is today celebrating his 90th birthday - all best wishes from BroadwayWorld! You can mark this special day by watching the BBC Prom dedicated to the great man's 80th birthday, which will be repeated tonight on BBC Four.

Today, the almighty composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim turns 90 - happy birthday from all of us at BroadwayWorld! Here, BWW reviewers share some of the reasons why we adore his work.

9 to 5 THE MUSICAL is partnering with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to bring the joy of reading to children in need across Australia.

One of Australia's leading television and musical theatre stars, Eddie Perfect, will play the egotistical boss Franklin Hart Jnr in Dolly Parton's hit musical 9 TO 5.

Producers John Frost, Suzanne Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions today announced the group of performers who will comprise the ensemble in the upcoming Australian Premiere of Dolly Parton's smash-hit musical 9 TO 5. London's West End hit 9 TO 5 will play at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 19 April followed by a season at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from 25 July.

Look out Melbourne - tickets to the smash-hit West End musical 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL are on sale from today. Dolly Parton's hilarious musical will play in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre from July 25, following its Australian Premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in April. Get your tickets now at 9to5themusical.com.au.

Look out Melbourne a?' 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL is coming to Melbourne. Dolly Parton today announced that the smash-hit hilarious West End musical will play in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre from July 2020, following its Australian Premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in April. Waitlist now to be the first in Melbourne to buy tickets at 9to5themusical.com.au. Presales begin on 10 February ahead of GP sales from 14 February.

Due to popular demand, more tickets go on sale at 9am on Thursday 5 December for Dolly Parton's 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL. Direct from London, the hilarious smash-hit musical will have its Australian Premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in April 2020.

Caroline O'Connor, Marina Prior, Samantha Dodemaide and Erin Clare have been entrusted with the much-loved lead roles in Dolly Parton's 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL. Direct from London's West End, the hilarious smash-hit musical will have its Australian Premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in April 2020.

Hayden Tee will return to Australia for a one-night-only concert on Sunday 8 December, following the release of his new album Face to Face. Exploring many of the characters Hayden has inhabited on stage in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the UK and the USA, this will be a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with one of today's most acclaimed performers and recording artists in theatre, concert and cabaret.

Kander & Ebb's (Chicago, Cabaret) Tony Award-winning musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman, is now in rehearsals at Melbourne Theatre Company ahead of its opening on Friday 22 November at Southbank Theatre.

From August 30 to September 15, Inteam Production is presenting the Belgian premiere of Kander & Ebb's masterpiece Kiss of the Spider Woman, based on the novel by Manuel Puig and the award-winning movie version in 1985.

The European premiere of new LGBTQ+ musical THE VIEW UPSTAIRS recently had its gala night. Check out the photos!

Darlinghurst Theatre Company has announced that the Sydney season of ONCE is to be extended due to unprecedented public demand.

On Tuesday evening, the great and good of the dance, theatre, film and TV industry came out in force to enjoy an unforgettable evening of stellar performances in celebration of the prolific and dearly-loved director choreographer, Gillian Lynne DBE at The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane in London.

As we anxiously await opening night, we're counting down our favorite musical moments of the film! Which song is your favorite?

The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented another concert reading of "Everybody Rise: A Resistance Cabaret," written by Emmy-winner Joe Keenan. A bevy of theatrical luminaries starred, including Bebe Neuwirth, John Bolton, Liz Callaway, Kristine Mengelkoch, Michael Kostroff, Taylor Crousore, and Christine Pedi.

An unforgettable evening of stellar performances in celebration of the prolific and dearly-loved director choreographer, Gillian Lynne DBE will take place on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 7.30pm at The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane in London.

In honor of MTC's Ink, we're looking at recent transfers from the West End that found a new home on Broadway plus shows we think will soon be flying in direct from London to entertain American audiences.

As MTC's acclaimed production of A View from the Bridge comes to a close on the Sumner stage, the Company celebrates the 10 year anniversary of its home venue, Southbank Theatre.