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This page contains Feature Articles for 2008
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Christmas Message
22nd December,
2008
By Chris Hughes
In a world where financial uncertainty looms, the spirit of the theatre community remains high.
And the award for best marketing campaign of an awards night goes to....
22nd December, 2008
Theatre People's exclusive interview with the Guild Pranksters!
The Boys are Back!
22nd December,
2008
By Eli Cooper
We get a look into some man to man conversation as Christian Cavello and Anthony Scundi speak on their upcoming stint in PLOS’ Grease
A Tasty Summer Treat!
15th December, 2008
by Adam Rafferty
January is normally the month of the year that Melbourne’s amateur musical theatre landscape turns into a wasteland – but fear not this year, as a man on a ‘Whitehorse’ comes to the rescue.
And your choice is …..
15th December, 2008
By Theatrepeople
The votes have been counted for the TP Choice Awards so check out the Top 4 for each category. Thanks to all for participating.
Grease is the word
15th December, 2008
Promotional photos to give you a sneak peak at PLOS Musical Productions' upcoming production of Grease.
The Kid Inside
12th December,
2008
By Lauren Doutch
Stellar Entertainment present an exciting and vibrant take on the popular musical “Is There Life After High School?” and Lauren Doutch is going to tell us all about it!
The Fashion in The Foyer Report
10th December,
2008
TP's roving fashionista, Brett Somerville, lists his "Top 10 Best Dressed" in this years' Fashions in The Foyer Report.
Pre-Guild Ceremony Happy Snaps
10th December,
2008
More photos from the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria's night of nights!
Whitehorse Gold Patron Program
10th December, 2008
A fabulous invitation from Whitehorse Musical Theatre to join up as a Gold Patron will see you save a pretty penny in 2009.
The 2008 TP Theatre Guild Report
9th December, 2008
Katy Roose delivers our annual report on the winners and performances at this years Guild Awards.
Did someone say Awards Season.....?
8th December, 2008
The Victorian Drama League (VDL) Awards were also held on the weekend. A big congratulations to those nominated and awarded at last nights' ceremony.
Guild Award Winners
8th December,
2008
Just in case you missed all the excitement and news....here is the list of Guild Award recipients from the ceremony held at Her Majesty's Theatre in Ballarat on Saturday night.
Lyrebird Award Nominations for 2008
5th December, 2008
Theatre People is pleased to provide you with the Lyrebird Nominations for 2008 along with the Lyrebird Youth Nominations.
It's High School Musical, but not as we know it!
3rd December, 2008
It’s not the 80’s classic either, it’s a noughties reinvention set to turn perceptions on their head…
Show us your Pix
3rd December, 2008
We are pleased to announce the winner of our "Show Us Your Pix" competition for Season 2, 2008!!
Honk! - Production Photos
3rd December,
2008
Photos from Williamstown Little Theatres' production of 'Honk!'
You love it! We love it! It's TP Choice time!!!
26th November,
2008
Yes folks, our popular peer-voted awards are back. Here is your chance to acknowledge the people you felt shined brightly in 2008.
Into The Woods
- Production Photos
25th November, 2009
Photos from
Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc's production of 'Into The Woods'
Billy taps down the Hume
24th November,
2008
By Simon Parris
After a highly successful year long run in old Sydney town, Melbourne audiences are finally about to experience the pleasure of Billy Elliot the musical.
Show Us Your Pix! Updated.....Again!
24th November,
2008
Check it out....we have a couple of new corkers photos!! Keep 'em coming folks....comp closing soon!!
Theatre People after party countdown!
20th November,
2008
By TP Team
What songs do you wanna party to when you’re at the BEST after party ever?!?
We've cranked up the after party
machine...
19th November,
2008
Amended: 23rd November, 2008 - AFTER PARTY SOLD OUT!!!
For
those of you who have decided to trek on down to the 2008 Music Theatre
Guild Awards, to the nominated and the no so nominated, Theatre People
welcomes you to the after party where everybody’s a winner!!!
Music Theatre Guild NOMINATIONS - 2008
19th November,
2008
Hot off the press!! Theatre People are pleased to provide you with the list of nominees for the Music Theatre Guild of Victorias' 2008
Awards for Excellence.
Music Theatre Guild COMMENDATIONS - 2008
19th November,
2008
A pat on the back and someone saying "well done" is always a good thing.
Theatre People are pleased to provide you with the 2008 list of Commendations by the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria.
The Full Monty - Production Photos
16th November, 2008
Belated photos from Catchment Players of Darebin's October production of 'The Full Monty'
Made in Australia
13th November,
2008
By Melissa Trickey
Magnormos is proud to present OzMade Musicals, hosted by the one and only Tony Sheldon, on Monday 17 November at the Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne.
Relationship 101
13th November, 2008
By Renee Maloney
We all have different ways of dealing with our relationships. Some of us talk to our partners, some of us turn to our parents, and some of us chat with our friends… PEP are putting it onstage!
Show Us Your Pix! Updated
10th November,
2008
Only a few weeks until our Expert Panel select the winner of this competition, so if you have a photo or two you have been meaning to send in.....now is the time to do something about it. You could be $100 richer!!
There's something about Stephen
7th November,
2008
By Alistair Thomas
Phoenix Theatre Company presents a concert celebrating the Stephens of Musical Theatre!
Interview with a Zombie (and the girl he wants to take to the Prom...)
7th November,
2008
By Melissa Trickey
TP’s Lady Editor speaks to two of our theatre young guns – Jess Barlow and Karl McNamara – about what this 1950’s sci-fi spoof musical is all about!
Show Us Your Pix! Updated
5th November,
2008
Keep them coming folks! We know you are a funny bunch of thespians so scroll through your digital cameras and send some through to us to share with the wider theatre community.
Why Not see a great Musical?
5th November,
2008
By Lauren Doutch
Lauren speaks to the cast of Why Not? Production Company’s “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”, to discuss the ins and outs of relationships!
WMTC Goes Into The Woods
5th November,
2008
By Paul Henry Basilio
Paul Henry Basilio ventures into the scary woods of Williamstown to talk to the cast of WMTC’s production of Into the Woods and discovers the journey into the dark unknown is one which is best travelled with a bunch of great and extremely talented mates.
Feline Frenzy!
3rd November,
2008
By Katy Roose
The folks down at MLOC are bring Lycra back, and TP’s newest recruit has all the details!
What does The Wedding Singer have to do with Barbershop Quartets?
29th October,
2008
By Dave Fernee
Halloween? Crimped hair? Monkeys? What the hell is gong on here?!? Read on and find out!
Life is a CABARET for Di!
24th October,
2008
By Anne Dewar
From one leading lady to another – Di Crough speaks about her upcoming season as Sally Bowles in Nova’s Cabaret.
Sisters are doing it for themselves!
23rd October,
2008
By Melissa Trickey
Savoy Opera Company show us that the girls can hold their own with their upcoming production of the G&S Classic Princess Ida.
In Focus - Bryce Ives
22nd October, 2008
By Renee Maloney
Renee speaks with the talented Director and advocate of all thing new and innovative – Bryce Ives.
Shop Talk
22nd October,
2008
By Author Eli Cooper
TP’s young gun talks about the little Musical with a lot of heart, and shrubbery…. Little Shop of Horrors
In Focus - James Cutler
By Michael Butler
22nd October 2008
James wants you as his date to the prom!!!Cutz and Butz reunite to talk Zombie Prom, Fab Nobs and the love of theatre.
Tracy's Calling!.......'CALLGIRL The Musical'
21st October,
2008
By Anne Dewar
Anne speaks with Tracey Harvey, the talented writer and star of a brand new Australian Musical!
Show Us Your Pix! First Entries...
19th October, 2008
Updated: 22/10/08
Think you have something funnier....well then send them in to us!!
Rent - Production Photos
17th October, 2008
Photos from Players Theatre Company's recent production of 'Rent'.
AIDA Ticket Offer
16th October, 2008
By Adam Rafferty - Theatre People Editor
Whitehorse Musical Theatre need your support and to encourage you to do so they’ve made a special offer to Theatre People readers for the final three performances of AIDA.
Bring him home.....to Scotch
15th October,
2008
By Lauren Doutch
Not another production of Les Mis! Don’t despair – Old Scotch Collegians’ Association production promises to offer an operatic flair to this music theatre classic.
Show us your Pix
14th October, 2008
Yes folks, it's back!
Send us your funniest theatre photos
and win cold hard cash!!!!!
Calamity Jane - Production Photos
14th October,
2008
Photos from Babirra Musical Theatre's production of 'Calamity Jane'
AIDA - Production Photos
13th October,
2008
Photos from Whitehorse Musical Theatre's production of 'AIDA'
Warning: This show may contain traces of nuts
12th October,
2008
By Tim Maloney
Drop everything and book your tickets to Catchment’s production of The Full Monty!
Fab Factory Fun
9th October 2008
By Renee Maloney
The Fab Nobians are well on their way to establishing themselves in their new Factory.
Babirra causes a Calamity
7th October
2008
By Melissa Trickey
Melissa investigates how the Western Musical was won….
CLOC shows us it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing....
2nd October,
2008
By Renee Maloney
CLOC shows us it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing…
A little bit of Egypt in Burwood
2nd October, 2008
By Theatre People
Whitehorse Shows off their Jewel of the Nile.
Australian works adorn new theatre in MTC 2009 season
30th September, 2008
By Jacqui Bunting
Like a sheep farmer fencing off his ewes from his rams, the MTC and artistic director Simon Phillips have herded an all-Australian program into their newly built venue, while the Arts Centre will host acclaimed international works in their 2009 season.
In Focus - Anne Dewar
27th September, 2008
By Melissa Trickey
Our TP editor gets up close and personal with the Leading Lady, Director, Set Designer, Reviewer, Mum, and all-round Phenomenon that is Anne Dewar.
Let the Throngs of Joy Advance!
27th September,
2008
By Renee Maloney
Altona City Theatre are getting their saxophones and swing dance ready as the prepare for the arrival of the Hot Mikado, that's right baby!
Oliver - Production Photos
25th September
2008
Photos from Panorama's Production of 'Oliver'.
Crazy Cosi times for Purely Pensive Productions
25th September,
2008
By Eli Cooper
Eli
gets Cuckoo with the gang
A new Aussie musical that will be ringing in your
ears!
24th September,
2008
By Sean Bryan
Sean
chooses us as his “Phone-A-Friend” to tell us about the Launch of
“Call Girl – The Musical”
The Highway to Theatre
19th September,
2008
By Lauren Doutch
Highway 1 is the way to go for some quality performances, as Lauren found out...
Oklahoma Set For Sale!
18th September,
2008
JOINING the CHORUS has released for sale, the set of their 2008 production of Oklahoma.
Measure your life in love
12th September
2008
By Katherine Simpson
Players has a show bound to please Rent-heads and Rent-virgins alike. Katherine gets the inside story from the director and cast from Players theatre Company's forthcoming production of Rent.
John & Jen & Lisa & Chris
9th September,
2008
By Simon Parris
While Melbourne's Music Theatre scene is bursting with big Broadway shows, an Off-Broadway hit is ready to sneak into the hearts of Melbournians.
Meet the Monty Men
3rd September,
2008
By Alastair Thomas
Would you be brave enough to take off your clothes off in front of the whole Whitehorse Centre? Meet the men who are…
How to Succeed in the Chorus Without Really Trying - Part 3
3rd September
2008
By Ms Cassandra Trumpington
The Finale doesn’t forget to pack the punches!
A Cavalcade of Stars
3rd September,
2008
By Adam Rafferty - Theatre People Editor
This year’s Hats Off line up is a stellar list of big names from all reaches of the entertainment industry who are sure to create a memorable night of entertainment.
My show and the Government
31st August
2008
By Dave Fernee
Dave has a brilliant idea, only to be foiled by the Victorian State Government..... FOILED!
How to Succeed in the Chorus Without Really Trying - Part 2
27th August 2008
By Ms Cassandra Trumpington
The second instalment of the Holy book of Chorus…
Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida - Promotional Photos
27th August 2008
A juicy sneak peak at Whitehorse Musical Theatre's forthcoming production of Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida.
Look Out! There are Puppets in Melbourne.
26th August
2008
By Sean Bryan
Sean talks to Naomi Guss, a Melbourne Puppeteer, to find out more about a fascinating and engaging branch of performance.
Home Before Dark!
26th August
2008
By Melissa Trickey
Have you ever been into “the Woods”? Melissa Trickey made the journey to Cranbourne to find out what Limelight Theatre Company is doing in there!
What would you do if it were you?
23rd August 2008
By Renée Maloney
STAG are taking it to the extreme with a powerful drama about justice and choices…
How to Succeed in the Chorus Without Really Trying - Part 1
20th August 2008
By Ms Cassandra Trumpington
Cassandra gives us a lesson (?!?) on surviving the Chorus unscathed… Helpful? Humorous? Ridiculous? Genius? You decide!
Sick Puppies
19th August 2008
By Adam Rafferty - TP Editor
“All we wanted to do was feel something again. Feel human. Then we had the idea of murdering someone.”
Rehearsal Space for rent!
18th August 2008
Tired of rehearsing in a tatty old shoebox?
Art and Sport can be friends after all.
11th August 2008
Theatre People's resident 'number cruncher', Richard Thomas speaks with Matt Green, star of Angels with Dirty Faces currently being stage at the George Fairfax Theatre.
I Love You Because - Production Photos
11th August 2008
Photos from SHooSH's production of 'I Love You Because'.
For the love of God....or is that the love of theatre?
11th August 2008
Michael Butler hears the calling...or is it just the voices of the team behind Whitebox Theatre’s production of ‘Agnes of God’?
Are you Batty?!?
11th August 2008
Eli Cooper finds out what all this strange talk of Bats is all about…
Sweeney Todd - Production Photos
10th August
2008
Photos from MUMCo's production of 'Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'
A New World (but not THAT world!)
4th August
2008
By Hannah Pietsch
ShooSH! Productions will once again present the Australasian Premiere of "I Love You Because".
Creating a New Company....What to do first?
4th
August 2008
By Lauren Doutch
New Beat Theatre Company is working out how they march to the beat of a new drummer, and Lauren takes part in their journey.
Win Tickets to Altar Boyz
4th August 2008
by Adam Rafferty – Theatre People Editor
Melbourne is soon to be blessed by an ecclesiastical Off-Broadway hit!
Please note: This competition is now closed!
Attend the Tale
31st
July, 2008
By Renée Maloney
Renée caught up with director Danny Ginsberg to get the ‘take a sneak peak’ in on MUMCO’s production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”.
Singing in a Musical?!?
31st July, 2008
by Angie Bedford
Did you know people did that? Angie Bedford finds out why Old Paradians like to sing
Billy boys storm the Helpmann Awards
29th July 2008
by Adam Rafferty – Theatre People Editor
Melbourne’s next most awaited musical production proves to be worth the wait after it picked up seven gongs at last night’s celebration.
Sweeney Todd - Rehearsal Photos
27th July
2008
Photos from MUMCo's recent rehearsal weekend for their upcoming production of 'Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'
Wicked Smashes One-Day Box Office Record
22nd July 2008
by Simon Parris
Haven’t booked for Wicked? Better act quickly – or try the last minute method.
A Tribute to Rob Constable
20th July 2008
Compiled by Sarah Cliff
Colleagues and friends of one of Melbourne theatre’s legends pay tribute to him with memories of his life on our stages.
Thoroughly Modern Millie - Production Photos
20th July 2008
Photos from PLOS' production of 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'
Wicked Film and "Jesus Christ Superstar" Remake on Platt's Plate
19th Jul 2008
By Andrew Gans
Source: www.playbill.com
The Last Five Years - Production Photos
19th July
2008
Photos from Devanesan's production of 'The Last Five Years'
A new freeway and a new production = modern times for Frankston
16th July 2008
By Michael Butler
Michael Butler heads down Eastlink to investigate PLOS’s take on Thoroughly Modern Millie.
It’s a Schwartz-a-thon!
15th July 2008
By Melissa Trickey
The Force of Schwartz continues in Melbourne with the opening of a very unique production of “Children of Eden”
Will You Share Your Life with Devanesen for the Next Ten Minutes?
15th July
2008
By Renée
Maloney
Devanesen Productions are preparing to move too fast with their impending season of “The Last 5 Years”... Renée investigates.
Getting cosy with Fab Nobs this winter...
10th July, 2008
By Lizzie Matjacic
Fab Nobs are preparing for their next fabulous phase and are inviting us along for the ride!
Heaven must be missing an angel....or Heidelberg?
9th July 2008
By Melissa Trickey
Heidelberg Theatre Company presents the non-professional premiere of a provocative and significant work – Angels in America
Special ticket offer for Theatre People readers
9th July 2008
The wonderful people at ARC want to thank us all for our support…..
Witch or what?
7th July 2008
With the opening of Wicked enchanting the musical theatre community, Julia Sutherland takes a glimpse into the rich history of witchcraft.
Winners are grinners!!
7th July, 2008
TP is pleased to announce the winners of our Kismet ticket giveaway.
Ticket Giveaway
3rd July, 2008
Kismet means destiny; fate - and just maybe it is your fate to win our ticket giveaway?
2008 Helpmann Award nominations announced
1st July 2008
The full list of nominees. Who will take away the gongs this year from Australia’s most prestigious theatrical entertainment awards?
Feline and Fabulous!
1st July
2008
By Gemma Foster
Any chance to dress in Lycra and scratch people is good.... Gemma investigates what make Altona’s Cats tick!
Oh my Godspell
1st July 2008
By Angie Bedford
Prepare Ye Banyule Theatre the way of the Lord....
What is it with men
25th June
2008
By Renée Maloney
Renée investigates a wonderful and rare thing – the Australian Premiere of a new Musical. And what’s more, it’s a GREAT Musical…
Disney's High School Musical goes pro in Australia
25th June
2008
By Simon Parris
A full-scale production of Disney’s High School Musical will open in Sydney this December
Show Us Your Pix! And the winner is......
23rd June
2008
The photos ranged from the utterly filthy to the down right bizarre but alas, there can only be one winner!!!!
A beloved musical....
23rd June
2008
By Lauren Doutch
Lauren investigates just why Kismet remains a favourite amongst musical theatre lovers of all ages.
Show us your Pix
22nd
June 2008
By Chris Hughes
Last chance to enter your happy snaps in our
Show Us Your Pix competition.
***New
Entries Added 22-06-08****
Tony Award winners
22nd June
2008
Check out the list of nominee and winners from the 2008 Tony Awards announced in New York City on Monday 16th June.
Boeing Boeing is gone gone
20th June 2008
by Troy Dodds from Aussietheatre.com
The collapse of Boeing Boeing is theatre's first major casualty of 2008.
The Call......
17th June 2008
Theatre People calls you to pick up your pens and join our cause!
Cats - Production Photos
15th June
2008
Photos from Windmill Theatre Company's production of 'Cats'
Oliver - Production Photos
15th June 2008
Photos from the Mountain District Musical Society production of 'Oliver'.
You've got to pick a pocket or two?!
12th June 2008
By Melissa Trickey
As the Oliver onslaught continues, Melissa Trickey caught up with the gang down in Shepparton to discover why exactly Oliver is so popular!
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - Production Photos
11th June
2008
Loads of photos from Melbourne Musicals' production of 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown'
Come to the Jellicle Ball
11th June 2008
By Gulcan Gulen
Meow...Cats Opens Friday June 13th; be ready for an amazing journey
Production "Dream Team" assembled to unveil Aida
6th June 2008
Whitehorse pulls out all the stops to make Aida their biggest production
yet.
The
next train to BuSTco will depart in 5 mins....
5th June 2008
Melissa Trickey makes sure she has the correct ticket and keeps her feet
off the seats as she talks to Platform director Emily Hall about her
innovative vision
Theatre's Next Crop
4th June
2008
Nathan speaks
with Stephen Valeri, recent Guild Winner and cast member of
Whitehorse’s
Seussical, for the low down on what light’s his Musical Theatre
fire!
Please sir, can I have some more?
3rd June 2008
By Cheryl Threadgold
The bayside is preparing to watch their pockets as MLOC’s season
of Oliver! draws near.
Going nuts with the Peanuts!
3rd
June 2008
By Sean Bryan
Cartoon Characters come to life in this interview with Charlie
Brown, Lucy Van Pelt and Snoopy from Melbourne Musicals production
of ‘You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown’
Show us your Pix
3rd June 2008
By Chris Hughes
Check out the updated photos on our
Show Us Your Pix page!! Remember to keep your pix coming to be in the
chance to win $100 cash!! ***New
Entries Added 12-06-08****
Rocky Horror is back
2nd June 2008
By Simon Parris
Let’s do the Time Warp again – and this time it’s not at a wedding
or 21st!
Who
Will Buy.....
2nd June, 2008
Kath Simpson
considers herself at home after chatting to the friendly MDMS team
about their imminent production of Oliver
The Merry Widow - Production Photos
31st
May 2008
Photos from Babirra Music Theatre's production of 'The
Merry Widow'
In
Focus: Magnormos
30th
May 2008
By Gemma Foster
Gemma investigates what makes this company so unique, and so
successful.
Embracing a New World
28th
May 2008
By
Lizzie Matjacic
Following on from the success of their season of “The Last Five
Years”, Doorstep Ensemble, the newly reformed Geelong production
company (formerly Doorstep Productions), present their second highly
acclaimed production; Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World”
Theatre's Next Crop
28th
May 2008
By Nathan Eva
Jessie Yates has exploded onto our scene with her recent
breath-taking performance as Aida in Devanesen’s recent season of
the show. With a huge voice that outweighs her non-existent ego,
this girl is ready to go places!
Show us your Pix
16th May 2008
By Chris Hughes
Send us your best backstage/after
party/rehearsal photos and win $100 cash!! ***New
Entries Added 28-5-08****
Three Big Men get the Boot!
26th
May 2008
By Melissa Trickey
Step into the shoes of a rollicking riotously funny play of an
unlikely partnership that defy the odds and succeed in an unlikely
fashion.
Seussical the Musical - Production Photos
23rd May 2008
Photos from Whitehorse Musical Theatre's production of 'Seussical
the Musical'
Bugsy Malone - Production Photos
22th May 2008
Photos from
Players Theatre Company's production of 'Bugsy Malone'
Theatre's Next Crop
20th May 2008
By Nathan Eva
Theatre People’s new series aims to showcase some of our young and
talented performers… and first on our list are the stars of
Catchment’s Thoroughly Modern Millie – Amy Larsen and Nick Kong.
The Queen of Widows!
20th May 2008
By
Cheryl Threadgold
Cheryl grabs her fan and dance card as she prepares to waltz the
night away with the creative team of Babirra’s The Merry Widow
Sweeney Todd - Production Photos
20th
May 2008
Photos from Throwback Players' production of 'Sweeney Todd'
M*A*S*H - Production Photos
16th May 2008
Photos from Phoenix Theatre Company's production of 'M*A*S*H'
Geelong
Society of Dramatic Arts Treasurer ran books for his own benefit
16th May 2008
Gary
Blick ran, but had nowhere to hide, after pleading guilty yesterday
to the theft of $29,214 from
a Geelong community theatrical company
Article
Source:
www.geelongadvertiser.com.au,
Article Date:
May 13, 2008,
Author: Karen Matthews
Anyone for a Meat Pie?
15th May 2008
By Melissa Trickey
Our TP Editor tries to keep her wits about her and her throat in
tact as she delves into the macabre world
of Mr Stephen Sondheim.
Disappearing Act
15th May 2008
By Sean Bryan
Hoy Polloy Theatre Company presents the Australian Premiere of
British Playwright Fin Kennedy’s
‘How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found’
The Theory of Laughativity
15th May 2008
By Mark Woods
Dr Woods uses scientific method, experimentation and hypothesis to
develop the life changing
“Theory of Laughativity”, a significant
discovering in the science of Musical Theatre.
Melbourne Musicals Launch Party- Photos
15th May 2008
Melbourne Musicals
recently launched their new production of the Broadway classic
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at Eurotrash Bar.
Tony Award Nominations Announced
14th May 2008
A
list of all the 2008 Tony Award Nominees
Charity Starts at JYM
14th May 2008
By Chris Hughes
It’s the one show that you don’t mind
getting a little “Charity Applause” for.
The King and I - Production Photos
11th May 2008
Photos from Nova Music Theatre's production of 'The
King and I'
Thoroughly Modern Millie - Production Photos
11th May 2008
Photos from Catchment Players of
Darebin's production of 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - Production Photos
9th May 2008
Photos from Melbourne Musicals' production of 'You're
a Good Man, Charlie Brown'
Too Darn Hot!
7th May 2008
By
Renée Maloney
Park Players are delivering an all singing all dancing extravaganza,
but be careful not to get burned by the sizzling Porter tunes!
CLOC counts down to Boy From Oz
7th May 2008
By Chris Hughes
Theatre
People’s Chris Hughes caught up with CLOC’s Peter Allen to be, Jon
Sebastian to talk about what’s it like stepping into the shoes of a
legend.
What
is 'Funny'?
7th May 2008
By Ryan Purdy and the cast of SLAMS' 'LOL'
An
exploration of just what it means to be funny
The Wedding Singer - Production Photos
7th May 2008
Photos from Williamstown Musical
Theatre Company's production of 'The Wedding Singer'
Confessions of a former Altar Boy
6th May 2008
By Simon
Parris
Former altar boy Simon Parris checks out the ‘New Boyz on the
Block’.
Players
Theatre Company discuss Bugsy Malone with TP
5th May 2008
By Eleanor
Horsburgh
Eleanor pays a visit to Players Theatre Company
to discuss their latest production, 'Bugsy Malone' with President, Mario
Mohorko.
Manic Mayhem
at the MASH 4077
2nd May 2008
By Melissa
Trickey
Our Editor
pulled on the scrubs and set down her Martini as Choppers arrive on the
Heli-pad... all surgical shifts report to OR on the double!
Whitehorse get Seussified
30th April 2008
By Renée
Maloney
Renée discovers why grown men and women are suddenly regressing into
childhood, all in the name of theatre!
Wicked:
The wait is finally over!
29th April 2008
By Wicked Australia
We
are pleased to announce that Special Priced Preview performances will go
on sale on....
Who is Australia's next Librarian Idol?
28th April 2008
By Lizzie Matjacic
Lizzie
investigates a question as old as time itself…
Thoroughly Modern Millie - Production Photos
28th April 2008
Photos from Catchment Players of Darebin's production of 'Thoroughly
Modern Millie'
Love is what they do!
24th April 2008
By Drew Downing
Drew and
the gang from Williamstown get out the Scrunchies and Parachute Track
Suits to take a
trip back in time to the 80’s… Photography courtesy of WMTC and Shirley Wodson
The best show on Broadway?
22nd April 2008
By David Fernee
David
brings out the big guns and asks Geelong Lyric the toughest question of
all!
Aida - Production Photos
19th April 2008
Photos from Devanesen Production's production of 'Aida'
Rhonda uses her Imagination
19th April 2008
By Simon Parris
A
preview of theatre legend, Rhonda Burchmore’s new album, ‘Pure
Imagination’.
Theatre Glitterati
17th April 2008
By Melissa Trickey
Why
turning up to a rehearsal hung over is ALWAYS a bad choice…
Get Smart - Production Photos
14th April 2008
Photos from Dandenong Theatre Company's
production of 'Get Smart'
Secret Agent Man (and Woman!)
12th April 2008
By Ashlee Zaharin
Ashlee gets ‘stealth’ with the cast and creative team behind
Dandenong’s upcoming production of “Get Smart”
Theatre Glitterati
9th April 2008
By Melissa Trickey
What
would you do if you didn’t spend all your time rehearsing?
Theatre with Heart
9th April 2008
By Sean Bryan
Sunny
Devanesen speaks about the Melbourne Premiere of Elton John and Tim
Rice’s ‘Aida’ and producing contemporary theatre in Melbourne.
Gippsland Music Theatre Roundup
7th
April 2008
By Nathan Eva
Nathan Eva travelled out to the country to see what the Theatre
Companies in Gippsland are offering this year.
Theatre Glitterati
3rd April 2008
By Melissa Trickey
The
Pros and Cons of having a "Real Job" whilst still maintaining a healthy
interest in Theatre
The Sleeping Beauty - Production Photos
30th March 2008
Photos from Altona City Theatre's
production of 'The Sleeping Beauty'
The Wedding Singer - Production Photos
30th March 2008
Photos from Panorama Theatre Company's
production of 'The Wedding Singer'
Ever considered a night at the Opera?
30th March 2008
By Simon Parris
If
the answer’s ‘no’ our resident opera aficionado, Simon Parris has a
few choice words that might just tempt you into scraping together a
few extra pennies to see a lavishly classical alternative.
Theatre Glitterati
27th March 2008
By Melissa Trickey
A new weekly column about all things theatre!
You can take our Factory, but you can never take our freedom!
25th March 2008
By Melissa Trickey
Our new Editor investigates why Fab Nobs are
without their signature Fab Factory...
Theatre People get Trickey
24th March 2008
By Chris Hughes
Theatre People announces a new
co-editor...
The Wedding Singer - The Victorian Premiere of the new musical
18th
March
2008
By Eli Cooper
After reviewing their first show of
2007, 42nd Street, Eli Cooper is thrilled to now be assistant
choreographer for Panorama Theatre Company’s first show of 2008 - The
Victorian Premiere of the new musical, The Wedding Singer. It has been a
great experience for the 17 year old- and he gives us the low down on what
this amazing show is all about.
In the beginning was the Word...
18th
March
2008
By Julia Sutherland
And
tree-huggin’ wordsmith, Julia Sutherland, decided that was enough
for her.
Victorian Music Theatre Star on assault charges
18th
March
2008
By Adam Rafferty
Fred Fargher, arguably a living legend of Ballarat and Victorian
Theatre hit the headlines yesterday after being charged with
indecent assault.
An Interview with Fanny-May Cracker
17th
March
2008
By Colleen Charles
An interview with
Fanny-May Cracker,
world
famous Country & Western star from Texas.
A Sentimental Man
14th
March
2008
By Sean Bryan
An interview with
Matt Jakowenko, amateur theatre star and ticket coordinator of
WICKED.
Jesus Christ Superstar - Production Photos
13th
March
2008
Photos from SPX Waterdale Players'
production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
Those Wicked Ways
8th March, 2008
Robin Usher talks to Gregory Maguire about
Wicked:
a cultural phenomenon that blends people's concerns with the
American political system and a strong feel-good message.
Article
Source:
www.theage.com.au,
Article Date:
March 1, 2008,
Author: Robyn Usher
Celebrating a Decade of Classics
5th March 2008
By Simon Parris
It’s
hard to believe how quickly time has flown, but 2008 will see a
tenth season of lavishly staged concert musicals produced by
Melbourne’s The Production Company. Which three classic shows made
this year’s cut? Simon Parris reports…
High School Musical - Production Photos
2nd March
2008
Photos from CPAC's production of Disney's
'High School Musical'
Jesus is coming - An insight into
Waterdale's Superstar
28th February,
2008
Who are the SPX Waterdale Players Inc. and
what's so special about their Superstar?
Spamalot replaces Britney with Posh
21st February, 2008
Britney
Spears is out, Posh Spice is in - as a lyric for the Lady in the Lake in
the Broadway musical Monty Python's Spamalot. Source: theage.com.au
No Frosty Reception For A Wicked Producer
21st February, 2008
PRODUCER John Frost walked into the bank with his musical Wicked
late last year, and walked out 23 minutes later with $1 million. Source:
theage.com.au
The 2007 Lyrebird Awards
19th February, 2008
"Ladies
and Gentleman, it is with a very sore head (unlimited alcohol is a double
edged sword isn’t it!) I report to you the happenings of the Fifteenth
Annual Lyrebird Awards".
A report by Melissa Trickey....what would we do without this gal?
A Little Alliteration Goes A Long, Long Way......
16th
February, 2008
What
exactly is
PEP
Perspective?
PEP perspective on what? Global Warming? The American Presidential Race?
Scrunching or Folding? TP
reporter,
Melissa Trickey,
is on a quest to find out!
Writers Competition Is On Again! Win $100 cold, hard cash!!!
16th February,
2008
Hey! Hey!
Theatre People! We need you! We are giving away $100 to the best
(published) feature article submitted from the 16th February to the
16th of March.
The Boy On The Beach
31st January, 2008
Theatre Critic Elspeth-Gale Forswind interviews the alleged stars of
OutCast Theatre's The Boy On The Beach
Queer UNIverse Gets a Voice at Midsumma
28th January, 2008
Young GLBTI people get their very own program of events this
Midsumma including visual arts, performance and rock music.
We Want You! We Want You! We Want You As A New Recruit!!
17th
January, 2008
Being a part of the TP Team is a
great way
to “give
something back” to your theatre community, and we have a fabulous
short term contract available for an Admin Hot-Shot!
Thoroughly Making Millie
14th January, 2008
By Adam Rafferty
Never one to miss a multi-tasking opportunity, a
recent bleary-eyed breakfast catch-up with the direction team of Catchment
Player’s Thoroughly Modern Millie turned into an enlightening
exposé of the show, over poached eggs and café lattés…
Overdone Audition Songs
10th January,
2008
Do the member's of an audition panel always seem to grimace during
the first 10 seconds of your tried and true audition song? Perhaps it has
made it onto our
list
of overdone audition songs?
In Focus: Leonie Cambage
3rd January, 2008
Melissa Trickey
gets up close and personal with Leonie Cambage - a talented
performer/director with many strings to her bow and a wealth of experience
to share.
Down in Frankston School's in this Summer!
3rd
January 2008
Frankston (and surrounds)
get ready to bop to the top as PLOS’s production of the hit Disney
Musical ‘High School Musical’
has taken
off at the Frankston Arts Centre.
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