Musical theatre has the ability to touch our hearts and emotions like no other art form. From the soaring ballads to the poignant character moments, musical theatre can tug at our spirit and leave us feeling deeply moved. Here are some top musical theatre moments that pull at the heartstrings.
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Today’s World Copyright Day! Did you know that as of January 2023, some well-known musicals and plays stumbled into the public domain, including Show Boat and Babes in Toyland?
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The future of theatre awards in Southeast Queensland and beyond will likely see a greater emphasis on acknowledging bias and subjectivity, promoting diversity in the judging panels, and using considered language.
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It’s one of the biggest roles in musical theatre and the search is finally over…we have found our Australian Juliet! Lorinda May Merrypor will take on her first starring role when the international smash hit opens exclusively in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre in February!
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Is there anything more wonderful than catching up on some reading over the festive season? Sure, you could bury yourself in the latest King novel, but how about a Christmas play…
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Licencing a play or musical is one of the first steps in producing – and yikes can it get costly! For big-name Broadway musicals, the kitty will need to be in the thousands. Not all titles are like this – in fact, there are some great shows, with familiar names, that you can licence for around $100 per performance.
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A picturesque garden, outdoor theatre, and belly full of laughs are all set to form part of Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s upcoming production of ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’. Theatre Haus spoke with actress Elle Sejean-Allen, taking on the lead role of Mistress Ford in this rendition.
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Streaming services should never replace traditional theatre, but they can work in partnership, allowing more viewers from across the globe and even locally (with so many show seasons overlapping). We’ve compiled a list of the top theatre streaming services to get you through the silly season. Do you use any of these?
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How is it only ONE MONTH UNTIL CHRISTMAS?
In what is quickly becoming a Christmas tradition for Theatre Haus, we are excited to share a third Theatre Christmas Gift List, compiled by a theatre lover for theatre lovers!
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At Theatre Haus, we’ve decided to put together a brief look at what exactly a theatrical review is and what it is not. It’s just our opinion really!
