Hamilton star: “I knew I wasn’t the same’
The star of the mega hit stage show Hamilton, has revealed his deeply personal journey, from feeling alone in country Victoria to being centre stage.
Arts
Priscilla ‘emotional’ at launch of Elvis exhibition
Priscilla Presley says sharing the Elvis: Direct from Graceland exhibition with an Australian audience in Bendigo is a “dream come true”, but reveals why it made her teary.
Rival art festival’s camaraderie in Covid comeback
Vivid Sydney is the first winter arts and music festival to announce its 2022 program, and says similar events like Dark Mofo and Rising deserve to succeed and thrive.
When major Picasso exhibition is coming to Melbourne
The life and works of Pablo Picasso and the major artists he inspired will be celebrated in a world premiere exhibition bound for NGV.
Jacko live show could be Melbourne-bound
The “explosive” musical showcasing the life of controversial superstar Michael Jackson may be on its way after premiering in New York.
Foo Fighters to play one-off show in regional Victoria
The US rockers are due to perform at a surprise venue as part of a state government funded initiative to promote Victoria as a live music destination.
Glenn Wheatley’s family farewells music legend
Glenn Wheatley’s family has bid farewell to the music industry legend at a private funeral in Melbourne.
Marina Prior: ‘I’ve experienced sexism and bullying’
Stage star Marina Prior has revealed theatre was “the wild west” in her early career, and she experienced sexism and bullying while working with older, powerful men.
How backstage magic brings Frozen to life
With 38 cast members, 440 costumes and 65 tonnes of scenery and automation, each performance of Frozen the Musical is a mammoth team effort.
Where to see Jeffrey Smart exhibition
More than 100 pieces by legendary Australian artist Jeffrey Smart are being hung for a blockbuster exhibition.
Circus Oz to close after 44 years
Circus Oz is set to shut for good, with 23 staff and more than 100 performers losing their jobs in a major blow to Melbourne’s arts scene. This is why.
How you can work with Robbie Williams in Melbourne
The British pop superstar is heading to the Docklands for a major project and says there will be a chance to work alongside him.
How to win family passes to Carols By Candlelight
Melbourne’s beloved Christmas Eve celebration is back with a crowd and there are 20 family passes being given away through the Comeback Melbourne Great Giveaway competition.
5 magical things you will see at Disney exhibition
For nearly a century, Disney has created some of the world’s most beloved animation – and now Melbourne is getting a rare look inside the studio’s behind-the-scenes magic.
Big change coming to Harry Potter play
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced a major change to the hit play as it prepares to return to the stage in Melbourne.
Emotional end to cult prison drama Wentworth
Stars of the TV show Wentworth have opened up on what to expect in the big finale and warned fans “the body count isn’t modest”.
How $28m arts expansion will change Bendigo
Forget gold mining, Bendigo is looking to a new cash cow with a multimillion-dollar proposal expected to attract artsy Melburnians and tourists from afar.
Theatre industry ‘raring to go’ but stuck in limbo
Melbourne’s musical theatre blockbusters are in doubt, with industry figures raising concerns over reopening with “unviable” crowd limits.
Downsized Sam Newman selling up his precious art
Recently bereaved Sam Newman says he now lives in a place “about as big as a caravan”, and has no room to hang his prized art collection, so is selling up.
Nicky Winmar making a splash in the art world
Former footy star Nicky Winmar has turned his hand to painting and is already exhibiting his works in a gallery.
Extraordinary Chanel exhibition coming to Melbourne
Never-before-seen outfits by legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel are set to dazzle at this blockbuster exhibition.
French Impressionists bring colour and beauty to Melbourne
A launch of the blockbuster exhibition of French Impressionist master works in Melbourne was a rousing success, with 110 works on display — 79 of them never seen before in Australia.
7 must-see masterpieces at new NGV blockbuster
The doors to NGV’s hotly anticipated French Impressionism exhibition have finally swung open. And you’ll want to make a beeline for these world-famous works.
Why playing Frozen villain is a dream come true
It’s a long way from Colac to the big stage of Broadway musicals. But a rising star from the town has a princely role in one of Disney’s biggest hits.
How Melbourne will score top billing for Hollywood blockbusters
Melbourne could become prime real estate for Hollywood blockbusters. See where major movies could be filmed.
Dirty ‘Buttpus’ to lure us to NGV’s blockbuster return
The NGV is hoping ‘Buttpus’— a giant art installation made from cigarette butts— will lure punters to the gallery for its reopening and its first blockbuster art show post-COVID.
Adam Goodes portrait wins Archibald Prize
Vincent Namatjira became the first Indigenous person to win the $100,000 Archibald Prize for portraiture at the Art Gallery of NSW on Friday, with an emotional self-portrait with AFL legends Adam Goodes and Michael Long.
Major push to bring back live gigs
Music lovers rejoice — live gigs could be coming back to pubs soon due to a major legal change being considered in NSW.
Century of intrigue for Met’s woman of mystery
The portrait of a beautiful young French woman, visiting Australia as part of a major exhibition next year, has thrown out many tempting clues for art historians.
Queensland scores huge coup with major art exhibition from The Met
Priceless European masterpieces from the The Met in New York will be shown exclusively at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art, in a landmark exhibition that is set to be the country’s major art event of 2021 – and the greatest Queensland has ever seen.
Melbourne Theatre Company axes rest of 2020 season
Hundreds of actors, creatives, specialised makers and production crew have lost their jobs after the Melbourne Theatre Company announced the remainder of the 2020 season was cancelled.
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