Todd McKenney News

Last night, QPAC's Lyric Theatre transformed into our favourite green ogre's swamp and it is quite the spectacle. And the musical spares no expense with only the most dazzling costumes, set and puppets. Whilst I never in my wildest dreams imagined that I'd be laughing and cheering through a mask at the theatre, it was worth it to be immersed in such a world of colour, hope and love. From Fiona getting her own fairytale ending, to Farquad re-uniting with his long-lost father, to the Pinocchio finally accepting himself for who he was... the musical has it all.

The wait is finally 'ogre'!  Shrek The Musical will open its Queensland premiere season in Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC's) Lyric Theatre tonight Thursday 14 January 2021 running until 7 February 2021. 

The video features the song 'Once Before I Go', from The Boy From Oz. The song, by Peter Allen and Dean Pitchford, is sung by Hugh Jackman on the 2003 original Broadway cast recording.

ALL-STAR ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN LEAD CAST CONFIRMED FOR SHREK THE MUSICAL AT QPAC

Ensemble Theatre has announced the 2021 Season which, says Kilmurry, will be a season of 10 shows by Australian and international playwrights including 3 special events with theatre legends.

On this day in 2003, Hugh Jackman made his Broadway debut portraying show business legend Peter Allen in The Boy From Oz at The Imperial Theater.

Riverside Digital's first show of their second season is a special one-show only concert starring the award-winning Todd McKenney, performing live from Sydney to audiences across Australia in their own homes.

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Todrick Hall, Zachary Quinto, and more!

As a 20th Anniversary Celebration, the Original Australian Company of The Boy from Oz reunited to go back to Rio! Watch as the cast reunites to perform the show's joyous finale: 'I Go to Rio'.

Ensemble Theatre has announced the latest 'Ensemble Conversations' for people to stay connected to the theatre during this period of isolation.  This week you can hear Australian actor, Ben Wood.

The coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) has devastated the Australian theatre industry. While the closure of theatres has significantly helped fight this pandemic by ensuring social distancing, Australian arts' workers have been left with the grim reality of unemployment. Despite this sudden and unforeseen shutdown of theatre, the comradery and resilience of those working in entertainment continues to shine. This is evident in the hard work of James Cutler and Joshua Robson Productions who have ensured that the show will go on, by establishing an outstanding performance initiative called LIGHTS UP ON THE ARTS [HOME DELIVERY].

Ensemble Theatre presented the latest 'Ensemble Conversations' for people to stay connected to the theatre during this period of isolation.  This week you can hear Ensemble Theatre Ambassador and iconic Australian actor Todd McKenney.

James Cutler and Joshua Robson Productions have announced a special and unique online concert which will shine a light on the Australian musical theatre industry and support performers whose livelihoods have been impacted by the COVID-19 arts shutdown. LIGHTS UP ON THE ARTS [HOME DELIVERY] will be held on Monday 11 May from 7pm.

Inspired Dance Film Fest Australia is a nationwide dance on film festival, providing a platform for dancers, choreographers, and filmmakers to explore their creativity on film. The Festival is a fusion of dance and film, combining the two genres of artistic expression to showcase choreography in a short film format. Whilst the focus is on nurturing Australian talent, International submissions are also included.

Australia's leading theatre producer John Frost today announced the four young actresses who will play the role of Young Princess Fiona during the Melbourne season of the multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL. This lavish and fun musical plays at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from 16 February. The role of Young Princess Fiona will be shared in Melbourne by Charlize Costantin (9 years old, from Montmorency), Lilah Crotty (10, Coburg), Isobel Lauber (9, Doreen) and Charlotte Lundy (12, Highton).

Australia's largest home-grown café group, The Coffee Club, has launched its latest family-friendly promotion, turning stores and menus Shrek-themed and offering a money-can't-buy VIP experience for one lucky winner.

Amongst all the eclectic and exciting performances on show for Adelaide Fringe 2020, a new theatre company of South Australian artists will premiere its first show as part of Holden Street Theatre's 18th birthday season.

Jeanine Tesori (Music) and David Lindsay-Abaire's (Book and Lyrics) SHREK THE MUSICAL opened in Sydney to the delight of the summer holiday audience.