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August 12, 2022, 1:00 pm
A new Phantom is here
The Phantom of the Opera was due to arrive back on Australian shores in September 2021. But COVID had other ideas. Now, the new production is finally gracing our stages. The AJN spoke to Josh Piterman and Troy Sussman about their roles in the iconic musical.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
August 2, 2022, 9:00 am
Who was Emilia Bassano?
A new play looks at who Emilia Bassano actually was and makes a good, solid case for her involvement, in some ways, in Shakespeare's life.
By
AJN STAFF
July 27, 2022, 11:33 am
Fight for women’s rights in 9 to 5 musical
The AJN reviews the musical 9 to 5 which has just opened its Melbourne season.
By
Danny Gocs
July 27, 2022, 10:40 am
Stand-up comedian ‘deals in chutzpah’
New documentary Skin in the Game is now streaming On Demand.
By
AJN STAFF
July 27, 2022, 10:15 am
Taking over the asylum with Frank Wildhorn
Jekyll and Hyde premieres in Australia.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
July 21, 2022, 12:30 pm
Win a double pass to The Importance of Being Jewish
July 18, 2022, 9:30 am
The balance between humour and drama
Following rave reviews and a successful 2018 premiere season, Unsolicited Male – a powerful and confronting #MeToo inspired play written by award-winning Israeli-born Australian playwright Ron Elisha – is coming back to the stage.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
July 18, 2022, 9:00 am
The hilarity of planning a Jewish wedding
After a couple of false starts due to COVID-related delays, The Importance of Being Jewish is finally being staged this August. The AJN spoke to writer and co-director Rob Selzer about the entertaining production.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
June 28, 2022, 9:00 am
Delving into the secrets of the magic trade
Jack Vogler will take audiences on a journey like no other, with magic and storytelling, touching on the topics of emigration, rediscovery and community.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
June 23, 2022, 5:00 am
An exploration of love
Four years after his last album, Josh Piterman has released an extended play record (EP), featuring four beautifully recorded songs focusing on love. The AJN spoke to the musical theatre and classical crossover star about his latest musical feat.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
June 22, 2022, 11:30 am
Dolly Parton classic takes to the Melbourne stage
Featuring a stellar cast, knock out songs and high-flying ambitions, Dolly Parton's joyous smash hit musical 9 to 5 will arrive in Melbourne next month. The AJN spoke to Marina Prior about the feel-good show.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
June 20, 2022, 11:45 am
An epic tale of passion, politics and pugilism
The Sweet Science of Bruising ticked Carly Fisher's two main boxes - with four female protagonists, the play creates more opportunities for women, and it helps Fisher’s mission for cause-driven theatre. The AJN spoke to the director.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
June 19, 2022, 12:30 pm
Yiddish scat at the Tony Awards
How did the Jewish nominees and productions fare at the 75th Tony Awards? While Billy Crystal didn't win, he definitely had the audience in stitches.
By
AJN STAFF
June 14, 2022, 3:00 pm
Frank Wildhorn’s music shines in Bonnie & Clyde
Bonnie & Clyde, featuring music by Jewish composer Frank Wildhorn, heads to the Sydney stage, combining blues, gospel and rockabilly music. Jessica Abelsohn explores the story.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
June 10, 2022, 2:00 pm
Performing with the Beatle of Baghdad
Aussie composer and pianist Warren Wills shares his memories of performing alongside 'the Frank Sinatra of the Middle East' Ilham Al Madfai.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
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