Opera and Musical Theatre

Off sick from school, it was "love at first sight" for Jake Lyle the first time he saw Phantom of the Opera. Now the central Queensland talent is playing his dream role as Phantom on Sydney Harbour.

Forget getting any rest — actually, forget about a full night's sleep at all, because once you pass the point of no return in the production of a new show, the hits keep coming, the stakes get higher, and that deadline creeps closer and closer.

The Lion King musical makes its return to Sydney in April with the cast and crew opening its doors to rehearsals for a sneak peak.

An effort to bring new recognition to a Tasmanian opera star who became world famous, but who died poor, culminates in the unveiling of two statues of her in Hobart.

The exhibition at Melbourne's newest museum, featuring Kylie Minogue's catsuit and Elton John's Louis XIV-inspired 50th birthday outfit, celebrates the power of divas through time.

Growing up, Aussie Marg Horwell wanted to be an actor, but soon found she had an affinity for set and costume design that has taken her to Broadway.

Joyce DiDonato is one of opera's most in-demand mezzo-sopranos. She shares her passion for inclusivity and advocacy ahead of her first Australian tour.

The 50th anniversary of Sydney Festival — and the first from new artistic director Kris Nelson — features a mix of Australian and international artists taking over spaces across the city.

As the 2025 Melbourne Cup approaches, two musicals celebrating — and satirising — the life of Phar Lap premiere, with "Australia's greatest racehorse" brought to life with an actor and a puppeteer.

Perth Festival unveils a diverse program making use of unconventional event spaces, but large-scale opening and closing events are markedly missing this year. 

In the 1985 film Back to the Future, the DeLorean takes to the skies. So too in the musical production.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show film still screens in cinemas around the world, captivating a new generation of cinemagoers.

Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical is one of 13 plays coming to Sydney Theatre Company next year, alongside shows starring David Wenham and Miranda Otto.

The BBC Proms bring together the best musicians from around the world. Here's your guide to listening on ABC Classic through September.

From conducting elite orchestras to starring in brand new operas, Australian talent, like Simone Young and Siobhan Stagg, is shining bright on international stages.

Composer Jack Symonds and Sydney Chamber Opera have taken out multiple awards at the annual celebration of art music in Australia.

Donald Macdonald was many things over his 87 years, including a Play School host, a playwright, and a friend. 

There's an elite club of Olympic losers who we love to celebrate. A year on from Raygun's infamous performance, Australian Story investigates why she isn't one of them. 

One of Australia's pre-eminent opera maestros, best known for reorchestrating the ABC's radio news theme, will soon lead the Darwin Symphony Orchestra — with grand plans to take the community ensemble to the world.

Beetlejuice the Musical wasn't expected to make it through 2019, following low ticket sales and negative reviews. The show came back from the dead, and is now in Melbourne.