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On the opening night of Peter and the Starcatcher at the Capitol Theatre Sydney. ARIA winning singer-songstress Samantha Jade , Australia's first female XFactor winner, reveals exciting Sydney Mardi Gras concert plans for 2025 - and in other thrilling news, I may have also given a song(s) suggestion.. So cool if it happens! I was thrilled to catch up again. Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitte...

On the opening night of Peter and the Starcatcher at the Capitol Theatre Sydney. Olivia Vasques (In The Heights, Moulin Rouge) reveals exciting filming plans with a new television series (yet to be announced) set to debut on Stan Australia in 2025, I was thrilled to catch up and hear about this and her career.  Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

On the opening night of Peter and the Starcatcher at the Capitol Theatre Sydney. Michael Cormick (Centrestage, La Cage Aux Follies) starred in the original production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast [Disney], Hannah Waterman (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, EastEnders) recently starred as Mrs Brill in Disney’s Mary Poppins [Michael Cassel]. I was thrilled to talk to them about the responsibili...

On the red carpet for Peter And The Starcatcher at the Capitol Theatre Sydney - Damon Herriman (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Judy & Punch) stars as Nigel Martin-Smith, the band manager of 'Take That' in the Robbie Williams biographical musical film, BETTER MAN (Paramount Pictures). Directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman, P!nk: What I Know So Far), filmed in Victoria and the UK, Dam...

From the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards. Andrè de Vanny (War Horse, Swansong, Wicked Science) was awarded, ‘Best Performance In A Leading Role In An Independent Production’, starring as Valene Connor in Martin McDonagh’s play,  The Lonesome West [Empress Theatre] at the Old Fitz Theatre. I was thrilled to catch up with him afterwards to talk about the show in depth and its challenges, as well as discu...

From the 2025 Sydney Theatre Awards. Laura Murphy (Zombie!, The Lovers) penned the book, music and lyrics to ZOMBIE! the musical which garnered three awards tonight- Best Choreography (Chiara Assetta), Best Direction (Darren Yap) and Best Musical. Following on from previous interviews, including at last year’s awards, I was thrilled to catch up with Laura. As I wrote in my review I would love to s...

From the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards. Ryan Gonzalez (Moulin Rouge, In The Heights) performed ‘Ride You’, from a new Australian production: Phar Lap the Electro-swing musical (book, music and lyrics by Steven Kramer), which will have its premiere at the Hayes Theatre in 2025. Ryan currently stars in the Australian production of Peter And The Starcatcher that is touring Australia, opening at Sydney’s...

From the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards. Darren Yap was awarded ‘Best Director’ for ZOMBIE! The Musical [Hayes Theatre]. I was thrilled to talk with him afterwards to find out more about his approach in bringing this new Australian musical from the ‘page to the stage’ for the first time. Also, as I had put in my review, his approach and hurdles in directing a predominately ‘chase and pace’ musical on...

From the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards. Karla Grant, a proud Arrernte woman, is Presenter, Producer and Journalist of NITV current affairs program Living Black, which this year will celebrate its 22nd year on air. I was thrilled to catch up with Karla after the awards for a quick chat to celebrate the First Nations productions that were nominated and had won awards and our indigenous culture within t...

In 1972, the Australian premiere production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s, Jesus Christ Superstar opened at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney. In 1992 there was an Australian arena spectacular and a theatrical revival in 1994. London's award winning Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production garnered the Olivier award for 'Best Musical Revival' and in 2024, 52 years since the musical’s first Au...

Jesus Christ Superstar (Crossroads Live Australia)- Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock musical has returned to tour Australia in a new UK production that won an Olivier award for 'Best Musical Revival'. Now playing at the Capitol Theatre Sydney where it first premiered in 1972, I was thrilled to speak to Peter Murphy (actor, musician, producer) who stars as Pontius Pilate (Sydney & Perth...

From the opening night of Neil Simon's play, The Odd Couple (Crossroads Live Australia) at the Theatre Royal Sydney, I was thrilled to have a quick catch up with Shane Jacobson -actor, writer, author, presenter and internationally known for his breakout role as Kenny in the mockumentary film 'Kenny' which he also co-wrote. With a career spanning across film, television and stage, Shane recently st...

Live on opening night of CHICAGO (John Frost, Crossroads Live Australia) at the Capitol Theatre Sydney to capture all the excitement on the red carpet. In order of appearance, My guests are: Stefanie Jones (Mary Poppins) and Aaron Tsindos; Glenn A.Baker; Nicholas Hammond (The Sound Of Music); Julian Kuo, Ashton Lash (Hamilton); Richard Reid; Kerri-Anne Kennerley; Natalie Basingthwaite (Roxie Hart,...

I was thrilled to speak to Lucy Maunder who stars as Roxie Hart. Maunder most recent credits include Winifred Banks in 'Mary Poppins the musical' Australian revival (Cameron MacIntosh/ Michael Cassel Group/ Disney) and Alison Bechdel in the Australian premiere of Fun Home (MTC/ STC). Hear more about Maunder's character research in finding Roxie Hart. Watch performances: ~ 'Roxie Hart' ~ Opening Ni...

I was thrilled to have a brief chat to Peter Rowsthorn who stars as Amos Hart in CHICAGO. Peter is a comedian, actor, writer and broadcaster, internationally renowned for his role as Brett Craig in 'Kath & Kim' Australian sitcom show and 'Kath & Kimerella' (2012) movie. Seen lately in many national television shows, his most recent stage credits include the King in 'Jack & The Beanstal...

CHICAGO the musical has returned to Australia. I was thrilled to speak to Asabi Goodman who stars as Matron 'Mama' Morton. Asabi is an American born-Australian performer who began her career as an Engineer before she made her professional theatrical debut. Asabi's most recent credits include Motormouth Maybelle in the original Broadway production of 'Hairspray', both the Australian nation tour (Cr...

Our own Olivia Newton-John starred as Sandy in the 1978 film GREASE. The stage musical, which the film is based on has a long history in Australia, from 1972 Broadway to Australia produced by Harry M Miller, Gordon Frost Productions and now Crossroads Live Australia - Producer John Frost (AM) has been at the forefront and this is a lovely in-depth history of the musical for any fan. Enjoy! Watch p...

From Sydney's opening night of GREASE the musical (John Frost, Crossroads Live Australia) at the Capitol Theatre, I was thrilled to capture all the excitement on the red carpet. In order of appearance, my guests are:  Tsehay Hawkins from The Wiggles; Mark Vincent; Katrina Retallick, Caitlin Berry; Julian Kuo; Tim Minchin and Luke Joslin the Director of GREASE. Enjoy! Watch performances: ~ Sydney o...

Opening night of GREASE the musical [John Frost, Crossroads Live] at the Capitol Theatre Sydney, meet your Sandy - Annelise Hall. A brief chat on the red carpet before the show, hear how special the musical is to her and stepping into the iconic character by our own Olivia Newton-John. Watch performances: ~ Sydney opening night 'Grease Megamix' ~ video podcast interview Follow: Annelise Hall Let M...

Opening night of GREASE the musical [John Frost, Crossroads Live] at the Capitol Theatre Sydney, meet your Danny Zuko - Joseph Spanti. A brief chat on the red carpet before the show, the musical returns to Sydney after ten years, hear more about why this musical is special to him. Watch performances: ~ Sydney opening night 'Grease Megamix' ~ video podcast interview Follow: Joseph Spanti Let Me Ent...

From the media call of GREASE the musical [John Frost, Crossroads Live] at the Capitol Theatre Sydney, meet Rizzo and Kenicki - Mackenzie Dunn and Keanu Gonzalez. The musical returns to Sydney after ten years, so hear more why Grease is the word! Watch performances: ~ Sydney opening night 'Grease Megamix' ~ video podcast interview Follow: Mackenzie Dunn Keanu Gonzalez Let Me Entertain You- Instagr...

From the red carpet opening night of Elvis: a musical revolution at the State Theatre Sydney, I asked guests all things Elvis Presley! The musical returns to Sydney, having debuted in August last year. During the summer break after touring Melbourne, this is a re-imagined production on the life, career and achievements of the King of RocknRoll, with new songs and scenes. Enjoy! Tickets: Elvisamusi...

From the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, I was thrilled to speak to Ben Gerrard (winner, Best Lead actor in an independent musical) for his starring role as Patrick Bateman in An American Psycho and previous podcast guest. Ben collected the 'Best Lead Actor in an Independent production' on behalf of Sheridan Harbinger, starring as Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire [Redline Productions]. Hear more ab...

From the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, I was thrilled to speak to Catherine Van-Davies, who was awarded 'Best Performance in a Supporting Role in an Independent Production', starring as Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire [Redline Productions] and 'Best Performance in a Mainstream Production' starring as Marianne in Constellations [Sydney Theatre Company]. This year Catherine becomes a first-time mum...

From the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, I was thrilled to speak to Vidya Makan. Her debut musical, The Lucky Country [Hayes Theatre] was nominated for 'Best Ensemble'. Makan composed the music and lyrics. We discuss further plans of her musical and her return to star as Catherine Parr in the Australian production of SIX the musical. Enjoy! Follow: Vidya Makan Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter...