Dozens of theatrical productions are staged each week in Melbourne, ranging from mainstream musicals to experimental works. Catch a blockbuster at the beautifully restored Princess and Her Majesty's theatres or head down to the Arts Centre and Malthouse to catch quality local productions.
The story of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) - four boys from the wrong side of the tracks, who became one of the biggest American pop sensations of all time. Don't miss this smash-hit Broadway musical in 2009.
When: Now playing
Where: Princess Theatre, Melbourne
Showbiz packages: www.showbiz.com.au
Broadway's smash hit musical returns to Melbourne with an all-star Australian cast, including Caroline O'Connor (Velma Kelly), Sharon Millerchip (Roxie Hart), Gina Riley (Matron 'Mama' Morton) and Craig Mclachlan (Billy Flynn).
When: Closes 29 December
Where: Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Ph 1300 795 012 or www.ticketek.com.au
Showbiz packages: www.showbiz.com.au
Inspired by ABBA's songs, MAMMA MIA!'s enchanting tale of a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father recently became the biggest British hit movie of all time.
When: 13 Feb – 30 May 2010
Where: Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Ph 1300 795 012 or www.ticketek.com.au
Inspired by the true story of Mika and Anna-Bell, Africa embodies the child's ability to transform their surroundings into places of wonder
and delight.
When: 12 November – 29 November
Where: Tower Theatre, Malthouse
Tickets: Ph 03 9685 5111 or malthousetheatre.com.au
Max Gillies as the Reverend Kevin of Rudd Ministries, evangelises that religion is the new politics, and pokes fun at the masks worn by very public figures.
When: 5 December – 17 January
Where: Sumner, MTC
Tickets: Ph 03 8688 0800 or www.mtc.com.au
Emma Powell and Bev Killick sing, dance and squeeze their way through a non stop two-hour show full of bouncy songs, wobbly jokes and thigh-slapping sketches.
When: 8–13 December
Where: Athenaeum Theatre
Tickets: Ph 1300 723 038 or ticketmaster.com.au
