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NZ Herald
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Explore the hidden gems of NSW
Many Kiwis think they know Sydney – but with new experiences and attractions on offer, there's undeniably more to explore. Our nearest global city is a favourite go-to for a long weekend away, and it's well worth staying longer to uncover the hidden gems beyond the Harbour City. The good life, the night life – there's no arguing that Sydney has it all, and the city's vibe has been transformed in recent years by the traffic calming, greening and pedestrian-friendly makeover of George St. This includes a new light rail, a revitalised Rocks precinct and the harbourfront buzz of the Barangaroo precinct – think Wynyard Quarter, but on a whole other level. You might have been to Sydney often enough to have a favourite bistro in Surry Hills or boutique B&B in Woolloomooloo. But have you tried the dozens of new dining experiences and upmarket accommodation options that have emerged? Then there are the musicals that often have their Australian premiere in Sydney and iconic sporting spectacles. Sydney's jam-packed upcoming events calendar includes direct-from-Broadway spectaculars like MJ the Musical, inarguably one of 2025's hottest tickets. It'll have you moonwalking in your seat as it takes the audience behind-the-scenes of Michael Jackson's 1992 Dangerous World Tour. The Book of Mormon is also returning to Sydney. The irreverent and side-splitting comedy about two mismatched missionaries on the adventure of a lifetime has multiple Tony, Olivier and Grammy awards under its collars and ties. Kiwi travellers can take in Sydney's glorious beaches and bluffs – with bonus art – at Sculpture by the Sea, where a section of the spectacular Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk transforms into a free 2km sculpture park featuring over 100 sculptures by Australian and global artists from October 17 – November 3 2025. Auckland FC might have shown the way in trans-Tasman football but Wahs fans – and followers of other NRL teams – are thirsting for the NRL Grand Final, returning to Accor Stadium on Sunday, October 5, with the men's and women's premiership deciders. For motorsport devotees, the legendary Repco Bathurst 1000 is more than a race; it's a celebration of speed, skill, determination (and several ounces of good luck) at the adrenaline-pumping Mt Panorama circuit. And there's much more to see, do and enjoy in New South Wales than just Sydney – the state is, after all, bigger than Texas. Visitors should take the time to explore more of the good life in regional NSW. There are food and wine offerings in Orange or the Hunter Valley; wildlife experiences like a Zoofari in Dubbo; plenty of relaxing beach holiday destinations like Port Stephens; or nature retreats in the Blue Mountains. You could hire a car and drive south, north or west – the options are so vast that you're better advised to plan a Sydney and New South Wales holiday with the experts at YOU Travel & Cruise. It's fair to say that one of Australia's many charms is the smaller towns and cities outside its state capitals, and high among those is Orange, an enjoyable 3.5-hour drive from Sydney's CBD. It was once to be Australia's first capital, and its rich heritage is reflected in the buildings lining its main street. Surrounded by orchards, wineries and cellar doors, a centre for fine dining, shopping and strolling, Orange makes for an unforgettable country break, the kind of place where you're going to want to linger a little longer. Justifiably world-renowned, the Hunter Valley – Australia's oldest wine region – boasts more than 150 wineries, so it could take a lifetime and possibly the odd headache to get to know them all. A two-hour drive from Sydney, it's the perfect place for a foodie escape. Many of the country's best dining and regional produce are found outside the main centres, and in this beautiful region it's all about good food, great wine and switching off. The Lucky Country is home to many unique creatures, but why stop there? Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo (a five-hour drive or just over a one-hour domestic flight from Sydney) adds an African wildlife experience. Its Zoofari Lodge is set beside a stunning savannah, which provides sanctuary for hundreds of rare and endangered species including big cats, bigger elephants, giraffes, rhinos, zebra and antelope. The safari-style experience includes accommodation in the unique lodge, dinner, breakfast, exclusive tours and bike hire. The Port Stephens region, a 2.5-hour drive north of Sydney, promises to change your perspective on the Aussie beach experience. It's home to the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, the largest moving coastal dunes in the Southern Hemisphere; as well as the Great Lakes Marine Park, home to a large population of resident dolphins as well as turtles, seabirds, fish species and the passing parade of whales. To that, the town adds a choice of Hamptons-esque luxury accommodations to rest your head, as well as waterfront gourmet dining including seafood menus from Rick Stein at Bannisters, or modern Australian cuisine at the Little Beach marina. The Blue Mountains, an easy 1.5-hour drive west, are world-famous, and not just for the millennia-old, World Heritage-listed landscapes: there are grand gardens, fabulous food (much of it with equally fabulous views), crisp mountain air, heritage hotels, galleries and artisans, and a string of townships sparking with individual charm. The perfect place to disconnect from the world and reconnect with who and what matters to you: like all of New South Wales, it's probably time to explore somewhere new.
Winnipeg Free Press
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
MJ, Les Misérables offered as 2-show package
Broadway Across Canada is bringing two award-winning musicals to the Centennial Concert Hall and offering a package deal for those who want to see both shows. First up is MJ, the multiple Tony-winning musical set around the making of Michael Jackson's 1992 Dangerous World Tour. The play about the pop singer, created by director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, will run Nov. 4-9. Next, Feb. 24-March 1 will see a run of the perennially popular Les Misérables, in a staging that has been called 'a reborn dream of a production.' Based on the book by Victor Hugo, it features such hits as I Dreamed a Dream, One Day More and On My Own. The two-show packages start at $172.75 and can be purchased at by phone at 204.949.3999 or in person at the box office, 555 Main St. They go on sale May 5 and offer access before single tickets.
Calgary Herald
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Beat it to the Jubilee this fall as Broadway Across Canada brings MJ along with Moulin Rouge and Mamma Mia!
Article content Broadway Across Canada's new season includes two shows still on Broadway, two old favourites, and a non-musical. Article content The new season starts in November with MJ The Musical, which is not the story of Michael Jackson's life, but rather of his Dangerous World Tour of 1992, and how it was created. It features 25 of his greatest hits, including Beat It, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal and Thriller. There are also medleys of his songs with the Jackson 5, and from his first albums. Article content Article content Article content The second show of the season, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, is still on Broadway, and it is the stage version of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film set in Paris at the beginning of the 20th century. It swept the 2020 Tony Awards, winning 10, including best musical. Article content Back by popular demand is Mamma Mia!, which debuted in London in 1999. It is the story of a girl who doesn't know which of the three men her mother dated one summer in Greece is her father, so she invites all three to her wedding. This farcical story features the music of ABBA, and is estimated to have been seen by more than 70 million people worldwide. Article content The fourth show of the season is Clue, a comedy based on the 1985 film of the famous board game. It is a wildly funny farce and not a musical, a rarity for Broadway Across Canada. Article content The fifth show, which is an option, is the musical Les Misérables. This is the new version of the musical, which uses projections instead of the original turntable. Les Misérables, which opened in 1985, is still playing in London, making it the second-longest running musical in British theatre. Article content
Calgary Herald
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Broadway Across Canada tour packed with big shows
Article content Broadway Across Canada's new season includes two shows still on Broadway, two old favourites, and a non-musical. Article content The new season starts in November with MJ The Musical, which is not the story of Michael Jackson's life, but rather of his Dangerous World Tour of 1992, and how it was created. It features 25 of his greatest hits, including Beat It, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal and Thriller. There are also medleys of his songs with the Jackson 5, and from his first albums. Article content Article content Article content The second show of the season, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, is still on Broadway, and it is the stage version of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film set in Paris at the beginning of the 20th century. It swept the 2020 Tony Awards, winning 10, including best musical. Article content Back by popular demand is Mamma Mia!, which debuted in London in 1999. It is the story of a girl who doesn't know which of the three men her mother dated one summer in Greece is her father, so she invites all three to her wedding. This farcical story features the music of ABBA, and is estimated to have been seen by more than 70 million people worldwide. Article content The fourth show of the season is Clue, a comedy based on the 1985 film of the famous board game. It is a wildly funny farce and not a musical, a rarity for Broadway Across Canada. Article content The fifth show, which is an option, is the musical Les Misérables. This is the new version of the musical, which uses projections instead of the original turntable. Les Misérables, which opened in 1985, is still playing in London, making it the second-longest running musical in British theatre.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Jackson, Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia! Broadway Across Canada announces 2025-26 theatre lineup
Michael Jackson, Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia! The list of productions coming to Vancouver as part of the upcoming Broadway Across Canada season reads like a must-see list of theatre hits. According to Shana Levin, vice-president of Broadway Across Canada, the planned lineup of productions is 'exceptional.' 'This season offers a diverse range of shows, from beloved fan favourites to highly anticipated new productions, promising an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages,' Levin said in a news release. The 2025-26 season lineup, coming to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, includes: The Tony Award-winning show highlights Michael Jackson's 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Vancouver dates: Nov. 25-30 A visually vibrant production centred around Baz Luhrmann's extraordinary film. Vancouver dates: Jan. 20-25 Billed as the 'world's most popular musical,' the classic production is set in 19th-century France. Vancouver dates: March 18-29 A fan-favourite, feel good production that features some of the greatest musical hits from the Swedish pop group ABBA. Vancouver dates: May 26-31 Sure to be a fun and unique theatre experience, this production brings the interactive murder mystery board game — and much-loved film — to life. Was it Col. Mustard or Mrs. Peacock? We'll find out … Vancouver dates: July 28 to Aug. 2 Subscription packages go on sale May 1 with five-show packages starting at $305. For further ticket prices and information, visit But fans of Broadway don't have to wait until the fall to get their theatre fix. The star-studded theatre announcement adds on to the theatre company's continuing tour this year, which includes SIX (May 13-18), Riverdance (June 10-15), and Disney's The Lion King (Aug. 20 to Sept. 14). Theatre review: A Comedy of Errors without the panache Theatre review: A fresh, dynamic new Hamlet at Bard on the Beach
