Latest Articles: Musical
HLA sweeps at The Sydney Theatre Awards!
HLA clients had a hugely successful night at the Sydney Theatre Awards, PHAR LAP: THE ELECTRO SWING MUSICAL took home three awards, including Best Production of a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical for Sheridan Harbridge. GRIEF IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS also won three awards including Best New Australian Work, Best Mainstage Production and Best Design of a Mainstage Production. A big congratulations to all the winners and nominees.
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ZOMBIE! Cast Recording out now!
The Original Cast Recording of ZOMBIE! THE MUSICAL is now available on all streaming platforms! Book, Music and Lyrics by Laura Murphy. Listen here NOW
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★★★★ for RENT
Director Shaun Rennie delivers his third imagining of RENT, this time in his biggest staging of the musical to date in the Joan Sutherland Theatre of Sydney Opera House. Read the reviews below!
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Sydney Theatre Company launches 2026 Season
Sydney Theatre Company has unveiled it’s 2026 season, featuring new and returning works from lots of HLA clients!
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MY BRILLIANT CAREER wins at The Greenroom Awards
MY BRILLIANT CAREER has won two Greenroom Awards!
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★★★★½ for GUYS AND DOLLS at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
GUYS AND DOLLS scores rave reviews from The Daily Telegraph, Arts Hub, Limelight and more!
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MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL is heading to the UK!
MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL will play at the Curve Theatre Leicester from April 10 – May 10 2025! Book by PJ Hogan, directed by Simon Phillips and design by Gabriela Tylesova Read more here!
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ZOMBIE! Reviews
Laura Murphy’s ZOMBIE! THE MUSICAL has opened at the Hayes Theatre to rave reviews! Give some a read below. Five stars from the Sydney Morning Herald Four stars from Limelight
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TAP DOGS return to the West End!
Following successful back to back seasons in South Africa and Saudi, Dein Perry’s TAP DOGS returns to the West End with its trademark blend of live music and electrifying tap dance. 2018 marks 23 years from the time when TAP DOGS first pounded the boards in the UK and Dein Perry secured his second consecutive Olivier Award for Best Choreography. The original West End season in 1995 featured the inimitable talents of Dein Perry, subsequent tours included Dein’s gifted brother ...
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Simon Phillips brings SONGS FOR NOBODIES to the West End
This new play with songs is directed by Simon Phillipsand features music from five iconic divas; Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf and Maria Callasand opens at the Ambassadors Theatre on 10 January, with previews from 7 January and running until 23 February. Read more here.
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Muriel’s Wedding the Musical: A resounding hit
Congratulations to the Muriel’s Wedding: the Musical team. After opening night this Saturday the reviews are flooding in. Here are just some of the terrific responses: “Muriel’s Wedding feels like the complete package: a beloved film seamlessly updated; a central character who retains all the ambiguities that made you root for her in the first place; a conspicuously inventive score peppered with classic pop hits, and a mainstage debut that will be talked about for years.” SMH “Director Simon Phillips has the ...
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Missy Higgins Joins Miracle City
Heralded as an uncovered musical theatre gem, Sydney Opera House audiences will have the chance to catch Nick Enright and Max Lambert’s acclaimed musical Miracle City. After a smash season at the Hayes Theatre in 2014 Miracle City will arrive at the Opera House in October, this time with Missy Higgins in tow. Set in the early 1990s, at the height of televangelism, Miracle City tells the story of the Truswells, a family with a dream to build a religious theme park, and the ...
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Assassins Announced
Designer Alicia Clements as been working away at the Hayes Theatre (Sydney) to realise the set and costumes for Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins. Directed by Melbourne Theatre Company associate director Dean Bryant, the full cast has now been announced. Read more here.
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LADIES IN BLACK at Sydney Festival
The Sydney Morning Herald gives LADIES IN BLACK an outstanding review for its Sydney Festival season. Featuring the work of an all-star HLA team, LADIES IN BLACK is written by Carolyn Burns, directed by Simon Phillips and designed by Gabriela Tylesova. “Burns’ scenes retain the artless economy of St John’s prose and her faultless ear for the language of the times. Director Simon Phillips and designer Gabriela Tylesova’s production is likewise faithful to the tone of the source, a simple, ...
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2016 Helpmann Awards Nominees
Congratulations to all of our clients who have been nominated in the 2016 Helpmann Awards! COMEDY Reunion, Rebirth- Doug Anthony All Stars BEST DIRECTOR OF A MUSICAL Ladies in Black- Simon Phillips BEST DIRECTION OF A PLAY North by Northwest Simon Phillips BEST COSTUME DESIGN Ladies in Black / Sleeping Beauty- Gabriela Tylesova BEST SCENIC DESIGN Sleeping Beauty – Gabriela Tylesova Turandot – Dan Potra North by Northwest – Nick Schlieper and Simon Phillips BEST NEW AUSTRALIAN WORK Ladies in ...
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