Annie Get You Gun

The story of Annie Oakley is a truly remarkable one. For a Victorian woman to become a sharpshooter, (let alone the best in the world!) was an extraordinary achievement. Annie’s great skill, combined with her charming nature made her one of the best-loved Wild West characters of all time. That the real Annie Oakley was also a great philanthropist, a champion of women’s rights and a strong supporter of the Indigenous Americans makes her even more remarkable. At a time when women were viewed as chattels, and native Americans as a scourge, Annie Oakley broke all taboos, shot her way to financial independence and was adopted by the great Sioux Indian chief Sitting Bull. Was ever there a more deserving leading lady for a musical?

Joined to the new book in this 1999 Stone Revision, of course, is that amazing Irving Berlin score, featuring hit after hit after hit, including ‘There’s No Business Like Show Business’ and ‘Doin’ What Comes Naturally’.

Irving Berlin’s greatest achievement in the theatre” wrote the New York Post, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN “will always be a musical for the ages, one of the Broadway theatre’s enduring triumphs.”

Barnum – The Circus Musical

STEP RIGHT UP, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN and suspend your disbelief as we invite you to experience the greatest show on earth! Based on the life of Phineas Taylor Barnum, BARNUM The Circus Musical will show you every sight and wonder that name stands for. Witness Jumbo, the largest elephant in the world, Joice Heth the oldest woman to ever live, and the most beautiful operatic voice to ever appear on stage, the Swedish Nightingale Jenny Lind.

Starring in this magical all-new production of the award-winning Broadway musical is Australia’s Greatest Showman Todd McKenney as P.T Barnum. Co-staring as devoted wife, Charity Barnum, is acclaimed stage and screen actor Rachael Beck.

With music by Cy Coleman (Sweet Charity), book by Mark Bramble (42nd Street) and lyrics by Michael Stewart (Hello Dolly!), get ready to experience traditional musical theatre blended with real-life circus in a completely re-imagined production. Led by acclaimed Director Tyran Parke, together with Choreographer Kelly Aykers, Musical Director Stephen Gray and Circus Direction by Zebastian Hunter.

If you’re only going to the theatre once this year – BARNUM is the must-see event of 2019!

BARNUM The Circus Musical arrives at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre this April for a strictly limited season.

Tickets from $90

Walk Through Waterdale

Waterdale has a rich 14 year history in which we have produced 23 major productions and 6 annuals. With ‘Walk Through Waterdale Annual’ we aim to celebrate this history and take everyone on a walk down memory lane.

We have gathered a handful of our 700+ cast members to perform numbers from musicals we have performed over the last 14 years. It is our hope that friends old and new, will be entertained.

So please, book tickets, and enjoy a Walk Through Waterdale. All tickets include a program, showcasing our history and looking forward to our future.

One night only! Book quickly to ensure you don’t miss out!

Saturday 13th April
7:30pm
Parade College, Bundoora.
1436 Plenty Rd
Bundoora VIC 3083

Little Shop of Horrors (2006): Sarah Jane Calsiña
The Mikado (2007): Sarah Jane Calsiña
Jesus Christ Superstar (2008): Dave Barclay
Fame (2009): TBC
Pippin (2010): Kyahl Jeremy Anderson
Annie (2011): TBC
Beauty and the Beast (2011): Anthony Julian
Into the Woods (2012): Lala Barlow
Parade (2012): Dave Barclay & Josh Sharsalook
Witches of Eastwick (2013): Ian Nisbet & Angie Bedford
Gypsy (2014): Demi Mangione & Ashleigh Elizabeth
Little Shop of Horrors (2014): Josh Sharsalook
Ragtime (2015): Cassandra Faith Beckitt
Urinetown (2015): Nathan Michael Wright
Pirates of Penzance (2016): Andrew McDougall, Kirsty Nisbet and Nathan Michael Wright
Avenue Q (2016): Andrew McDougall, Wade Robinson, Bianca Payne, Sarah Golding Simpkin, Katie Fong and Jesse O’Donnell
The Producers (2016): Andrew McDougall
Seussical (2017): Isaac Stott
The Hatpin (2018): Jacqui Moore and Amy Elliott

ENSEMBLE
Dee Bellen
Fiona Boyle
Elizabeth Carr
Mardi Cuthbert
Sarah Cuthbert
Rachel Maree
Matilda O’Riley
James Robert Phillips

Musical Director: Nicholas La Mattina
Produced By: The Waterdale Committee

Les Misérables

Ararat Musical Comedy Society is very excited to be putting on Les Misérables in June 2019. This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter. His world-view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean at last attains the peace he has sought for so long.
Epic, grand and uplifting, LES MISRABLES packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through pop opera is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. A spectacle on Broadway and in London, LES MISRABLES is equally effective with a minimal set; it is its powerful affirmation of the human spirit that has made LES MISRABLES a popular masterpiece. More information on our production of this classic can be found at www.araratmusicalcomedysociety.com

You Will Be Found

Tiny Moose Youth Theatre proudly presents their debut showcase: You Will Be Found

Celebrate the power of friendship, positivity and acceptance in TMYT’s production featuring songs from ‘Hamilton’, ‘School Of Rock’, ‘Moana’, ‘Pippin’ and many more!
Between Thursday 12 April 2018 and Sunday 15 April 2018

Bourbon St to Broadway

How does a Southern Bell from Alabama end up somewhere over the rainbow. Will her dreams come true? Bourbon St. to Broadway is a musical adventure, packed with some of Broadway’s most iconic songs, performed like you have never heard them before. 

Musical comedian Britni Leslie takes us on an adventure examining the very exciting and sometimes annoying paths your life can take. She is a little lady with a booming Broadway voice and a roller coaster of a story to tell!

Showcasing some of Broadway’s biggest hits from shows such as; Funny Girl, Annie, Crazy for You, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Bonnie and Clyde and many more … she weaves together the very true story of how a Southern Belle from Alabama ended up in OZ!

Bourbon St. to Broadway is the perfect date night or girls night out.  Whether you love a good show tune, a love story or a night of laughs, you can’t help but get caught up in this very funny heartfelt production. The production opens on the 28th of June and runs for 5 nights. Bookings highly recommended.

Britni is thrilled to be back performing in Melbourne again. Most Recently you would have seen her performing as Glinda in Wicked. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, she worked in Orlando, Florida, professionally for over 6 years where she performed with Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, The Orlando Repertory Theatre, Orlando Shakespeare Theatre and Sea World. She then began a new adventure in New York City where she performed in many productions and cabarets throughout the city before moving to Australia. She is so so excited to be bringing “Bourbon St. to Broadway” to Australia!