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It seems that Melbourne is going to the place to be this summer for musicals. Phantom should be still running at the Princess Theatre. Spamalot starts in November at Her Majesty's Theatre. Priscilla Queen of the desert begins at the Regent from October. So now the big question is what musical is going into the STATE THEATRE this January? The rumour is unless something falls through, look for an opening date (previews around the end of the year) opening around the 6th. Some of the possibilities are: 1. The Lion King coming back for six weeks (Not likely) 2. Disney's Aida coming over from Japan, Melbourne for six weeks, then onto Sydney for six weeks. Though apparently, Whitehorse Musical Theatre has the rights for a non-professional production in October 2008. 3. 5Oth Anniversary production of West Side Story. 4. Xanadu being produced by QPAC and Victorian Art Centre. 5. Opera Australia "Don Giovanni".

Spamalot begins previews on November 20 with it's official opening night on Saturday the 1st of November. Are we sure a musical will be mounted in the State Theatre, is this a time slot that usually goes to a musical? I'd possibly put my vote towards an opera or a ballet or something maybe. Something different. Yes, Melbourne will be a centre for musicals, but is running another musical opposite these other big ones a good idea? I think they will try to grab the attention of those interested in something different, otherwise the competition is too fierce. That's my opinion anyway. Other peoples thoughts? ____________________________________________________________ Currently working on: A nice break before jumping into my next project.

Melbourne - The musical/opera centre of the Southern Hemisphere

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