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Warrnambool Theatre Company is thrilled to announce Showstoppers: Big Broadway Moments, a spectacular concert-style celebration of some of the greatest musical theatre numbers ever written.
 

Production Team​

• Producer: Matt Baker 

• Director: Heidi Benz

• Musical Director: Dean Mulholland

• Stage Manager: Megan Deyell

• Solo Vocal Director: Leah Oswin

• Ensemble Vocal Directors: Jillian Gundermann and Penny Bolton

• Choreography Director: Annemaree Stonehouse

• Photography/Design/Publicity: Tigh Farley

• Costume/Props: Caity O’Neill

• Sponsorship: Ellie Read

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Key Dates
 

• Information Session: Sunday 15th February 2pm-4pm, TOAD Hall, Princess St Warrnambool

• Auditions: Sat 28th Feb / Sun 1st March 9am-5pm, TOAD Hall

• Call Backs (if required): Tues 3rd March 6pm-8pm, TOAD Hall

• Rehearsals: From Sat 7th March on Tues and Sat, TOAD Hall

• Performance #1/Sponsor: Saturday 6th June 2026 (Evening), Lighthouse Theatre

• Performance #2: Sunday 7th June 2026 (Matinee)

• Performance #3: Sunday 7th June 2026 (Evening)

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About the Show
This high-energy production brings together iconic moments from Broadway and the great Western musical canon in one unforgettable evening. Featuring a powerful vocal ensemble, a full orchestra, outstanding soloists and dynamic choreography, Showstoppers delivers the songs that defined generations of musical theatre lovers – from show-opening anthems to spine-tingling finales.

Presented in a bold, contemporary concert format with striking visual design, each number is introduced through carefully curated themes that connect the stories, emotions and theatrical traditions behind these legendary works. Whether joyous, dramatic, reflective or triumphant, every piece has been chosen to create a thrilling, fast-moving theatrical experience.

Audiences can expect big voices, rich orchestration, unforgettable melodies and the pure exhilaration of live musical theatre at its best. Prepare for goosebumps, standing ovations and truly show-stopping moments.​