Encore! Songs from the Musicals
Regent Theatre Melbourne28–30 May 2026
Encore! Songs from the Musicals
Regent Theatre Melbourne28–30 May 2026
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May
28 May 2026
29 May 2026
30 May 2026
Venue
Regent Theatre
191 Collins St, Melbourne
Running time
Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one interval.
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A thrilling, star-studded showcase of showstoppers from our musical theatre classics.
There are moments in the theatre when time seems to stand still — when every note, every lyric, every breath pulls you deeper into a world beyond your own.
In 2026, we’re celebrating 70 years of bringing great stories and music to the stage. In recent years, this has included the presentation of some of the world’s most beloved musicals.
Join us for a landmark concert of showstoppers drawn from our celebrated musicals, including The Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady, South Pacific, West Side Story, Miss Saigon, Evita, Sunset Boulevard, A Little Night Music, Guys & Dolls and more.
Musical theatre royalty Caroline O’Connor leads an outstanding cast of Australia’s greatest musical theatre talents, including Abigail Adriano, Jarrod Draper, Nigel Hucke, Ashleigh Rubenach and Raphael Wong. They’re accompanied by the magnificent Orchestra Victoria, taking you to musical theatre heaven.
The program
Overture
South Pacific – I'm Gonna Wash That Man…
South Pacific – Younger than Springtime
South Pacific – Some Enchanted Evening
A Little Night Music – Send in the Clowns
West Side Story – Maria
West Side Story – Tonight
West Side Story – Somewhere
Hadestown – Flowers
The Phantom of the Opera – All I Ask of You
The Phantom of the Opera – Music of the Night
Interval
Evita – You Must Love Me
Evita – Don’t Cry For Me Argentina
King & I – I Have Dreamed
Cinderella – Ten Minutes Ago
Guys & Dolls – Miss Adelaide's Lament
My Fair Lady – On The Street Where You Live
My Fair Lady – I Could Have Danced All Night
My Fair Lady – I've Grown Accustomed…
Miss Saigon – Last Night of the World
Sunset Boulevard – Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard – As If We Never Said Goodbye
The song list is subject to change without notice.
Cast at a glance
Caroline O'Connor
Known for: Chicago, Anything Goes
Caroline O'Connor is musical theatre royalty personified, having originated roles on Broadway, the West End and beyond. She's also known for her film appearances in Moulin Rouge! and De-Lovely.
Abigail Adriano
Known for: Hadestown, Miss Saigon
Abigail’s luminous voice and emotional depth won her Best Newcomer at Sydney Theatre Awards and established her as one of musical theatre’s most exciting rising talents.
Jarrod Draper
Known for: Sunset Boulevard, Cats
Renowned for his powerful voice, Jarrod recently wowed audiences on the national tour of Cats and was the first Indigenous artist to play Toulouse-Lautrec in Moulin Rouge!.
Nigel Huckle
Known for: Miss Saigon, Thoroughly Modern Millie
The award-winning Australian-American performer combines rich vocals with dramatic flair, and has performed in landmark venues around the world.
Ashleigh Rubenach
Known for: Sunset Boulevard, Groundhog Day
Ashleigh is renowned for her commanding stage presence, vocal power and sharp comic instinct. She has toured Australia and Asia in Sunset Boulevard, earning a Sydney Theatre Award nomination.
Raphael Wong
Known for: The Phantom of the Opera, Sister Act
A two-time Herald Sun Aria finalist and Green Room Award nominee, the versatile baritone brings thrilling vocal power and dramatic presence to every role.