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Presented by Stoddart Entertainment Group
Following the sold-out success of SUPERSTARS: A Celebration of the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice in 2024, the acclaimed concert series returns in 2026 with its most electrifying theme yet: Musical Theatre’s Greatest Heroes & Villains. And it will be no ordinary concert – it will be nothing less than a clash of titans.
On one side, the soaring anthems of musical theatre’s most courageous heroes. On the other, the deliciously dark showstoppers of its most infamous villains. Together, they create a night of music where good and evil share the spotlight — and the result is pure theatrical magic.
For one unforgettable night at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre, three of Australia’s most powerful voices — Jemma Rix, Chloé Zuel, and Ben Mingay — will take audiences on a thrilling journey through the roles that made them legends. From Wicked to Hamilton, Frozen to The Phantom of the Opera, they will bring to life the anthems of hope, the ballads of heartbreak, and the songs of seduction that have defined musical theatre for generations.
Heroes and villains have always been the lifeblood of the stage — the moral compass and the moral chaos. Heroes sing with open hearts, in bright, soaring melodies that dare us to dream higher. Villains revel in shadows, their songs laced with wit, menace, and irresistible charm. In the hands of these three extraordinary performers, each number becomes more than music — it becomes a battle cry.
Backed by the full force of the Hunter Pops Orchestra under the baton of Dan Wilson, and joined by a dazzling ensemble of Newcastle’s finest voices, SUPERSTARS: Musical Theatre’s Greatest Heroes & Villains promises a sensory feast: cinematic lighting, spectacular staging, and the unforgettable power of live orchestral sound.
This is musical theatre at its most glorious and grand — where “Defying Gravity” soars alongside “The Phantom of the Opera,” and “One Day More” meets “Sweeney Todd” in a head-to-head of legendary proportions.
Whether you’ve been a lifelong devotee or are stepping into the world of musical theatre for the very first time, this concert will leave your heart racing and your soul soaring.
Tickets are expected to sell quickly. Join the waitlist now and be among the first to secure your seat for the musical showdown of the year.