Claire McCall talks to an Auckland teen about her starring role as orphan Annie.

The Australian cast of The Lion King musical stage show performed a live, a capella version of Circle of Life on board a flight from Brisbane. The eight-person chorus was led by Buyi Zama — the female vocalist behind the role of Rafiki - and also features Kiwi actor Nick Afoa, who plays Simba. Courtesy ToNi AnN/YouTube

She may have long blonde hair, but Jemima Pegg is hoping casting directors will remember her for the face of Annie.

Anyone troubled by the madness that has swirled around the late King of Pop can rest assured that this time the craziness is safely in the hands of true professionals.

Does he like peeling onions? Michael Hurst looks bemused by the question - he is eating a home-made salad of piquant appearance - so he pauses, fork in mid-air, and tilts his head.

Hugh Jackman has thrown himself a birthday party with 4500 guests, but they had to pay to attend.

New show a grandiose spectacle, says Barney McDonald.

The Spice Girls musical will close 10 months early with reported losses of more than NZ$9 million.

Pacific Les Mis musical hugely leavened by romance, humour and funky 70s style

Anne Hathaway is to follow her Les Miserables role by appearing in another movie musical opposite a real life rock star.

As part of Auckland's expanded Pride Festival, an enterprising Australian-Kiwi partnership offers a sweetly flavoured piece of musical theatre.

Les Miserable star Russell Crowe has helped promote an epic parody of the film by the South Korean air force.

50 Shades! The Musical, which provides a satirical twist on the best-selling novels, has already enjoyed a hit run at Chicago's Apollo Theatre.

Stars step out for the press screening of the new Spice Girls musical, Viva Forever!, at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Mega-musical Mary Poppins is finally coming to town. Lydia Jenkin went behind the scenes of the show in Perth