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For the first time in recent memory, theatres on Broadway, The West End, and here in New Zealand have gone dark and it is unknown how long these closures will last.
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Road closures and traffic diversions in and around the Aotea Arts Quarter
Please ensure you factor in extra travel time if you are planning on coming to Auckland Live's city venues or the Aotea Arts Quarter.
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Take a look at Madiba The Musical before it arrives
'Madiba The Musical' has been sharing the inspiring and empowering story of Nelson Mandela across Australia in 2018.
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Get prepared: Aladdin The Musical is here
Heading along to Aladdin The Musical at The Civic, Auckland? Here's everything you need to know before the big day.
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It’s a whole new world with Aladdin – The Musical
Take a magic carpet ride to a whole new world with the cast of Aladdin The Musical, landing in New Zealand this January.
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Madiba The Musical – inspiration through story & song
'Madiba The Musical' will share the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela with New Zealand audiences this January and February.
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West Side Story announce 2019 Wellington season
One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, West Side Story, has announced it'll play a limited New Zealand season in Wellington next year.
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Cirque du Soleil announce 2019 New Zealand return
Five years since Cirque du Soleil dazzled Totem, they're bringing their latest spectacular Kooza to our shores.
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P!NK named Ticket of the Year 2018
P!NK has beaten out Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, and Bruno Mars to be crowned New Zealand's Ticket of the Year 2018.
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Hear the story behind NETFLIX’s ‘Narcos’
'A Conversation on Narcos' will take you inside the real-life story that inspired Netflix series 'Narcos'.
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Les Misérables is on its way to Auckland
With glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery, this breathtaking production of Les Misérables will arrive in Auckland in November 2019.
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What to experience at Auckland Arts Festival 2019
Theatre, dance, circus, cabaret, music, visual arts and family shows, Auckland Arts Festival 2019 has it all. There's a lot to choose from, so here are our top recommendations.